Clown
Clown
2010-2011
Singapore
“Each individual clown should be a distinct character. There is no such thing as being simply a clown. A clown can be flirtatious, shy, arrogant, stupid, clever, or any number of attributes, but they have to be something. The great clowns are those with depth of character involving many aspects. Their clown characters are carefully delineated personalities.
When clown instructors speak about creating a character they often refer to finding the clown within you. In a real sense this is what happens. For some people a clown character provides a facade they can hide behind, thus freeing inhibitions. This freedom is one of the lures of clowning often cited. The character can contain exaggerated traits in the performers personality, ones he wishes he had, and ones he has observed in others. As the performer interacts with audiences, discovers what they respond to, and as their skills develop, their character will evolve and change.
A good clown should be able to portray a variety of emotions including desire, joy, sadness, and pain.”
Bruce Charlie Johnson
Clown historian, Instructor, Author and Artist
