I am very interested in becoming a clown that entertains children at birthdays, church events, etc. I have always enjoyed making people laugh. I don't know much about being a clown. I can use all the help I can get. I am planning on getting a couple of books and reading Websites that have information on clowning. I want to tell jokes, do magic tricks, and other activities such as balloons. What do you guys think? What should a new clown with no experience charge per hour (I live in a rural area) ?

Thanks!
Darrell

Welcome, welcome to our group. If you can, meet with us on Thurs. Around 9:pm est for chat.
I live in Lancaster SC, just over the border.
If your just getting started and have the time. check out www.scbaptist.org. there is going to be a Creative Ministry Festival April 22&23 fri/sat. It $40. Being Held in Columbia SC. I've gone several times and will be attending this year. They usually draw several big names in the Ministry, although I do not know who will be there this year but in the past they've had, Pinky, Sonshine, Bubba Sikes, Freckles, Liberty and Bell, La la Mister Magish just to name a few. they have classes on every thing and the best part..venders where you can see and try out things before you buy.

Welcome Darrell t6his is THE place to come to ask questions and get answers
There is a lot of experience here and clowns willing to share with you all you have to do is ask

Welcome Darrell!
Prices range all over the map. It depends on the quality of show that you put on and the level of professionalism that you exibit. I would contact other clowns in the area and just ask what their rates are for events. You might check online for rates also.

Hi..... Im from NC too. I started clowing on my own also. But there are so many great schools an tutorial aids out there. I first ordered a book called "so you wanna be a clown" If you would like to email me I can tell you all about where to get, an the classes I went to. What area are you in? email me at minniemiracles@hotmail.com

Welcome To you MinnieMiracles!
It nice to see a new clown around here! We hope that you can Join us for Chat on a thursday evening or Sunday afternoon sometime!

Nice Website by the way.

Hi MinnieMiricles, glad to have you with us. I'm just over the border is SC.

Two new members in one topic 8O wow - I'm not sure my little heart can take this much!

Welcome to our little corner :D

welcome Darrel and minimiricles . Agreat big cowboy clown wave to both of you. I hope you can join us for our chat thursday night O ya thats tonite. WAHOO! you have found a great place to learn and ask questions. welcome again from Dave "Mr Buckaroo" Gittings

Thanks to everyone for the greetings. I am planning on coming to the chat this Thursday. I probably won't know what to say so please don't think I am rude if I don't say much. I am really excited about becoming a clown. I have wanted to become a clown for some time but I guess I didn't think I had what it takes. The only way I will ever know is to try. I can use all the help I can get!

Darrell

Idont think any of us thought we had what it took but went ahead anyway
And Ifor one am glad I did but it does take work and the will to stick it out
But the rewards are worth it the first time you get a hug from a child you will be hooked

Glad to have you with us Darrell, and hope to talk with you at chat

Hi Darrell! In your clowning career if you never do anything more than put a smile on one sad child's face, I think you will realize it was all worth it! Go for it!!! Red Clown Fred - www.clownconceptual.com