: Your character should have a clear motivation or world-view, such as using a "smiling face to hide pain" or being a "mischievous sunset" theme.
: Courses by Jon Davison or Priscilla Costa focus on merging clowning with cabaret and theatrical performance. If you'd like to narrow this down, let me know:
A sustained piece relies on a well-defined persona rather than just a costume. : Your character should have a clear motivation
: Shift between high and low energy, or high and low status, to keep the audience engaged over a longer duration. 4. Refining Through Workshops
: Every piece needs a definitive ending. This could be a "trousers drop," an "all clowns exit running" sequence, or a simple blackout for contemporary stage settings. 3. Devising and Technical Tools : Shift between high and low energy, or
: Engage directly with the audience to make them part of the "problem" or the "solution".
: Establish the character's relationship with the audience immediately. This could be a "trousers drop," an "all
Developing a complex act often requires outside eyes. You can find structured environments through: