About Teacher’s Perspective

This workshop is an ongoing and evolving online seminar exploring the Baby Clown Workshop from John Turner’s 35 years of experience having taught 1000+ students in 100+ classes, having answered the questions of 50+ teaching assistants and 80+ past Teacher’s Perspective participants. It is intended as an in depth look at all aspects of the work including the experience of both student and teacher and their relationship throughout; adapting constantly to the ever-changing zeitgeist of theatre training.

All of the exercises and games of the workshop will be thoroughly examined and discussed for their underlying principles, philosophies and pedagogy. There will be extensive exploration and discussion of The Clown Rules and their application, as well as discussion of the broader applications of this work and its evolution for students in class, artists in creation/performance, as well as the audience in the theatre.

While this is a profound inside look at all aspects of conducting a Baby Clown Workshop it should not be seen as a comprehensive “Teacher Training”. There is much more involved in that process. But it is a beginning.

Prerequisite: As a minimum students should have completed The Mask and Clown Intensive (Baby Clown) and Clown Boot Camp or equivalent. Applicants should include a discussion of their qualifications and aspirations in regards to this work with their resumé. Enrollment is extremely limited.