The Art of Clowning
Variety performer. Funny woman. Self-described no-jokes absurdist.
I subvert audience expectations through timing, tension, and vulnerability. My comedy is inspired by circus arts and physical comedy.
Previously co-produced Something Weird, a monthly clown show in Portland.
“This show is funny and positive and all about self-acceptance.”
— Portland Comedy Review
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Shows, workshops, and weird collaborations
TheTnTGamer
A one-woman comedy show about a pre-teen boy with a YouTube channel and a simple dream: to be famous.
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A One-Woman Comedy Show
Annabelle Wright is: software engineer by day, comedian/clown/and circus artist by night, and once upon a time... TheTnTGamer!
Before she became the fabulous woman she is today, Annabelle was a pre-teen boy with a YouTube channel and a simple dream: to be famous.
In her debut solo show, she recreates the world of her former self and explores with vulnerability and absurdity how it shaped her identity and expression.
Premiered in 2023
Integrating the literal (and sometimes mortifying) YouTube videos from her youth — a showcase of her bizarre and useless talents to a handful of viewers — TheTnTGamer is a one-woman comedy show about growing up in a world that doesn't always understand or appreciate the creative pursuits of youth.
“Just like thoseYouTube videos, this show is quirky. And also heartwarming... It's a nostalgic look back not just at that time in her life, but that time in all our lives.”
“I love how Wright fully embraces the awkwardness... This show is funny and positive and all about self-acceptance.”
“TheTNTGamer had me dying, of laughter and embarrassment at the same time... Anyone who creates things wouldn't be where they are without that dumb cringey kid.”
“To me, TheTNTGamer embracing it, re-enacting it, was a celebration of how important that part of our lives is to building our sense of creativity and confidence today.”
The Queer Clowning Framework
Available as a 1-day intensive, weekend workshop, or multi-week course
Peek behind the fourth wall and into the soul of your audience with our journey into The Queer Clowning Framework. This course, rooted in the intersections of gender expression and stage performance, invites participants of all backgrounds to embrace vulnerability, playfulness, and creativity — no previous clown experience required!
In this class we will explore the awkwardness and discomfort generated from explicitly gendered interactions, and practice utilizing that energy in the context of comedic performance. While the material in this class was derived from queer experiences, the content is applicable to all who are open to exploring with an open mind!
Get out of your brain and into your body with this fun approach to generating laughter!
Fundamentals
- Voice
- Movement
- Social Dynamics
- Expression
- The Flop
- Skill-based Clowning
- Vulnerability
Audience Connection
- Looking at your audience
- Performing for your audience
- Becoming your audience
- Losing your audience
- Wishing your audience came back
- Regaining your audience
- Maybe some laughs
Note: This class will have lots of movement and using of our voices. Please wear comfortable clothes for moving around in as well as bringing a bottle of water!
Class Formats
1-Day Intensive
A concentrated introduction to the framework, perfect for events or quick dives into clowning.
Weekend Workshop
Two days of immersive exploration, allowing time for deeper practice and reflection.
Multi-Week Course
The full four-week journey for comprehensive skill-building and personal discovery.
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Performance
Solo show, variety act, or custom creation. 15-60 min sets. Corporate, festivals, private events.
Workshop
Queer Clowning Framework at your venue. 1-day to 4-week formats. Team-building packages available.
Custom
Consulting, collaboration, or something completely weird. Let's get creative together.
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Whether you want to book a performance, join a workshop, or bring The Queer Clowning Framework to your venue, let's make something wonderful together.
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