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How to become a professional clown
Contributed by: Simpson
  • 1. What is the foundational skill for a clown?
A) Physical comedy and improvisation
B) Face painting
C) Juggling
D) Balloon animal creation
  • 2. Which of these is MOST important for developing a unique clown persona?
A) Following a strict script
B) Copying famous clowns
C) Wearing a specific type of makeup
D) Exploring your own personality and quirks
  • 3. What is 'clown white' primarily used for?
A) Protecting the skin
B) Highlighting specific features
C) Adding color to the face
D) Creating a blank canvas on the face
  • 4. What is the purpose of clown makeup?
A) To hide the performer's identity
B) To amplify expressions and create a character
C) To be aesthetically pleasing
D) To be scary
  • 5. Which prop is most associated with classic clowning?
A) Water pistol
B) Red Nose
C) Balloon
D) Rubber chicken
  • 6. What is 'bits' referring to in clowning?
A) Pieces of costume
B) Makeup techniques
C) Short, self-contained comedic routines
D) Small balloons
  • 7. What type of training is MOST beneficial for a clown?
A) Magic tricks
B) Improvisation and physical theater
C) Singing lessons
D) Stand-up comedy
  • 8. Which of these venues is a common place for clowns to perform?
A) Opera house
B) Circus
C) Corporate boardroom
D) Construction site
  • 9. What is 'slapstick' comedy?
A) Political satire
B) Dark humor
C) Observational comedy
D) Exaggerated physical humor
  • 10. What is an important element of clown costume design?
A) Blending in with the audience
B) Exaggeration and uniqueness
C) Practicality and comfort
D) Following current fashion trends
  • 11. How should a clown react to unexpected events during a performance?
A) Embrace them and incorporate them into the act
B) Panic and stop the performance
C) Blame the audience
D) Ignore them completely
  • 12. What does it mean to 'read the audience'?
A) To criticize the audience's clothing
B) To literally read to the audience
C) To understand their energy and adjust your performance accordingly
D) To ignore the audience and focus on your routine
  • 13. What is the role of a clown in a hospital setting (hospital clown)?
A) To replace doctors
B) To perform complex surgical procedures
C) To bring joy and comfort to patients
D) To administer medication
  • 14. Which of these is a key element of successful clowning?
A) Having a perfect memory
B) Performing dangerous stunts
C) Being completely silent
D) Connecting with the audience emotionally
  • 15. What is a 'walkaround' performance?
A) A performance that is exactly one mile long
B) Performing on a tightrope
C) Roaming and interacting with people
D) Giving a lecture on the history of clowns
  • 16. Why is it important for a clown to understand different cultures?
A) To learn new languages
B) To steal jokes from other cultures
C) To avoid causing offense and connect with diverse audiences
D) It is not important.
  • 17. Which of these skills is useful for a clown to possess?
A) Accounting
B) Carpentry
C) Juggling
D) Plumbing
  • 18. What is the best way to develop a clown's stage presence?
A) Memorizing jokes
B) Practice and performance experience
C) Ignoring the audience
D) Buying expensive props
  • 19. Why is it important for clowns to be physically fit?
A) To look good in their costumes
B) To perform demanding physical comedy routines
C) To intimidate the audience
D) It is not important.
  • 20. What is a 'bozo'?
A) A specific style of clown character, often associated with children's entertainment.
B) A type of bird
C) A type of musical instrument.
D) A type of dance
  • 21. What does 'mime' contribute to clowning?
A) Unnecessary silence
B) A distraction from the main performance.
C) Enhanced communication through non-verbal expression.
D) Limited audience engagement.
  • 22. How does a clown use 'failure' in their act?
A) To prove the difficulty of clowning
B) To create humor through unexpected and relatable mistakes.
C) To genuinely fail at their performance.
D) To show they are unskilled
  • 23. What is the significance of the clown's nose?
A) Purely decorative and meaningless.
B) A symbol of vulnerability and humanity.
C) A weapon for defending against unruly audiences
D) A method for disguising the performer.
  • 24. What should a clown's costume primarily convey?
A) Conformity and uniformity.
B) Status and professionalism
C) The clown's unique personality and character.
D) The latest fashion trends.
  • 25. What is an important ethical consideration for a clown?
A) Respecting boundaries and ensuring audience comfort.
B) Prioritizing personal gain above all else.
C) Ignoring audience preferences.
D) Intentionally causing distress.
  • 26. How can a clown incorporate music into their act?
A) To drown out audience laughter.
B) To enhance emotional expression and comedic timing.
C) To replace all verbal communication.
D) To simply play background noise.
  • 27. What is a 'red nose' clown known for?
A) Their use of complicated magic tricks.
B) Their aggressive and intimidating behavior.
C) Their elaborate makeup and costumes.
D) Their simple and relatable persona.
  • 28. Which of these is an example of a 'clown alley'?
A) A type of clown car.
B) A group of clowns who support and collaborate with each other.
C) A collection of clown costumes.
D) A literal alleyway where clowns perform.
  • 29. What is a possible career path for a professional clown?
A) Cruise ship entertainer
B) Astronaut
C) Brain Surgeon
D) Professional Athlete
  • 30. Why is it important for a clown to have a sense of empathy?
A) It is not important
B) To manipulate the audience for personal gain.
C) To accurately mimic the emotions of others.
D) To connect with the audience's emotions and create genuine joy.
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