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1. |
Collect
pictures of clowns or pictures of clothing that clowns would wear.
Make a collage with these pictures. |
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2. |
Juggling
is a skill used by many clowns. Balls, scarves, rings and clubs can
be used for juggling. Learn to juggle at least one of these items
that you have not juggled before. |
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Learn
about the materials that clowns and mimes use for face makeup. Visit
a hobby store, costume store, fabric store or thrift store or have a
clown or mime visit your troop to talk about clown make-up and how
to select the types of make-up you need to create the look you want.
Try to create your own clown or mime face. |
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4. |
Learn
about the materials that clowns or mimes use for their costumes. Try
to make your own costume. Collect pictures of clowns from circus
programs, internet searches, etc., select the one you like the best
and tell why. Visit a costume store or have someone from a costume
store bring catalogs to your troop meeting and discuss how to pick a
clown costume. OR search costume stores on line to select a look you
like. |
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Create a
simple skit that a clown or mime would do. Put on a performance for
your troop. |
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Research
areas where clowns work professionally. What type of salary could
you expect to earn? Look in the newspaper classified section to see
if there are any job openings described for a clown. Check with a
local college drama department or look on-line to try to find out
what type of jobs might be available to a clown. (Hint: rodeo
clowns, circus clowns, theater mimes or clowns). |
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7. |
Find out
about what you would have to learn in order to become a clown or
mime. Are there schools that teach clowning? Where do you learn what
you need to know? |
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8. |
Demonstrate something that you have learned to a Brownie Girl Scout
or a Daisy Girl Scout Troop. (Some examples can be juggling, face
painting, costume design or performing a skit.). |
