The Brave Fool: Depth & Vulnerability for Performers

The Brave Fool workshop focuses on experiential clown exercises that travel with you into performance. You’ll practice being open, foolish, and connected; the kind of vulnerability that lets you own the room without ever losing touch with the audience. The work is not only about technique; it’s about accessing a state of inner joy and authenticity you can return to anytime.

Hosted at Rainbow Den Studio in DUMBO, Brooklyn, home of Alphabet City Laughs Productions.

Meet the teacher:

Krista Komondor is a performer whose unique blend of stand-up, clowning, and improvisation enchants audiences.

Her Season 18 (2023) America’s Got Talent audition earned a standing ovation from Howie Mandel, who compared her to Andy Kaufman. Clips of her performance went viral with over 100 million views. She returned last year with a new character: a blonde magician whose only trick was being herself

Krista’s solo shows have appeared at 59E59 Theaters, Edinburgh Fringe, and SoHo Playhouse. Her play Mercy Machine was part of the National Healthcare Decisions Day initiative to educate the public about the importance of advance directives.

A graduate of École Philippe Gaulier and a former Nurse Practitioner, her art is shaped by a life with more than a few unexpected turns.

Professional Endorsements:

“Clown Gym students love Krista Komondor! Krista is an astute, compassionate, and joyful guide through the world of clown and comedy. As a skilled performer herself, Krista has the ability to bring the best out of each student, finding the individual funny and beauty in each of them. She is lots of fun to work with and learn from.”

– Julia Proctor — Director of Clown Gym - Clowngym.com

“Krista has an incredible eye for exactly what a performer needs in any given moment. She facilitates with a warmth, compassion, clarity and humor that allows the performer to easily and effortlessly understand and apply her teachings. After graduating from Ecole Philippe Gaulier she assisted me for several months, and many students have commented on how invaluable her presence and suggestions have been. She is also out there herself clowning in the real world, which of course garners immediate respect from the students. I fully endorse Krista Komondor as a Clown Instructor.”

– Ed Malone — Lecturer of Acting; Clowning Instructor

Student Endorsements:

“Krista is a fabulous clown teacher, with a unique perspective and a clear passion for this work. Every class with her is an absolute delight (and a real good time)!”

– Isaac Young, Actor

“Krista Komondor is a wonderful and joyous teacher! She consistently encourages students to take risks and celebrate failing big. Every time I have had the pleasure of working with her, I have been able to make new and exciting discoveries. I love the way in which Krista encourages students to take what they have learned out of the classroom and into the world!”

– Huxley Rain Garrett, Actor and Clown