Trilby Jeeves'
Buffoonery Acting Workshops

Helping Actors Find Their Inner Truth


“What a journey! Thank you for creating a safe environment for us to find our
buffoons
and explore! I have been recommending the course to friends all day!”
Lee Ann Keple, Vancouver, Canada

Actors…Discover your Inner Truth!

2 Day Buffoonery Acting Workshop
with Trilby Jeeves

Vancouver, BC - January 24, 25, 2009

Are you “director proof?” Would you like another acting tool?

Through “Le Bouffon” the film or theatre actor will find a route to
authentic, believable and committed performances. And have FUN!!

Buffoonery with Trilby Jeeves

What is "Le Bouffon?"

Based on the teachings of Jacques Lecoq of Paris, the “Le Bouffon” is an exploration of the ironies, and absurdities of human existence. “Le Bouffon” comes from another world, perhaps the inner world of the planet. Its grotesque appearance liberates its character to mock, imitate, and laugh at the rituals of the human being, and get away with it. His opinion is made clear through his large, exaggerated gestures. Mimicry is his ultimate pleasure.

But this isn’t about becoming a clown

Buffoonery is one of the best ways to break through a stiff, conscientious performance to one of un-distracted commitment. You will develop a tool for creating well-rounded characters with minimal information. You will have a chance to exercise the wholeness in your being from the top of your head to the tip of your toes.

And, did I mention, have FUN!!?

“Mediocre Performance is not characteristic of the Buffoon.
“Au contraire” A Buffoon’s performance is
completely and utterly involved.”
Trilby Jeeves

A great tool for rehearsing auditions and performances!!

You will learn to develop your buffoon through a series of exercises using your own physicality. Eventually, you will “Buffoon” a prepared scene or monologue in order to make unexpected, honest discoveries that will feed your work. In taking a short scene to it’s exaggerated level you will have a tool for “getting out of the head and into the body”.

"Buffooning: taught by Trilby is one of the most innovative methods of layering any
actor's character. It is a must for any serious actor who wishes to further hone their craft
and honour themselves as both a person and an actor. SOOOO MUCH FUN!"
Charlene Luedke, Vancouver, Canada

Who is Trilby Jeeves and why
should I Buffoon with her?


Trilby Jeeves was the first English student to be theatrically trained in her second language for 3 years at Le Conservatoire d'Art Dramatique in Quebec City. She followed the teachings of Marc Dore(who studied at Lecoq in Paris), Paule Savard, Jean Guy, Denise Gagnon, Yves Erik Marier, and Jacques Lessard who created the "REPERE" method of creating theatrical work, with Robert Lepage.

She went on to perform in both languages, eventually coming back to Vancouver. She worked with Theatre La Seizieme, The Raymond Burr Theatre and other smaller companies. Also, in between working as a costumer in the film industry, Trilby directed "Les Monologues du Vagin" two years running as well as teaching improvisation and buffoonery en francais, throughout various schools in B.C.

Trilby is passionate about helping people break through their critical and overworked thoughts to reach the honest depths of instinctive perfomance. Having been through "Le Bouffon" process herself, she understands the release of being completely involved in performance and not worrying about the million things are minds believe to be important. It really is a gift!

“Finding my buffoon has brought me closer to myself and in turn will help me
connect to others and find the truth in my work. For that I am forever grateful!"
Jen Clarke, Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver Buffoonery Acting Workshop
January 24, 25, 2009


$175.00 per person ($87.50 a day!)

So sign up now because there are lots of Buffoon’s out there and space is limited!

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Location: Rhodes Wellness College Space
280-1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC
January 24 & 25, 2009 9:30am - 4:30pm
Contact: Trilby Jeeves 604-922-3744
trilby@telus.net




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