Clown Act Omnibus by Wes McVicar - Book

Everything you always wanted to know about clowning (and didn't know whom to ask) is here in this inexpensive, paperback theater book. We have yet to see any other clown-act book as complete as this. Includes over 200 workable clown acts for beginning, intermediate, and advanced participants. All acts are classified by type, equipment needed, gymnastic skills, and practice required. The book is divided into nine sections that cover: clowning as an art, pantomime, makeup, costumes, suggestions for programming, production ideas, properties, and stunts. (192 pages, 6 x 9, paperback) CONTENTS Introduction 1 CHAPTER 1: A Word on Clowning 5 CHAPTER 2: Program & Organization 11 CHAPTER 3: Clown Equipment 21 CHAPTER 4: Walk-Ons & Walk-Arounds 29 CHAPTER 5: Clown Acts with Simple Equipment 39 CHAPTER 6: Clown Acts with Special Equipment 63 CHAPTER 7: Clown Acts with Constructed Equipment 119 CHAPTER 8: Clown Acts Requiring Gymnastic Equipment 161 CHAPTER 9: Clown