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WHITE FACE CLOWN

The WHITE FACE Clown is the typical circus clown. There are two quite different types of WHITE FACE Clowns; the Pierrot or European White Face and the Grotesque White Face.

  1. The PIERROT White Face Clown is the most artistic of all the clowns and is usually the clown in charge. His make-up is all white, with regular features (eyebrows, nose, and mouth) painted on in black and red. All exposed skin including his neck and ears, must be white. His head is covered by a white skull cap with no hair, and a cone shaped hat. His costume is well fitted, full gathered, ruffled type suit with a ruff at the neck. It should be white, with colored trim. It may be quite elaborate and very elegant. Shoes may be large or small, but should be simple.
  2. The GROTESQUE White Face Clown is a bit less artistic and a little more like the Auguste in spirit, but still a WHITE FACE CLOWN. All exposed skin, including neck and ears, must be white. His features may be black or other colors, as may other facial decorations. His nose may be too large or too small, his rear may be exaggerated and/or his stomach may protrude. His costume may be well fitted or it may be too small. It may be elegant with metallic, glittering fabric or it may be comical with bright colors. He may wear a white skull cap or a wig, including a full AFRO. The color should be bright; it may be red, blue, green, yellow, rainbow, or just about any color he chooses except black or dull brown. His shoes should be outlandish but the colors should complement his costume.
  3. Much of the above information was from a CLOWN ALLEY article by Bill "Billy" Lozon.

Last updated January 23, 1998

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