How To Flirt
Mon April 28, 6:30-8:30pm
$20

With Janice Jo Lee

Be cute, Be sexy. A theatrical comedy workshop practicing consent. Give good compliments, ask great questions, practice active listening. Be earnest, be coy, be mysterious, be you. You will leave with concrete tips on how to flirt on stage with audiences and in the real world with cuties.

For clowns, actors, and performers to stretch, practice, learn, and flop

Play Play is a workshop series where we train live performers of all experience levels to be well-rounded in a wide variety of skills. We envision a theatre and clown community that is artistically interesting, politically relevant and invested in audience connection. We foster a community of diverse performers who are treated equitably. We aim to offer financially accessible professional training where artists feel they belong to a community.

We encourage people of all abilities and backgrounds to join Play Play. Scholarships are available for folks who are 2SLGBTQI+, racialized, or have different physical abilities. Contact Janice for a spot.

You Sing Now

Mon May 5, 6:30-8:30pm
With Janice Jo Lee
$20

Vocal harmony, and lyrical improvisation for clowns. There are no wrong notes, only jazz. There is no rhyme nor reason, only heart. In this workshop you will learn vocal technique and practice rhythm.  You will create a comedic song for performance.

For clowns, actors, and performers to stretch, practice, learn, and flop

Play Play is a workshop series where we train live performers of all experience levels to be well-rounded in a wide variety of skills. We envision a theatre and clown community that is artistically interesting, politically relevant and invested in audience connection. We foster a community of diverse performers who are treated equitably. We aim to offer financially accessible professional training where artists feel they belong to a community.

We encourage people of all abilities and backgrounds to join Play Play. Scholarships are available for folks who are 2SLGBTQI+, racialized, or have different physical abilities. Contact Janice for a spot.

I am doing my PhD competencies exams this summer, as a part of my exam I have elected to do a performance output to prove I am COMPETENT.

*Note:
Show is at capacity. Inquire to get on a waitlist.

Friday 9th 5-9
Saturday 10th 10-5
Sunday 11th 3-9

Early Bird April 20
$400 +tax
Regular April 21
$450+tax

Paid to the order of Kendallsavage@gmail.com
Email Kendallsavage@gmail.com to register!

About Neo-Bouffon

Due to the unique challenges of this course, enrollment is very limited: selected applicants should expect to have an interview / further inquiry into their aims with this work. A written paragraph about why the art of bouffon interests you will be requested before acceptance into the workshop.

This popular workshop is inspired by Karen Hines’ brilliant and provocative approach to Bouffon.

In Paris and London and around the world, master teacher Philippe Gaulier teaches a style of performance known as “bouffon”, characterized by the use of physical affliction (humps, etc.) in combination with parody to achieve a highly theatrical effect. This performance style finds its roots in medieval Europe, though the lore stretches into timeless and universal territory.

“NEO-BOUFFON” is Karen Hines’s Canadian response to the work: firmly rooted in the lessons of Parisian master Gaulier, but focused on finding new ways to apply the essential elements of bouffon within the context of contemporary North American culture.

Through the exploration of the basic foundations of bouffon, plus in-class creation, the work encourages a comedically-oriented dissection of societal maladies and afflictions. This course aims to wring laughter from unsettling aspects of contemporary culture, in the name of timely, responsible, thoughtful approaches to parody, high performance, great entertainment and killer content.

This course is designed for writers, designers and directors as much as it is for performers: much of the course is geared toward strategies for creation and development of material. Course content and exercises are challenging, and are not for the faint of heart. Content "super-realms" (religious, sexual, political) are often part of the work, but the aim is to move beyond the obviously dark/grotesque and into Gaulier’s core vision wherein “all aspects of humanity belong to everyone." The work entails an unflinching look at the darker side of the human potential.

Friday 9th 5-9
Saturday 10th 10-5
Sunday 11th 3-9

Early Bird April 20
$400 +tax
Regular April 21
$450+tax

Paid to the order of Kendallsavage@gmail.com
Email Kendallsavage@gmail.com to register!

About Neo-Bouffon

Due to the unique challenges of this course, enrollment is very limited: selected applicants should expect to have an interview / further inquiry into their aims with this work. A written paragraph about why the art of bouffon interests you will be requested before acceptance into the workshop.

This popular workshop is inspired by Karen Hines’ brilliant and provocative approach to Bouffon.

In Paris and London and around the world, master teacher Philippe Gaulier teaches a style of performance known as “bouffon”, characterized by the use of physical affliction (humps, etc.) in combination with parody to achieve a highly theatrical effect. This performance style finds its roots in medieval Europe, though the lore stretches into timeless and universal territory.

“NEO-BOUFFON” is Karen Hines’s Canadian response to the work: firmly rooted in the lessons of Parisian master Gaulier, but focused on finding new ways to apply the essential elements of bouffon within the context of contemporary North American culture.

Through the exploration of the basic foundations of bouffon, plus in-class creation, the work encourages a comedically-oriented dissection of societal maladies and afflictions. This course aims to wring laughter from unsettling aspects of contemporary culture, in the name of timely, responsible, thoughtful approaches to parody, high performance, great entertainment and killer content.

This course is designed for writers, designers and directors as much as it is for performers: much of the course is geared toward strategies for creation and development of material. Course content and exercises are challenging, and are not for the faint of heart. Content "super-realms" (religious, sexual, political) are often part of the work, but the aim is to move beyond the obviously dark/grotesque and into Gaulier’s core vision wherein “all aspects of humanity belong to everyone." The work entails an unflinching look at the darker side of the human potential.

This workshop is the first in a three-part series of 10-hour intensives designed to develop articulate, inspired, and expressive performers. Emphasizing that our bodies communicate as much—if not more—than our words, we will explore how to harness physicality to enhance the delivery of bits, stories, and speeches.

In Part One, we begin in silence, examining our daily movements and relearning how to truly listen. To support this, we’ll integrate simple mindfulness and meditation techniques to slow down, tune in, and build awareness of how we move through space. This leads us to a crucial question: Does the performer on stage have a strong presence in the space? If not, how can we cultivate it?

Our primary focus is on becoming more articulate and intentional with movement, developing a state of neutrality that draws the audience into an imaginative space. To support this, we will work with Lecoq’s Neutral Mask—the mask beneath all masks. When it’s worn, the face disappears, words cannot be spoken, and all attention shifts to the body—where suddenly, every movement speaks. It offers a clean slate, a reset, and a powerful mirror. This foundational state is ever-present in performance and is essential to master before achieving true effectiveness and humor on stage.

Lecoq always recommended that if you are a dramatic actor, you should work in clown, and if you are a clown, you should work with the Neutral Mask. The two disciplines inform and challenge each other, strengthening a performer’s ability to be fully present and expressive.

Participants will engage in exercises to deepen their connection to space, explore presence through calm readiness, and work directly with Neutral Masks.

This workshop is open to artists of all backgrounds and experience levels—you don’t need to identify as a performer to benefit from the work.

Who is this for?

This workshop is for participants who…

• Are curious about Neutral Mask

• Are looking to develop a stronger stage presence

• Want to be more expressive in performance

• Want to become more articulate and intentional onstage

• Are interested in the world of mime and object work

• Want to build confidence and groundedness in their craft and life

May 17th and 18th 10-3pm ( 9 hours work 30 min lunch breaks a day )

• Early Bird (first 5 spots): $175 + HST = $197.75 total

• Regular: $200 + HST = $226.00 total

• Scholarship or low-income option(2 spots) : $125 + HST = $141.25 total

• 20% off if you have taken a past intensive (not including drop in) or are currently a student in a college or university: $160 + HST = $180.80 total
  
  
  

More on the Neutral Mask:

Originally developed by legendary theatre teacher Jacques Lecoq, the Neutral Mask is like a reset button for performers. It strips away all the habits, tension, and “tricks” we rely on, helping you discover a calm, centered presence beneath it all. By wearing the mask, you learn to communicate with your whole body—clearly, simply, and truthfully. It’s a powerful tool for any actor who wants to move with intention, feel more grounded onstage, and express big emotions without forcing them. Plus, it’s weird and fun in that “I-feel-kinda-exposed-but-in-a-good-way” kind of way.

About your instructor, Chase:

Chase Jeffels is a graduate of École Jacques Lecoq and the Laboratoire d'Étude du Mouvement (Laboratory of Movement Study) in Paris, France. He also trained under the guidance of renowned clown master Philippe Gaulier (teacher of Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, and Emma Thompson). Gaulier had this to say about Chase’s work (imagine it in a thick French accent): “I do not like very much Canada, but I like what you do.”

Chase has also studied with a host of other notable teachers in clown, bouffon, and idiot work, including Aitor Basauri, John Gilkey, Chad Damiani, Kevin Krieger, Deanna Fleysher, Jaime Mears, Ken Hall, Isaac Kessler, and Gordon Neill. Additionally, he completed the three-year classical theatre conservatory program at George Brown Theatre School.

As an actor and comedian, Chase’s work spans film, television, and theatre. He has performed across Canada, France, and China. Chase is one half of the dynamic duo West 2 West, celebrated for their innovative blend of sketch, clown, and improv comedy. In his solo endeavors, Chase continues to push the boundaries of comedy, merging improv, sketch, and a unique fusion of stand-up and clown. His work bridges the gap between mainstream comedy and the art of clowning, showcasing his passion for creative performance.

This workshop is the first in a three-part series of 10-hour intensives designed to develop articulate, inspired, and expressive performers. Emphasizing that our bodies communicate as much—if not more—than our words, we will explore how to harness physicality to enhance the delivery of bits, stories, and speeches.

In Part One, we begin in silence, examining our daily movements and relearning how to truly listen. To support this, we’ll integrate simple mindfulness and meditation techniques to slow down, tune in, and build awareness of how we move through space. This leads us to a crucial question: Does the performer on stage have a strong presence in the space? If not, how can we cultivate it?

Our primary focus is on becoming more articulate and intentional with movement, developing a state of neutrality that draws the audience into an imaginative space. To support this, we will work with Lecoq’s Neutral Mask—the mask beneath all masks. When it’s worn, the face disappears, words cannot be spoken, and all attention shifts to the body—where suddenly, every movement speaks. It offers a clean slate, a reset, and a powerful mirror. This foundational state is ever-present in performance and is essential to master before achieving true effectiveness and humor on stage.

Lecoq always recommended that if you are a dramatic actor, you should work in clown, and if you are a clown, you should work with the Neutral Mask. The two disciplines inform and challenge each other, strengthening a performer’s ability to be fully present and expressive.

Participants will engage in exercises to deepen their connection to space, explore presence through calm readiness, and work directly with Neutral Masks.

This workshop is open to artists of all backgrounds and experience levels—you don’t need to identify as a performer to benefit from the work.

Who is this for?

This workshop is for participants who…

• Are curious about Neutral Mask

• Are looking to develop a stronger stage presence

• Want to be more expressive in performance

• Want to become more articulate and intentional onstage

• Are interested in the world of mime and object work

• Want to build confidence and groundedness in their craft and life

May 17th and 18th 10-3pm ( 9 hours work 30 min lunch breaks a day )

• Early Bird (first 5 spots): $175 + HST = $197.75 total

• Regular: $200 + HST = $226.00 total

• Scholarship or low-income option(2 spots) : $125 + HST = $141.25 total

• 20% off if you have taken a past intensive (not including drop in) or are currently a student in a college or university: $160 + HST = $180.80 total
  
  
  

More on the Neutral Mask:

Originally developed by legendary theatre teacher Jacques Lecoq, the Neutral Mask is like a reset button for performers. It strips away all the habits, tension, and “tricks” we rely on, helping you discover a calm, centered presence beneath it all. By wearing the mask, you learn to communicate with your whole body—clearly, simply, and truthfully. It’s a powerful tool for any actor who wants to move with intention, feel more grounded onstage, and express big emotions without forcing them. Plus, it’s weird and fun in that “I-feel-kinda-exposed-but-in-a-good-way” kind of way.

About your instructor, Chase:

Chase Jeffels is a graduate of École Jacques Lecoq and the Laboratoire d'Étude du Mouvement (Laboratory of Movement Study) in Paris, France. He also trained under the guidance of renowned clown master Philippe Gaulier (teacher of Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, and Emma Thompson). Gaulier had this to say about Chase’s work (imagine it in a thick French accent): “I do not like very much Canada, but I like what you do.”

Chase has also studied with a host of other notable teachers in clown, bouffon, and idiot work, including Aitor Basauri, John Gilkey, Chad Damiani, Kevin Krieger, Deanna Fleysher, Jaime Mears, Ken Hall, Isaac Kessler, and Gordon Neill. Additionally, he completed the three-year classical theatre conservatory program at George Brown Theatre School.

As an actor and comedian, Chase’s work spans film, television, and theatre. He has performed across Canada, France, and China. Chase is one half of the dynamic duo West 2 West, celebrated for their innovative blend of sketch, clown, and improv comedy. In his solo endeavors, Chase continues to push the boundaries of comedy, merging improv, sketch, and a unique fusion of stand-up and clown. His work bridges the gap between mainstream comedy and the art of clowning, showcasing his passion for creative performance.

Spring Workshop with John Beale
May 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2025

Friday 6:30-9:30
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 3-6

$300 plus hst
20% discount for students, returning participants, union members

Pre-registration and payment is required as space will be limited to 18 people.
Please send an e-transfer to this address: john@johnbeale.net

This work explores the pleasure to play and the alchemy of failure. It encourages us to show up- to explore an open channel between ourselves and others. This work teaches us to play, not to push too much or shy away but to bring our full selves to the moment - to find our open, sensitive, vulnerable, and ridiculous quality. Open to actors, non-actors, clowns, artists and brave souls- all those craving to reconnect with laughter, the pleasure to play and a freedom from the fear of failure.

"With this work people have to find a way of being beautiful and surprising...and by beautiful I mean being in the grip of pleasure or freedom.” -Philippe Gaulier

John Beale is an actor and theatre professor based in Toronto Ontario. He is the master teacher of Clown and Bouffon for the Humber Theatre Arts Performance Program. He is a professor of acting, mask, clown, improv and scene study at Seneca College and Randolph College, Character Study at George Brown’s School of Media and Performing Arts, acting and scene study at the Toronto Film School and embodied presence at the Birmingham Conservatory, Stratford Festival. He has been teaching publicly offered performance workshops in Presence and Clown for 20 years. John is a graduate of the Philippe Gaulier International Theater School in Paris, France.

TESTIMONIALS

"Dear John, When you did study in my school in Paris I did recognize you as a great actor. When I saw your show I recognized a great writer, poet and actor. But I knew it already. Thanks for your show, your friend, Philippe Gaulier”

“Mr Beale is a highly regarded acting teacher known for guiding actors to be more present, open, grounded and resilient.”
Anna Mackay-Smith
Head of Acting
George Brown Media Studies

Past Participants:
"Your workshop knocked a lot of stuff loose for me in a good way. Very grateful.”

"John's workshop and his delivery were brilliant. Being able to play spontaneously allowed me to be at my best creatively. It gave me the opportunity to be "present", feel, let my ego go and unearth some amazing ideas."

"John Beale is a skilled and engaging facilitator. His workshop gave me new confidence in myself. I was brought back to life and discovered a more creative me. I laughed often and harder than I have in a long time. It was a very rewarding experience.”

“Seemed as if whatever plug had fallen out inside my soul was reconnected.”

“Thanks for guiding me through one of the most terrifying and exhilarating moments in my adult life. I very much appreciated your guidance during the last two days, and have certainly found some new perspectives that I would want to pursue further.”

“What a stupendous weekend! I thoroughly enjoyed the work, managing to stay pretty loose (vulnerable) as we leapt from one challenging task to another. I do feel I made some real headway in discovering "who I am" i.e. my essence. I surprised myself! Again, thank you for a most exhilarating experience.

Cancelation Policy
Full refunds for cancellations one week prior to workshop. For cancellations after that point the workshop fee will be put toward any future workshop.​

Spring Workshop with John Beale
May 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2025

Friday 6:30-9:30
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 3-6

$300 plus hst
20% discount for students, returning participants, union members

Pre-registration and payment is required as space will be limited to 18 people.
Please send an e-transfer to this address: john@johnbeale.net

This work explores the pleasure to play and the alchemy of failure. It encourages us to show up- to explore an open channel between ourselves and others. This work teaches us to play, not to push too much or shy away but to bring our full selves to the moment - to find our open, sensitive, vulnerable, and ridiculous quality. Open to actors, non-actors, clowns, artists and brave souls- all those craving to reconnect with laughter, the pleasure to play and a freedom from the fear of failure.

"With this work people have to find a way of being beautiful and surprising...and by beautiful I mean being in the grip of pleasure or freedom.” -Philippe Gaulier

John Beale is an actor and theatre professor based in Toronto Ontario. He is the master teacher of Clown and Bouffon for the Humber Theatre Arts Performance Program. He is a professor of acting, mask, clown, improv and scene study at Seneca College and Randolph College, Character Study at George Brown’s School of Media and Performing Arts, acting and scene study at the Toronto Film School and embodied presence at the Birmingham Conservatory, Stratford Festival. He has been teaching publicly offered performance workshops in Presence and Clown for 20 years. John is a graduate of the Philippe Gaulier International Theater School in Paris, France.

TESTIMONIALS

"Dear John, When you did study in my school in Paris I did recognize you as a great actor. When I saw your show I recognized a great writer, poet and actor. But I knew it already. Thanks for your show, your friend, Philippe Gaulier”

“Mr Beale is a highly regarded acting teacher known for guiding actors to be more present, open, grounded and resilient.”
Anna Mackay-Smith
Head of Acting
George Brown Media Studies

Past Participants:
"Your workshop knocked a lot of stuff loose for me in a good way. Very grateful.”

"John's workshop and his delivery were brilliant. Being able to play spontaneously allowed me to be at my best creatively. It gave me the opportunity to be "present", feel, let my ego go and unearth some amazing ideas."

"John Beale is a skilled and engaging facilitator. His workshop gave me new confidence in myself. I was brought back to life and discovered a more creative me. I laughed often and harder than I have in a long time. It was a very rewarding experience.”

“Seemed as if whatever plug had fallen out inside my soul was reconnected.”

“Thanks for guiding me through one of the most terrifying and exhilarating moments in my adult life. I very much appreciated your guidance during the last two days, and have certainly found some new perspectives that I would want to pursue further.”

“What a stupendous weekend! I thoroughly enjoyed the work, managing to stay pretty loose (vulnerable) as we leapt from one challenging task to another. I do feel I made some real headway in discovering "who I am" i.e. my essence. I surprised myself! Again, thank you for a most exhilarating experience.

Cancelation Policy
Full refunds for cancellations one week prior to workshop. For cancellations after that point the workshop fee will be put toward any future workshop.​

Spring Workshop with John Beale
May 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2025

Friday 6:30-9:30
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 3-6

$300 plus hst
20% discount for students, returning participants, union members

Pre-registration and payment is required as space will be limited to 18 people.
Please send an e-transfer to this address: john@johnbeale.net

This work explores the pleasure to play and the alchemy of failure. It encourages us to show up- to explore an open channel between ourselves and others. This work teaches us to play, not to push too much or shy away but to bring our full selves to the moment - to find our open, sensitive, vulnerable, and ridiculous quality. Open to actors, non-actors, clowns, artists and brave souls- all those craving to reconnect with laughter, the pleasure to play and a freedom from the fear of failure.

"With this work people have to find a way of being beautiful and surprising...and by beautiful I mean being in the grip of pleasure or freedom.” -Philippe Gaulier

John Beale is an actor and theatre professor based in Toronto Ontario. He is the master teacher of Clown and Bouffon for the Humber Theatre Arts Performance Program. He is a professor of acting, mask, clown, improv and scene study at Seneca College and Randolph College, Character Study at George Brown’s School of Media and Performing Arts, acting and scene study at the Toronto Film School and embodied presence at the Birmingham Conservatory, Stratford Festival. He has been teaching publicly offered performance workshops in Presence and Clown for 20 years. John is a graduate of the Philippe Gaulier International Theater School in Paris, France.

TESTIMONIALS

"Dear John, When you did study in my school in Paris I did recognize you as a great actor. When I saw your show I recognized a great writer, poet and actor. But I knew it already. Thanks for your show, your friend, Philippe Gaulier”

“Mr Beale is a highly regarded acting teacher known for guiding actors to be more present, open, grounded and resilient.”
Anna Mackay-Smith
Head of Acting
George Brown Media Studies

Past Participants:
"Your workshop knocked a lot of stuff loose for me in a good way. Very grateful.”

"John's workshop and his delivery were brilliant. Being able to play spontaneously allowed me to be at my best creatively. It gave me the opportunity to be "present", feel, let my ego go and unearth some amazing ideas."

"John Beale is a skilled and engaging facilitator. His workshop gave me new confidence in myself. I was brought back to life and discovered a more creative me. I laughed often and harder than I have in a long time. It was a very rewarding experience.”

“Seemed as if whatever plug had fallen out inside my soul was reconnected.”

“Thanks for guiding me through one of the most terrifying and exhilarating moments in my adult life. I very much appreciated your guidance during the last two days, and have certainly found some new perspectives that I would want to pursue further.”

“What a stupendous weekend! I thoroughly enjoyed the work, managing to stay pretty loose (vulnerable) as we leapt from one challenging task to another. I do feel I made some real headway in discovering "who I am" i.e. my essence. I surprised myself! Again, thank you for a most exhilarating experience.

Cancelation Policy
Full refunds for cancellations one week prior to workshop. For cancellations after that point the workshop fee will be put toward any future workshop.​

The SOFT CLOWN is a two-day clown performance workshop facilitated by Natasha Mercado at Sweet Action.

This workshop gives participants a chance to deeply connect with their most authentic comedic voice. The SOFT CLOWN is centered around vulnerability as a pathway to artistic excellence. By exploring our creativity in a gentle, patient way, we open ourselves up to experiencing more inspired choices on and off stage.

vulnerability is hard.

what's authenticity?

it's cool to care.

Day One: Experiment & redefine clown to create shared vocabulary and physicality.

Day Two: Explore exciting, authentic sense of play while devising performance pieces.

“I found that the concepts introduced in Natasha’s [class] add an extra dimension to any creative field and the experience of life in general. I feel liberated, empowered, and awakened from the exercises we did and am forever changed.” —Elora L., 2021 Student

instagram: @champagnetashi
for more info: www.natashamercado.com

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Natasha Mercado is a celebrated actress, director, and the visionary behind The Soft Clown, a performance philosophy rooted in vulnerability, connection, and heartfelt absurdity. Recognized as an "Emerging Content Creator" by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers in 2020, she continues to push boundaries in creative storytelling.

   Over the past decade, Natasha has built a dynamic career on both stage and screen. Her acting credits include roles in series for major platforms like Adult Swim, HBO, Broadway Video, and TBS. On stage, Natasha has written and performed solo shows that have received international acclaim. Her latest production, #1 Son, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024 to glowing reviews from major outlets and is now touring across the US and Europe. Her debut solo show, Tree, continues to be celebrated as a groundbreaking piece, earning accolades at multiple festivals and venues, including encore runs and critical praise for its heartfelt and inventive narrative.

   She is also a teaching artist for the Unusual Suspects whose mission is to champion those most needed to be heard by mentoring youth to write and perform their stories by using theater. She has virtually taught adults and children at Stomping Ground Comedy Theatre along with a workshop called “Playful Mindfulness” sponsored by the National Alzheimer’s Association to implement improv into the world of caregiving.

   This class is a part of her "#1 World" Tour that includes Los Angeles, London, NYC, Toronto & Montreal.

The SOFT CLOWN is a two-day clown performance workshop facilitated by Natasha Mercado at Sweet Action.

This workshop gives participants a chance to deeply connect with their most authentic comedic voice. The SOFT CLOWN is centered around vulnerability as a pathway to artistic excellence. By exploring our creativity in a gentle, patient way, we open ourselves up to experiencing more inspired choices on and off stage.

vulnerability is hard.

what's authenticity?

it's cool to care.

Day One: Experiment & redefine clown to create shared vocabulary and physicality.

Day Two: Explore exciting, authentic sense of play while devising performance pieces.

“I found that the concepts introduced in Natasha’s [class] add an extra dimension to any creative field and the experience of life in general. I feel liberated, empowered, and awakened from the exercises we did and am forever changed.” —Elora L., 2021 Student

instagram: @champagnetashi
for more info: www.natashamercado.com

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Natasha Mercado is a celebrated actress, director, and the visionary behind The Soft Clown, a performance philosophy rooted in vulnerability, connection, and heartfelt absurdity. Recognized as an "Emerging Content Creator" by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers in 2020, she continues to push boundaries in creative storytelling.

   Over the past decade, Natasha has built a dynamic career on both stage and screen. Her acting credits include roles in series for major platforms like Adult Swim, HBO, Broadway Video, and TBS. On stage, Natasha has written and performed solo shows that have received international acclaim. Her latest production, #1 Son, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024 to glowing reviews from major outlets and is now touring across the US and Europe. Her debut solo show, Tree, continues to be celebrated as a groundbreaking piece, earning accolades at multiple festivals and venues, including encore runs and critical praise for its heartfelt and inventive narrative.

   She is also a teaching artist for the Unusual Suspects whose mission is to champion those most needed to be heard by mentoring youth to write and perform their stories by using theater. She has virtually taught adults and children at Stomping Ground Comedy Theatre along with a workshop called “Playful Mindfulness” sponsored by the National Alzheimer’s Association to implement improv into the world of caregiving.

   This class is a part of her "#1 World" Tour that includes Los Angeles, London, NYC, Toronto & Montreal.