The Art of Clowning: More Paths to Your Inner Clown
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0230339093 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 195 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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great intro to white face clowning Wally Neilsen This book told me more than I ever though existed about white face clowning. I was actually looking for something more in the Robin Williams and Red Skelton tradition,but this expanded my thinking way beyond that. I'm no expert, but I really felt I was in good hands and being led in a good dirtection.. Best thing that ever happened to me as an actor. This year I had a regional commercial air in Colorado during the Superbowl. Even though I am dressed in a suit and tie, no makeup or red nose, I am clearly clowning. I will forever be thankful for the techniques and training Simon has outlined in his books! His teachings offer a unique performance style as well as a high level approach to actor training. Approp
This fun and accessible guide expands on theories and exercises to help students and beginners develop solo and group performances. The Art of Clowning is the first book on clowning technique and offers a step-by-step process for actors and other theatrical enthusiasts to discover their inner clown. Now with even more ways to find your inner clown!
. He is the author of Masking Unmasked: Four Basic Approaches to Acting , and his clown troupe, CLOWNZILLA, has received national and international acclaim. Eli Simon is Professor of Acting at the University of California, Irvine, USA. A specialist in masking, commedia, and clowns, Simon has taught and directed at training programs th
Simon brings together classic exercises with his own innovations in a progression that gives the student and teacher a clear path. It is an eminently useful book and an important resource for any teacher of theatre at any level. My only regret is that I didn't have a chance to be trained by Eli when I was young and learning. Many exercises include specific references to great clown routines - with on-line sources, these references become an invaluable compliment to the text, a huge advantage for students of this very visual art form.' - Jeff Raz, Founder and Director of the Clown Conservatory, San Francisco, USA, Lead Clown in Cirque du Soleil'In The Art of Clowning, Eli Simon manages to capture the unique spirit of the clown. His natural zest and love for the actor as clown literally springs up from every page. It will become that dog-eared, heavy-highlighted, well-worn manual with plenty of notes in the margins th