ClownAntics Blog

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.

Side Show from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a Budget
As hospital clowns, we like to be creative in our entertainment. Even the most minor gesture can be part of the show, but you need not worry about stealing your partner's thunder...
Side Show from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on a Budget
As hospital clowns, we like to be creative in our entertainment. Even the most minor gesture can be part of the show, but you need not worry about stealing your partner's thunder...

Happy Nurses Day! from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on...
The changes made for holidays can be improvised, silly or simple; the idea is to make the entire atmosphere of the hospital seem more festive.
Happy Nurses Day! from Nurse Lulu's Clowning on...
The changes made for holidays can be improvised, silly or simple; the idea is to make the entire atmosphere of the hospital seem more festive.