Clowning Project
Learn the history of classic American clown characters, and the basic skills and tools for clowning. As you do, you'll put together a clown kit of props, wigs, makeup, and scripts. Then it's show time!
State & regional rvents
To view county or local club events, visit the county website.
Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In
Minnesota 4-H Arts-In is an eight-day intensive arts experience, as they prepare a musical to perform during the Minnesota State Fair. Youth gain experiences in performing arts, including singing, dancing, acting, instrumental accompaniment, costume design, set construction and technical work. Each year, 4-H State Arts-In youth perform at least 40 shows to 12,000 audience members in the 4-H building on the fairgrounds.
Participants continue to work on goals while putting on several daily performances, and play leadership roles for 4-H members and act as representatives for 4-H Building visitors. More info.
4-H Share the Fun State Fair Showcase
Youth from counties prepare and perform a play, dance, musical, or other act. Each county nominates one group to perform at the State Fair. More info.
Minnesota State Fair
4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info.
Clowning project resources
Theatre Arts 1 - Play the Role
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)
Theatre Arts 2 - Becoming a Puppeteer!
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)
Theatre Arts 3 - Setting the Stage!
Price: $3.95 (40 pages)
Clowning Evaluation Sheet (38 K PDF)
Clowning PLUS (41 K PDF)
Project leader resources
Theatre Arts - Helpers Guide
Price: $3.95
Theatre Arts - Set of 4
Price: $3.95
Project meeting outlines
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Lesson plans to be used with youth. Blank Project Meeting Outline (61 K PDF) |
Share the Fun (42 K PDF)

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