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. This fun and accessible guide expands on theories and exercises to help students and beginners develop solo and group performances. Now with even more ways to find your inner clown!

Autorentext
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 throughout America, Korea, Italy, Spain, and England. He is the author of Masking Unmasked: Four Basic Approaches to Acting , and his clown troupe, CLOWNZILLA, has received national and international acclaim.

Inhalt
Introduction  Clowning Rules  Finding your Clown  Mission: Impossible  Stretching in New Directions  The Ins and Outs of White-face  Voice and Text  Afterword: Building a Troop