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The Eight 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I will do my very best to maintain the best clown standards of makeup,
costuming, properties, and comedy.
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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.
CLOWN PRAYER
"As I stumble through this
life, help me create more laughter than tears,
dispense more happiness than gloom, spread more cheer than despair.
Never let me become so indifferent that I will fail to see the wonder in
the
eyes of a child or the twinkle in the eyes of the aged.
Never let me forget that my total effort is to cheer people, make them
happy
and forget at least momentarily all the unpleasantness in their lives
and in
my final moment may I hear you whisper: When you made my people smile,
You made me smile.
Author Unknown
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