Bio
Christopher A. (C.A.) Nicola is a performance artist, actor, musician and composer from Long Island, NY. His training in clowning and improv has helped shape his unique style of performance art. Taking great influence from his idol Andy Kaufman, C.A. has amused audiences with his engaging and whimsical performances. Audiences are left in mystery not knowing what to expect from each performance as he portrays multiple different characters.
C.A. has created many original characters, along with existing fictional characters with his unique spin on them. Many of his characters are inspired by his love of professional wrestling, vaudeville, 1970’s-1980’s pop culture, commedia dell’arte, British humor, and his favorite sitcoms from childhood.
C.A. is continuing to grow as a performer by studying multiple disciplines of performing arts, and always thinking outside the box. Stay tuned!
Height: 5’ 11” Weight: 175 lbs. Eyes: Brown Hair: Dark Brown
Training
Actor
Beginners Acting Class I, The Basics (The Barrow Group)
Beginners Acting II, Getting Specific (The Barrow Group)
Beginners Acting III, Film/TV (The Barrow Group)
Physical Comedy Intensive Workshop I (Hilary Chaplain)
Physical Comedy Intensive Workshop II (Hilary Chaplain)
Physical Comedy (Mik Kuhlman)
Pantomime (Mik Kuhlman)
(The Barrow Group, taught by Mark Grenier)
Fundamentals of Mime (James Donlon)
Clown
Introduction to Clown (Sarah Petersiel)
Social Clown (Olivier-Hugues Terrault)
Comic Gold Workshops Levels I-V (Carol Lee Sirugo)
Theatrical Clown Workshop (Jean Taylor)
IMPROV
Improv, Animated Body Workshop (Amy Larimer)
Improv 101 (Upright Citizens Brigade)
Improv 201(Upright Citizens Brigade)
Improv 301 (Upright Citizens Brigade)
Improv 401 (Upright Citizens Brigade)
STAGE COMBAT
Single Sword (Neutral Chaos)
Stage Combat Workshop (The Barrow Group)
Clown Combat for the Improviser (Judi Lewis Ockler)
Unarmed Stage Combat from Neutral Chaos
Skills
Physical Comedy, Clown, Improvisation, Guitar, Violin, British Accent, Brooklyn Accent, Southern Accent, Pass in Single Sword by the SAFD, 2019, Pass in Unarmed by the SAFD, 2020
Testimonials
To bring levity to the local arts scene through modern vaudeville performances. Seeking performers of all kinds including jugglers, contortionists, magicians, acrobats, burlesque performers, clowns, etc. Looking to create variety shows of comedy skits, dance numbers, traditional vaudeville and burlesque acts in a fun and safe environment.