Finding Your Clown with Carolyn Ratteray

An ancient form of theatrics rooted in physical comedy, clowning transcends language and cultural barriers by finding the absurd in the everyday. Carolyn tells us a little about what the art and practice of clowning mean to her, and what it means to find your clown. BOTH AND…A PLAY ABOUT LAUGHING WHILE BLACK A VIRTUAL WORK-IN-PROGRESS PRESENTATION On the eve of her mother’s death, a woman takes a journey to the underworld, where she discovers the healing power of joy. Both And… A Play About Laughing While Black is a brand new one-woman play, written and performed by Carolyn Ratteray. Through clowning and a tour-de-force performance, Ratteray weaves stories in which she meets her ancestors, remembers how to laugh, and learns some important things about what’s inside her mother’s purse. This piece is a work-in-progress. Boston Court is delighted to share this virtual workshop with our audience. We hope you’ll join us on the exciting journey of developing art! #MakingScriptsHappen Both And… will be available to view on demand for free from May 29th-June 9th on Boston Court’s UScreen storefront. If you have any questions about how to watch, please contact the Help Desk at [email protected]. Join us for a virtual Q&A with Carolyn on Thursday, June 3 at 7PM.