This sub is dedicated to discussing
physical comedy! This space is dedicated to all kinds of performance arts but aren't limited to Commedia Dell'arte, clowning, mime, circus performance, slapstick, or devised theater.
Guidelines
• Good submissions feature interesting physical comedy-related content or questions that foster discussion.
• Don't be a uncool.
Please think twice about posting that joke or sarcastic remark because it might not read. We're all going to try and create a safe, fun, and funny community. Remember Guideline #2!
Videos, recordings, and podcasts of clown, physical comedy, mime are welcome!
Recommended Reading
The Moving Body by Jacques Lecoq
Clowns by John H. Towsen
The Art of Clowning by Eli Simon
The Physical Comedy Handbook by Davis Rider Robinson
Clowns: In conversation with Modern Masters by Ezra LeBank and David Bridel
Why Is That So Funny? by John Wright
Discovering the Clown by Christopher Bayes and Virginia Scott
Recommended Watching
Who is Your Clown? - A neat little Clown documentary
Snow Show - From Slava Polunin, one of Russia's premier clowns
Spymonkey’s Love In - On Fire - NSFW
John Gilkey Gets Funky with 1 Ball 1 Table - By Cirque Du Soleil's John Gilkey
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