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Presenting a Critique to Variety Artists
By Bruce “Charlie” Johnson There is a lot of information here. I decided to include all of it because instruction on presenting a critique is not readily available in variety arts. I was graduated by California State University – Long Beach with a BA in Technical Theater. I took several makeup classes taught by Bill…
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What is a Clown?
By Bruce “Charlie” Johnson What is a clown? Is it somebody in a bright pair of overalls with an ear to ear smile painted on his face? Is it somebody in a circus who distracts the audience while props are set? Is it somebody who makes balloon animals, and performs a few magic tricks? Is…
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Skill In Comedy
Comedy Techniques for Variety Artists Excerpt In my juggling act, I would hold a spinning plate in my right hand at the height of my waist. I extended my left arm straight up over my head. Then I flipped the plate up and caught it in my left hand. Then I would pick up a…
