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Clowning

Clowning. History. Clowning. Art closely related to Mime and Pantomime. Differences Costume Make-up Goal Laughter. Resources Clowns Use:. Understand human nature Effective timing Good comedy techniques. History. Greek & Roman Theatre-burlesque/mockery Middle Ages-Court Jestures

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Clowning

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  1. Clowning History

  2. Clowning • Art closely related to Mime and Pantomime. • Differences • Costume • Make-up • Goal • Laughter

  3. Resources Clowns Use: • Understand human nature • Effective timing • Good comedy techniques

  4. History • Greek & Roman Theatre-burlesque/mockery • Middle Ages-Court Jestures • Shakespeare-used to relieve tension • France & Italy-acrobats with colorful costumes

  5. Today’s Clowns • First True “circus type” clown • Joseph Grimaldi • Joey’s

  6. Other famous clowns • Emmet Kelly- Hobo • Red Skelton • Jim Carrey

  7. Goal of Performance • Keep crowd in suspense • Convince audience that the skit is impromptu • Each routine must be practiced over and over.

  8. characterization • Every action must be true to character • Generally only one character is played • Make-up, costume and movement depends on character.

  9. Types of clowns • Pierrot or Pierrette- white face, black/white costume. • Court Jesture-colorful • Hobo-sloppy/baggy clothes • Rube-overalls, plaid shirt, straw hat & red nose. • Keystone Kop-blue tall hat, big star & bobby stick

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