In partnership with Happenstance Theatre, Gaithersburg Arts on the Green presents Preposterous on Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road. Enjoy this sophisticated, pocket-sized theatrical clown circus. A Slapstick Workshop takes place at 2 p.m. and the performance takes place at 7 p.m. 

Happenstance Slapstick Workshop

2 – 3:30 p.m.

$10 per person

Purchase tickets here.

Clowning and physical comedy not only require a tremendous amount of energy, but the ability to perform slapstick.  Slapstick comedy is the oldest form of comedy, based around pratfalls and mild comic violence - smacks in the head, pokes in the eyes, and people falling down. Specializing in clowning and physical comedy, join Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell and learn when a poke in the eye is not just a poke. Please wear clothing that allows physical movement. Participants must be at least 13 years old to participate and accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 18. 

Preposterous Performance

7 p.m.

$15, $8 for youth 12 and under

Purchase tickets here.

Preposterous features charming vintage clowns playing circus animals, singing as a human calliope, doing the classic circus mirror routine, inventing a number of ridiculous "entrées," performing live music, and executing a very satisfying slow motion number involving a pie. This return of the circus is suitable for all ages. 

The 2022-23 Theater Season includes plays, musicals, theater for young audiences, magic and comedy at the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Explore this season’s lineup and purchase tickets online here. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Arts Barn box office or by calling 301-258-6394. 

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The Arts on the Green Theater series is funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). To discover more about MSAC grants and how they impact Maryland's arts sector, visit www.msac.org. 

About Arts on the Green 

Arts on the Green is the City of Gaithersburg’s home for the performing and visual arts. Musicals, comedies, dramas, magic shows, and other theatrical performances light up the Arts Barn stage, where every seat has superb visibility. Come see the changing exhibitions by regionally known artists, dabble in the creative arts with Art Night Out workshops, and find unique hand-made gifts in the City Shop.