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Summary: To become a clown, think of where you might perform and how you'll develop a character and routine that your audience will enjoy. Get tips on starting out as a clown in this free educational series.
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About the Expert
Paul Anderson Paul Anderson is a professional circus performer who has studied throughout Europe and the USA. He runs a circus school in Hollywood, Florida. He is a clown,... read more
On behalf of Expert Village, my name is Paul Anderson from the ABC Circus here in Hollywood, Florida, and we're going to do how to be a clown. So, you want to be a clown? Sure, no problem. Anybody can be a clown. Well, almost anybody. It takes a little work. Okay, it takes a lot of work. You've got to go out and get your rubber chicken and of course, you need a clown horn. Actually, there's a lot more to it. Who are you going to be? What are you going to do? Where are you going to perform, and who's going to be your audience? There are so many things to think about. In the beginning, let's keep it simple. Let's just dress up silly and be funny. Hi Mr. Chicken! Do you want to hear a story? Why sure I want to hear a story. Mr. Horn, did you meet Mr. Chicken? Let's be funny.