For Performers
Chloe teaches physical theatre, movement, clown, bouffon, character creation, and le jeu. Chloe teaches all experience levels.
As an arts educator, Chloe’s greatest joy is helping a student find how they are uniquely compelling onstage. Inspired by her studies with Philippe Gaulier, Chloe is frank and honest while also handling her students’ dignity with care.
She’s a faculty member at the Vancouver Film School and teaches regularly at Tightrope Impro Theatre. She’s taught for organizations across Canada including Arts Club, Bard on the Beach, University of Toronto Mississauga, Havergal College, Theatre by the Bay, the County of Simcoe, the Storefront Theatre, Single Thread Theatre Company, Sweet Action Theatre Company amongst others.
Testimonials:
“Chloe was wonderful at reminding me of the importance of play as an actor. Through her innovative games she helped instill in me a level of confidence to look silly on stage. I look forward to more of her workshops.”
-Zaid Shamsi
“Chloé, I loved your workshop! You are a gifted teacher and operate in a very clean, clear and generous manner. You got my trust early and held it, even when you told me to get off stage, lol! I look forward to your next session.”
-Carol Wilson
“Chloe Payne is a wonderful workshop leader. She was genuinely interested in getting to know our skills and how she could be most useful to us in meeting our goals. She is excellent at quickly establishing a safe and playful environment. Not only is she very knowledgeable and creative, but her personal qualities of patience, sensitivity, tactfulness, and a wonderful sense of humour make her an absolute joy to work with. She couldn’t be any more professional or charming!”
-Lesley Robertson, founding member of Theatre Inamorata
“Chloe possess the unique skill of turning her immense talent, knowledge, and patience into a positive and encourage learning environment. She makes learning fun and students leave her seminars feeling empowered. She is now a fundamental aspect of my arts curriculum.”
-Jen Mills, Head of Junior Drama, Havergal College