When and where: Sunday, 7/19/2026, 1pm-4pm at Chaos Bloom Theater in Denver, Colorado

Melo Acevedo is teaching this class. Alice Gillette isn’t teaching this class - Alice is a Teacher Assistant (TA) for this class.

Description:

Is there a world where the magic of CLOWN and IMPROV can be beautifully smashed together? Well yes! There is! 

If you are looking to become more confident, more present, and to make bolder choices in your improv, a dose of clown might be exactly what you need. We will explore how a fantastic little clown in your back pocket can coexist with grounded long form improv. This workshop is for folks with experience in long form improv. 

Instructor:

Melo Acevedo is a theater clown and improviser of mixed Dominican and Puerto Rican descent.

His original productions include The Heart of Circinus, a silent clown duo, and CRABMAN, winner of the Crowd Work Award at the 2026 Freaky Weeky comedy festival and the Audience Choice “Fringe AF” Award at the 2026 Denver Fringe Festival.

He was a founding member of An Improvised Musical on Broadway and the tenth member of Diet Milk. He also appears as an on-camera ensemble member for Games Done Quick (GDQ), a fundraising livestream that raises millions of dollars each year for Doctors Without Borders, Prevent Cancer Foundation, and more.

His training includes Ecole Philippe Gaulier, UCB, The Idiot Workshop, and Chaos Bloom Theater.