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Clowns of America International
Lake Jackson, Texas
~anuary/February 1995
~olume 12, Number 1

January/February, 1995
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: Cal 's comments
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It happens so often that it seldom gets much
attention.But I'd like to offer a "God bless" to a pair of
clowns in my alley (Sioux City Sillies Alley #185): Ruth and
Jerry Wolcott , who work as caring clowns; Jerry 's the
resident clown at St. Luke's Hospitals in Sioux City.
Late last fall a 16-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was
unhooked from the life-sustaining machines and taken
home to be with her family for whatever time Toni had left.
The family planned a party, and sought a clown to visit the
girl.
It wasn 't until late in the afternoon that Ruth and Jerry
became aware of the need. It was Jerry's only free evening
that week, but they got into face and went to Toni's home,
where 16 or 17 family members had gathered. There was a
Christmas tree and a birthday cake.The clowns performed
for the girl. Jerry said afterwards, that though Toni drifted in
and out of consciousness , she seemed to be watching
most of the time . Twice he thought he saw her smile. After
their performance , Ruth and Jerry joined with the family,
and all prayed together .
And the clowns went home. No fanfare. No curtain
calls. No awards.
But doesn't it make you proud that you're a clown, too?
Peace,
Cal Olson, Editor
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY. 1995
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VOLVME 12, NUMBER 1
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CONTENTS
Cal's Comments................................... ............ 2
Letters...... .................................... ................... 4
From the President................ ........................ 1 3
COAi Clown of the Year................................. 14
True concessions of a circus clown............ ... 16
Won't be long now!.............................. ............ 1 9
Storyline magic........... ................................... 22
Rainbow's Balloon Ranch.............................. 23
Alrededor de la Region Latina ....................... ... 24
Kickoff for two programs................................. 29
Treasurer's report ...................................... ........ 33
Hints from Happy .............................................. 34
Bye bye Barney ................................................ 36
Australian Circus stars clown duo ..................... 37
Last walkaround .............................. .................. 37
Alley Update ................................................... 38
SECA holds to its traditions .............................. 39
M'rship will consider COAi By-Laws changes .. 42
Nominees sought. ............................................ . 43
Competition: Some rules are changed ............. 44
COAi competition rules .................................... 45
Calendar .................................. ................ ......... 49
Making rounds with Dr. Bugg .......................... . 50
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joey for almost three decades, is
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: Letters
Editor's Note: We're still getting letters
reacting to Col. Jim "Dune Buggy" Russell's
article concerning " no-talent clowns, " (The
New Calliope , September/October, 1994) and to
a subsequent article containing readers'
responses (The New Calliope, November/December,
1994). Here are excerpts from a
number of the latest letters, expressing a
variety of viewpoints.
Response No. I:
I was very disappointed in the Reader's Reaction
article. I would like this opportunity to show support for
Dune Buggy's article, which did bring up very valid issues
that a working (full-time) clown faces.
I am a successful, full-time clown. Clowning is my
profession as well as the absolute joy of my heart. I take
offense at the readers who wrote in to say that I am only in it
for the money or the "business" of clowning. Also, in the
comment one reader made: "If the professional clown is
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say they are the ones in over their head." First of all, I do
uphold the Clown Prayer and Code of Ethics. It is my
greatest reward to create smiles, ease pain and to
positively impact the world I live in. As a full time clown, I
donate a certain portion of my talents and finances to
benefit many charities.
However, I am a mother, and clowning income is vital to
my family; this is my business. I speak for many of us who
work full-time at clowning and have small children at home
to support. This is our bread and butter. Unfortunately, I
have expenses that must be covered. I do not receive any
help or contributions in raising my child. While many parttime
clowns reap benefits from full-time jobs (a steady
paycheck, medical and dental insurance, sick days and
vacation pay) in addition to clown income ... I do not. There
are no Christmas bonuses, retirement plans or profit
sharing in my career. So, I clown because I love children
and desire to bring joy to others. I certainly am not rich and
daily application of greasepaint does lose its novelty.
I have real expenses, including educational materials,
advertising, promotional materials, expensive and
inexpensive props, makeup, wardrobe, accounting fees,
business telephone line, liability insurance and licenses.
Also, I have regular bills like everyone else. I do not know of
any other professional (comedian , magician , musician,
dancer, plumber, etc.) who would work for free or below the
market value of their chosen career.
As far as First of May clowns .. .Yes, we all have to start
somewhere and we all did. There are many avenues a First
of May can take to fine-tune clowning skills: Non-profit
organizations, fund raising events , libraries , nursing homes
and hospitals. I have trained First of May clowns at no
charge .
As far as not being able to afford clowns: Most people
who call for a birthday party can afford to pay for
entertainment. Those who can't, usually see clowns at
malls, grand openings, the circus, etc. Local businesses
can afford entertainment. I can't count how many
companies have called for free or discounted clown
services . When I inquire if other entertainers (such as radio
personalities or bands) will get paid, surprisingly, they do, I
don't. Why?
Undercutting does go on. It is frustrating to send a
promotional packet and make phone calls and try to
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January/February , 1995
Letters
From page 4
establish an account only to have another clown receive
the job simply because the groundwork has been laid but
their price is drastically reduced. It is true that accounts
come back to me once they compare the quality and the
talent, but that's not the point.
Truly, there is enough work out there for everyone. I
have no problem competing with other clowns who have
acquired marketable skills, training, overall appearance and
competitive pricing. Competition keeps creativity flowing.
Every clown should take pride in clowning. Let's respect
each other, lay our differences aside and try to help each
other. Isn't that part of being a clown, too?
Vickie "Gabbie" Hajash
1175 Iva St.
Clearwater, FL 34615
Response No. 2:
I do not begrudge any clown a fair living, but I do find it
hard to believe that the only reason for clowning is money ;
I plan to put an act together for birthday parties and other
events in the community. It is difficult to know exactly what
to do because I am rather isolated; there is no alley in Las
Cruces , NM. But I do know that fees of more than about
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There are many so-called clowns that give clowning a
bad name. Bad costumes, poor makeup and clowns
smoking in public are examples of difficulties that we all
must overcome. To be professional , I believe, means to do
the most to bring smiles to those who have difficulty
smiling, or brighten the day of someone who does not
have many bright days.
As a clown that would like to be professional in
appearance (for which I received great training in Japan) ,
and in an act that will bring smiles (I'm not much on magic), I
would appreciate any comments or suggestions. I enjoy
the articles in The New Calliope; they are a great place to
start.
I wish luck to Dune Buggy and all the other clowns who
make a living clowning. I wish good luck to all who are
working very hard to become a clown to be proud of, no
matter fee or free.
Tom "Hayseed" Benzing
5064 Emerald St.
Las Cruces, NM 88012
Response No. 3:
I am a Christian clown, a member of COAi and in
agreement (of sorts) with Dune Buggy. His general opinion
was that clowns of less than professional talents keep off
his turf.
I have been clowning for only a couple of years. I
started my efforts by doing vast amounts of research,
reading and exposing myself as much as possible to the
world of clowndom . Except for video and an occasional
circus , that exposure has been minimal. But I have learned
a great deal about what my talents are and where to limit my
clowning.
I learned the hard way that I was not "marketable." I
appeared at a mall and was completely baffled at how
unprepared I was to entertain in that particular setting. But I
also know that what I am doing in the name of God is
acceptable and funny. I never want to stop learning and
growing . My dream is to go to clown school. But for now I
know my place and I should not be paid for what I do. I offer
faith, hope and love at no charge.
Lisa "Miss Cellaneous " Newsom
2303 N. Thomas
Hobbs, NM 88240
Response No. 4:
To hear Dune Buggy tell it, unless a clown is charging
$100 or more per gig and making a good living at it, then
that clow n is sub-standard , possibly has no show and no
talent , and is destroying the clown economy. Please !
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Letters
From page 6
Ours is a small city facing widespread layoffs and downsizing
in our major employer. Most folks here won't
pays $100 or more for a clown, no matter his/her talent. And
what's wrong with a clown group doing low-charge or nocharge
shows to help charities, churches or small
businesses?
Lighten up, folks! Clowns are giving. Clown are fun.
Clowns are nice. It you can command $125 per
performance, more power to you, but don't begrudge a
clown appearance to a little kid whose parents did well to
scrounge up that $50 for a "lesser" clown. Bottom line: Isn't
the important thing the size of that little kid's smile?
Kaye Coleman ("Color's" wife)
301 NE Shannon Ave.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Response No. 5:
I don't think novice clowns hurt the business by
undercharging. Rather, they hurt it more by overcharging
and not delivering value. If a bargain hunter gets a deal and
wasn't satisfied, they can always reason that next time
they'll spend a little more and get something more to their
liking.
Frankly, I'd just as soon let the novices have the
bargain hunters. For awhile I experimented having different
shows at different prices, and I'll still work something out if
someone really wants me but feels they can't afford my fee.
I experimented with different price levels because I really
enjoy working in the so-called poor areas of town. Otten
the kids are better behaved; even the parents will sit and
watch the show. The problem is, the so-called poor areas
always booked my most expensive show, paid in cash and
often tossed in a nice tip. The ones who booked the less
expensive shows lived in brand new homes, drove nice
cars and complained when they wrote the check that
children's entertainment was so expensive. But the kids go
to the Discovery Zone and places like that all the time .
The secret to success in any endeavor is to give full
value and receive full value. Give everything you can and
charge just a little less than you're worth. The ability to tell
them why you're worth more is important. If your so-called
competition charges less and your show sounds like his,he
deserves to get the business. Learn new skills. In my area, I
noticed that no one was offering juggling in their shows, so
I learned how to juggle, and added a comedy juggling skit
to my show. I asked my local suppliers if they know anybody
doing ventriloquism in their shows. There aren't, so I went
to the library and got some books and now I have two
puppets in my show.
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and doesn't want to pay my fee, but finds one of my
competitor's prices more in line with his budget, fine. If they
enjoy themselves, next time they may hire me for
something different. But if that less expensive clown
wasn't there , they may have just blown if off and taken the
kids to McDonald's, and the next time not even bothered
to call.
On the other side of the aisle, there was a lot of
blasting done on professional clowns. I could not do the
show I do for free all the time. Sure, I work regularly with
several charities, and when a non-profit group calls, I try to
work something out. But my birthday show is my bread and
butter. It pays the rent, puts food on the table and allows
me practice time to become even better at what I do.
Nothing against part-timers, but I know when I stand next to
a birthday child, that he might have had to make a choice
between me or a birthday present. I'm going to do
everything I can to insure that he feels he made the best
choice, and that means hours and hours of daily practice. I
couldn't do it if I had another job, but that's me. You have a
right to do what's best for you.
Terrell "Tinker the Magic Clown" A. Lewis
7714 Venus St. Apt. D
Loves Park, IL 61111
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She supports Christian skits
I read a letter in the November/December 1994 issue
of The New Calliope, in which the writer states that she
believes Christian skits are inappropriate for convention
fare. Although I respect her right to speak her mind, I do
feel she is with her words denying the right of those
performers to the exercise of freedom of speech. Her
viewpoint in the name of not offending others is doing just
that.
She said she felt that allowing Christian skits at
conventions could lead to other viewpoints being
expressed also. One such viewpoint that she mentioned
was homosexuality. I as a Christian do not believe that that
life style is appropriate either, but I will defend to my death
the right of an American to live it if that is an individual's
choice. Believe it or not, there are gay clowns and the
ones that I have met are beautiful people and I love them
the same as the heterosexual ones. I do not judge them
nor disallow them to express themselves in my presence.
All my friends , however, are discreet in all matters , whether
it be business or personal.
I believe a mature person does not take offense at the
expressed differences in others , but filters out from his
own heart and mind what he disagrees with and accepts
others as is. An immature person hears a viewpoint
differing from their own and in the name of fairness to
others tries to place everyone in a social vacuum.
If I see a skit or performance that I don't particularly like,
I leave! To say everyone else should change because I am
offended is denying them their right and promoting mine.
Even if the writer polled a hundred people that agree with
her viewpoint , that wouldn't make it OK. To say that a
performer should be "censored" is inappropriate and
ethically unacceptable, and that is what she is basically
saying . Hopefully, most performers choose material that is
suitable for all audiences, but to say religious content
should be censored or banned is also infringing on the
rights of others in the reverse.
A performer at convention is competing for the main
purpose of obtaining a critique from his peers, and of
course why not get critiqued in what the performer's ' main
venue is? Maybe those performers the writer saw are
ministry clowns solely. They may not do birthday parties or
mall openings, but want to be evaluated just the same. The
writer also said clowns should entertain and make people
laugh. I have seen many performances, and the ones that
provoked thought and moved me are just as special as the
ones that made me laugh.
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January/February , 1995
Letters
From preceding page
If we follow the writer's advice and keep 'em laughing, then
all those clowns that teach a message with their
performances are inappropriate also. I am referring to safety
and anti-drug campaigns. The writer said they should
teach/preach on their own time. Well, since all those
performers paid to be at the convention and were not paid
back to compete in front of the audience, then it would
appear that it was their own time. I was at that convention ,
too , and I don't recall any "very heavy " messages in the
skits. I do remember, however, the first place award in
multiple skits went to a ministry skit. Apparently the judge s
didn't hold the same viewpoint as the writer.
I wonder if that writer ever competed and knows just
how hard it is for a performer to get up in front of his/her
mentors and be judged on every little movement or word,
and then have to wait a whole day in order to find out the
results. All I ask is that the writer and others be a little more
open minded and tolerant when people are different from
themselves , and try not to judge others.
Nancy "Toadies McNoodles" Kinder
39749 Rustic Glen Dr.
Temecula , CA 92591
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after his second birthday.
On Oct. 23, Ethan was standing in my bathroom
making faces at me (he was a natural clown) and giggling as
I put on my makeup. For the first time, he wanted a clown
nose painted on. I showed him and he grinned ear to ear.
Running through the house he showed everyone ,
squealing all the way.
The 24th, Ethan woke up sick and was taken to the
doctor. By that evening he was brain dead from meningitis.
He was unplugged from life support on the 25th.
It was so sudden and devastating. Chelsea is in a deep
dark hole. Can you please help me to pull her out? All I ask
is a quick note to say you care . Maybe a picture of yourself
and the funniest thing that has happened to you since
clowning. Five minutes of your time can make a smile last all
day.
She has just moved here in September , and was just
starting to get into clowning with me. Anyone interested in
helping me out, write to:
Chelsea Mitter, 10453 Maplegrove Rd.
Delevan, NY 14042
Thanks so very much .
Beth "Pinky" Tetley
10518 Blue St.
Delevan, NY 14042
He 's angry with decision
Tricia "Pricilla Mooseburger " Bothun and I regret to
inform you that we will not be at the 1995 COAi
International Convention . It appears that the alley in
Houston is entirely in charge of your convention this year.
I say your convention, because in my mind it is your
convention. You the membership are the owners of this
magazine. You are the fuel that makes the organization run.
If there were no readers and convention attendees, there
would be no COAi International Convention.
As it stands, your Board of Directors and Vice
Presidents refuse to have control over those conventions.
The organization passes most all decisions on to the
hosting alleys. They do not have any control over who
entertains, who teaches or who sells things to you. They
do have control over who judges , or at least what the rules
of competition are.
I do believe that it is your job to tell them what their job
Continued page 12
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Letters
From preceding page
is. If competition is what counts , then things are fine. I
believe, however , that the education director should be
responsible for providing quality education and possibly
for picking the entertainment. I believe that dealers should
be picked by you the membership . I think that starting next
year you should be polled on who you would like to have.
I have to say that it is hard for us to have a business
(supported by wonderful customers who quite often
become friends) that is totally at the whim of politics. This
will be our first missed COAi International. It is the time that
we meet old friends and the clowns from your regions to
make our plans for the year's travels inside the clown
community. We will miss it and you.
And yes, there may be some sour grapes in this from
me. I believe that Tricia is a hell of a teacher and she is my
best friend. It affects me when she is snubbed. She is in
good company this year. Also refused as teachers and
dealers were Laughmakers Magazine, Peachy Keene
props, Pat Lay Wilson, our own "Aunt Clowney " and Books
by Mail.
So thanks for your support. I guess I'm asking you to
make the changes so that we can continue to be a part of
COAi in the future . We try hard to supply your educational
and costuming needs. We hope that relationship can
continue through the years.
Dale D. Bothun
Pricilla Mooseburger Originals
Editor's Reply:
Dale Bothun is a professional clown, and Pricilla
Mooseburger Originals is one of the hallmark companies
of clown costuming. He and his wife, Trish, are good
people. They are my friends.
I can understand Dale's unhappiness at the decision
of the convention host alley to refuse them display space
in the dealers' room. But I can also understand the need
for that decision to rest in the hands of the convention
host alley, in this case Cheerful Clown Alley #166 of
Houston.
For, someone has to make the decision. In this
instance , there were 35 qualified applicants for 20 spaces
in the dealers ' room. So, regardless of who made the
decision, 15 applicants had to be denied. Politics? I would
doubt it, particularly when the COAi Board subsequently
(and unanimously) backed the host alley 's dealers' list.
Dale suggests that most convention decisions should
be made by the COAi Board of Directors. In effect, they
are, since the Board has produced and approved the
rules by which the convention host alley must operate.
Beyond that, decisions regarding who can deal, who will
entertain , who will educate, cannot be made by the
Board. Frankly, it's too big and too detailed a job for a
Board of widely-scattered national officers to handle. The
local alley has to do it -- within guidelines set by the COAi
Board.
Dale is right, in that the final decisions on any COAi
policy can be made by the membership. But to have
COAi's individual members be polled on who should be
involved in the national convention -- it just isn't workable .
Rather, if members want a say in this or any other
COAi policy decision, there are three avenues. First: The
regional vice presidents , who are anxious to reflect the
wishes of their members in the decision s they make.
Second: The general membership meeting held in
connection with the annual convention each year. Third:
Letters to The New Calliope, which are the most widely
read part of the magazine, and which can help set a tone
and direction in COAi's open and public forum.
++++++
COAi President Brenda Marshall's reply:
The Board of Directors met in Houston to review the
plans made by the Houston Cheerful Clown Alley # 166
for the 1995 Convention. Included in the presentation
were the list of vendors and the reason each was
selected. Finding that the alley's reasoning was rational
and made with due consideration , the Board voted to
accept the plans made by the alley and to support their
selection of vendors and educators.
We believe that the members who spend money to
attend COAi Conventions year after year deserve some
variety. As Dale stated in his letter, Pricilla Mooseburger
Originals is not the only dealer who didn't make the list tor
the 1995 Convention. In tact, 13 of the 20 dealers who
are scheduled were not at the 1994 Convention in
Portland .
We also believe that the Houston clowns have
carefully chosen dealers and lecturers that will provide a
good mixture of wares in the dealers' room and a wide
variety of topics for workshops. The group they have
assembled is from all across the country (only four are
from Texas) and o"'frer some new workshop topics, along
with the standards .
This matter has brought to light the vagueness of our
convention guidelines and has prompted the Board to
work toward providing specific rules to aid host alleys in
the vendor selection process, as well as other areas of the
convention. As always, your input is vital. This is your
organization and we, your Board , would encourage you to
use the avenues suggested by Cal in his reply to make
your ideas known.
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January/February, 1995
From the
President
By Brenda "Flower" Marshall
COA i President
The holidays are behind us and a whole new year lies
ahead . There are exciting programs under construction for
the future of COAi and you, the member~ . You will find
information concerning two of these programs beginning
on page 37 of this issue of The New Calliope.
Judy Quest , aka "Moneybags " and COAi Treasurer,
heads up the committees that have developed both of
these endeavors. Judy brings expertise in developing
ideas and working with people from her tenure with the
State of Nebraska.
It has taken some time and much effort to refine these
programs to bring the most benefit to the world of
clowning . Both seek to improve the quality of clowning
worldwide . The Artist in Residence Program is designed to
help bring quality education to a larger number of our
members. The Excellence in Clowning Program is
designed to set high standards for clowns , not only in skill
level, but also in demonstrating the true heart of clowning.
These programs will succeed only with your
involvement. You are the ingredient that will make them
work . Questions , comments or suggestions are welcome .
There are more exciting ideas in the development stages ,
and you will be hearing about them in future issues.
I am looking forward to a great convention in
Houston, TX, in April , and hope you are making plans to
attend. The Cheerful Clowns have been working hard to
make this a convention to remember. So, mark your
calendar , ask for time off, practice those skits, get your
costumes ready, finish building that prop, perfect that
balloon twist and come on down to Tinsel Town to "take
five in '95."
I hope 1995 will be a happy and prosperous year for
all of us, both individually and as an organization. There's
an old Irish saying that goes, "May all your troubles in the
coming year be as short as your New Year's resolutions ."
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'Mr. Boots'
COAi Clown
of theYear
By Cal Olson
COAi 's 1995 Clown of the Year is a man whose
clowning career spans almost three decades and whose
service to the art is without parallel.
He is Hunter "Mr. Boots" Stevens , of West Bend, Wis.,
whose nomination tor the title was endorsed unanimously
by COAi 's Board of Directors.
Hunter's honor tops off a year that was marked by
several milestones. First, he sold the restaurant he
operated tor some 15 years. Second, he began enjoying
the benefits of retirement. Third, he underwent hip
replacement surgery late last September, and was
recuperating nicely when he was informed that he'd been
tapped for COAi's highest award.
Hunter wasn't thinking about honors and awards back
in 1966, when he was invited to a costume party and
decided to go as a clown. He had such a great time that he
was hooked. By his own admission, Hunter was a lipstick
clown for several years. That all changed in 1972 when he
heard about a clown event in Delavan, Wis. It was the
annual convention of Clowns of America.
"When I called the hotel tor information they
connected me with Chico the Clown from Puerto Rico," he
recalls. "I didn't get much conversation, but at least he got
my name and address, and I got an application blank." And
away Hunter went.
That same year, Hunter joined Milwaukee Metro Clown
Club Alley #37 as a charter member. He served that alley as
treasurer, vice president and president.
"I owe all my success to that fine alley," he says.
In an effort to get better recognition from COA
headquarters in Baltimore, MD., Hunter co-founded (with
Lyle Richards) the Mid-West Clown Assn. He was
beginning to become nationally known among joeys .
In 1974, he got involved with a group that boosted its
members into the top ranks of clowning. This was the Top
Bananas, a quartet drawn together by their love of the
comedic performing arts. The troupe included Hunter,
Harold "Happy Harry" Nelson , Bruce "Slinky" Nelson,
and George "Mr. Gee" Galewski. Known as the premier
clown troupe in the Midwest , they appeared in the
children's area at the Wisconsin State Fair for 12 y ears, and
played in circuses , shopping centers, city festivals ,
conventions and also(!) with the Milwaukee Symphoni c
Orchestra.
At the same time , Hunter's involvement with COA was
growing. In 1977 he was co-chairman of the organization 's
national convention in Milwaukee . A year later he placed
first (with Bruce Nelson) in group skit competition at COA's
national convention in Philadelphia , PA.
In 1983 he was appointed COA regional vice
president . When COA crashed a year later, Hunter was
one of the survivors who were instrumental in the formation
of COAi. He served as a regional vice president during the
first year of the new organization's life, and in 1985 was
elected national Vice President. He was elected COAi
President in 1986 .
When the first informational meeting tor the Clown Hall
of Fame was held in Delavan, Wis., that same year, Hunter
was there. That meeting marked the beginning of Hunter 's
long and intense relationship with the Hall of Fame; he was
named COAi's representative on the CHOF Board, and still
serves on the board , although not as COAi 's functionary.
He is one of the Hall's greatest boosters , and is unfailing in
his support of the facility.
"It will never fail," he says. "It 's had its problems .. what
hasn't? ·· but there are too many good people behind it."
Hunter 's clowning activities went global in 1987, when,
as COAi President, he traveled to England as a guest of
Clowns International. He returned to England in 1988 and
1990, and helped establish COAi and Cl as affiliated
organizations.
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January /February, 1995
Hunter served as a COAi director from 1987 until last
year. He then decided to stand down from the Board of
Directors to allow, he says, "new blood to enter our
organization. "
But his interest in clowning and his enthusiasm for
COAi are undiminished . He is completely positive about it
"I think COAi is the greatest organization there ever was,"
he says.
And it will continue to grow and prosper , Hunter thinks.
"There are an awful lot of people who are dedicated to
clowning and what it stands for," he says, citing in particular
the growing number of women who are practicing the
joey 's craft.
"They 've raised the quality and the look of clowning
tremendously, " he says .
Hunter 's clowning activities were slowed by his recent
surgery. But he's still doing charity clowning, and worked
as Santa Claus during the '94 Christmas season. He left
greasepaint and costumes behind when he and his wife,
Eleanor , headed south for a Texas vacation in January.
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January/February , 1995
True concessions
of a circus clown
By Vincent A. "Vappo" Pagliano
The allure of the sawdust and the big top is a dream for
many a clown. In reality, life on the road for the circus clown
isn't all cotton candy and pink lemonade. It involves special
sacrifices to travel, perform , eat, wash and take the bumps
along the circus run. They're up against weather
conditions, road problems and more. And the circus clown
does it all -- on short pay, as well.
This article was prompted by a letter from a woman in
California that appeared in the September/October, 1994,
issue of The New Calliope. She related that she has
clowned for two years and now wants to become a circus
clown. But first she wanted to hear about all aspects of
circus life ... candidly.
First of all, you need to realize that the circus is a family
unto itself. It is a world that is not easily entered by just
anybody. For most of the people in the business, this is
their life.They have a tradition and etiquette all their own.
The way they think, talk and live is unique.
Before getting involved as a circus clown here are
some questions that you have to ask yourself: Have you
got your act together? What does a circus require from a
performing clown? How do you plan to live on a daily basis
while on the road? Are you ready to invest thousands of
dollars in an act, a dependable vehicle and a trailer? On top
of this, are you willing to work tor low wages?
These things and more are not really thought about by
most folks.
Many home-based clowns have gotten the chance to
appear as a guest in a circus that passes through their
town. The experience probably was great fun. However,
this is not a real taste of circus life. Troupe with a circus for a
couple of weeks or months to see what it is really like: A
balance of good and bad times.
For instance, I have performed in Chicago in the
Medina Shrine Circus. The show takes place in the very
cold and windy month of March. We did 40 shows in only
17 days, plus hospital visits , publicity and we even lectured
to 300 doctors and their families. Our small trailer was
parked five miles away from the main building in a large
open parking lot. Of course, this was not a good
neighborhood, and many of the trailers were broken into.
Does this sound like tun? All this and I haven 't even gotten
into the daily living or the performances.
For all 17 days we shared a very small backstage area
with lions , tigers, monkeys, horses, elephants and even a
few snakes and a Gila monster. Our makeshift dressing
room was in the basement shared with the general public
and concession people. With all of this , we had to go into
the ring and make 4,000 people a show laugh!
It you're not ready to face all the daily problems, you're
fooling yourself about wanting to be a circus clown. Also,
ask yourself why should a circus producer even want to
hire you? A lot of circuses pay no more than $150 to $250
a week to a clown, and this includes Ringling.
Additionally , why should a production clown like myself
include you in my troupe? I have had wonderful partners
and in a couple of instances I brought others on a tour. In
the past I once took a housewife (birthday party clown) with
my troupe to Puerto Rico. She did on-the-job-training and
worked out wonderfully. Even though the experience was
good, to my knowledge she never worked on another
circus.
Understand also that it is not easy having a woman in
the group as far as housing and other daily problems,
unless she is a spouse of one of the group . Even with this
in mind, one of my male partners quit clowning altogether
after one rough circus tour in Canada. He was one of the
finest circus clowns in the business and he never clowned
again. You'll find that there are probably hundreds of former
Ringling clowns who never see a circus again once they
leave that show.
Circuses are few and the positions tor good clowns are
even fewer, since many circuses don't even use
professional clowns.
In October 1994 I completed a tour through
Tennessee and North Carolina This was my second year on
this show, and it is a coveted gig. The show is one ring and
sports some of the finest circus acts in the country .
I was the only clown on the show and shared my trailer
and expenses with Ringmaster Dan McCallum, nicknamed
"Buck" because of his Western whip and rope act. He is a
former clown with tour seasons on The Greatest Show on
Earth.
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January/February, 1995
Vincent A. " Vappo "
Pagliano, Colts Neck, N.J.,
is an award -winning clown
and a full-time comedy
entertainer , who has
performed in more than 30
states, Puerto Rico ,
Canada, Scotland ,
England and Morocco.
He's in his 13th year of
producing the very
successful " Clownfest."
Last year marked
Vince's fifth as a teacher
at the University of
Wisconsin's Clown Camp.
He has lectured all over
the country, including
numerous COAi events.
He has appeared with
more than 25 major
productions , and is a
representative for some
50 variety artists. Last
April he brought a troupe
of 22 performers to
Morocco, where he
performed in a birthday
tribute to the granddaughter
of King Hassan.
The show moved every day, with only two days off, and
we put down more than 2,400 miles. We traveled in my
custom, high-top '89 Ford van , with more than 145,000
miles on it, pulling one of my two house trailers. Being a
single performing clown isn't easy, and I invested close to
$1,000 in new props for this show. Dan augmented both of
my spots in the show, performing in the ring with me.
To help illustrate the circus life on the road, we kept the
following log:
DAV ONE: Travel day from home base (Colts Neck,
New Jersey). Pack and load props. Leave 5 1/2 hours late,
due to so much work to do. Had to call and cancel a 7 p.m.
show in a Harrisburg church (postponed until November).
Trailer lighting problems. Forced to change one tire on
trailer. Big-time holding tank problems, with tears-in-oureyes
smell. Stopped immediately at RV store for holding
tank fluid and propane. Surprise: Propane tank had to be
replaced for $66. Drove into the night and slept in a rest
stop.
DAV TWO: Travel day. Trailer lights continue to be a
problem. Long day of driving (15 hours). Finally dumped
holding tank . Stayed at a KOA campground and got a
shower. Slept soundly.
DAV THREE: Travel/show day. Missed the fact that
we traveled into another time zone and got up hours early
by mistake. Exhausted , we arrived at the first building,
quickly met others, finished making new props. No
rehearsal or walkthrough , but shows go on okay. Show
times, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. I'm asked to sell programs (this
is something clowns do to augment their income), but I just
about made the show and missed sales. Found showers,
hit the sack.
DAV FOUR: Travel/show day. 127-mile jump to next
town. Show goes on late. Again we do gags cold, no time
for walkthrough. Found showers. Our trailer gets parked
right next to a high school. Homecoming dance goes on to
2 a.m. Not much sleep.
DAV FIVE: Travel/show day. Up and out by 7 a.m. for
81-mile jump. Finally stop for groceries and a hardware
store. Show times change to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tight
backstage for animals and clown. Monkeys and clowns
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January/February, 1995
Circus clown
From preceding page
don't mix. Finally sell programs, minor commission. Pick
wrong person from audience for gag, bad experience.
Showers are fair, late to bed.
DAV SIX: Travel/show day. Up at 7 a.m. for 65-mile
jump. Acts finally tighten up. Program sales are fair; made
an extra $20. Showers are cold and filthy. Show folks stay
together in an abandoned store parking lot. We all go out
to pizza.
DAV SEVEN: Travel/show day. Up at 7 a.m. for 77-
mile jump. Parking area for show is filled and it is very
difficult to get into building. We have to disassemble doors
to get props in. Tough setup for 5:30 show, with only a twohour
load in. Got sick from not eating right, but the act goes
okay. Kid runs into ring during show chased by
management! Program sales are fair, with added pitch by
Buck. Again, audience participation had me use a paranoid
schizophrenic on medication. He was picked by
management! Good showers, no dinner.
DAV EIGHT: Travel/show day. Up at 6:30 a.m.
Connector for trailer lights breaks off of van. Spent the
morning under the van trying to repair. Trip to hardware
store, more fixing. Other vehicles in show have problems:
blown tire, broken belt, blown hose. Show arrives to find
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Parked away from building and got electricity from another
performer's generator. Again we stayed in a vacant lot.
DAV NINE: Travel/day off! Up at 8 a.m. for 300-mile
jump in rain. Grocery shopping. Stayed in campgrounds
and had a wet cookout. Finally get to do laundry, six loads.
This was not the end of the run, but it is enough to give
you an idea as to how rough life on the road can be. To give
you further insight, here is our daily ritual:
+ Wake up, usually early to travel.
+ Tie down inside trailer, check trailer lights, pull out.
+ Find breakfast, gas and other necessities.
+ Hit the road for several hours.
+ Ask directions from locals to help find next building
(directions are rarely given by management).
+ Check in with management and get trailer spotted.
+ Drop trailer and unload van of props.
+ Find electricity and water.
+ Set up show props, load explosives.
+ Repairs if needed (always!).
+ Get concession items ready.
+ Get wardrobe ready.
+ Time for clown makeup (20 minutes).
+ Sell programs.
+ Open show and do two gags.
+ Assist during intermission with concessions, selling
balloons.
+ Break down props.
+ Get out of makeup, find shower.
+ Cook and eat.
+ Fall into bed ...
Don't get me wrong. I love the circus and the lifestyle. It
is a big sacrifice, being away from my wife and children, and
roughing it on the road. Admittedly, my few minutes in the
spotlight are an ultimate high. My time on the floor is
approximately 12 to 15 minutes in total, not counting
concession time. It's a part of my life and it pays the bills.
Actually, there is not enough circus work for me to even
support my family.
(Think of the out-of-work circus clown the next time
you volunteer to work a circus for free, by the way.)
Now, if you've got your act together, props, wardrobe, a
trailer and a truck to pull it, and you know a circus producer
willing to pay you a couple of bucks .... Go for it.
Otherwise, if you still want to be in the circus, frankly:
Buy a ticket. And while you're there, buy a program or a
balloon from the clown. He needs the extra concession
money for gas and food.
Candidly, for the clown the circus is concessions and
more concessions. And that's the truth!
18 The New Calliope

January/February, 1995
Won't be
long now!
By Kathy "Kikki" Davis
The hustle and bustle of the 1994 holiday season are
finally over. You may be thinking how nice it would be to
.....,__ take some time to kick back a little
and make plans for those special
events that are sure to come in
1995. You may also be thinking
how great it would be to introduce
a new routine or a new skit, to
explore a new clown character or
master a new clown skill. Just think
how nice it would be to take the
time ...
Take five days with us at the
Kathy 27th Annual COAi International
Clown Convention in Houston, April 18-23 . Take five days
of renewing old friendships and creating new friends. Take
five days of sharing entertainment experiences. Take five
days of rediscovering the clown in you and the superstar
that you are.
The Cheerful Clowns have prepared a fantastic
convention program, with gifted guest lecturers and
entertainers , competition events and entertainment
programs .
Our theme party: "Tinsel Town ... At the Movies, " will be
held earlier in the schedule (Wednesday , April 19) than in
the past. We have reserved a disc jockey for your listening
and dancing entertainment. Wear a costume to the party
(you may win a prize), meet new friends, and have a
wonderful time.
You met some of our lecturers in last month's
convention article, people like Don "Homer " Burda, Efrain
"Happy" Guerrero, Gerry and Andrea Sparks , Marcella
"Mamma Clown" Murad, Paula "Stickers" Biggio, Mark
Renfro, Don "Duddle" Billings, Harry Allen, Ralph Dewey,
and more .
We also know you'll make plans to spend some time in
the dealers ' room, with a diverse group of clown suppliers ,
all offering topnotch merchandise and service for the family
entertainer.
We will be providing professional Spanish interpreters
for the general business meeting Wednesday, April 19.
Spanish-speaking conventioneers: Please register early
and mark on your registration form that you will need the
Spanish translation . This information is important to us so
we may be able to provide the headsets needed for this
translation service. Registrants who need other types of
interpretation , such as sign language -- please register with
us by March 1, so that we may be able to accommodate
your needs as well.
Destinations Unlimited , our convention travel agency,
can help you arrange your flight for the lowest available
tare, and/or make rental car arrangements for you. Contact
Mary at the Clown Desk: 1 (800) 448-9373 in the U.S., or 1
(409) 265-0491 outside the U.S .
For your arrival and departure convenience , please
use Hobby Airport . Hobby is the airport closest to our
hotel; from there , you can expect to be at the hotel in
roughly 30 minutes .
So, we hope you 're making plans to be in Houston
April 18-23. You'll enjoy great Southern Hospitality,
outstanding lecturers and entertainers , rewarding
friendships and -- best of all -- rediscover the superstar that
you are!
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... .
You've Gotta Get Your Name
In. The :Sook!
Promote your clown, clown alley, or clown supply
business in the 1995 C.O.AJ . Convention Program
Book. Your ad will be seen and ·rememiJered by all
clowns attending the Houston, Texas COl'fVention
hosted by the Cheerful Clown Alley #166.
Buying an ad in The Book i.s easy!
Just send your camera ready ad by March 1, 1995
lo:
'95 Corrvention Committee
do KaJhy "lJJdci" Davis
12702Amado
Howton, TX 77065
Full Page $80.00 Half Page $45.00
Quarter Page $25.00 Business Card SJS.00
Maice ch.eeks payable to: Clieerful Clown Alley #166
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January/February , 1995
FORMULARIO DE MATRiCULA
Convencion Internacional de Payasos de America 1995
Houston, Texas USA
presentado por:
Cheerful Clown Alley # I 66
Del 18 al 23 de abril, 1995
Matricula completa S75
Por correo despues de! 1 de marzo , 1995: SS0
Registro el dia de la convencion: $85
Nombre: ________ _ __________ Nombre del Payaso: __________ _ _
Direccion: _________ _ __________________________ _
Ciudad: Est.ado: Zona postal:. _______ Pais : _______ _
Telefono:L__)_______ _ _ _ _ Numero COAl vigente: _ _ ____ _ ______ _
lEs est.a su primera convencion COAJ? __ lNecesita traduccion a su idioma? __ lidioma ?: _ _____ _ _ _
El registro incluye desayuno tipo buffet, almuerzo con pizza y banquete ...
Registro parcial por persona por cada comida : Desayuno @ $12.00
Almuerzo con Pizza @ $10.00
Banquete @ $30.00
$ _____ _
$ ___ _
$
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NOTA: EL REGISTRO PARCIAL ES PARA LOS ALIMENTOS UNICAMENTE
Si pide por adelantado camisetas y/o gorras/cachuchas estas pueden ser recogidas en la convencion. Los precios, sin
embargo , podrian variar los dias de la convencion.
Camisetas con motivos en color $10 M _L XL Total :
Camisetas con motivos en color $12 2X 3X [$15_ 4X] Total :
Cachuchas/gorras de Golf $8 unitalla Total :
TOT AL INCLUIDO: $ ---- --
Asegurese de incluir su pago con las forma de registro
Haga su cheque a nombre de: Cheerful Clown Alley #166 y envielo por correo a:
CCA#l66
C/O Mauri Norris
6504 Kenyon Lane
Bellaire, Texas 77401 USA
telefono: (713) 664-7733
Excursiones:
Tcxlos las tours/excursiones estan sujetos a pago por adelantado
(Por favor indique si planea participar en qualquier de estos eventos)
martes 18 de abril 3-7 pm
Excursi6nes gratis a la fabrica de globos Gayla
Transporte le sera proporcionado.
# de personas: ___ _
el sabado 22 de abril 8:30 am-I :30pm
NASA Centro Espacial de Houston
Adultos $25, ninos $21.50
Precio incluye transporte , almuerzo
y entrada . # de personas: _ _
El pago de adelantado es necesario.
Por favor depositelo en el sobre.
el sabado 22 de abril 9:30am mediodia
Visita al hospital
El transport e le sera proporcionado
# de personas :___ _
Con vestimenta de payaso: __ _
Como observador unicamente :
Haga sus reservaci6ne s directamente al Ramada .-Astrodome. Menci6ne al llamar la Con vene ion de Payasos COAi .
I (800) 272-6232 US.A 1 (800) 854-7854 Internacional 1 (7IJ ) 797-9000 Ext 5063
Precio s: $55 habitaci6n individuaVdoble $66 triple/quadrupl e Precios validos hasta 4/4/95
Para mas informaci6n sobre de la convenci6n llamar al: (71J ) 460-4544
Houston tiene dos aeropuenos. Le sugerimos usar el aeropuerto Hobby para mayor conveniencia. lnf6rmacion mas
especlfica sobre transporte y demas detalles le sera proporcionada por correo con su conflrmacion de registro.
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January/February, 1995
REGISTRATION
FORM
1995 Clowns of America International Convention
Houston, Texas, USA
hosted by:
Cheerful Clown Alley # 166
APRIL 18-23, 1995
Full Registration : $75 Postmarked after March 1, 1995: S80 On Site: S85
(Same Rates per Person, Inctividuals & Groups )
Name: _________________ _ Clown Name : __________ _
Address: ____________________ __ __________ _
City: ____ __ __ State: ______ Zip Code: ______ Country: ______ _
Phone :L__ ) Current COAi # _____ _______ _
ls this your 1st COAi Convention?__ Will you need language translation'l __ Language: ___ _
Full Registration (s) (Includes Breakfast Buffet, One Pizza Party & Banquet) .......... $ _____ _
Partial Registration/Inctividual Meal Tickets: Breakfast@ $12.00 $ __ _ _ _
Pizza Party@$10.00 $ ____ _
Banquet@ $30.00 $ _ ___ _
NOTE: PARTIAL REGISTRATIONS
ARE FOR FOOD ONLY
Advance T-Shirt and Cap orders may be picked up at the convention. Prices may be higher at the convention .
Full color T-Shirts
Full color T-Shirts
Golf Caps
$10
$12
$8
_M L _ XL
_2X_3X ($15 _4X]
One size fits all
Total:
Total:
Total :
TOT AL ENCLOSED :
$ __ ___ _
Be sure to enclose your payment with this registration forrn .
Make check payable to: Cheerful Clown Alley #166 and mail. to:
CCA #166
C/O Mauri Norris
6504 Kenyon Lane
Bellaire, Texas 77401
(713) 664-7733
Tours/Excursions :
All tours/excursions are subject to advance interes t/payment.
(Please indicate if you plan to participate in any of the tours provided .)
Tuesday 4/18 3-7 pm
Saturday 4/22 8: 30am- l: 30pm
Saturda y 4/22 9:30am-Noon
FREE TOUR OF GAYLA BALLOON SPACE CENTER OF HOUSTON(NASA) HOSPITAL VISITATIO N
FACTORY Transportat ion will be Adults $25,Children $21.50
Transportation will be provided
provided
Includes transportation, lunch
No. anending :
# anending :___ _ & admission.# anend ing __ In Clov.n:
Advance payment required.
Observe only: __
Please enclose.
Make hotel reservations directly with the Ramada, Astrodome
Mention COAi Clov.n Convention!
I (800) 272-6232 U.S I (800) 854-7854 International 1 (713) 797-9000 Ext 5063
Rates : $55 sing/dbl $66 trip/quad Rates good 'til 4/4/95
For more convention information call·( 713) 460-4544
Houston is serviced by two major airports. We strongly advise using Hobby Airport for your convenience
Specific Transportation information and details will be forwarded \\-ith your registration confirmation.
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January/February , 1995
By Steven Bender
Alias Mr. Pickle of lckle Pickle Products
Many people have discussed the creative process , but
to my knowledge nobody has been able to provide a
formula enabling one to become creative. I can tell you how
I try to stimulate creativity, but my method can be totally
different from your method .
Dan Harlan is a creative thinker. His newest item,
Missing Think, takes an old concept and turns it into an
exciting effect. His routine, which I prefer to think of as
storyline , is what makes this a fun effect to show.
First , it should be stated that this effect is related to an
old trick with numbers from one to 63 arranged on six cards
in a seemingly random order. This effect has all 52 cards
arranged on eight specially printed clear plastic cards ,
which are held in a protective vinyl sleeve, clear on one
side and opaque on the other.
Both the old effect and this new concept rely on binary
mathematics to work, but you really DON'T need to
understand why or how. In the number trick , a spectator
thinks of one of the numbers and tells you which cards
show the number. You are then required to add up the total
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of the numbers appearing first upon each card to arrive at
the mentally chosen number. Often it is not easy to do this
in your head while at the same time you are trying to be
entertaining and disguise the method being used . To
perform Missing Think , you don't even need to know how
to add, since no math is involved while performing . This
effect totally works itself .
It's not the working of the effect that qualifies it as a
good storyline. The above is simply to let you know that
this effect is totally self-working , requiring no skill. Prior to
your performance , you write on a piece of paper : "Your card
will appear on 3 pieces of plastic (plex)." Fold this piece of
paper and slip it into the vinyl sleeve.
Now comes the fun. You tell a spectator to think of any
card he wishes, any one of the 52 that appear in a normal
deck. "Don't tell me what card you are thinking of, just think
of the card . I am going to hand you eight pieces of plex with
cards printed on them . I want you to remove any of the
pieces that have your card on them. Put them in your
pocket or somewhere where I will be unable to see them.
Hand me back the pieces upon which your card does
not appear. But before you do anything, I've made a
prediction."
I now drop the folded piece of paper with my prediction
on the table. "You will note that I've made my prediction
before you even thought of your card ."
The spectator is now handed the eight pieces of plex.
When he's removed three , you know he's correctly done
what he's been instructed to do. If he removes more or less
than three.have him double check what he did. Once he
hands you the five remaining pieces of plex , slide them
bacl< into the vinyl sleeve. You will know instantly what card
was selected . (If I told you how, that would give away the
effect -- so that remains secret. Sorry.)
"Open my prediction and let's see if I was right." He
does as told and reads that his selected card will appear on
three pieces of plex. He thinks to himself , "Big deal." That 's
when the killer finish comes into play. You then say, "It only
works when you think of the (name the card he selected) ."
As I said in the beginning , it's the routine that makes
this effect a winner Anyone can do this effect, but Dan
provides a routine that has two finishes and the final finish
creates a stunned response from the spectator. You're not
simply performing a trick when you do Missing Think , but
you're entertaining with a subtle storyline -- and that's what
good performing is all about.
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If you buy this effect at a magic shop, you get Dan's
actual routine , which you can contrast with the slight
changes I've made and written in this article. When you
perform , keep that in mind. If a line doesn 't quite fit your
personality , modify it, alter it or completely change it. When
it works for you, then it's right for you .

January/February, 1995
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you've been having. Send your
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I have received a number of letters
requesting a personal response. I cannot
comply. I am a full-time clown who is, as
most real full-time clowns, just making it. I
do not get paid to write Rainbow 's Balloon
Ranch. Every extra minute I have is used
to do Marketing or Shows. I have neither
the time nor the money to answer each
letter personally. I wish I could, but I can't.
To answer your questions collectively:
Where can I get the long balloons? Write the
balloon company and ask for a wholesaler near you. I use
Zakoors Novelty in Detroit. Read the trade magazines and
compare prices. Lastly, for emergencies, look at costume
and novelty shops for last minute pickups. (A very
expensive way to go; expect to pay two to four times the
wholesale price.)
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Which are the best books to buy? I suggest
getting an encyclopedia of balloon sculptures. Some
balloon book writers will give you one new creation and 15
old ones. If you can look at the books, that would be the
best way to decide, but most won't let you, because then
you would realize it is mostly old stuff and then not buy the
book.
What I consider an excellent magazine, only second to
my articles in The New Calliope, is "True Inflations." It is
totally balloon related. Write to: T. Myers Magic, 1509
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January/February, 1995
Por Pedro "Piruli" Santos
Bayamon, PR
Payasos Profecionales , Alley #126 COAi celebro
recientemente su actividad para la toma de posecion de la
nueva directiva, la actividad fue en el Restaurant Casa
Sofia. Su nueva directiva quedo compuesta en el
siguiente orden Presidente Julio "Trombon" Capacetti,
Vice-Presidente Efrain "Yaco" Hidalgo, Secretaria Olga
"Musiquita" Capacetti, Tesorera Maritza "Burbuja" Lavoy,
Sargento de Arma, Jose 'Tac he" Perez, Musica y sonido
por el compaiiero payaso Carlos "Potin" Ocasio.
Esa noche pude saludar y compartir con los
compaiieros payasos de los diferentes grupos que se
dieron cita para compartir en plena camaderia con los
compaiieros del Alley #126. Felicidades a la nueva
directiva de Payasos Profecionales.
Nuevo Alley en Puerto Rico
En el Calliope de Septiembre-Octubre en el informe
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(Formerly "Balloon Box, Inc.")
*s':i~~~~n* MORE THAN BALLOONS.
2409 Ravendole Court• Kissimmee. Florido 34758--2213
del cordinador de los Alleys Dan Lake, aparece un nuevo
Alley en P.R. Asociacion Cristiana de Payasos Unidos Alley
#262. Como ustedes saben el correo en nuestra isla es
tardio, por tan razon me llego tarde la informacion a mi
apartado. Me comunique con las compaiieros del nuevo
alley para felicitarlos por su nuevo Alley COAi.
Proximamente los estare visitando para compartir y fijar
fecha para ofrecer unos seminarios. Felicidades al nuevo
Alley #262.
Cambia de Directiva Alley #212
Paysos Latinoamericanos E lnternacionales Alley #21 ~
COAi cambio de directiva para el aiio 1994-95. Gracias a la
compaiiera Maritza "Payamita" Chacon que me envio la
informacion para publicarla en Alrededor De La Region
Latina. La Nueva directiva esta compuesta en el Siguiente
orden. Presidente Geraldo "Panchito " Rolon, Vicepresidente
Maritza "Payamita" Chacon, Secretaria Sylvia
"Saltarina" Felix, Tesorero Jorge "Gafita" Rivera, Sargento
de Arma Louis "Luisin" Ruiz. Muchas felicidades a la nueva
directiva del Alley #212.
El grupo de Paysos Alegres de Sur, estan en espera
de recibir su certificado de afiliacion a COAi en la reunion
de la junta de directores de COAi celebrada en Houston,
TX, le entregue los documentos al director de los alleys
para su certificacion. La cual fue approvada. Felicidades al
nuevo alley de ponce, a su presidente Domingo "Alegrin"
Coso, y su grupo de payasos.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
CLOWN CAMP '9S
Clown Camp® Reunion
A spectacular program with the largest complement of staff
members eve r assembled will highlight the Clown Camp®
fifteenth year reunion week celebration June 3-9, 1995 . The
University of Wisconsin -La Crosse ca mpus will play host to
what may be the largest camp program ever held. lt is est imated
that over 350 perso ns wilJ be in attendance, when one com bines
the reo istrants and the staff members. Registration s will be
limited to the first 300 persons that sign up for this exc iting
progra m. (Prior to Nove mber 15, over fift y persons have already
paid depos its for this particular progra m week .)
Over the past fourteen years camp participants have
benefited from great instructors and fine instructional expe riences
. For the reunion wee k, Clown Camp® has invited over 40
instructors, mostly from past program years, to be with anniversary
week celebrants. Staff membe rs will be present repre senting
every previou s yea r.
Wou ldn't you like to see one of the follow ing: Jeff
McMu llen's Medicine Show , Arthur Ped lar's artistic
prowess,S teve Smith in perfo rmance
and cond ucting a Clown Co llege
audit ion, or Bru ce Johnson's Tramp
Tradition s prese ntation?
Here are over forty of the i11structors!rtaff
members that have already
advised us of their i11te11ded i11volve111e11t
during the re1111io11 week.
In the same manner that we
welcomed Lou Jacobs and Ma rk
Anthony to Clown Camp® in
years gone by, this year we will
greet the phenome nally successful
and popular clow n Roy
"Cooky'' Brown. He will be our
honored guest artist.
Mee ting Roy Brown will
be a de lightful treat for those
attending the reunion week.
Millions have seen him as the
irrep ress ible Cooky on WGN ­
TV's The Bozo Show. His
charm , grace and modesty will
impre ss all that meet this Clown
Hall of Fame inductee.
Roy Brown' s much loved
charac ter has been seen on
nat iona lly broadca st television
for ove r twenty years . In J 992
he wo n an Emmy fo r his
outstanding work as a clow n.
Reunion Week
Staff Include:
• Brenda & Kenny Ahern
• Jack Anderson
• O.J. Anderson
• Roly Bain
• Paula Biggio
• Roy Brown
• Don & Dee Burda
• Betty Cash
• Earl Chaney
• Terry Davolt
• Barry DeChant
• Ricky & Karen Dick
• Irene Doll
• Barb Fisher
• Jack & Pat Frank
• Teresa George
• David Ginn
• Paul Glaros
• Jim Howle
• Carol Jackson
• Bruce Johnson
• Steve Kissell
• Gene Lee
• Steve Long
• Bill Lozon
• Mary Beth Martin
• Ruth Matteson
• Jeff McMullen
• Bob Milisch
• Dorothy Miller
• Lee Mullally
• Arthur Pedlar
• Mark Renfro
• Jose Rivera
• Steve Smith
• Richard Snowberg
• Andrew Stevens
• Suds
• Janet Tucker
• Cheri Venturi
• Noma Wilson
• Nicki Wilson Zwerin
Photo by Mary Kaster
Four Weeks of Camps
Du ring 1995, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Clown Camp® will celebrate it's fifteenth ann iversary year of
opera tions. This program , which started with modes t beginnings,
has blossomed and grow n to become the world 's largest clown
train ing program . In I 995 , over 600 persons from throughout the
wor ld are expected to participate in one or more of the week-long
program s. . .
Clown Camp® will be runnm g four different week ly
programs in 1995. Eac h sess ion has a diffe rent focus meeting the
needs of beginner s or experienced perfo rmers; new or veteran
camp attendees; Canadian registrants; and/or folks that want to
focus all of their attent ion on a week of clow n min istry.
For the first time in the program's history one of the week
long sess ions will be held outside the United State s. Clown
Camp® Canada, which is being co-hosted by Medicine Hat
College , will be held August 13-19 in Medic ine Hat , Alberta ,
Canada.
Anothe r first will be the dedication of one ent ire program
week to a single empha sis area: clown ministry. Duri ng the
week of May 28-June 2, participa nts will gathe r on the campus of
UW-L for a training program focusing on the many dimensio ns
and approaches to clown ministry. A diverse and dedicated staff
will lead discussions, demonstrat ions and classroom activities.
The traditi ona l wee k of camp, intended to meet three
diffe rent levels of pe1forme r's exper ience , will be held June 10-
16. This week will be highlighted by the appearance of many new
camp instructors and some that have ju st worked at the program
durin g one previous year. Thi s program , which will be limited to
the usual 150 participant leve l, will be held on the UW-L
campu s.
The reunion week program will be a week -long celebration
of fun, learnin g, memorie s, and community clown experiences
for upward s of 300 partici pants. We will return to the larger
enrollment ceiling for this pro gram week, June 3-9, 1995. Yes,
the large tent will agai n be erected to provide space for some of
the grea t general sessions. Thi s program, like the previous two,
will be held on the La Crosse campus. Whi le the program is
being designed primarily for those folk s that have attended a
prev ious Clown Camp® progra m, those new to camp can still
selec t this exciting week.
An Elderhostel prog ram feat uring empha sis on The Caring
Clowns has been sanctioned by the nationa l office of Elderho stel.
If you aren't awa re, Elderhostel programs are designed to meet
the interests of senior aged participants. This program will be
scheduled to run June l 0- 16. Participants in this program , which
will cost less than the standa rd camp fee, will be treated to a
strong clown cutTiculum. To register or to find out more about
this program call 617 /426-8056 .

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CLOWN CAMP '95
A Week of Clown Ministry
Interes ted in studying with a staff of professionals really in
tune with clow n ministry? We believe we have a unique and
meani ngful progra m ava ilable for those seriously intere sted in
developi ng and incorporating their clown character in a worshipful
setting. On staff for this innova tive May 28-June 2 program
are:
• Roly Bain
• Norm Barnhart
• Don & Dee Burda
• Don & Debbie Burcell
• Irene Doll
• Jim Howle
• Linda Hulet
• Buddy Lamb
• David Mitchell
• Richard Snowberg
•Janet Tucker
• Kay Turner
Also on hand for a cou ple of costuming sessions will be
Karen and Rickie Dick . Other gue st speakers are also being lined
up for this exclusive week of train ing.
Learn how various churches have developed their own
clown troupes, how to entertain at church camps, how to write
and prod uce clown ministry routines, as well as how to assemble
an entire worship experie nce. We'll deal with churc h based,
education based, hospi tal based, home based, and nursing home
based min istry experiences. See how various entertainer s have
incorpora ted some extrao rdinary and ordinary props into their
programs. Hear stories concern ing the role, timing, and effect s of
clow n ministry. Find out how different denomi nations percei ve
and incorporate clownin g in the ir structured worship expe riences.
Photo by Lee Ann Lehni
Traditional Camp Week
Many people new to Clown Camp® will want to attend the
traditional camp program that will be offered June 10-16. Thi s
program will feature three different ability levels: beginner/
novice, intermed iate, and professio nal artist. Coursewo rk
appropr iate to each abilit y and interest level will be offered.
Peopl e may, if they wish, sample in more than one track, if they
are not exactly sure in which track they belong.
Durin g this week you'll be able to pursue skill development
and understandin g in makeup applicat ion, character and skit
development, magic, juggling, physical comedy, clow n ministry,
the caring clown, circus clowni ng, storytelling, and other yet to
be determined class content. Want to know what to do or how to
perform for a birthd ay pait y? Would you like to be able to make
clown appearances at a hospital, or perform for a grand openino
of a new store? Would you like to see some exce llent performe~s
showcase their talents? All this and more will be possible during
this week of limited enrollment and individualized attention.
We've attempted to staff this week's progr am with many
new faces, so that folks attending the reunion week may wish to
stay on for a second week of training. Amo ng the staff so far
contracted ai·e:
Photo by Georgia Dryer
Clown Camp® Canada
Our first Canad ian based program will take place at Medicine
Hat College in Medicine Hat , Alberta, Canada Augu st 13-
19, 1995. We've asse mbled the most expe rience staff of past
camp instructor s we could obtai n. On hand in Canada will be:
• O.J. Anderson
• Paula Biggio
• Betty Cash
• Earl Chaney
• Irene Doll
• Bonnie Donaldson
• Linda Hulet
• Lee Mullally
• Richard Snowberg
Yes, a fully stocked camp store will also be provided at this
program. (Costumes, shoes, makeup, balloons, magi c, foam
props, and a vast variety of other merchandise will be availab le.)
All of the regular program featu res of our traditional offerings, as
outlined in the next paragra ph, will be available at Med icine Hat.
• Kenny Ahern
• Roly Bain
• Norm Barnhart
• Darin Davis
• Irene Doll
• Jan Forrest
• Martin Kappel
• Jackie Le Claire
• Steve Long
• Nicole Portwood
• Mark Renfro
• Richard Snowberg
• Ken Terry
• Marti Vastbinder
Photo by Cleone Miller

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CLOWN
CAMP '95
Special Features Planned
Th e 15th anni versary reunion week of camp will includ e
several spec ial features. Some of these are flashbacks to eve nts
that took place in prev ious yea rs of ca mp, whi le others are new
spec ial trea ts. On e of the highlights of the week will be the visit
to La Crosse's Kid 's Coulee & Thre e Ri vers Th eatre where
eve ryo ne will have the opportun ity to parade and clow n. Toward
the end of the week everyone that wishe s ca n journe y, via coac h
buses, to the wo rld famou s Circus World Museum . Here we
will not only be able to see a first class circu s performance , but
also have so me opportunit ies for on site performanc es of our
own.
Mime for the Masses, dire cted by O.J. Anderson will be a
group outdoor sess ion featur ing the maestro And erso n, atop a
cafe teria tabl e leading the entir e group in mime and foo lishne ss.
Fluids and Foolishness , di rected by Kenny and Brenda
Ahern , will feature water spitting and pie throwi ng on a grand
scale. We plan to occupy a bloc k long city street for these
activit ies.
A Parade Prop Presentation will featu re many of the props
prod uced by Mark Anthony during his year s at Clown Camp®.
In add itio n a parad e of many other parade prop s will be prese
nted.
Th ere will be clown photo displays, art displays , clo wn
assoc iation displays, multimedia prese ntat ions and video rev iew
sess ions featurin g Lou Jacobs and Mark Anthony.
Photo by Carole Johnson
During the first fourteen years of Clown Camp®, two
persons hove been in attendance during every year's
progrom(s). They promoted the program du ring it's
infancy and we re always willing to lend whatever
assistance might be needed . These two ladies, Betty
Cash and Dorothy Miller, deserve the title of Distinguished
Clowns which will be bestowed upon them at this
summer's reunion week celebration. They hove brought
so much to comp and hove shared so willingly through
the years that their recognition is apt ly deserved .
Photo by Cleone Miller
Summer of '95 Highlights
Every full wee k attendee during the reu nion week , as we ll
as any of the other weeks of camp in 1995 will be presented with
a spec ial co mmemorative Jim How le poster. Thi s very limited
edit ion p rint will become a lasti ng memento of yo ur Clown
Camp® expe rience. (The print will not be available for resale .
from any ven ues . It will on ly be ava ilable to those atte ndin g one
of the summ er of '95 programs. )
Another highlight feature will be the prese ntation of a book
co mmemora ting the sights and written memories of the first
fiftee n years of camp. Rec ollections and photogra ph s of many of
the clown greats which have visited ca mp will surely be highlights.
Photos of clow n alleys as we ll as some of the more
amusing pose s of clow ns wi ll be included. Writt en articl es by
staff membe rs and parti cipants will bring back memorie s of
features, creatur es and "things that went bump in the night". (The
latter will undoubtably be contributed by David Ginn .) Every
person who has eve r attended ca mp will be listed in the appendix.
In add ition to the above inclusions, eac h fu ll week reg istrant
* will be provided with:
• double or single room occupancy in campus residence hall
• All meals provided from Food Service Center while enrolled
• Admission to all Clown Camp® workshops, performances,
classes, the camp store and special events
• Three-ring camp notebook with instructional articles, rosters,
schedules, and other relevant information
• Group color photograph
• Black and white individual photograph
• Clown Camp® commemorative pin
• Engraved personalized identification pin
• Opportunities to inspect the latest in clown arts merchandise
and educational materials
• Transportation to and from the airport, train or bus stations
during the first and last days of the program(s)
• Camp bumper sticker
*Clown Camp® Canada reg istrant s will all be acco rded
single room acco mmod ation s in campus ba sed residence halls .
W ith the exceptio n of the local transpo 1t atio n ava ilab ility, all
other program features will be prov ided to persons registering for
the Canadian progra m.

Application Form
Regi stration for any one of the La Crosse site University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Clown Camp's® can be initiat ed by filling out this app lication form and send ing it
along with a $50 depos it fo r eac h program week you wish to attend. Payment
should be made out to UW-La Crosse. Thi s is a refu ndabl e depos it if yo u not ify us,
prior to April 15. 1995 of your plans not to attend the program. The remainder of
your registrati on fees are due by Apri l 15, 1995.
Please ad vise us at the time of registration if, for medical reasons, you requir e
spec ial accommod ations. (You ca n do this on a separate shee t of paper, or in the
special needs box found below.) Req uests wi ll be kept confidential.
You will rece ive a confirmation of receipt and acce ptance of yo ur registratio n and
deposit. (If there is an error in the spelling of your name , hom etown , or clown
name , please notif y us immediately. We will be using this information for the
engrave d name tags, so we want to make sure we are correct.) In mid-April we will
send all registran ts a schedul e of the week' s activities, information on the residence
halls. what to bring, etc.
Registration Fees:
Double Occ upancy: $425 per week
Single Occupancy: $475 per week
All payments required in US dollars
name (please print )
address
city/state/country /postal code
telephone number
clown name
D Male
D Smoker
D Female
D Non Smoker
Special needs:
Please check your preferred
week (s), as well as your
preference for a single or a
double occupa ncy room
Send completed registration and your
deposit of $50 for each week yo u
plan to attend to:
Summercamps Registratio n, 227 Main Hall, UW-L. 1725 State Street, La Crosse,
WI 54601. (Telepho ne 608/785-6505 fax 608/ 785-6547)
All registrants must be 18 yea rs of age or older, unless accompanied by a registered
parent or adult fami ly member. If you are under 18 yea rs of age, please indica te the
name of yo ur parent/fa mily member that will be atte nd ing with you.
•••••••••••••••••••••
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: 0 Ministry Week :
: May 28-June 2 :
D Sing le D Do uble
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•
roo111ate preference
0 Re union Week
June 3-June 9
D Single D Double
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roomate preference
Oweek Three
June l 0-June 16
D Single D Doub le
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roomate prefe rence
CANADIAN WEEK
Registrations will be taken through
Medicine Hat College. Send
inquiries rega rding this program to:
Com munit y Educatio n
Med icine Hat Co llege, 299 College
Drive S.E.. Medicine Hat. Alberta.
Canada TlA 3Y6
•••••••••••••••••••
If you choose to attend without
utilizing the room and board
portion of the registration fee,
your cost is $275.
During the reunion week, single
day registrations , less lodging,
meals, and commemorative gifts
will be available at a cost of $75
per day.

Artists and Excellence --
January/February, 1995
Kickoff for two programs
Announcing two exciting and imaginative
programs that should interest and benefit all
joeys:
Clown Artists in Residence
Excellence in Clowning Award
These projects were enthusiastically
adopted by the COAi Board of Directors at its
1994 Fall Meeting.
They are the brainchildren of COAi
Treasurer Judy Quest. In the following two
articles Judy explains how the projects will
work.
Clown Artists
•
Ill Residence
By Judy "Dear Heart" Quest
COAi Treasurer
It is with the greatest pleasure that I am writing this
article about a brand new innovative program for COAi.
Ladies and Gentlemen: I present to you The Clown
Artist in Residence Program.
land.
+ To promote the ART of clowning throughout COAi
+ To offer clowns who are true artists the ability to
spread their talents because of the funding available.
+ To offer member alleys a chance to profit from clown
artists as a benefit of membership in COAi.
+ To give recognition to excellent clowns.
The Clown Artist in Residence Program will be a
collaborative program co-funded by COAi and member
alleys. Clowns wanting to participate in the program will
submit proposals to the COAi Board, and several will be
selected . These clowns will then be eligible for funding to
go out to alley or regional events. Alleys and regions will
contact an artist from the list of eligible clowns and get
together a proposal of what they would like to do. This can
range from a clown artist coming to a meeting to an artist
corning for a regional convention to an artist corning to a
teaching seminar, or whatever people can dream up. They
will submit the proposal to the Board's Clown Artist in
Residence Committee and the money will be distributed to
fund the events selected . The local sponsor will pay half
and COAi will pay half.
Continued next page
Approved by the COAi Board of Directors at its 1994
Fall meeting, this program will provide opportunities for
clowns and for COAi alleys in the areas of education ,
excitement and , of course , fun .
What is a Clown Artist in Residence? Since clowning is
indeed an art form, there are some among us who are not
just tinkerers in clowning, or craftspeople , but true artists .
You can spot these clowns by the quality they bring to
clowning -- the dedication to excellence and the way they
enhance the lives of people around them. A Clown Artist is
a joy to us all, a person with extraordinary talent.
A couple of years ago I got the idea that we should
have a way of promoting this type of true artistry in
clowning, and give members all over COAi land the
opportunity to be taught and influenced by the finest in our
art; to give these artists the financial means to live among
more of us for a little bit of time , and advance the clown in all
of us because of their presence. And so the name, Clown
Artist in Residence --- a program to offer our member alleys
a chance to co-sponsor a clown artist with COAi and to
bring a clown artist to an event they could only dream about
before this program . With that , here are the particular s.
Visions for the program :
Outfittint America's
funniest Clowns!!!
NOTHING TO
WEAR/I
COSTUME
by Betty
1-812-nl -8734
• DRESSES
• SUITS
• MAKE-UP
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•WIGS
2181 Edgerton Street • St. Paul, MN 55117
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January/February, 1995
New programs
From preceding page
It is important that part of the vision of this program is to
fund clown artists tor their time and talents. We want this to
go a small way toward making it possible tor talented
people to make a living clowning and teaching the art.
Now, the specifics:
Clown Artists wanting to be considered tor the
program will submit an application to the Board in time tor
its Fall meeting. Deadline this year: Aug. 31, 1995. The
application:
+ Must include a resume.
+ Must include a video tape (about 15 minutes) of a
segment of a performance or teaching session.
+ Can include any published critical reviews.
+ Must include a proposal with specifics of what the
artist will otter as topics for a one to three-day workshop.
+ Must include a one-paragraph promotional statement
(with address and phone), plus a photograph for use in
The New Calliope.
Payment for the clown artist will be $200 a day, with
COAi paying one halt up to $300 (in other words, three
days). The sponsoring alley will pay the other half. The
clown artist can charge more, but the difference will be
picked up by the sponsoring alley. Days necessary tor
travel will be considered days to be reimbursed it some
activity takes place (example, driving on a Friday with the
convention starting that evening).
COAi will also pay halt of the clown artist's travel and
per diem up to $500. Again, sponsoring alleys will pay the
other half.
COAi's Board has approved a budget of up to $800
per event as our part of the payment. We have a total
budget of $8,000 for the first year.
This will be a competitive situation, where active COAi
alleys bid tor artists, and COAi will award programs up to the
budgeted amount tor the first year. The benefit of the
program to the membership, with some consideration for
regional distribution, will help the Committee with its
determination.
Time line:
+ January/February: Announcement of the program
• One Million Liability Policy is $85 Per Year.
• NO Deductible Per Occurrence.
• Certificate of Insurance to be Sent Out From
the Master Policy.
• AvaUable to Any Clown in the U.S.
• Need Name and Complete Address
With a Check Made Out To:
AL FELLERMAN INSURANCE
1800 Wooddale Dr.
Woodbury, MN 55125
PH: 612-738-6686
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and official request for proposals to be run in The New
Calliope.
+ Jan. 1 through Aug. 31: Applications should be sent
to Judy Quest.
+ Fall Board meeting: First group of clown artists
selected, with a Calliope article telling about the artists.
+ Winter, Spring: Alleys talk with artists about events,
dates.
+ 1996 COAi Convention: Artists available to talk with
alley representatives. (Artists may send video in place of
being present.} Judy Quest will handle reception .
+ Summer, 1996: Alleys send proposals (complete
with dates and costs} to Quest.
+ Fall Board Meeting, 1996: Proposals accepted for
programs during 1996-97 fiscal year (money used by June
30, 1997).
+ New group of clown artists selected, and cycle
begins again.
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There will be no dealer shows supported by this
program. However, dealing may be done as an adjunct to
an event; i.e., there will be no less time for the program
because of time spent selling merchandise.
Only alleys in good standing with COAi will be eligible
for apply for a clown artist. Clown artists must be COAi
members. Clowns can apply multiple years, and alleys can
send in proposals more than once. One artist may get
several contracts, if a clown has a lot to offer and dates
available. Alleys or regions will be allowed to charge for
these events.
I've been racking my clown brain as to how we can
make this as fair and non-political as possible. Probably an
impossible task. But if we have a wide selection of artists
available and the alleys choose, it is alley choice driving,
not the Board. Board members can apply to be clown
artists , but they will be given no preference.
I hope this article has your clown brain buzzin'.
Whether you are a clown artist or an alley member looking
to bring in some real talent, the COAi Board is very excited
to offer this new program, and anxious to work with you to
Continued next page
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C.O.A.I. Convention Program Ad Contesl Entry Form
---------~----
Alley Name ____ _
Address _ ______ _
City__ _ Slale _ _ ____ Zip _______ _
Entered By Phone (_ _,______ _
Amount Enclosed ______ _
Co11test RuleJ.·:
Must Ile a C.O. A.I. Alley to he
eligjble to enler contest
Ad en,ry must be full page size ( 1 O"
X 7 1/2")
Ad musl be camera ready
Deadline to enter is Feb. 14, 1995
A dvertisu,g Rates:
Full Page $80.00
Half Page $45.00
Quarter Page S25.00
Business Card $15.00
Make Checks Payable To:
· Cheerful Clowns-Convenlion '95
Judgi11g C'riteri.a:
Clown /Cornie Appeal
Originality
Alley Enthusiasm and Spirit
Imagination
SubmiJ Entries To:
'95 Convention Comm illee
c/o K.ilthy Davis
12702 Amado
I louston, Texas 77065
(7 13) 469-1295
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New Programs
From preceding page
make this happen. It you have questions, please address
them to your Regional Vice President or Judy "Dear Heart"
Quest ( 402) 330-8783.
Excellence
•
Ill
clowning
Have you ever met a clown you just couldn't
forget? A clown who represents all that is good in us and
who by their very persona represents excellence?
A while ago I got to thinking that we have awards for a
lot of things in clowning, such as makeup and
performance. Wouldn't it be great to create an award that
would recognize the truly outstanding all-around clowns
among us, kind of like the Eagle Scout of Clowning? With
that in mind, I presented a draft of my ideas to the COAi
Board, and got approval to initiate an award to be called
The Clowns of America, International,
Excellence in Clowning Award
Clowns achieving this award should feel that it is truly
valuable, and that the recognition is most prestigious.
There should be no question that recipients represent the
best there is in clowning today.
In order to receive this award, excellence must be
demonstrated in the following areas:
+ Service to clowning -- 200 hours.
+ Service to the community -- 200 hours.
+ Acquired educational background in clowning -- 100
hours.
+ Clown appearance.
+ Clown performance.
+ Irrefutable Evidence of a Clown Heart! (Portfolio
unanimously approved by COAi Board.)
Here are details of these requirements:
Service to Clowning: The applicant must provide
evidence that the clown gives of himself/herself to
advance the art of clowning. The hours are those spent on
the activity and in a service capacity, not just as a participant
at an alley meeting or at a convention. They include such
things as: Officer of COAi or an alley; judge at a regional or
international convention; instructor; author of articles for
The New Calliope; chairperson or committee chair for
international or regional convention. Hours must be
accumulated after Jan. 1, 1995.
Service to the Community: These hours must be
given without pay and for the good of others. They can
include: Volunteer clowning in hospitals, nursing homes,
etc.; volunteer clowning for non-profit affairs such as fundraising
events, openings of facilities, etc. A detailed log of
these hours must be included with the application. Hours
must be accumulated after Jan. 1, 1995.
Educational Background: Applicant must show
evidence of continuing clown education. Credit will be
given hour for hour tor attendance at regional or nationally
approved programs. The hours will be known as Clown
Education Credits (CEC), and may be counted as earned
from Jan. 1, 1995.
All programs must be pre-approved by the Education
Committee (contact Pat Roeser, Education Committee
Chair, 1720 Archibald Circle, Northfield, MN 55057. Ph.
(507) 645-5596). A list of instructors will soon be provided
by the credentials committee, and any classes taken under
them will be counted toward CECs. When the list of
instructors is in place, only classes taught by them will
count toward CECs.
It is our hope that in order to provide quality
educational programs at international and regional
conventions, each convention planning committee will
have an education committee which will work with the COAi
education committee. Most educational offerings at these
conventions should be approved for credit eventually. All
clowns aspiring to the Excellence in Clowning Award must
fulfill the requirement of 100 educational hours.
Clown Appearance: Applicant must have achieved
Top Ten in International COAi competition any time after
1984, or Top Three in COAi regional (if there are significant
contenders) starting in 1995; or present a picture to be
approved by the award committee.
Clown Performance: Applicant must have
achieved Top Ten in International COAi skit, balloon or
paradeability competition since 1984; top three in a COAi
regional (if there are significant contenders) starting in
1995; or present a video of a performance to the awards
committee. Three such performances are required.
Irrefutable Evidence of a Clown Heart:
Applicants must present a portfolio of recommendations
from fellow joeys and community members.
Recommendations should express, among other things,
how the clown has held to the highest standards of
clowning, how the community is a better place because of
the clown's part in the community, or how the clown's love
has brought laughter and fun to people. If an applicant
does not have the ability to bring this part of the portfolio
forward, it is not necessary to attempt the other
qualifications.
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It is not expected that there will be any Excellence in
Clowning Awards given in 1995. This is something that will
take time and dedicated effort to achieve. Clowns
interested in trying for this distinction should request a
program log book from Judy "Dear Heart' Quest, 906
South 117th Court, Omaha, NE 68154 Ph. (402) 330-
8783, as soon as you start to acquire hours. She will also
be your contact person for questions. Only COAi members
need apply.
Clowns of America International
Income and Expense Statement
From Oct. 1, 1994, through Nov. 30, 1994
CURRENT YEAR
REVENUE PERIOD TO DATE
Cash brought forward $74,135 .62 $74,326.06
Membership 9,464.43 41,760.47
Magazine ads 3,615.00 9,207.00
Pins & Patches 385.50 714.50
Convention 0.00 0.00
Interest 1,708.83 2,193.89
Miscellaneous 262.00 367.00
CD maturity 0.00 0.00
Clown Hall of Fame 0.00 10,000.00
TOTAL REVENUE $89,571.38 $138,568.92
EXPENSES
Returned checks $24.05 $195.72
New Calliope production 10,195.00 21,240.00
New Calliope postage 1,798.02 1,798.02
Computer service 2,432.30 5,901.22
Postage 1,117.77 2,567.37
Printed matter 287.06 375.25
Pins & Patches 0.00 0.00
Clown Hall of Fame 143.11 5,268 .11
Publicity 224.58 324.58
Convent ion 1,706.42 1,706.42
Education 981.69 981 .69
Prorated renewals 0.00 0.00
Miscellaneous 205.6C 455.60
Fall Board meeting 1,269.00 1,269.00
Officers' phone/postge 788.39 1,084.37
Trophies 0.00 126.15
Board meeting 0.00 0.00
Professional Services 1,266.00 1,366.00
National Office 309.73 3,892.92
Purchase of CDs 0.00 23,193.84
TOT AL EXPENSES $22,748.72 $71,746.26
NET CASH BAI. $66,822.66 $66,822.66
APPROX. AMT.
HELD IN CDs $101,000.00 $101,000.00
Respectfully slbnittoo,
JLdy Quest, Treasller
1994 Charlie Award
Competition Application Form
Alley Name: ...................... ................ .............. .......... .
Alley contact person ...................... ........... ........... .
Address ........ ............................................ .................. .
Phone ....................................................... .......... ........ .
Criteria for the Charlie Award
1. The Charlie Award competition is open to any COAi alley
in good standing, with 100 percent COAi membership .
2. Judging will be based on a videotape (vhs format) of your
activities during International Clown Week; i.e., receiving
proclamations, library displays, shows, hospital visits, TV
coverage, newspaper articles, etc. Please include some
documentation with your video: a copy of the proclamation,
your itinerary for the week, copies of newspaper articles,
etc.
3. Time limit on the video: 1 O minutes.
4. Videos must be submitted to a COAi Board member for
consideration at the 1995 International COAi Convention.
5. Videos will be judged by the Charlie Award Committee.
Winner will be announced at the COAi Convention Awards
Banquet. Winning alley's name and date of the contest will
be engraved on the rotating trophy, which will be held by
the winning alley for one year. The trophy will be returned to
the Award Committee (before the next COAi Convention)
and a permanent trophy or plaque will be given to the alley
to keep.
Please submit your video by 12 p.m. Thursday, April 20,
1995, at the COAi table at the Houston convention, or to
any officer at the convention . If your alley will not have a
representative at the convention , send your material directly
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By Efrain "Happy De Klown" Guerrero
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope that this is a year of
great improvement in your clowning and that more success
comes your way. Remember that the secret to clowning
success is LOVE. It works for me . There is no greater force
that drives me to being more creative, funny, magical, cute ,
mysterious, caring in my clowning than LOVE . Learn to
love your clown character and know your clown character
and then stand out of the way and watch your clown
character grow in popularity and love. Do not worry about
the money , that comes all by itself.
I HAVE MENTIONED that as a kid I wanted to be like
Jerry Lewis and Red Skelton . Those two guys were my
heroes. They really inspired me and made me want to be a
Due to club politics,
Pricilla
Moose burger's
application to be
a dealer at the
1995 COAi
national convention
in Houston
was rejected.
~
;;.;.;._..::::w 'We'll be there
in spirit."
Thank you to all our
loyal supporters.
--Tricia and Dale Bothun
clown. I must admit that I had a piece of my heart saved for
Joey Bishop , the standup comedian . Happy has the
characteristics of all these persons and many developed all
by hisself.
And now I can tell you who has captured my heart and
tickled my tunny bone as a grownup and working
professional. It is (and who woulda thunked it) Steven
Spielberg . He has my utmost respect and he also has a
new best friend , just in case he has no one to play and
laugh with. How did he do it, you may wonder. Stephen
Spielberg gave me "Animaniacs ."
This is only my opinion, but I believe that the
Animaniacs are the best cartoons ever. Their story lines,
their plots, their jokes, their one-liners , their
impersonations , their puns and the ir over-all zany and crazy
characters are not to be compared with. I have fallen in love
with the Warner Brothers , Yakko and Wakko, and the
Warner Sister, Dot who , I believe, is the c;utest girl in the
whole universe .
This is a must watch cartoon for those of us in
clowning . As clowns , we are real live cartoons and who to
learn from, none other than the masters of comedy, the
Warner Brothers and their sister Dot. These cartoons are
not just kid stuff ; in fact, there are many episodes of the
Warner Brothers that are definitely not for small children.
I wear Animaniacs shirts and when many high school
and college students look at my shirt, they give me the
thumbs up sign . High school kids tell me that "Animaniacs
rule! "
Animaniacs is to the point of controlling my day. I must
be at home by four to record these kids. I have noticed that
we do have one thing in common: When clowning , I like to
stick my tongue out and let it drop over to one side of my
mouth every now and then , and Wakko does that very
often.
If you cannot make time to watch Animaniacs, buy the
videos. My two favorites are "Warner Brothers Escape,"
and "Animaniacs Stew."
Remember , to entertain children and big kids, you
must think like them and, most of all, learn to understand
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January/February, 1995
and like what they like and what entertains them. This is
must see programming. Study the sophistication applied
to kid entertainment nowadays. These cartoons are doing
what I have been preaching for years in clowning, and that
is that we are not just baby sitters or balloon and candy
givers at shopping centers -- we are entertainers.
ONE OF HAPPY'S NEW YEAR
RESOLUTIONS was to be more creative and original in
the magic department. Sorry, magic dealers, but no more
factory made magic boxes for me. I think that using
everyday household objects for magical productions is
more amazing than using store bought glittery props.
These props are so predictable, you kinda know
something is going to magically appear.
item. The good thing about it is that kids do not mess with
your props -- they have seen them before.
I HOPE TO SEE many of you at the COAi
Convention in Houston, Texas. Now I must pack and get
ready for my trip to Puerto Rico for one of their biggest
annual conventions.
On the other hand, take a shoe and show it empty, and
then from the secret compartment in the heel of the shoe
bring out a long black sock. Next appear a bird from the
sock instead of using a black silk.
Instead of using a top hat to place your small magic
coins and silks and magic wand in, use an old cereal box.
Instead of Oriental coins, use washers. Make your own
coloring book; practically everyone owns the ones sold by
magic dealers.
I have a store bought magic drawer box big enough to
fit a small rabbit, and I sanded the new paint off it and
painted it an old brown shade and hand painted on the
side of the box, "Happy's Lunch." I have another box, a flip
over box for doves, which I painted black and printed "Tool
Box" on it.
I use a giant spoon instead of a magic wand. Do not
use magic pretend woofle dust, use a real salt or pepper
shaker if you are doing an outdoor party. Do not appear a
silk from a magic change bag; rather, take the silk and place
it between two sheets of newspaper . Glue the edges of
the paper to make it look as one and fold it and be ready for
your production. Just be sure that the silk you disappear is
the same color as the silk in the newspaper.
I took an old change bag and glued it inside a Barbie
Doll purse and it works wonders at little girl parties. On one
of my dove pans, I glued the label of a Purina Dog Chow on
the side and it looked like my dog's food bowl.
I have discovered that appearing a real live dove is cool
at children's parties, but on the other hand a bird is not as
exciting as appearing a popular toy on the market. I get
more oohs and aahs appearing a yellow Power Ranger
action figure from a yellow silk than a yellow live canary.
Two Puerto Rican joeys were recently
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gave him the school's boom box and the show was good to
go.
Bye
Bye
Barney
By Irene Doll
Staff Writer
For the past four years, my clown character, Zany, has
been hired to do a Halloween program for a preschool in
Stanley, Kan. It involves doing two shows: one for the
school's children who attend class in the morning and one
for an afternoon group. All the kids are five years old.
This school also has a four-year-old program, and the
day before my shows, another entertainer is hired for this
group . This year, for the first time, "Barney" was hired
(through an entertainment company) for the younger
group. The company bragged to the preschool that they
had invested time and money in special training for all their
entertainers and they were all exceptionally professional in
manner, appearance, presentation and really put on a great
show -- especially the people who "put on the purple" for
the little kids.
It turned out to be a bad experience for the kids and
the preschool.
The staff couldn't wait to tell me all the "dino details."
They said their first clue that the Halloween party featuring
Barney was not going to go well was when the
"exceptionally professional" entertainer arrived and wasn't
dressed -- at least, not in a purple dinosaur costume. He
proceeded to ask where he could change; he'd never
called to find out if there was such a space available. It must
have been hard for a big guy with a dinosaur suit to
maneuver in a tiny, tot-sized bathroom.
The second tip-off came when Barney was 15 seconds
into the classroom. He put a tape into a tape deck, but the
words were so garbled and the speed so distorted you
couldn't understand any of it. The staff watched in dismay
as he spent at least five minutes trying to get it to work
correctly. The kids were getting so fidgety that they finally
But only for a minute or so, because when the music
fired up Barney's third (but, alas, not final) mistake was his
lack of enthusiasm and movement. As he fossilized before
their very eyes, the staff realized the fun show they'd been
promised was just not going to play on their stage.
The last straw was at the end of the "show," and Barney
was going to have all the kids (who were in costume) be in a
Halloween Parade. The staff, with laughter, related that the
costumed character was not capable of gathering the kids
into a group and leading them in a march around the room.
It was total bedlam as he shouted out orders to the
children. The teachers finally took control by showing the
kids what was expected and how to be in a parade.
Barney blew it. And that was just his first show. The
afternoon group was arriving after a lunch break. The staff
was in a twit over how to save the day and the p.m. group
from the clutchless grasp of Barney. At lunch, they talked
over their options and put a plan of action together.
Back at the school, they gave Barney a chair, told him
to sit in it and to please greet the children individually as
they came through the door into the classroom.He
followed instructions well -- they were pretty sure he
sensed the disappointment in his visit. The meet and greet
tactic went over much better than his morning show did.
After Barney greeted the last child, the staff
announced to the children that "Barney has to leave now,"
and asked them all to wave bye bye. Barney was fired!
The teachers said this "professional " Barney was
surprised, but did not appear to be too concerned over his
forced extinction. Basically, he took the money and ran. At
first the preschools staff was angry with Barney and the
entertainment company that had duped them. But the next
day (my show day) they laughed about his lack of ability to
handle the kids, his show and himself. They vowed to
never again hire an entertainer they have not seen
perform.
Barney made several errors, but he still could have
saved the day if only he had put on a good show for the
kids and their parents.
Barney surely learned from that booking. I bet at a very
minimum he's purchased a new tape deck. Or, maybe he
learned that he's not (pardon the pun) "suited" to be a
children's entertainer.
Barney couldn't have missed the obvious lesson: It
takes more than a purple dinosaur suit to please even
young children. Let's hope he gets his act together before
his next booking.
36 The New Calliope

Australian
Circus stars
clown duo
By Phil "Patch" Cross, President
Clowns Society of W. Australia , Alley #251
As a life-long fan of the circus, it was with great
pleasure that I accepted an invitation to a performance of
Weber's Circus "A Touch of Fantasy."
Their Perth season is attracting rave reviews. Mixing
magic, fantasy and circus skills, the show is designed for
modern acceptance. A $120,000
special effects machine and a live
band contribute to the innovative
production.
A young clown duo, Marcus
and Jeffrey Weber, younger
brothers of the owners Harry and
Rudi Weber, appear in long but
very effective set pieces which
were happily received by children
in the ringside seats. Their act has
benefited by the clown expertise
Simon Tait of the third proprietor , Ringmaster
Simon Tait. Although trained in
dramatic art and singing, Simon left the stage to bring his
talents to the circus ring.
Starting as Simon the Clown , through to an illusionist in
Silver's Circus, he now uses his magn ificent voice and his
theatrical knowledge to stage what is rapidly becoming the
top circus of Australia.
Clowns Marcus and Jeffrey were born into the circus as
members of the famous Weber family . They have a
multitude of skills, includ ing plate spinning, acrobatics and
musical expertise, all employed to great effect now that
they have become the star clowns of this production.
The young Webers are eager to spread the word about
COAi among their clown colleagues , and say, "It will be
great to know clowns outside the ring and around the
world ."
If you would like to correspond with them , their
address is:
Weber Brothers Circus, Lot 2, Jacobs Well
Road, Woongoolba, Queensland , Australia,
4207.
Januar y/February , 1995
•••
• •
~ Last walkaround
••• •
Lois Moore
Lois Moore of Eagle Creek , Ore. , made her last
walkaround Nov. 5, 1994.
Lois was
well-known among Northwestern
joeys as part of a two-clown team:
Her guide dog , "Aussie ," was
costumed as Minnie Mouse and
Lois as Mickey Mouse. They were
known as "M and M," and placed in
numerous competitions . Aussie
• died in March of 1994.
Both Lois and Aussie were
members of Rose City Clowns Alley #196, Portland , OR.
They will be missed by their many friends.
Joseph M. Lopaze
Joseph M. "Hose " Lopaze of Norwich.CT, made his last
walkaround Oct. 7, 1994.
Born in Johnstown, PA, Dec. 13, 1925, he was a World
War 11 Navy veteran and had been employed 20 years as a
steel mill worker. He had also worked as a professional
clown and was a member of Wacky Whalers Clown Alley
#168 of New London County , CT. The alley presented
Hose an honorary lifetime membership in 1993.
According to Alley Secretary Anna L. "Gumdrop "
Bania, "He was one great clown who danced a mean soft
shoe for his routine. He always had a kind word or smile for
anyone who came along in his life."
He is survived by two sons , two brothers , four sisters
and six grandchildren. He will be missed by family and
friends .
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January/February, 1995
Alley
Update
By Dan "Dano" Lake
COAi Alley Coordinator
13005 Lakeridge Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63138
Well, it's February and it's deadline time for your alley's
annual report. If you haven't dropped it in the mail yet,
you're late.Within the next two weeks I'll be making my
report for active and inactive alleys for the Board and the
Calliope. Hurry and get it to me quick.
If you're a past officer and received the letter and report
form, please pass it to the correct person and remind your
officers about getting this back to me. Updating the alley
information is important to the COAi Board -- it's one way
they can get acquainted with all the alleys, and helps to
give them a feeling for alley needs . Information on filing
the reports will be clearer this year. Good luck!
CLIQUES: In the last Alley Update.I wrote about
motivation. Here's another phase of that same topic:
Cliques in an alley.
In some large alleys (and it can happen in a small alley,
too), a group of members seem to be in charge of
everything and make all the decisions, outside of the
elected board. The expression, "Oh, they're a part of the
clique," will come up, especially around new members.
I've always hated to hear this, because it says the alley
isn't allowing new members to be really a part of the alley
experience of expressing new ideas and being a part of
the decision process. It's true that some members , after
being in an organization for a long time, can overlook or
forget that new members or even older ones (I'm not
talking about age here) can have a new idea or slant that
can be good for the alley. This inability to talk things out
makes for hard feelings within the alley and can cause
members to quit. This is the bad side of the Clique. The
solution for this problem is to have your Board be very
open minded and have some bull sessions -- question and
answer sessions -- for the membership at every alley
meeting.
We had a new member join us on one of our favorite
parades. It was almost 100 miles out of town and we
carpooled. This clown had a chance to spend a little nonclown
time with the "we'll do anything" group who love to
do this parade every year. Now, this clown had heard that
she wouldn't have any fun because this group was a
clique.
After spending most of the day with the group, she
found out that they worked very well together, enjoyed
each other's company, and welcomed and helped anyone
who wanted to join in the fun. She had a great time and has
become one of the "we'll do anything " group. This is what I
think Clique should really mean: To be a success or get
along well.
If you're not part of a good clique, it's your own fault.
Jump in there and say you want to be a real part of the alley.
New alleys:
Alley #266, Los Alegres Payasos Del Sur
Calle J-M-1 Star Light
Ponce, PR 00731
Alley #267, Wee Bee A
5724 N. Meridian
Wichita, KS 67204
Alley #268, Tummy Ticklers
39747 Old Carriage Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
Alley #269, minneHAHA Clowns
201 South Phillips Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57102
Welcome these new alleys to COAi by dropping them a
line and see how they're doing.
Don't forget to send me a copy of your newsletter,
for two reasons: One, it helps keep me informed about
your alley, and two, your newsletter will be entered in
COAi's Best of the Press Contest.
If you had an alley photo taken in 1994 and I
haven't received a copy, please send it so I can update the
Alley Album that will be displayed at the next COAi
convention. If it was professionally taken, please get
permission from the photographer so that I may copy it for
our COAi display at the Clown Hall of Fame. Photos will not
be returned.
If you want to start an alley in your area, there are
four requirements:
A minimum of five clowns are needed; all clowns in the
alley must be COAi members; !here is a one-time startup
fee of $50; you must send in an annual alley report
regularly. (I'll send you the report form.)
Drop me line or give me a ring and I'll send you an Alley
startup kit with all the information you need.
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January/February , 1995
SECA headliners (from left): Jim Howle Bill and
Berta Ballantine, Earl Chaney , Leon McBryde.
SECA
to its
holds
traditions
By Stephanie Richardson
COAi Mideast Regional Vice President
Tradition is one of the things that makes the South
great. In the clowning world, it is tradition that the first
weekend in October , members of the South East Clown
Association gather for their annual convention. The 14th of
these conventions, hosted by Lollipopper Alley and held
in St. Petersburg , FL., this year boasted the largest
attendance in SECA history.
With a theme of "Wild West in the South East," fun
began in the opening ceremonies with antics from the
Board of Directors and the magic of John Salmonson. A full
morning of workshops found SECA convention attendees
learning everything from basic makeup , to fantasy makeup,
to costuming, to magic: general .thumb tip and restaurant.
A brief break for a pool side lunch and more workshops
filled the afternoon.
Thursday evening meant competition: Balloon and
skit. Last year SECA discontinued basic makeup
competition and opted to have a performance-based
competition instead. This was to do away with the beauty
pageant concept. It has been very well received. SECA
has several skit competitions to choose from. With plenty
of participants, the competitors put on quite a show.
Friday meant more educational opportunities ,
including ventriloquism with Mark Wade, hospital visits with
J.T. Sikes, character development with yours truly, and
Mamma Clown's birthday party show (we even brought kids
in for this one), just to mention a few. Then came another
SECA tradition, as many of the conventioneers went out in
full costume and visited local hospitals and nursing homes.
Afternoon lectures were followed by Open Mike Night.
This event gives previous competition winners, Board
Continued next page
if Kenny Ahern if Don Burda if
if Irene Doll if
if Bonnie Donaldson if Janet Tucker if
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January/February, 1995
SECA
Convo-
From preceding page
members and those who do not wish to compete an
opportunity to perform. The evening 's highlight came with
another (but newer) SECA tradition: "Ask the Circus Pros ."
On stage : Earl Chaney, Leon McBryde, Jim Howle, Johnny
Meah , Lavoy Hipps and Wayne Scott . The questions
began and the answers came , very truthful and detailed .
Saturday morning found us all at the St. Petersburg
Pier for the annual parade and paradeability competition.
Public attendance was incredible and we had a marvelous
time. After a group photo it was back to the hotel for the
business meeting, a little rest and the theme banquet.
Several wonderful things happened at the banquet.
Tradition again during the reception, as we held our annual
auction to raise money for a charity. With the help of our
traditional auctioneer , the incredible Albert Lavender, we
raised close to $2,000, which went for flood relief . Then,
after a wonderful meal, we installed the new officers and
gave out awards to the competition winners. Our most
prestigious award, the Bobby Williams Award, is voted on
by the membership . It goes to the person who truly
demonstrates the heart of a clown , the giving and sharing
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of a clown. In SECA, no greater honor can be bestowed on
an individual. This year I had the pleasure of presenting the
Bobby Williams Award to J .T. "Bubba " Sikes.
The banquet ended with another SECA tradition , the
slide show. All during the convention we have
photographers taking candid photos . We end the banquet
with a slide show of tun memories shown to specially
selected music. This always brings laughter and tears. To
me, it is one of the highlights of the SECA banquet.
Sunday morning came all too early as we gathered for
our worship service and said our farewells over breakfast.
We had COAi offices in abundance : Director Betty
Cash , Director and Past President Jack Anderson, South
East Vice President Albert Lavender and Mid East Vice
President Stephanie Richardson. The World Clown
Association was well represented , too , with Past President
Lee Mullally and Southeast Director Jerry Yarbrough. We
looked back to see that we had two Clown Hall of Famers in
Jim Howle and Leon McBryde, nationally recognized clown
and magician, Earl Chaney, noted ventriloquist Mark Wade,
and the first "dean" of Clown College , Bill Ballantine, and
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January/February, 1995
Membership will consider--
CO Al By-Laws changes
By Pat Roeser
COAi Director
A number of amendments to the COAi
By-Laws will be considered at the organization's
general membership meeting at
2:30 p.m.April 19, during the annual convention
in Houston, TX.
Most of this work involves a number of
changes that were made to the By-Laws in
the past, without the proper procedures
being implemented. In addition, members
will consider some new proposals, and also
an amendment that would change the
voting process for Regional Vice
Presidents, as approved at last year's
general membership meeting. Approval of
the changes will require a two-thirds
affirmative vote.
These changes are being published in
The New Calliope to meet By-taws
requirement that members receive 15 days
written notice for such amendments.
Here are the By-Laws changes to be
considered. Proposed amendments , both
deletions and additions, are shown in bold
face and underlined.
ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP:
Section 1. Membership.
This shall be a membership corporation
established in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Corporation
Law of the State of Minnesota. Membership
shall consist of two categories:
regular and family. Regular membership
shall be open to anyone sixteen
years of age or over desiring to pursue the
honorab le profession or art of clowning,
and having the dedication toward its
advancement, provided the requirements
set forth in these By-Laws are met. Family
membership shall be open to anyone
whose parent, spouse. or adult sibling
residing in the same household is a regular
member in good standing of COAi. Both
categories shall have full rights and
privileges with the exception that only
regular members shall receive The New
Calliope.
PROPOSED: Change to three
categories: regular. family. and
lifetime. The lifetime member shall
have a full privilege. single
membership.
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PROPOSED: Add adult child.
ARTICLE Ill BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Section 2. Qualifications .
The general membership shall select a
President for the coming term from among
members of the Board then in office. :
The Executive Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Directors-at­
Large and Regional Vice Presidents
shall be elected by the general
membership from among all the members
of the Club who are in good standing and
have been members in good standing for
two years or more. In the event there is no
immediate past president, another
Director-at-Large will be elected. Only one
member of a family shall serve on the Board
at one time; therefore, should a person's
name be placed in nomination for election
to any office which entitles that person to a
seat on the Board, that person's spouse,
sons, daughters, brothers.and sisters shall
not be allowed to run for any office which
would entitle that family to another seat on
the Board, but said relatives may run for the
same office. Any member of the Board
shall be qualified to succeed
himself/herself at the expiration of his/her
term. The term of office of the Board of
COAi shall begin on July 1st, fo11owing their
election.
PROPOSED: * Add The Regional
Vice Presidents shall be elected by
the general membership in their
region and will be a member in
good standing for at least two
years.
PROPOSED: Delete • and Regional
Vice Presidents.
Section 7, Quorum.
At any meeting of the Board a quorum
will exist when any eleven Board members
are present: President. Executive
Vice President. Secretary, Treasurer.
Sergeant-at -Arms. the immediate
Past President. a number of
Directors-at-Large. and a number
of Regional Vice Presidents.
PROPOSED: delete: President.
Executive Vice President.
Secretary, Treasurer. Sergeant-at­
Arms. the immediate Past
President. a number of Directorsat-Large.
and a number of Regional
Vice Presidents.
ARTICLE IV Officers:
Section 1. Officers.
The officers of the Corporation shall
consist of the President, Executive Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeantat-Arms,
Regional Vice Presidents, a
number of Directors-at-Large and such
other officers and agents as may be
deemed necessary by the Executive
Committee. The Executive Committee
shall consist of the President, Executive
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. _*
Upon the authorization of the Board of
Directors, the Executive Committee shall
be empowered to execute the business of
the Corporation.
PROPOSED: Change to Board.
PROPOSED: Add .and Sergeantat-Arms.
Section 4. Regional Vice Presidents.
The Regional Vice Presidents shall be
residents of the distinctly different regions
of the United States and the foreign
countries to be set by the Board and shall
be elected from and by the general
1embership. No two may reside in the
ame region and a Regional Vice President
must continue to live wit hin the
geographical region from which he/she
was elected in order for him/her to remain
eligible to hold that position. Should a
Regional Vice President move outside of
the region he/she represents, the Board
may remove him/her from office and elect a
qualified person from that region to serve
until the next election. The Regional Vice
Pres idents will each represent the
President in their region, when called upon
to do so by the President.
PROPOSED: Change to by the
general membership in their individual
regions.
ARTICLE V CLOWN ALLEYS:
Section 1. Definition
Any five members or more of the
Corporation in any state , province,
territory, county or municipality may
organize and form a local chapter for
convenience purposes in order to
coordinate and carry out the goals and
principles of the Corporation, and it shall be

called a Clown Alley. A Clown Alley shall not
be construed as an agent. servant, or
employee of the Corporat ion and shall
have no right, power or authority to bind,
obligate, or otherwise render the Corporation
liable for its actions or conduct.
Each Clown Alley is required to obtain its
own Internal Revenue Service numbers
and will in no way be covered under that of
COAi.
PROPOSED: Change to any country.
state.
Section 2. Charter
After receiving the appropriate application
the Corporation may grant a charter
to a Clown Alley, the effect of which is to
recognize the formal grouping of the members
in order to better carry out the principles
of COAi and the acceptance of
which requires the Clown Alley to comply
with the Charter, By-Laws, rules and regulations
and shall include the names and
addresses of the members and officers,
the latter consisting of a President. Vice
President. and Secretary/Treasurer. The
application shall be signed by an acting
cha irperson of the group, known as the
Alley Coordinator. and it will be
forwarded to the principal place of
business of the Corporation for
review and disposition by the Board. The
Corporation will respond to the applicant
group indicating approval or disapproval,
after consideration is given by the Board. If
approved, the applicant Clown Alley shall
forward a charter fee to cover the cost of
obtaining the charter.
PROPOSED: Change to and forwarded
to the Alley Coordinator.
Section 4. Sea/.
The Clown Alley may utilize the
emblem that is depicted in the
corporate name or date and place
of incorporation.
PROPOSED: Delete all of Section
4. Seal.
Section 5. Reports .
By the fifteenth day of January each
and every year, a chartered Clown Alley
must submit to the principal place of
business of the Corporation a complete
listing of all the names and addresses of
the members and officers of the Clown
Alley. All members of the Clown Alley must
be paid up members of COAi.
PROPOSED: Change Section 5.
Reports. to Section 4. Reports.
ARTICLE VI Amendments:
Section 1. General Authority to Amend.
The Articles of Incorporation (charter)
or these By-Laws may be amended or altered
by the Board, subject to the approval
of such Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
as adopted or amended by a twothirds
vote of the members then in good
standing who are in attendance in person
at any regular meeting or any special
meeting called for that purpose provided
fifteen days written notice is given to the
membership.
January/February, 1995
PROPOSED: Change to general
membership.
ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS:
Section 2. Books and Records.
Correct and complete books, which
include records of accounts and
transactions, minutes of the proceedings
of membership meetings and Board
meetings shall be kept by the Corporation
and audited yearly. The President of the
Corporation shall cause to be prepared
annually a full and correct statement of the
affairs of the Corporation, including a
balance sheet and financial statement of
operations for the preceding fiscal year,
which shall be submitted at the regular
meeting of the membership and filed within
twenty days thereafter with the Secretary
of the Corporation.
PROPOSED: Changed to reviewed.
Section 4. Salaries.
No officer or member of the Board
shall receive any compensation for serving
as an officer or member of the Corporation.
PROPOSED: Change to ~
There will be some time given during
the general membership meeting in Houston
to discuss these changes before a
vote is taken. If you have any questions.
concerns and/or comments you would like
to address before that meeting, contact me
or your Regional Vice President.
Nominees
sought
Nominees for COAi candidates to
the Clown Hall of Fame in Delavan,
Wis., are now being received.
COAi will nominate five living and
five deceased clowns for induction
into the Hall of Fame. From nominees,
the Hall of Fame Board will select two
living and two deceased clowns for
induction.
COAi members are asked to
submit candidates to Director Jack
Anderson (address, page 3), who
suggests that nominees should have
a minimum of 20 years clowning
experience. Final recommendations
for COAi's candidates will be made by
the Board of Directors at its April
meeting.
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January/February , 1995
Competition:
Some rules
are changed
By Leo "Dapper" Desilets
COAi Competition Director
At the fall meeting of the COAi Board of Directors,
competition rules were reviewed and some changes made.
First, we changed the sign-up deadline for all
competitions (balloons , makeup , paradeability and skits) to
12 hours before the start of the competition, or the
midnight before competition , whichever comes first.
For instance, at the 1995 International COAi
Convention in Houston , Paradeabililty competition will be
held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22. So the deadline to
sign up for this competition is 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 -­
the 12 hour rule is in effect.
Here's an example of the midnight deadline : Makeup
competition begins at 1 :30 p.m. Thursday , April 20. So the
cutoff time to sign up is midnight Wednesday, April 19.
There's also a major change in skit competition
(Section ll1D5a): We have added a penalty for going over
the time limit for set-up and/or removal of props on stage.
The penalty is five points for every 15 seconds over the
one-minute setup or breakdown time.
You are responsible for setting up your skit. We will
have stage hands to assist you; still , it is your responsibility
to adhere to the specific time limits. I would suggest you
practice setting up your skit with your own crew if you have
a lot of props, to insure that you can set up and break
down in one minute. If the backstage crew misinterprets
your instructions and you exceed the one minute
deadlines, you will be penalized .
On following pages of this edition of The New
Calliope, you will find complete and revised COAi
Competition Rules. Changes are shown in boldface type .
Please read these rules over carefully.
Finally, here are some hints to make the competition
easy and enjoyable, both for you and for the host alley,
Cheerful Clowns of Houston:
1. Sign up for competition before the cut-off times.
The first competition in Houston will be makeup , on
Thursday, April 20. We will be staggering the lineup for the
judging. Whiteface, Auguste and Seniors will report by
1 :30 p.m. Tramps and Characters: 3 p.m.
2. Bring your COAi membership card to the
convention . It will help us make sure you are eligible to
compete.
self-working and very
effective . Fill a small metal
bucket with weter and
3. Fill out the proper registration sheet for all
competitions you plan to enter. If you 're competing in
group competitions , you must have all participants ' names,
convention registration numbers and COAi numbers.
5. Paradeability competition will take place outside,
rain or shine. Make sure your wardrobe and props are
able to withstand the elements.
6. BE ON TIME AT ALL COMPETITIONS. I can't
stress this enough. If you are late in getting to the
designated competition area , you will be disqualified.
Good luck to all contestants. If you have any questions,
please write to me, or give me a call as soon as possible
(address, phone number page 3). See you in Houston!
Attention Certified Judges: If you haven't
received a letter from me and are planning to attend the
Houston convention, please let me know as soon as
possible.
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January/February, 1995
COAi Competition rules
Revised 11 /29/94
I. GENERAL
A. National Competition Chairman:
1. The Director of Conventions will
appoint an International Competition
Chairman to serve as Chief Judge at annual
COAi conventions.
2. The chairman will be responsible for
maintaining current competition rules,
criteria for selection of judges, and criteria
for judg ing of categor ies by means of a
standing competition committee. He/she
will conduct a judges' seminar prior to the
start of competition.
3.The chairman is the chief advisor to the
convention host alley regarding requirements
and procedures for conducting the
competition. He/she will maintain a manual
for hosting a COAi annual convention
competitio n. The chairman will also coordinate
procuring competition awards.
4. If the chairman is unable to attend the
co nvention, the Director of Conventions
will appoint a qualified COAi member to act
as competit ion chairman/chief judge for
that convention.
B. Awards:
1. First, Second and Third Place awards
for categories listed in these rules will be
presented by COAi. In the event of a tie for
any award, a duplicate award will be sent to
the winner as soon as possible by COAi.
2. Each person entering competition will
receive a Certificate of Participation from
COAi.
3. Each contestant placing in the Top
Ten within a competition will receive a TOP
TEN Certificate and a TOP TEN Patch with
a date strip. Subsequent Top Ten winners
will receive only a date strip.
II JUDGING
A. Selection:
1. The COAi Competition Chief Judge
will select all judges.
2. Five judges will be utilized for all
competitive events.
3. One judge will be a qualified COAi
officer, and four selected from qualified
members at large.
4. All judges must be COAi members in
good standing and must have been certified
as a COAi judge by the COAi competition
chairman. To qualify as a COAi judge,
members must:
a. Have been a clown for at least five consecutive
years prior to the convention.
b. Have extensive experience in clowning
through public performances, education,
teaching the art of clowning or competition.
Competition experience should include
placing within the top three in regional
and/or national competitions, not necessarily
COAi competitions.
c. Have judging experience :n local
and/or regional conventions/seminars.
d. Attend a judging seminar conducted
at a COAi annual convention, an ISCA
judging seminar, or any other judging
seminar certif ied by the competition
director on or after May 1990.
5. Members desiring to be certified as a
COAi judge must send a resume to the
COAi competition chairman at least six
months prior to a convention.
B. Judging Procedures
1. Judging will be in designated areas
which will be announced by the hosting
alley.
2. Each judge will complete and sign the
appropriate score sheet. A copy of the
score sheets will be returned to the contestants
prior to the end of the convention.
3. The decision of the judges will be
final. The Chief Judge has the right to disqualify
participants in any category for infractions
of any competition rule or the
Code of Ethics.
4. Contestants may not speak to any
judge unless in response to a question
from a judge. Judges may not talk to other
judges during the competition. Unresolved
questions regarding rules and procedures
will be directed to the Chief Judge.
Ill. COMPETITION CATEGORIES
AND SPECIFIC RULES
A. Professional conduct
1. Each clown is expected to conduct
himself/herself according to the Clowns of
America International Code of Ethics and
the Seven Clown Commandments at all
times.
2. Any clown whose conduct is deemed
inappropriate or unfavorable in the competition
may be disqualified by the judges.
B. Eligibility
1. All clowns in good standing with COAi
are eligible to participate in the competition,
except for members and associate
members of the host alley.
2. All contestants must be fully registered
with the convention.
3. Registration:
a. Contestants must register for
their appropriate category no later
than 12 hours or midnight, whichever
comes first, prior to the datetime
of makeup and costume competitions
. Contestants must list their
COAi number and city/state at registration.
b. The host alley will assign convention
registration numbers to contestants, which
will be used as your assigned number for
competition.
c. A clown may enter only one makeup
category. A FIRST PLACE winner is prohibited
from entering that category for three
consecutive years, but may enter any other
makeup category.
4. Competition procedures:
a. All identification tags, badges, or
patches which give the contestant's name,
clown name and/or alley/club must be removed
or concealed. Failure to do so will
result in a five (5) point penalty per judge.
b. A contestant may carry a prop(s) if it is
part of his/her character (what the public
normally sees with the clown), but the
prop(s) may not be demonstrated in any
way during the judging of the contestant.
Failure to do so will result in a five (5) point
penalty per judge.
c. At a time designated by the host alley,
contestants must assemble and line up in
numerical order in designated areas. Any
contestant that arrives after the designated
time will be disqualified.
d. All contestants in a makeup category
will be paraded in front of the judges and
then be judged individually.
e. Each contestant will be called into a
judging area in front of the judges and told
to turn around slowly, and then to strike a
pose. At no time will a judge touch a
contestant, but the contestant may be
asked questions. After judging, the
contestant will be excused from the
judging area.
f. If a contestant leaves the holding area
after the parade and does not return when
his/her number is called for the individual
judging, that contestant will be disqualified.
g. During the time contestants are in the
holding area, individual judging area or in
the audience, they must conduct
themselves in an orderly manner at all
times. Performing in these areas is
prohibited.
5. Contestants will be judged on the
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January/February, 1995
Competition-
From preceding page
following (total 200 points):
a. Makeup design
b. Makeup applications
c. Costume design
d. Costume accessories (shoes, gloves,
ties, hats, collars, vests)
e.Wig
D. Skit Competition
1. Skit competition is divided into two (2)
categories: "Individual Skit" (limited to one
person on stage), and "Group Skit" (two or
more persons on stage). If a member or
members of the audience are needed for
the skit, the skit will be considered a group
skit.
2. All identification tags, badges, or
patches, which give the contestant's name
and/or alley/club name must be removed or
concealed. Failure to do so will result in a
two (2) point penalty per judge.
3. Skits must be suitable for all ages and
in keeping with clowning. They must be
kept clean and decent in both word and
suggestions. Skits should not be able to
cause injury to any person, performer, or
member of the audience. Violation of
these principles can cause disqualification.
4. It is up to the contestant to determine
the allowed use of smoke and/or
pyrotechnics with the host alley prior to the
convention.
5. Competition procedures:
a. Time. Contestants may have up to one
(1) minute to set up props/scenery on
stage, and one (1) minute to remove all
props/scenery from the stage after their
performances. It is the contestant's
responsibility to set up the skit.
Stage hands will be available to
assist . Any skit setup time or
breakdown time that exceeds this
limit will automatically be penalized
5 points per every 15 seconds over
the time limit. Contestants will have a
maximum of five (5) minutes to perform
their skit. Any skit that exceeds this limit will
automatically be penalized one (1) point
per judge per second. Time starts from the
completion of the Master of Ceremony's
introduction of the skit and a contestant's
entrance onto the stage, or the start of
background music and/or sound effects,
which ever comes first.
b. Facilities:
1. If the competition cannot be
held in a theater setting, a portable stage
12·x18'x3' should be made ava ilable.
Specific sizes may vary based on local
facilities.
2. Contestants must supply their
music and/or sound effects on cassette
tapes properly cued. An adequate sound
system and operator will be provided by
the host alley. The operator, however, will
not be allowed to start, stop, start the tape.
Once the tape is started, no other cuing will
be allowed.
3. Stage hands will be available to
help contestants with props and scenery.
Some tables and chairs will be provided by
the host alley for contestants to use.
4. Contestants using pies, water,
confetti, etc., must clean up the stage
during the one (1) minute takedown time. If
something falls or is thrown into the audience,
it must be cleaned up after the
competition by the contestant(s) unless
otherwise directed by the host alley skit
competition committee. Failure to do so will
result in a ten (1 O) point penalty
c. Registration:
1. Contestant(s) must register
for skit competition no later
than 12 hours or midnight, which
ever comes first, prior to the
beginning of skit competition. All
contestants' names, COAi numbers and
city and state will be required on the
registration. Contestant(s) must also
indicate what facilities/equipment are
needed from the host alley at the time of
registration. A member can only register for
one skit per category.
2. Within one (1) hour after the close of
registration a computer-generated random
number will be assigned to each
contestant/group, which will be their order
of performance. This list will be posted at or
near the registration area.
3. At the time of registration, contestant(s)
will be given written information
regarding the stage facilities, sound and
lighting facilities and available props. The
host alley may decide to hold a meeting to
provide this information.
d. Performance Procedures
1. Skits will be performed in the
sequential order established after close of
registration. Contestants and all members
of groups are responsible to be in the
holding area at least 15 minutes before
their performance. Contestants will be
disqualified if not in the area when prior
contestant(s) take the stage.
2. A Master of Ceremonies will
introduce the skit in accordance with
directions given by the contestant/group.
MC shall not make any remarks during the
competition which may influence the
judges.
3. A contestant in Individual Skit
competition may not have any assistance
from anyone off stage during the skit other
than a sound technician starting a
music/sound effects tape.
4. A member or members of a
group skit may leave and re-enter the stage
as long as there is at least one clown on
stage at all times.
e. Contestants' groups will be judged on
the following for a total of 2 O O points:
1. Definite beginning, middle, and
end
2. Pace and timing
3. Characterizations and clown
character involvement.
4. Quality and use of props
5. Facial and body movements
6. Costume/makeup
7. Originality
8. Professional behavior on stage
9. Audience reaction
10. Overall effectiveness of presentation
E. Paradeability
1. This competition is designed to judge
a clown's or a group's ability to perform,
entertain, or bring laughter during a
parade. Contestants may use a sight gag,
an object or prop using signs or vocal
expression. Parade gimmicks may be
carried, pushed, pulled or driven, and do
not require a setup or teardown time.
Objects used are those that can be ·reloaded"
on the move.
2. Clowns wearing novelty type costumes
must participate in this competition
instead of makeup/costume competition.
3. All identification tags, badges, or
patches which give the contestants' name
and/or alley/club name must be removed or
concealed. Failure to do so will result in a
five (5) point penalty per judge.
4. Competition procedures
a. Registration:
1. Contestant(s) must register
for paradeabililty competition
no later than 12 hours or midnight,
which ever comes first, prior to the
beginning of the competition. All
contestants' names, COAi number ,
convention registration number and city
and state will be required on the
registration. Two separa te categories,
individual clown and group, will be judged.
A member can register in only one
category.
2. Within one (1) hour after the
close of registration, a random number will
be assigned to each contestant/group
which will be their order of performance.
This list will be posted at or near the
registration area.
b. Parade procedures:
1. A simulated roped-off parade
route will be provided at least 40 feet long
and 20 feet wide. Appropriate "parade
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music" may be playing.
2. At a ti~e designated by the
host alley, contestants must assemble and
line up in numerical order in designated
assembly area.
3. One by one, each
contestant/group will travel down the
parade route and must demonstrate the
parade prop or entertain at least twice
within a one (1) minute time frame. All
makeup categories will be grouped
together.
c. Judges will be placed along the
parade route and will judge on
the following (total of 200 points):
1. Act and/or prop appropriate to
type of crowd
2. Originality
3. Quality of parade prop(s) and
practicality
4. Costumes/makeup
5. Audience/crowd appeal
F. Balloon Sculpture Competition
1. There are three categories in the
Balloon Sculpture Competition:
a. Single Balloon Sculpture - A sculpture
using only one 145, 245, 260, or 360
balloon, or similar balloon, without the use
of an adhesive.
b.· Multiple Balloon Sculpture - A sculpture
using any combination of balloons the
same or varying sizes without the aid of an
adhesive.
c. Balloon Arrangement - A sculpture
and/or arrangement using a combination of
balloons the same or varying sizes with or
without any other object(s). Adhesives may
be used.
2. Registration: Contestants must
register for each category at least 12
hours or midnight, which ever comes first,
prior to the beginning of the competition.
Contestants may enter all three
categories.
3. Competition procedures:
a. Contestants must be in the competition
area when competition begins.
Contestants entering late will be
disqualified.
b. Contestants must furnish their own
supplies.
c. Balloons may not be inflated before
competition begins. Contestants may use
inflating devices.
d. Only one (1) sculpture/arrangement
may be submitted for judging per category.
e. Contestants will have 15 minutes in
the single and Multiple Balloon categories,
and 30 minutes in the Balloon
Arrangement category.
f. Sculptures that have won First Place
may not be re-entered by the winning
contestant for three consecutive years.
4. Sculptures will be judged on the
following criteria (total 200 points):
a. Appearance
b. Uniformity
c. Originality
d. Use of type of balloon
e. Use of color
Judges will not enter the competition
area until all contestants have completed
their sculptures and have departed the
area or begin working in another category.
Depending upon space availability, COAi
members may watch the contestants build
their sculptures.
COMPETITION JUDGING CRITERIA
The following are the criteria that COAi
judges will use when judging makeup and
costumes in COAi competition. The
makeup and costume competition
categories are Whiteface , Auguste ,
Tramp/Hobo, Character, and Seniors Division.
The overall appearance of the clown,
not just the color of the face alone, establishes
the appropriate classification.
Whiteface Clowns
There are three types of Whiteface clowns:
Straight Whiteface, (classic) European
Whiteface and (comedy) grotesque Whiteface,
but they will be judged in the same
category. The judges will be grading the
clown on how well he/she portrays the type
of clown.
(Classic) European Whiteface
a. Character: Also commonly called the
Pierrott clown. An elegant clown, artistic,
colorful, bright and cheery. Its performance
is highly artistic and skillful, but done with a
comedic or dramatic flair.
b. Makeup: All exposed flesh will be
covered with white makeup. Minimal lining
color(s) and/or glitter will be used to
express the features of the eyes, nose and
mouth. A white skull cap could be worn in
lieu 0f a colored wig. The European Whiteface
generally does not wear a comedy
nose, false eyelashes, or large ears.
c. Costume: Considered the "most
beautiful" of all clowns, it would be outfitted
with the traditional one or two-piece jump
suits of white or colored material to fit the
character of the Classic Pierrott. The styles
may vary but are generally roomy and wellfitted
and may have a detachable collar.
The tunic or blouse can be straight, flared,
short, medium or long with the long
sleeves. Buttons, pompons , piping and
ruffles should be of a contrasting color.
The pants can be straight, flared, ruffled, or
pantalooned. A clown hat should fit the
clown's character/personality (short or tall
January/February, 1995
cone hat, short cup or flat hats, or the
typical "Pag liacci" hat). Gloves should
cover the hands and wrists and should be
white or colored to fit the wardrobe. Ballet
or dancing slippers would be worn in lieu of
large comedy shoes.
Straight Whiteface
a. Character: The aristocrat of all clowns.
An elegant clown, artistic, colorful, bright
and cheery. In a setting with other clowns,
the straight Whiteface would be in charge.
Its performance is highly artistic and skillful,
but done with a comedic or dramatic flair.
When performing with the Auguste and/or
Tramp, this clown will remain in charge,
setting up the routine, throwing rather than
taking the pie, slap or kick. Although more
comical than the European Whiteface, this
clown is a bit more reserved than the
impish and gregarious Auguste.
b. Makeup: All exposed flesh will be
covered with white makeup. Minimal lining
color(s) and/or glitter will be used to
express the features of the eyes, nose and
mouth. Varying styles and colors of clown
wigs are used in lieu of only the skull cap.
The color of the wig is generally chosen to
accent another color in the costume.
c. Costume: The costume will fit well.
Satins, sequins, rhinestones and theatrical
fabrics (shiny, flashy, beaded, etc.) can be
used. A one or two piece jumper worn with
a ruff is the most common Whiteface
costume. However, a two piece suit or
tuxedo style is also acceptable. The
costume including the accessories should
be color coordinated. Shoes can be large
or small but should be simple. Gloves
would always be worn.
(Comedy) Grotesque Whiteface
a. Character: As the straight Whiteface is
the more "traditional' clown, the Grotesque
Whiteface, also known as the Comedy
Whiteface , is today the most common
Whiteface clown. When performing with
the Auguste and/or Tramp, this clown will
usually take charge, setting up the routine,
throwing rather than taking the pie, slap, or
kick. Although more comical than the
Straight Whiteface, this clown is usually a
bit more reserved than the impish and
gregarious Auguste.
b. Makeup: As in the Straight Whiteface,
all exposed flesh of the face, neck and ears
will be covered in white makeup. The
coloring and design of the facial features
are what differentiate it from the classic
design. Whereas the straight design is
purposely kept simple, the (comedy)
Grotesque Whiteface design may include
large false eyelashes, a larger mouth
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Competition-
From preceding page
design, a clown nose and other features
on the face. Some of these features may
be outlined in black; glitter and sparkles are
also common. Varying styles and colors of
clown wigs are used in lieu of only the skull
cap. The color of the wig is generally
chosen to accent another color in the
costume.
c. Costume: Although the traditional
jump suit can be worn, the (comedy) Grotesque
Whiteface is equally acceptable in
brightly colored shirts and pants, suits and
large comedy shoes that complement the
costume. Costumes will be more "glitzy"
and color coordinated than the Auguste
costumes. White or colored gloves should
be worn. The female clown costuming
does not vary much between the Auguste
and the Grotesque Whiteface; the tradition
of color coordination , sparkles , glitter,
ruffles and ribbon remains. Even when
using cotton fabrics the total look would be
pretty and elegant.
Auguste
a. Character: The most comical of all
clowns. He/she is impish, gregarious and
thrives on slapstick. His/her actions are big,
clumsy and awkward. He/she does not
have much in common with the Whiteface
except for the makeup and costume. His­
/her personality is that of a rabble rouser.
When appearing with the Whiteface, the
Auguste is the brunt of the joke. However,
with the Tramp he becomes the instigator
in control of the situation.
b. Makeup: The Auguste has a highly
colorful makeup with a base color of flesh
tone (pink, tan, reddish brown) on the face
and neck. The eye and muzzle area are
usually covered in white to produce a wideeyed
expression and to accentuate the
mouth design. Designs in and around the
eyes and mouth are generally black or red,
but other lining colors, in moderation, are
acceptable. A red shadowing around the
muzzle area is generally outlined in black
(or occasionally red). This clown will
normally wear a large comedy nose
appropriate to the size of the clown's face.
The Auguste will always wear a wig, but can
choose from the many varied styles and
colors to accentuate the costume and flesh
tone of the Auguste.
c. Costume: The Auguste clown has the
widest variety of costume designs to
choose from, except it would not wear the
"traditional" jumpsuit of the Whiteface. The
August could wear a jacket or coat, short
medium or long, with or without tails, or go
without. The pants could be short, long, or
oversize. It can choose from a wide
selection of colorful plaids, stripes, polka
dots, and checks , as well as solid colors.
Commonly called "the tailor's nightmare,"
the Auguste's costume colors and patterns
should complement the overall clown
appearance, whether or not they are color
coordinated or matched. Theatrical fabrics
or sequins are inappropriate on the
Auguste costume. He/she is usually a
notorious prankster and may need a lot of
pockets to carry gags and tricks. The
costume can be complemented with
outlandish accessories , like large or small
ties, vests, colorful socks, large or comical ·
collars, suspenders and many styles and
colors of comedy clown shoes. These and
one of the many hat possibilities, like
skimmers, Irish derbies, bowlers, top hats,
stovepipes, madhatters and crushables in
various bright colors will enhance the
Auguste clown character. White or colored
gloves are also worn. Although the Classic
European Auguste is used in skits it is not
appropriate for COAi competitions. Costuming
does not vary much between the
Auguste and the Whiteface female clown
regarding style, but the Whiteface tradition
of color coordination, sparkles , glitter ,
ruffles and ribbon remain,. Even when
using cotton fabrics, the total look would
be pretty and elegant. The Auguste female
clown may wear mismatched colors and be
totally uncoordinated, but may also prefer
to be a pretty clown. This is acceptable.
However, the Auguste must never wear
sequins and glitter or use theatrical fabrics.
These belong only to the Whiteface
beauties. Large comedy shoes should be
worn. The Auguste may choose to be a
bumbling, stumbling or slapstick personality,
much the same as the male Auguste
clown.
Tramp/Hobo
a. There are some variations in this clown
category. The classic Tramp epitomized by
Emmett Kelly and Otto Griebling of circus
fame is the forlorn and downtrodden
character who has nothing and knows he
will never have anything. By nature he
probably will be a loner, which is reflected
in his determination to be silent, generally
not talking to anyone but his peers. His
downcast mannerisms and shuffling burdensome
movements reflect his hard life.
The vagabond, elegant or happy Tramp is
the businessman, scholar or playboy who,
being fed up with his life, walked out of
society for the wanderlust of travel.He is
the king of the road, happy with what he
has and does not expect much. His
character may take on some of the
characteristics of the Auguste. This type of
character was portrayed by Red Skelton in
his Freddie the Freeloader character.
Considered the only true American clown,
some believe that this character developed
from the days of the Depression in the
30's, when men rode the rails looking for
work. Other historical references indicate
the tramp makeup goes back to vaudeville
and minstrel shows of the 1 B00's and early
1900's. Regardless of the type of Tramp­
/Hobo, he is the one who is the brunt of
the joke and will be on the receiving end of
the pie, slap or kick from the Whiteface or
Auguste. Both variations of tramps will be
judged together. In addition, the "bag lady"
would be considered the female version of
a Tramp/Hobo.
b. Makeup: The makeup represents the
soot deposited on the face from the coal
and wood-burning trains their originators
rode. The eye and mouth areas were
wiped clean of soot in order to see and eat.
White makeup is used in the eye and
mouth areas to exaggerate this cleaning
process. The upper face is a blend of flesh
tones to reflect the outdoor look. The
beard line of the male is black or shades of
dark gray to reflect the soot and beard,
feathered into the upper cheeks and down
under the chin. A ruddy nose is used. A
little red shading in the cheeks can help
create the sunburned look. The difference
between the types of tramp characters is
generally depicted by the shape of the
eyebrows and mouth, either down or up to
reflect sad or happy.
c. Costume: Usually a dark suit, tuxedo,
tail or just shirt and pants made to look old
and worn for the male, and an old worn-out
dress and/or coat for the bag lady. These
could be well patched with rags or other
materials, with uneven stitching or held
together with whatever available. A dark,
battered hat, tattered shoes and socks,
worn shirt and tie will exaggerate the
character. Gloves are generally old and
worn. In keeping with the unemployed
status of the Tramp, this character would
not wear expensive watches, rings, or new
belt, shoes or socks.
Character Clowns
A Character Clown is one who portrays
an identifiable character and/or occupation,
i.e., fireman, nurse, doctor, cowboy,
storybook character, policeman, sailor,
small child, etc. Contestants must
remember that this is a clown competition;
therefore, realistic impersonations of
famous personalities, i.e., Charlie Chaplin,
W.C. Fields, Col. Sanders, etc., are not
considered "clowns." Representations of
animals or cartoon characters, i.e., dogs,
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i.e., fireman , nurse, doctor, cowboy,
storybook character, policeman, sailor,
small child, etc. Contestants must
remember that this is a clown competition;
therefore, realistic impersonations of
famous personalities, i.e., Charlie Chaplin,
W.C. Fields, Col. Sanders, etc., are not
consi dered "clowns." Representations of
animals or cartoon characters , i.e., dogs,
cats , smurfs, etc., are also not considered
character clowns. On the other hand, a
contestant who portrays a clown version of
a famous personality, i.e., Charlie Chaplin,
Calendar
Feb. 24-26: Circus Magic, Williamsburg, Va. Contact
Lou Page, 1120 Jamestown Gres., Norfolk, VA 23508. Ph.
(804) 423-7503.
March 17-18: "Clownaroundarama," hosted by
Oasis Shrine Temple Clown Unit. Inf: Ted Kale, 6924 Leesburg
Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215-3738. Ph. (704) 536-7751.
April 18-23: COAi International Convention,
would be considered a character clown.
Rules regarding costumes would not
necessarily be used in judging this
category. Judges will grade the contestant
on how well the costume helps to identify
the character. When judging this category
the judges will be eva luating the
contestant's makeup according to the
appropriate makeup guidelines.
Seniors Division
Contestants who are 55 years of age or
ommerce
January/February, 1995
older may elect to be judged in this division
rather than the other makeup and costume
categories. All types of clowns will be
judged in this category, using the above
criteria. A Senior may not enter more than
one category.
Novelty Clowns
A Novelty Clown is one whose costume
is primarily designed for a parade as a sight
gag. Members who want to compete with
these types of costumes must enter the
Paradeability Competition.
June 14-17: Comedy College, Norfolk, VA. Contact
Steve Kissell, 1227 Manchester Ave., Norfolk, VA 23508-
1122. Ph. (804) 423-3867.
July 12-16: Clown School, Milledgeville, GA. Contact
Col. Jim "Dune Buggy" Russell, Box 393, Butler, GA
31006-0393. Ph.(912) 862-3372 or Fax (912) 862-3434.
Sept. 15-17: Kentucky Clown Derby, Louisville, KY.
Contact Brad Sizemore, P.O. 32264, Raleigh, NC 27622-
2264. Ph. (919) 848-0838.
Sept. 21-24: Clownfest '95, Seaside :Heights, N:J.
Information: Clownfest '95, c/o 240 Swimming River Rd.,
Colts Neck, NJ 07722.
Houston, TX. Information: (713) 460-4544. Oct. 14-16: Arts in Ministry, Virginia Beach, VA.
May 5-7: Emmett Kelly Clown Festival, Houston, MO. Contact Lou Page, 1120 Jamestown Gres., Norfolk, VA
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Schools were closed in our area today because of icy
roads. It thawed during the day, but then started raining
and freezing , which means I stay home tonight, which
gives me the time to write to the many joey friends I've
made in the last 18 years. I'm not sure this is the kind of
time management Irene Doll had in mind in her article in the
last issue of The New Calliope. I call it "situational' ' time
management.
I learned to use a word processor through situational
time management. As it applies to clowning, it basically
comes down to being flexible -- flexible in the use of time,
flexible in the way routines are used in varying age groups
and settings, flexible or reachable by people with needs ,
flexible in the use of skills and talents, flexible, flexible,
flexible.
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setting, having an idea of what I would probably be doing
that day. As I enter the door, or maybe it is in the middle of
making rounds , a special need makes itself known and I
find myself going in a completely different direction or
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