Clowning Around

Clowning Around (a serious history)

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Wesakechak ,[object Object],Painting by Norval Morrisseau

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China Yu Sze, a Chinese royal jester, is still considered a national hero today for his quick thinking.

Elizabethan Times ,[object Object],[object Object],Image from Stratford’s “King Lear” production.

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Auguste Slapstick Broad comedy Zany, crazy Wild pranks

An actor's view on the Fool: ,[object Object],[object Object]

Commedia del Arte ,[object Object],[object Object]

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The Master & Servant are classic examples.

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