The Art of Street Performance & The Power of Laughter (Piko Patrik Leins) – Backstage #42

Piko Patrik Leins has spent over three decades mastering the art of street performance, blending physical comedy, theater, and improvisation to create unforgettable experiences. As a performer in Foolpool, his work has taken him from circus stages to international festivals, always pushing the boundaries of interactive theater.In this episode, Piko talks about the origins of Foolpool, the philosophy behind their acts, and the creative process of developing performances that engage and surprise audiences. He also shares fascinating stories from traveling with the circus, performing in Japan, and adapting shows for different cultures.Expect to learn how physical comedy works without words, what makes a performance universally funny, why improvisation is crucial in street theater, how Foolpool kept performing even during lockdowns, and... much more.Fool Poolhttps://www.foolpool.de/en/home/=======================TBA timestamps=======================Mentioned in the episode:The Alexander Techniquehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZaUgt8wyoY=======================SUPPORT THE PODCASTPaypal 💙 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lavricdavid?country...David Lavričhttps://www.instagram.com/david_shtrayfix/Jurij Jovan / Etmothhttps://www.instagram.com/etmoth_/Shtrayfix Eventshttps://www.instagram.com/sfx_events/========================================­===== Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.