The Clown Code of Ethics

The Clown Code of Ethics

1. I will keep my act, performance and behavior in good taste while I am in costume and makeup. I will remember, at all times, that I have been accepted as a member of the clown community; to provide others, principally children, with clean clown-comedy entertainment. I will remember that a good clown entertains others by meking fun of him/herself and not at the expense or embarrassment of others.

2. I will apply my makeup in a professional manner and will provide my own costume. I will carry out my appearsnce and assignment for the entertainment of others and not for personal gain or publicity when performing for either the National Organization or Local Alley Events. I will always try to remain anonymous while in makeup and costume as a clown, though there may be circumstances when it is not reasonably possible to do so.

3. I will abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages, ingesting illegal drugs or smoking prior to or while in clown makeup and costume. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady at all times; neither molesting nor interfering with other acts, events, spectators or individuals.

4. I will remove my makeup and change into my street clothes as soon as possible following my appearance, so that I cannot be associated with any incident which may be detrimental to the good name of clowning.

5. While appearing in makeup and costume I will carry out the directives of the producer or his/her designated deputies. I will abide by all performance rules without complaint in public.

6. I will do my very best to maintain the best clown standards of makeup, costuming, properties, and comedy.

7. I will appear in as many clown shows as I can.