Clown (Clown)
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A clown is a make-up artist who tries to entertain people in a special humorous way. Especially among younger children, the clown is usually very popular because of its comical appearance. Clowns are everywhere nowadays and certainly not only in the circus anymore. Clowns can also be found at children's parties and public parties, for example. The main task of a clown is to entertain children and adults by performing special tricks and jokes. How exactly a clown does this will differ per clown, because it remains a clown. In the past, a clown was usually painted all white, but nowadays there are many more variations such as clowns who wear colored suits, clowns who wear special wigs and clowns who wear very large shoes. In general, a clown will also wear a very large red fake nose. Despite the fact that clowns are professionally painted artists, they generally cannot be considered smart artists, because clowns regularly make stupid mistakes such as falling over their own feet because they wear shoes that are too big, or for example because they mess with water because clowns are simply clumsy. Fortunately, clowns are generally smart enough not to cause serious accidents. How clumsy a clown will be can differ per clown, because not all clowns are equally clumsy. The modern clown, as we all know it today, originated from the jester. A jester was a costumed comedian, whose main activities were performing for princes. Nowadays we still know the jester as the joker in a game of cards. The first clown as we know it today was Joseph Grimaldi, who first performed in an English pantomime (play).
A clown is a make-up artist, who specializes in giving comic performances. A clown can therefore also be classified as a comedian, with the important difference that a clown wears special clothing and make-up. In addition, clowns do not only use spoken text to give humorous performances. A clown can also be humorous because of stupid mistakes or other types of awkwardness. The modern clown can be found everywhere nowadays, such as on the street, at children's parties, at events and in the circus. How the clown entertains us is entirely up to the clown's art. This can be done by mimicry, stories, music, balloons or by its bumbling. Of course, the clown will adapt his act to the audience. In all cases it is important that a clown knows how to entertain people in a fun and special way. As a clown you can work in a circus, or work as an independent clown, who performs at parties and parties. Clowns are especially popular as entertainment at children's parties. The clown is then perfectly capable of entertaining children during the day. What crazy things a clown does is up to the clown himself, and will often depend on the audience.
WORKING AS A CLOWN
As a clown you are therefore an artist, who can also be regarded as an actor. It is not that clowns work within theaters, but clowns do give a kind of theater performance in which making jokes as a joker is central. It is not the case that a clown can just be compared to a comedian, because the content of the work differs. In addition, comedians can work in different ways. Think, for example, of ventriloquists and stand-up comedians, who can be classified as comedians. These types of artists work in a different way than clowns. As described earlier, clowns can perform different acts. For example, it is quite conceivable that a clown uses different musical instruments, such as a trumpet or a violin, as a supplement to the act. In most cases, clowns are not the best musicians. This means that clowns will not actually make much use of musical instruments, because the circumstances always do not allow this.
CLOWN BASSIE (BASS VAN TOOR)
- Clown Bassie played together with Adriaan for many years the duo Bassie and Adriaan. Bassie can be seen as the Most Famous Dutch clown. Clown Bassie has released many films and television series together with Adriaan and together they also travelled all over the country to perform. Bassie was very striking as a clown because of his big red nose, yellow hair and his clothes. Anyone who has ever seen Bassie on television, unmistakably knows the most important statement of Bassie, allememaggies. It was also Bassie who was always in the mood for cakes.
PIPO THE CLOWN
- Pipo the Clown is another well-known Dutch clown. This clown is also known for his television series. In addition to television, many books, comics, records and videos by Pipo have also been released. Clown Pipo lives with his wife Mamaloe and daughter Petra in a caravan. In this caravan they travelled around the world together. The first episode of Pipo the clown aired on September 17, 1958.
WHAT DOES A CLOWN DO:
CLOWN TRAINING
There are no special recognized training courses for the profession of clown. However, someone who wants to become a clown can follow the Hbo course Circus and Performance Art or follow the Hbo course Circus Arts. In addition, there are also many courses to follow to become a clown. As a clown, it can be important to determine your specialization, because there can be different target groups within the work, such as working in a circus or working with sick children. It is not entirely inconceivable that a clown will not have a recognized education. Not all clowns work full-time as professional clowns. It is therefore conceivable that clowns have learned the field in practice. Accounting is also important as an independently working clown.
COMPANIES WHERE A CLOWN CAN WORK
A professionally working clown must in most cases be regarded as an entrepreneur. This does not alter the fact that clowns can also work within a circus as a circus artist. As described earlier, clowns can also work outside the circus. Most clowns are affiliated with an artist mediator or with an impresariat, who must be seen as an intermediary. It is also conceivable that clowns are not professionally active.
COMPETENCES CLOWN
The most important competence of a clown is being able to entertain people as an entertainer. In addition, a clown must be able to respond to different situations, because not every company is the same. Inspiration and motivation are also generally two important words for a clown. Inspiration mainly relates to continuing to innovate and further improve the act. Also from a communicative point of view, a clown must be strongly educated. This is the case because a clown must also make clear and unambiguous agreements with the client. As a clown, networking is also important to be able to get enough assignments. Generally important words are sensitivity, feelers, analytical, energy, passion, fun, flexibility, planning, organizing and stress resistance.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A CLOWN
The labor market perspective of a clown does not really apply, because most clowns work as entrepreneurs. An entrepreneur will have to determine his own labour market perspective by building a good name as a clown. In a general sense, there is sufficient demand for clowns. In addition, a clown can work for different clients, so that a good clown will not easily be out of work. The career opportunities of a clown must be seen in being able to carry out increasingly important assignments. In that case, building a good name is important. Think, for example, of clowns who can also be seen regularly on television within certain programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SALARY CLOWN
As a clown you are an independent entrepreneur and you determine your own terms of employment. The salary of a clown is very dependent on the precise work, such as in a circus or outside. In a circus, the clown usually receives a fixed agreed fee for his work. A clown who performs at parties will usually agree on a price per performance with the client. It is true that the more famous a clown is, the more the salary will increase.
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