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Professional Clowning Manual for Students, Teachers and Practitioners
THE CLOWN IN YOU is a comprehensive clowning manual that provides unprecedented insight into the art and craft of professional clowning. Written by Caroline Dream, an international clown teacher and performer with over 30 years of experience, this book combines practical exercises, theoretical knowledge, and real-world insights from professional clowns worldwide.
What's Inside This Clowning Guide
This manual contains fundamental clowning principles, first-hand experiences from professional performers, tested clown games and exercises, and interviews with working clowns. Readers gain access to clown improvisation examples and detailed explanations of the philosophy underlying comic techniques used by professional clowns across the globe.
Structured Learning Approach
The first three chapters introduce the art and craft of clowning as practiced by professionals today, while clarifying common misconceptions that hinder comedic performance. Chapters four through ten focus on specific clown techniques, providing both theoretical reasoning and practical guidelines with real examples. Chapter eleven addresses common student fears and solutions, while the final chapter examines ingredients for clowning success and the phenomenon of "flying" - finding your unique comic style.
Written by an International Clown Expert
Caroline Dream studied Theatre at Exeter University before training at Fooltime, the UK's premier circus school. A professional clown since 1985, she has performed throughout Europe and taught over 200 courses across Spain, Portugal, Germany, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, and the USA, including training artists for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.
Professional Endorsements
John Towsen, author of "Clowns" and director of The Physical Comedy Institute, praises the book for cutting past jargon to tackle the clown's creative process with seasoned performer insight. Rob Torres from The Big Apple Circus calls it essential for every clown's library, packed with invaluable material for character development. Antón Valén from Cirque du Soleil and Aitor Basauri from Spymonkey both recommend this resource for its practical exercises and clown philosophy.
Who This Book Is For
Essential reading for clowning students, theater teachers, circus performers, physical comedy practitioners, and anyone interested in professional performance training. The manual serves both beginners seeking foundational knowledge and experienced clowns looking to deepen their craft and discover new layers of their comedic character.
CONTENTSThe first three chapters introduce the reader to the art and craft of clowning as practiced by professional clowns throughout the world today. They also clarify all the misconceptions that have arisen around the clown that in reality hinder a student's ability to be funny. Chapters four to ten tackle specific areas of clown technique. Each chapter contains explanations of the reasons for, and reasoning behind, each element of the technique, plus guidelines and examples of how it all works on a practical level. Chapter eleven explores one of the least discussed aspects of clowning; the most common fears students face and how they can be dealt with. The final chapter examines the necessary ingredients for clowning success. It also covers the phenomenon of "flying", finding one's own unique comic wings. WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS BOOK:
"Cuts past all the jargon and unhelpful generalizations about clowns and tackles the clown's creative process with the kind of insight that can only come from a seasoned performer. Highly recommended for both beginners and experienced clowns."
JOHN TOWSEN, author of "Clowns", director of The (Very) Physical Comedy Institute, U.S.A. "Superbly documented 30 years of experience is an invaluable source of reference for professionals, hobbyists and teachers. One of the most illuminating and insightful clown development guidebooks that I have read."
ROB FLORENCE, physical theatre teacher at The Arts & Entertainment College, NL "Every clown, aspiring or professional, should have this book in their library. It's a great resource for helping clowns discover deeper layers of their character and creating powerful material. Packed with invaluable gems for understanding and creating in the art of clowning."
ROB TORRES, clown, The Big Apple Circus, U.S.A. "In this book I've found fantastic exercises and material which will inspire clowns to play and, most importantly, help keep their idiot present."
AITOR BASAURI, Spymonkey, UK "This book is a shortcut to your inner clown, a seductive invitation to joy and freedom, a lodestar for highly effective human development."
ANDRÉS AGUILAR, Clown, Founder of Risaterapia.org, MEX "Caroline offers us her 30 years of clowning experience, disclosing a clown philosophy I fully concur with. I wholeheartedly recommend this book."
ANTÓN VALÉN, clown with Cirque du Soleil (Alegria & Kurios), ESP
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Professional Clowning Manual for Students, Teachers and Practitioners
THE CLOWN IN YOU is a comprehensive clowning manual that provides unprecedented insight into the art and craft of professional clowning. Written by Caroline Dream, an international clown teacher and performer with over 30 years of experience, this book combines practical exercises, theoretical knowledge, and real-world insights from professional clowns worldwide.
What's Inside This Clowning Guide
This manual contains fundamental clowning principles, first-hand experiences from professional performers, tested clown games and exercises, and interviews with working clowns. Readers gain access to clown improvisation examples and detailed explanations of the philosophy underlying comic techniques used by professional clowns across the globe.
Structured Learning Approach
The first three chapters introduce the art and craft of clowning as practiced by professionals today, while clarifying common misconceptions that hinder comedic performance. Chapters four through ten focus on specific clown techniques, providing both theoretical reasoning and practical guidelines with real examples. Chapter eleven addresses common student fears and solutions, while the final chapter examines ingredients for clowning success and the phenomenon of "flying" - finding your unique comic style.
Written by an International Clown Expert
Caroline Dream studied Theatre at Exeter University before training at Fooltime, the UK's premier circus school. A professional clown since 1985, she has performed throughout Europe and taught over 200 courses across Spain, Portugal, Germany, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, and the USA, including training artists for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.
Professional Endorsements
John Towsen, author of "Clowns" and director of The Physical Comedy Institute, praises the book for cutting past jargon to tackle the clown's creative process with seasoned performer insight. Rob Torres from The Big Apple Circus calls it essential for every clown's library, packed with invaluable material for character development. Antón Valén from Cirque du Soleil and Aitor Basauri from Spymonkey both recommend this resource for its practical exercises and clown philosophy.
Who This Book Is For
Essential reading for clowning students, theater teachers, circus performers, physical comedy practitioners, and anyone interested in professional performance training. The manual serves both beginners seeking foundational knowledge and experienced clowns looking to deepen their craft and discover new layers of their comedic character.
CONTENTSThe first three chapters introduce the reader to the art and craft of clowning as practiced by professional clowns throughout the world today. They also clarify all the misconceptions that have arisen around the clown that in reality hinder a student's ability to be funny. Chapters four to ten tackle specific areas of clown technique. Each chapter contains explanations of the reasons for, and reasoning behind, each element of the technique, plus guidelines and examples of how it all works on a practical level. Chapter eleven explores one of the least discussed aspects of clowning; the most common fears students face and how they can be dealt with. The final chapter examines the necessary ingredients for clowning success. It also covers the phenomenon of "flying", finding one's own unique comic wings. WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS BOOK:
"Cuts past all the jargon and unhelpful generalizations about clowns and tackles the clown's creative process with the kind of insight that can only come from a seasoned performer. Highly recommended for both beginners and experienced clowns."
JOHN TOWSEN, author of "Clowns", director of The (Very) Physical Comedy Institute, U.S.A. "Superbly documented 30 years of experience is an invaluable source of reference for professionals, hobbyists and teachers. One of the most illuminating and insightful clown development guidebooks that I have read."
ROB FLORENCE, physical theatre teacher at The Arts & Entertainment College, NL "Every clown, aspiring or professional, should have this book in their library. It's a great resource for helping clowns discover deeper layers of their character and creating powerful material. Packed with invaluable gems for understanding and creating in the art of clowning."
ROB TORRES, clown, The Big Apple Circus, U.S.A. "In this book I've found fantastic exercises and material which will inspire clowns to play and, most importantly, help keep their idiot present."
AITOR BASAURI, Spymonkey, UK "This book is a shortcut to your inner clown, a seductive invitation to joy and freedom, a lodestar for highly effective human development."
ANDRÉS AGUILAR, Clown, Founder of Risaterapia.org, MEX "Caroline offers us her 30 years of clowning experience, disclosing a clown philosophy I fully concur with. I wholeheartedly recommend this book."
ANTÓN VALÉN, clown with Cirque du Soleil (Alegria & Kurios), ESP
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