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I'm not a new clown, clowned for about 8 years, quit 5 years ago due to health issues. I would like to get back into clowning however, things have changed, like my body. I put on my costume a couple of times in the past months, but I feel strange, have lost my edge. Due to my health issues, I can no longer run, jump, do exeraggerated movements, I now walk like a lean to, should get a cane, and probably will, walking any distance is too fatiguing. Can't juggle anymore. Magic, I'm not fast anymore, hands have become clumsy. I've changed my make up so I look more au natural with some exeraggerated markings, that part is working. Even my voice, no longer comes out naturally loud, I felt like I was shouting my "hello", or focing it out, I thought only boys voices changed, now I am old gal, with an old voice. Help - any suggestions? I still want to clown, but it will be more geared toward special appearances, like visiting sick people on recommendations of friends, or stop in to say "hi" at a birthday party. I don't have an act any more and don't think I can create a new one, it's time for a whole new venue. Just an old babe trying to bring a smile where she can. How does one get re-invented? Even my costume is tight, dieting will retify that little problem. Are there any elders out there still clowning that have had to re-invent to compensate for an aging slower moving body, along with a slower moving mind but I still possess some spirit to want to get up and go, just have a bit of trouble convincing the old bode it still has some potential, and we need to make the best of what I've got left to work with. Any body older doing this kind of single one act clowning to spread a bit of cheer here and there? Thanks.
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