What people are saying about Kenny Raskin's teaching...



"In my twenty-six years of teaching in universities and professional institutes I've uncovered four traits of great teachers: 1. A great understanding of their craft; 2. The humanity to deal with multiple levels of learning; 3. Incisive organizational skills; and 4. The communication skill to inform and inspire.  Thus is Kenny Raskin, a remarkable, wonderful man and teacher."
Vincent Murphy, Artistic Producing Director, Emory University Theatre Department

"I invited Kenny to Sundance as a guest artist, and he proved to be invaluable! He is an exceptional teacher because, quite simply, he loves play. His engagement with his own work has given him, it would seem, profound delight, and he genuinely wants others to have the tool of physical comedy for their own enrichment."
David Kranes, Director, Sundance Playwrights Lab


"Kenny Raskin is a brilliant clown and teacher. His intelligence and wit guides students to an original and delightfully twisted view of physical theater. He's a caring and nurturing teacher and director. I can recommend him to students of all levels of clowning- beginners or pros."

Michael Bongar, Michael Bongar Productions

"As a teacher, Kenny has two things going for him: a love for his craft, and an endless supply of energy and goodwill to give to his students. His students have raved to me about the simple, unabashed fun they have had in his classes."

Carol Fox Prescott, Acting Teacher


"Kenny Raskin is my hero. As well as being a wonderful clown himself, he teaches clowning in such a way as to make the art feel intuitive, accidental, and totally inspiring. He is encouraging but not sugarcoated, serious about the work but not about life, and a great guy to be stuck in a room with."
Amy Gordon, Daredevil Opera Company

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