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Clowns are comical performers, stereotypically characterized
by their grotesque appearance: colored wigs, stylistic
makeup, outlandish costumes, unusually large footwear,
etc., who entertain spectators by acting in a hilarious
fashion. The types of their acts varies greatly.
Although many find clowns to be scary, their intended
purpose is to entertain people, especially young
kids. Peter Berger writes that "It seems plausible
that folly and fools, like religion and magic, meet
some deeply rooted needs in human society."
For this reason, clowning is often considered an
important part of training as a physical performance
discipline, partly because tricky subject matter
can be dealt with, but also because it requires
a high level of risk and play in the performer.
This has included the training offered by Jacques
Lecoq. An example can be found in the Native American
clown societies... |
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