Alex the Jester
Template:Short description Alex O'Brien Feldman is an American born theatrical clown and comedian
Biography
Feldman performs under the stage name "Alex the Jester" in the style of a medieval court jester,[1] a tradition which combines music, juggling, prop comedy and stage magic.[2][3] While performing at the Just for Laughs international comedy festival in Montreal, Canada, Feldman began speaking a contemporary version of the medieval gibberish language Grammelot as part of his act.[4]
In November 2009, Feldman was selected by the US State Department to entertain in Russia as a cultural ambassador.[5][6] He has also toured the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Belgium, Bermuda, Japan, China, and Mexico.[7][8] Feldman currently lives in Somerville, Massachusetts and is married with two children, Desi, and AJ. [9]
Training
Feldman studied performance at the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theater in California.[10]
Performance philosophy
Feldman wrote: "Audiences care less about what you do. They care more about who you are."[11] Feldman's use of physical comedy to develop his character has been slowly built through a trial and error process.[12]
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