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The
Clown Commandments |
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I will keep my acts, performance and
behavior in good taste while I am in costume and makeup. I will remember
at all times that I have been accepted as a member of the clown club only
to provide others, principally children, with clean clown comedy
entertainment. I will remember that a good clown entertains others by
making fun of himself or herself and not at the expense or embarrassment
of others.
I
will learn to apply my makeup in a professional manner. I will provide my
own costume. I will carry out my appearance and assignment for the
entertainment of others and not for personal gain or personal publicity
when performing for either the International club or alley events. I will
always try to remain anonymous while in makeup and costume as a clown,
though there may be circumstances when it is not reasonably possible to do
so.
I
will neither drink alcoholic beverages nor smoke while in makeup or clown
costume. Also, I will not drink alcoholic beverages prior to any clown
appearances. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady, never interfering
with other acts, events, spectators, or individuals. I will not become
involved in or tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any
protected status.
I
will remove my makeup and change into my street clothes as soon as
possible following my appearance, so that I cannot be associated with any
incident that may be detrimental to the good name of clowning. I will
conduct myself as a gentleman/lady at all times.
While
on appearance in makeup and costume, I will carry out the directives of
the producer or his designated deputies. I will abide by all performance
rules without complaint in public.
I
will do my very best to maintain the best clown standards of makeup,
costuming, properties, and comedy.
I
will appear in as many clown shows as I possibly can.
I
will be committed to providing an atmosphere free of discrimination and
harassment for clowns of all ages to share ideas and learn about the art
of clowning. |