Clown 4
“Clown art is not a series of gags. The gag is just the punctuation at the end of a comic sentence. Rather, it is the sentence itself that is comical and contains the force of the laughter. ” -James Keylon
Clown 4 Class
Clown 4: Method of Creation – Francine Côté Method
Creation method is designed for those who want to go further in creation by working on their character, the structure of the solo or in a duo. We deepen the technique of physical acting, emotion-movement-text, as well as the structure of the scenario. We also develop the principles of major/minor play as well as relationship aspects within a clown partnership. Participants are called upon to work from structured improvisations with more autonomy. They will master the repetition and the creation of solo or duo numbers using canvases. They will come out of this workshop with concrete work tools that will allow them to continue to evolve in their clown research. Following the Clown 4 workshop, participants are ready to move on to the Clown Lab directed by Jean Saucier. >.
Note: It is not necessary to register with a partner to participate to the workshop. Duos can be formed on site under the guidance of the teacher.
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"You don't create your clown... you just let him come. Then, you accept him with affection and share him with others. A work of simplicity, sincerity, vulnerability and joy of play." -Francine Côté
“In clown art, the real generosity of the actor is to offer the game to his partner when he is experiencing success.” - Francine Côté
Initiation to Clown is for anyone who has an interest in the art of clown and who wants to be introduced to Francine Côté’s method, but who has little to no training or professional experience in theatre, circus or dance.


