Is it hard to get into clown college?

It isn’t easy getting admitted to Clown College. Ringling selects its students from a pool consisting of thousands of applicants. “They say percentage-wise it’s more difficult getting into Clown College than Harvard Law School,” says Philip Karp-Briggs, a 1988 graduate.

What are the requirements for clown college?

There are no formal academic qualifications to becoming a clown, although a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts or in Visual and Performing Arts can be useful. Both degrees teach the skills necessary to conduct a public performance.

How much does clown college cost?

“It costs us a fortune to run the college,” suys Feld. Students fork over about $1,500 for their room and board, but pay nothing for tuition. If, after graduation they are accepted for one of the two circus units, they will serve a three-year apprenticeship starting at less than $200 a week.

Can you go to clown college?

As of 1997, the original clown college created by Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey in 1968 is no longer in existence. But there are still several clown schools available to train those interested in becoming a professional clown.

What is clown school called?

Located in rural Blue Lake, California is Dell’Arte International, a school for theatre training, research, and performance of the actor-creator. Its School of Physical Theater teaches actors to develop their use of physical spaces, gestures, and movements and approach stage performance as poetic expression.

Is being a clown still a job?

They work in circuses, amusement parks, schools, malls, rodeos, and hospitals, as well as on stage, in films, and even on the street. Clowns are actors and comedians whose job is to make people laugh. About 95 percent of clowns work part time and supplement their incomes with other jobs.

What are the three types of clowns?

Traditionally, there are three basic types of clowns that appear in the circus: the whiteface, the auguste and the character. Nowadays a fourth type, the tramp or hobo clown, is often recognized separately, even though, technically, it should be considered as another character clown.

How much do clowns get paid?

Clown Salary

How long does it take to become a clown?

Attend clown college. Spend 8 weeks learning about the process of being a clown. You will receive training to develop your clowning skills. You will also receive professional development; after the end of the 8 weeks, the college will facilitate your auditions for different circuses, if you would like.