Serious Question

[tim]

Originally Posted by HotClownMalden

I also think I need some work on my clown name. Currently I'm using "Jim". Does that seem like a weird name for a clown?

Not necessarily. Sometimes I just use "Tim." People seem to find it cute, friendly, and inviting if not overly unique and silly. But, then, again, I AM weird.

When working on clown names, explore what comes natural to you. Try stuff out. See what sticks. Some clowns find that sort of thing right off the bat. For others, it takes a lot of time and experimentation. More than a few clowns have gone through several names before.

Regarding the critique, please don't take it to harshly. It is not intended as a knock on you or anything, but an offering of helpful guidance. Often, people don't understand a lot of the well learnt nuances which go into creating a strong presentation. And, as artists, we tend to put a lot of ourselves into the creation of our clown. So it becomes a personal endeavor. This is good. But it also can make it challenging to hear things that don't just immediately affirm what we have already done. The thing to do is listen carefully to all the feedback and try to understand what is being said and why in order to grow from what observers/audiences are perceiving, while still staying true to yourself. That's part of the process which we must all go through. Clowning is a constant process of growth in finding oneself and being able to express it effectively... in life, art, and craft.

[Fitzwilly]

Tim? Now that is a weird name. Why don't you try Dale or Deborah, or Mr. Fuzzbutt.... Oh, wait a minute... you already have. Better stick with Tim then.

[pixcoco]

Not at all. What ever name feels rigtht for you. Most ringling clowns use their own names. My "clown name" was/is my nickname I had it long before I was a clown. This seems to be the case with a lot of people.

[HotClownMalden]

Would Kevin or Frank be better clown names?

[pixcoco]

I have always been partial to Fred.

[HotClownMalden]

What about Dean, Franklin, or Roosevelt P. Coleman?

[pixcoco]

I like that last one. Will we call you rosey or RPC?

[Fitzwilly]

I like the last one as well. How are you picking ideas for your name? Are most of these names of friends of yours?

Roosevelt P. Coleman - Don't ask what the "P" stands for because they haven't told me either.

[tim]

I like "Franklin D." "Roosevelt" for short!

[HotClownMalden]

Originally Posted by Fitzwilly

I like the last one as well. How are you picking ideas for your name? Are most of these names of friends of yours?

Roosevelt P. Coleman - Don't ask what the "P" stands for because they haven't told me either.

No, I make up these names. I don't have any friends.