Welcome to jonahkatz.com!

Originally from the apple orchards of Northern California, Jonah Katz is a versatile physical comedian with skills in clown, theater, juggling, tap dance, and acrobatics. He has entertained in streets, theaters, clubs, televisions, cinemas, and circus tents throughout the globe. After completing the San Francisco Circus Center's Clown Conservatory, James Donlon's Flying Actor Studio, and Master Lu Yi's Professional Acrobatic Training Program, Jonah received intensive acrobatic training at the Cité du Cirque Marcel Marceau (France), the Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe (China), Circus Oz (Australia), and Circo Criollo (Argentina), and founded Company Cirque en Déroute, Chuck & Charlotte, and Cirk biZ'arT. Jonah taught clowning and tap dancing for four years of the Western Clowning Workshop in Nanjing, China, and directed the hit shows Haibao Restaurant and Dream Canteen. Jonah received rave reviews for his portrayal of Trinculo in the AASC's production of The Tempest, and rocked and extended run at La BIAC in Marseille, France with Cabaret biZ'arT. In 2021 Jonah created the multi-media project Intérieur Cuir in collaboration with some of the best talents around. His solo Tappling has also toured widely, and in 2025 won both the Grand Award of the Audience and the Koblenz Special Award at Krystallpalast's prestigious competition, Newcomershow. He recently appeared in Italy's long running TV show Tú Sí Que Vales. Jonah is currently touring BOUCAN - the opus of physical comedy by Cirk biZ'arT!

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