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Fooling is a transformative theatre technique that invites you to explore the architecture of your personal inner stage—a space where improvisation and imagination come together to create performance anywhere, at any time. This unique approach moves beyond ego, helping you feel at ease in any situation and engage authentically with any audience, whether connecting with a beggar or conversing with a king.
The Structure: Your Inner Compass for Performance
At the heart of Fooling lies The Structure, a dynamic framework that helps performers navigate and play within the atmospheres of their inner stage. By understanding the distinct energies present in different parts of this architecture, you learn to let these influences shape your performance, wherever you are—be it on the street, in a theatre, a church, or even a living room.
Through monthly workshops held year-round, performers gradually master this discipline. They learn to embrace the unknown with confidence, cultivating a relaxed, open attitude. With continuous training, the inner stage becomes second nature—a portable sanctuary that allows performers to step into any space and create meaningful moments of connection without the need for prior preparation.
The Legacy of the Nomadic Academy of Fools
Kriya Arts proudly produced the Nomadic Academy of Fools from 2006 to 2011, offering a haven for performers to deepen their craft and expand their creative horizons. Jolie Rose trained extensively in Fooling from 2008 to 2011, gaining profound insights into this remarkable art form. Since 2011 she has been working with fooling in her own practices and methodologies, teaching at the Academy and in her own spheres of pilgrimage and ‘Mumming.’
Photography by Red Fash Photography