washed up clown monologue
Thu, 11 June 2009, 12:58 pmsamboy236 posts in thread
washed up clown monologue
Thu, 11 June 2009, 12:58 pmhi there
im doing drama for my HSC and am currently redrafting my monologue for my major work. My character is a washed up clown and im thinking of telling the story of his downfall....does anyone have any good tips or ideas for this type of character and where you would go with this type of monologue...also do any plays or texts come to mind when thinking of a washed up clown
thanks ever so much in advance for any help
Washed Up Clown
Thu, 11 June 2009, 01:11 pmWalter Plinge
Hello Samboy,
I'm often attracted to the idea of playing against narrative in situations like this.
Obviously I have no idea what the text or scene of this monologue is. Does this clown character know he is 'washed up?' If not, it may be interesting to have him on stage 'getting ready' to go and perform while he chats to the audience, unaware that he is a spent force and that no-one is booking him for work anymore - including today.
Clowns often appeal to our psyche because they are raw examples of the human condition. Vulnerable, joyous, innocent and flawed.
Allowing these qualities to shine through will invite a wonderful, heartfelt engagement from most audiences.
Hope this helps,
Tulipa.