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