| | Clown Code of Ethics
Did you know that clowns have a code of
ethics? That's right! We sure do! It helps us to keep the good name of
clowning. It separates the professionals from the amateurs who are out there
"DRESSED" as clowns, but don't necessarily take the art of clowning
seriously. As you can see below, the ethics code is made up of some common sense
rules, that protect the clown and their audience, if they are applied.
| 1. |
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 other, 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. |
| 2. |
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 parent 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. |
| 3. |
I
will not drink any alcoholic beverage prior to any clown appearances. I will
abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages while in makeup and clown costume. I
will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady, neither molesting nor interfering with
other acts, events, spectators, or individuals. |
| 4. |
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 which
may be detrimental to the good name of clowning. I will conduct myself as a
gentleman/lady at all times. |
| 5. |
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. |
| 6. |
I
will do my very best to maintain the best clown standards of makeup, costuming,
properties, and comedy. |
| 7. |
I
will appear in as many clown shows as I possibly can. |
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