How to perform as a clown at birthday parties

perform as a clown at birthday parties

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When you are a child, sometimes a person dressed in baggy clothes, wearing face paint and a big red nose is the highlight of a perfectly good birthday party. Clowns have been an important part of our entertainment world for as long as there's been laughter. For a parent planning a birthday party, a clown can be an ace in the hand. The person behind the makeup has the toughest job at the birthday party. There are, however, some basic ideas that can reduce your stress level when entertaining a group of eight year olds.

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Things You'll Need

• Makeup

Instructions

1. In the Beginning

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     Train. Get yourself some sort clown education, or "clownducation". Not only are there several different clown colleges but there are programs that will certify you with clown training.

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     Get a mentor. While working through your "clownducation" you will probably meet a few people with more experience than you. Get one of them to take you under their wing. They can show you build a routine depending on the group's age.

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     Advertise your show. Let birthday party planners and parents know that you're an asset. Send out business cards. Make a video of your routine and send out a reel.

   At the Party

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     Put on makeup. Regardless of what you might think, there is actually legitimate clown makeup. Pick a fun makeup design that you feel best displays your character. Most clown makeup starts with a simple white face base. Where you go from there is up to you.

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     Exaggerate your movements. Kids like clowns to be animated. Clowns are quite literally a living incarnation of a cartoon. Walk big. Talk big. Be a big personality.

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     Laugh. Laughter is contagious. If you keep the atmosphere light, the kids will have a good time and they will be more likely to laugh.

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     Sing some songs. Singing songs is an easy way to keep everyone's spirits up. It will also make the kid's experience more interactive and make them feel like they are truly a part of the entertainment. Start with "Happy Birthday" and move on through other kid songs like "Wheels on the Bus" or "A Sailor Went to Sea".

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