ClownAntics Blog
Tips from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a Budget
A healthcare provider is kind of like justice - blind. We are to be caregivers and advocates for our patients, helping those with an illness or injury no matter who they...
Tips from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a Budget
A healthcare provider is kind of like justice - blind. We are to be caregivers and advocates for our patients, helping those with an illness or injury no matter who they...
Holiday from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a Budget
As difficult as it may be for a volunteer to do, a holiday is an excellent day to offer your clowning services. Even if you make it a shorter shift [because...
Holiday from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a Budget
As difficult as it may be for a volunteer to do, a holiday is an excellent day to offer your clowning services. Even if you make it a shorter shift [because...
There's No Crying - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
We must be realistic - we are bizarre looking, mischievous creatures; and many people have consciously made clowns scary even for adults. It is natural, then, to expect an occasional crying...
There's No Crying - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
We must be realistic - we are bizarre looking, mischievous creatures; and many people have consciously made clowns scary even for adults. It is natural, then, to expect an occasional crying...
Keep the Doctor Away - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
While some doctors do not think we provide much of a service, many believe in the healing power of the mind, humor and distraction. Either way, they usually won’t have time...
Keep the Doctor Away - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
While some doctors do not think we provide much of a service, many believe in the healing power of the mind, humor and distraction. Either way, they usually won’t have time...
Not So Sick Days from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on ...
Because hospital clowns are involved with direct patient contact, they should not only receive the same safety and hygiene training as all hospital personnel, they should also observe the same...
Not So Sick Days from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on ...
Because hospital clowns are involved with direct patient contact, they should not only receive the same safety and hygiene training as all hospital personnel, they should also observe the same...
In Your Shoes from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a B...
While your clown persona should shape the theme of your costume, structure [such as pockets] should give you easy access to gags and props used for magic, juggling or sleight of...
In Your Shoes from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a B...
While your clown persona should shape the theme of your costume, structure [such as pockets] should give you easy access to gags and props used for magic, juggling or sleight of...
Keep it Clean from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a B...
Our goal as hospital clowns is to make someone’s day. This always includes hospital employees if they have time. Sometimes it comes in the form of laughter, a smile, impressing them...
Keep it Clean from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a B...
Our goal as hospital clowns is to make someone’s day. This always includes hospital employees if they have time. Sometimes it comes in the form of laughter, a smile, impressing them...
Artistic Development - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
No artist should ever think that their learning is over, because it’s never over. Meet other artists, practice what you have already learned, but continue to add to your list of...
Artistic Development - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
No artist should ever think that their learning is over, because it’s never over. Meet other artists, practice what you have already learned, but continue to add to your list of...
Let's Face It - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
Without making young spectators feel unintelligent, skilled puppeteers make the puppets “learn” from the adult characters who interact with them, thus indirectly teaching the children. Can we therefore come to the...
Let's Face It - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
Without making young spectators feel unintelligent, skilled puppeteers make the puppets “learn” from the adult characters who interact with them, thus indirectly teaching the children. Can we therefore come to the...
Change of Start from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a...
The best approach each hospital clown must take in order to create a character is to look within. It is essential to use the humor, personality and quirks that you already...
Change of Start from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a...
The best approach each hospital clown must take in order to create a character is to look within. It is essential to use the humor, personality and quirks that you already...
Hat Trap - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
An experienced clown’s skill can blend with a less experienced but helpful partner for a simple yet effective performance.
Hat Trap - Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
An experienced clown’s skill can blend with a less experienced but helpful partner for a simple yet effective performance.
So Long, Farewell...Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
Even though hospital clowns perform in small, intimate spaces such as patient rooms and waiting rooms, we should always make each presentation concise and polished.
So Long, Farewell...Nurse Lulu's Improv Series
Even though hospital clowns perform in small, intimate spaces such as patient rooms and waiting rooms, we should always make each presentation concise and polished.