https://lyrichyperion.com/classes-and-camps/p/evoke-your-alteregoz-with-kym-priess

Performers of ALL disciplines -  Clowners, Musoz, Ballerinas, Bootyshakers, Word-makers & beyond — Wanna bring your vibe out in ’25?

Let’s bust into the year shining as who U TRULY R along with all your alter-egos!

Come make your show! Maybe it’s solo, maybe it’s with others? Let’s see what your ALTEREGOZ want!

We will explore via an array of musical, physical, metaphysical, sensorial, technical and surreal prompts — you’ll try stuff in class, then you’ll try it again and again! LOTS of STAGETIME! You will be encouraged to try out different mediums. But most importantly, PLAY WILL LEAD THE WAY.

Modalities/Inspirations may include but are not limited to: Cindy Sherman, Physical comedy, Clown, Buffoon, Musical instruments, Six Viewpoints, Laban, Grotowski, Movement, Visualization, Writing, Drawing, Gesture work, Audience Immersion and whatever else may call you to   

access the limitless bit/pieces/shows within you and give yourself permission to bring them to life.

6-week class + Class Show

WHEN: 1/7-2/18 (no class on 1/28) @ 3-6P, Class Show 2/25 7:30

WHERE: Lyric Hyperion

COST: $300

CLASS LIMIT: 10

*CLASS SHOW WILL FEATURE EXCERPTS FROM YOUR FINAL PIECES

BIO:

The class is led by wild comedic creator, performance artist, musician, singer and actor, Kym “Hawk” Priess. Her work has been seen on HBO, Amazon and in music venues, galleries, theaters, non-traditional locations, federal prisons in Europe, New York, LA, San Francisco, Honolulu and Austin since the 1990s. It was in NYC in 1997 where she was first introduced to the art of clown by Chris Bayes and that changed her life and art forever. Priess has been described as “critical to the existence of the dragon in you” (ComeHereFloyd) and has earned comparisons to Siouxsie Sioux, Salvador Dali, Laurie Anderson and Joan Jett (LaBuzzBand’s Kevin Bronson). Her adventure rock spectacle project, STUNTDRIVER, has shared stages with many legends including a recent tour with Peaches and her comedic project, Loser Lion Party Bus, performed at Edinburgh Fringe and London this past summer to fun-loving crowds.  She continues to develop it.  Kym feels most alive when she straddles the worlds of physical comedy, clown and rock ’n roll - she doesn’t like to be bound by labels. Kym has sang on William Shatner's album, her rock opera was awarded "Best of Fringe" San Francisco, and recently, she played the "crazy girlfriend" of country star, Tony Martinez, in his video "Crazy." Kym was on faculty as an acting coach at Zak Barnett Studios for 10years leading young actors on their Hollywood journey. Kym loves to explore the realms of the imagination thru wild characters,  fun social commentary, whimsical ways of bringing people together and expanding comfort zones.  Kym was born in Austin, drives cars in movies but prefers floating down a river above all else.   

https://linktr.ee/kympriess

“Positively confrontational. Brings joy to even the naysayers with her child-like joy and play.” - Johnny Goudie, Award-winning Cuban-American musician/producer

“Lives in the surreal, the feral, like the world of Salvador Dali, and finds absolute delight here.” - Dean Evans, Mime, Clown & Buffoon

“Kym brings a unique type of fearlessness to the stage. She seeks to blend clown with rock music at its most raw and feral.” - Chad Damiani

"If Rocky Horror & Clockwork Orange had a baby and enrolled it in the future.” - Robb McCaffree, Designer

“HIGHLY entertaining and bonkers, clever, fast moving, heart warming, funny as fuck..genuinely left with a spring in my step and an unstoppable grin.” - Bella Thewes, Edinburgh photographer

“Do you remember Wendy O. Williams? I have never met a more kicks ass lady as you in my life.” - Graeme Blackmore , Edinburgh Fringe reviewer

“… the most involved, energetic, an engaging clown show of the entire Fringe.” - Christopher Kelly (Ed Fringe)