I've been reading "Clown: The Physical Comedian" by Joe Dieffenbacher. Lot's of valuable stuff in regards to live performing. The other comics didn't seem to understand my motivation. I think they're expecting me to start doing balloon animals..
So interesting how the body takes center stage in these clowning principles. It adds an underlying sensuality to the buffoonery that I find fascinating – the contrasts, the juxtaposition!
I took a few clowning classes many years ago and loved it. I was really getting into it, parades, balloon animals, the whole schtick. My clown persona was a classic hobo, even made my own costume. Our little group had the blessing of Happy the Clown, then the face of Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI. Then one night my wife informed me that she was afraid of clowns, didn't like them at all. It was the only thing she had ever asked I give up. I did, but I still have a big whipped cream soft spot for them.
I've been reading "Clown: The Physical Comedian" by Joe Dieffenbacher. Lot's of valuable stuff in regards to live performing. The other comics didn't seem to understand my motivation. I think they're expecting me to start doing balloon animals..
So interesting how the body takes center stage in these clowning principles. It adds an underlying sensuality to the buffoonery that I find fascinating – the contrasts, the juxtaposition!
I took a few clowning classes many years ago and loved it. I was really getting into it, parades, balloon animals, the whole schtick. My clown persona was a classic hobo, even made my own costume. Our little group had the blessing of Happy the Clown, then the face of Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI. Then one night my wife informed me that she was afraid of clowns, didn't like them at all. It was the only thing she had ever asked I give up. I did, but I still have a big whipped cream soft spot for them.
thanks for sharing, bud!