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The Philosophy of Clowning with Jacques Lecoq
40:37 - 45:14 (04:36)
Jacques Lecoq, an innovator in clowning, believed in the philosophy of Via Negativa where he did not label performances as right or wrong. He encouraged performers to figure out their own style of clown and bring it out as big as possible.
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On this episode, Chris Bayes discusses the history of clowning and Jacques Lacot's unique approach to teaching students to embrace their own style rather than teaching a set of skills.
40:37 - 41:36 (00:58)
Summary
On this episode, Chris Bayes discusses the history of clowning and Jacques Lacot's unique approach to teaching students to embrace their own style rather than teaching a set of skills.
ChapterThe Philosophy of Clowning with Jacques Lecoq
EpisodeSelects: How Clowns Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Advice for becoming a skilled clown includes figuring out your own style, incorporating at least one talent, like stilt walking or juggling, to be funny with no props, exaggerating your human personality, and practicing your craft without relying on certain props.
41:36 - 42:36 (01:00)
Summary
Advice for becoming a skilled clown includes figuring out your own style, incorporating at least one talent, like stilt walking or juggling, to be funny with no props, exaggerating your human personality, and practicing your craft without relying on certain props.
ChapterThe Philosophy of Clowning with Jacques Lecoq
EpisodeSelects: How Clowns Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Clowns were originally seen as adult pranksters with bawdy humor until the early 20th century, when they were rebranded for children's entertainment.
42:36 - 45:14 (02:37)
Summary
Clowns were originally seen as adult pranksters with bawdy humor until the early 20th century, when they were rebranded for children's entertainment. This shift was due in part to the popularity of Bozo the Clown, who inspired Ronald McDonald.