Requirements for clowns:
Clowns typically need training in a variety of skills, including physical theater, juggling, and magic. They should also have a good sense of rhythm and be able to improvise.
Training
**Clown schools**: Offer classes in physical skills, pantomime, improvisation, humor, makeup, and costuming
**Theater institutes**: Offer classes in physical theater, commedia dell'arte, and mime
**Universities**: Offer classes in theater and related subjects
**Acting classes**: Help clowns develop their acting skills
**Writing, drama, and public speaking classes**: Help clowns develop a verbally comedic routine
**Athletics classes**: Help clowns develop their physical fitness
Other requirements
Most employers prefer a high school education
Business skills are recommended, especially for self-employed clowns
Physical precision, emotional projection, and comprehensibility
Charisma and radiant stage presence
Talent for repartee
Additional information
Clowning is physically demanding
Many clowns cultivate their talents on their own or through training conventions
Clown education is often long, rigorous, and very physically demanding
Curt Olson
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