Montreal Clown Festival
Discussion
Sunday, 12 April
Clownference
Joy as an Act of Resistance, Resilience, and Rebellion
French-English, English-French interpretation
Catered lunch optional
In partnership with Dr. Clown Foundation
A day of conversations, panels, and playful exploration for clown artists, scholars, and the clown-curious, moderated by author and circus performer Zed Cézard. Keynote by Stefan Haves, panel with the Dr. Clown Foundation, roundtable on contemporary bouffons and clown exercises to keep the conversation lively.
Program
“…laughter creates connection where division is designed, and why choosing collective hope when there is none left isn’t just clowning — it’s the nectar needed to revive, survive, and ultimately thrive…”
– Stefan Haves
Keynote address The Power of Ha! Stefan Haves
Joy as an Act of Resistance
Panel: Dr. Clown Foundation
Evelyne Laniel, Maxime Larose, Audrey Leclair, Michèle Sirois
Bouffons: Rebels in dangerous times
Round Table: MTL Clowns
Massimmo Agostinelli, Jesse Buck, Dolôrèze Léonard, Shreya Parashar
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