This comprehensive guide to clown training invites you into the clown workshop and leads you through a complete clown syllabus - from the first steps in playfulness to the work of devising and creating performable numbers and shows.
Using the techniques and insights of clowning, this book draws on original workshops and research to provide practical clowning exercises to develop wider acting practice in innovative ways.The book offers guidance and explanation to key concepts in clowning, including the dynamics of the clown-audience relationship; the relationship between script, text and improvisation; and movement and voice, offering fresh and inspiring angles from which to view actor training.The Clowning Workbook for Actors and Performers is part of the acclaimed Theatre Arts Workbooks series and features its characteristic blend of student-focused exercises with pedagogical tips for teachers.
The evolving landscape of teacher training emphasizes the critical role of mentors, particularly as programs shift towards a school-based model. This book explores the significance of both professional mentors and the emerging subject mentors, highlighting their contributions to the development of student teachers during their practical experiences in the classroom. It addresses the changing dynamics of mentorship and its impact on education.