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Life in a Clown House: A Manual and a Memoir—
$48.36
The Story
“Life in a Clown House unpacks a magical trunk of intriguing techniques and exercises for aspiring clowns, mimes and puppeteers…but then, true trickster fashion, the false bottom gives way to reveal a deeper layer of treasure: the author’s stash of memory. Here are the stories of street clowning in Rome, of romance with another clown, of pregnancy, of ‘the hat’—and, finally, of the devastating illness that has robbed this movement artist of her mobility. Goell, consummate teacher, offers us both primer and testament of her extraordinary life.”
—CAROLYN GAGE, playwright and performer
“Written with an improviser’s freedom, a clown’s humility and a poet’s potency, Life in a Clown House is a deeply life-affirming invitation to move and to be moved. In “The Manual” Julie outlines a series of valuable exercises to prime performers for play, discovery and transformation. In “The Memoir” she reminds us to all to embrace the game, especially as the rules change.”
—AMANDA HUOTARI, Artistic Director, Celebration Barn Theater
“Julie Goell inspires me to embrace the moment – whether it be on stage or in life. She exemplifies the best in her performances because she cares deeply for her audiences. I’m privileged to have been one of them.”
—RANDY CHRISTENSEN, World Clown Association President (2015-2017)
“A sharp, succinct and invaluable ‘An Actor Prepares’ for aspiring clowns.”
—MICHAEL C. MIELNIK, aka Reverend Chumleigh
ASIN: 781940244X
VSKU: BVV.781940244X.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Julie Goell
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 781940244X
VSKU: BVV.781940244X.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Julie Goell
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Description
“Life in a Clown House unpacks a magical trunk of intriguing techniques and exercises for aspiring clowns, mimes and puppeteers…but then, true trickster fashion, the false bottom gives way to reveal a deeper layer of treasure: the author’s stash of memory. Here are the stories of street clowning in Rome, of romance with another clown, of pregnancy, of ‘the hat’—and, finally, of the devastating illness that has robbed this movement artist of her mobility. Goell, consummate teacher, offers us both primer and testament of her extraordinary life.”
—CAROLYN GAGE, playwright and performer
“Written with an improviser’s freedom, a clown’s humility and a poet’s potency, Life in a Clown House is a deeply life-affirming invitation to move and to be moved. In “The Manual” Julie outlines a series of valuable exercises to prime performers for play, discovery and transformation. In “The Memoir” she reminds us to all to embrace the game, especially as the rules change.”
—AMANDA HUOTARI, Artistic Director, Celebration Barn Theater
“Julie Goell inspires me to embrace the moment – whether it be on stage or in life. She exemplifies the best in her performances because she cares deeply for her audiences. I’m privileged to have been one of them.”
—RANDY CHRISTENSEN, World Clown Association President (2015-2017)
“A sharp, succinct and invaluable ‘An Actor Prepares’ for aspiring clowns.”
—MICHAEL C. MIELNIK, aka Reverend Chumleigh
ASIN: 781940244X
VSKU: BVV.781940244X.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Julie Goell
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 781940244X
VSKU: BVV.781940244X.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Julie Goell
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
