Howdy, All. I'm Sassafras.

I'm a baby clown, just getting started in the biz. I haven't even got my costume made yet, although it's in the works.

I am wife to the infamous Scruffy and mother to our brood of three blooming clowns. Actually, the two older kids had their clown persona's before I had mine. My profile will give you my interests-n-stuff.

The Scruffmeister actually convinced me to give clowning a try. And it's a chance to goof off without feeling embarrassed. I'm kind of shy around strangers and self-conscious. I'm hoping that clowning will help me overcome that.

C U 'round.

It's great to have you with us, you look cute. I like your hair.

A big welcome to my Sweetie!

Welcome aboard, Dear.

Welcome, Sassafrass!

Glad to have you 'round these parts!

Scruffy is THE MAN around here, so you have
the inside track to all his knowledge.

Ashes

I am new to this also and I feel very similiar to you.

The one thing I have noticed is the more I do clowning the

more I enjoy it and the less self conscious I am. It is like

other jobs in a sense that at first you are not comfortable with

it, and it takes time to feel confident. For me it is worth getting

past some of the obstacles and staying with it. Good luck

A big welcome to my Sweetie!

Welcome aboard, Dear.

(scuffs toe in dirt and blushes a deep red) Awww, thank you my big, strong, handsome Scruff. :)

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I hope to make some new friends here and learn some valuable things about clowning. I have a lot to learn.

Welcome Sass!!! You are one lucky Newbie! Scruffy has the low down on EVERYTHING to do with clowning. Jamz may be the experienced guru, but I feel Scruffy's the most well-rounded...and I don't mean his tummy.

As for shy, I was that way too when I started clowning. I found clowning was a way to let the inner person come out in an environment that was somewhat safe to try. You see, it is okay if clowns make mistakes. We can just work them into our routine. I have a few gags that I basically play on myself, like losing an item and having it velco'd on my back. This is kinda of reassuring to use as a stall tactic as you try to gather your thoughts, say after a skit/gag didn't come out right.

I'm sure Scruffy has it down for the In-N-Outs. Besides, not all of us can perform with a seasoned veteran as our spouse. Maybe I should try convincing my wife!

Keep us posted on some of your first attempts with the "strangers" - friends you haven't meet yet!

Red Clown Fred

[quote="RedClownFred"]...... Jamz may be the experienced guru, but I feel Scruffy's the most well-rounded...
I dunno Fred,
I always looked forward to see what Jamz and Ashes have to say. I learned bushels from them. Everybody else too. I've always felt that when you stop learning, you stop growing :wink:

I'm quite fortunate that my wife has joined
in clowning with me. We've had a lot of fun
so far (just beginning!!!!) and we make a great
team.

I'm sure you and Scruffy will do the same, as
would RedClownFred and Mrs. RedClownFred if
she ever decided to join in...


I also find that I am slipping into a different personality
as I put on Ashes' makeup. The "real world" part of me
starts to let go and the inner clown in me starts to come
out.

What's funny is AFTER I've taken off the makeup, I still
catch myself wanting to wave at kids and folks in other
cars like I do while in character -- but then its' "What
IS that idiot doing?"

Ashes

Welcome!! :D


The one thing I have noticed is the more I do clowning the

more I enjoy it and the less self conscious I am. It is like

other jobs in a sense that at first you are not comfortable with

it, and it takes time to feel confident.

Blossom

The one thing I have noticed is the more I do clowning the

more I enjoy it and the less self conscious I am. It is like

other jobs in a sense that at first you are not comfortable with

it, and it takes time to feel confident.

I feel exactly the same way.

Blossom

Welcome! Glad to have you here! You look great! I can say from experience, I'ts fun having more than one clown in the family. I have also rubbed off on my spouse and family. I have all 3 of my kids doing it. My sister just started and my hubby isn't far behind. He already makes all the props and does face painting and balloons. He just has to get a costume that fits his character. I'm still a little shy but I get a little better each time I do a show or party.

GiGi :D

Heidy Ho! They say behind every successful man is a woman. I should know, I have three of 'em! :)

Good to meet ya! We'll chat Thursday...

Hi Sassafras;
Welcome to this gang of thugs, villians, and cutthroats (Of which I'm proud to be one of).
As most know, I started clowning at around age 50. Well for an event recently, my wife wanted to go in clown with Patch, Pookie, and myself (county fair, last June for the Nevada Baptist Association) So we found an old striped sundress she had and went shopping for the other necessities (wig, nose, etc.) and she took the name Dinky. Patch helped her with her makeup and we went to the fair (50 miles away). Patch did face painting, Pookie and Dinky worked with the kids and maintained the line, and I did walkarounds and gave out candy.
I say all this to say this, My wife (Mary) was, and still sweetly shy but she did a bang up job and made me proud. and she had a good time at it. She doesn't want to attend conventions, (She did attend the closing banquet at the Clown adventure here in Vegas and had a great time) or clown regularly
but she has been infected and probably will again.
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome Mrs Scruffy
After reading some of the other post I guess we have something in common
When I first started I was very shy and also didnt want any thing to do with balloons but having a mentor that was willing to help me I managed to overcome both fears And now I am outgoing and doing balloons is my thing

As far as being a guru Thanks guys but I am only passing on things that some clowns that I respect have taught me and have worked for me
It takes a lot work to be a good clown but is well worth the effort

Jamz
Live to Love ,Love to Laugh,Laugh to Live

Welcome Mrs Scruffy
After reading some of the other post I guess we have something in common
When I first started I was very shy and also didnt want any thing to do with balloons but having a mentor that was willing to help me I managed to overcome both fears And now I am outgoing and doing balloons is my thing

As far as being a guru Thanks guys but I am only passing on things that some clowns that I respect have taught me and have worked for me
It takes a lot work to be a good clown but is well worth the effort

Jamz
Live to Love ,Love to Laugh,Laugh to Live

Thanks to everyone! I could spend over an hour responding in turn to each of you. :)

I do feel lucky to have Scruff's influence. In the clown class we're taking, I feel like I have an advantage over the others because he's taught me so much already. Sometimes, depending on my mood, I have all kinds of ideas popping around in my head. I try to stifle it so I don't appear like a know-it-all.

Scruff likes the ideas that I've thought up and think we could incorporate some of them.

I have a long way to go to conquer my hesitancy around others. When the instructor said we'd be doing a skit, I got a knot in my stomach because I don't like being in the limelight. But I've got to learn to get used to it.

If an instructor would ask me to get up and do a skit I would

feel nervous also. I am more comfortable when I am in

character and then I naturally do silly things or do a

skit. I dont feel the pressure. You sould very similiar to me.

If you ever want to chat let me know. For me I had a lot going for

me except my "nerves" kept getting in the way. I tried to go to

as many birthday parties as I could to help other clowns. I went to

face painting events and asked if I could give it a try. Only

after doing so many events did I start to feel comfortable. Believe

me it wasnt right away. I am still new so the nerves creep up

here and there but it is much better.

Take care. Darsee