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Practical Advice In Character Development
By Rev. Randy Christensen
Mar 25, 2003, 17:12
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#1. Find three good props that are not only funny, but also that you may use
as discussion starters. For example: You may use the standard "Bee
Collection." Tell your audience that you've been a beekeeper for years. You
may share your experiences with various bees and what their names and hobbies
were. You may try to convince your observers to purchase the bee collection
from you. You are trying to sell them for a specific reason. What would that
humorous reason be for your character?
#2. Practice your make-up, and not only when you are scurrying to get ready
for a performance. Remember, you only have that one chance to make a first
impression on those you are ministering to. Don't be afraid to modify your
current face. Find what works best.
#3. Don't expect your family to laugh. They know you too well. They
continually hear your style of humor so they are a bit anesthetized to it.
You may have a very funny idea: Your family is probably not the place to try
it out and evaluate whether or not it's a workable idea for a normal
audience. Your family is not a normal audience.
#4. Find a skit that fits your character and perform it over and over and
over again.
(Not for the same audience though....duh.) As you become comfortable with the
mechanics of the skit, your own character will begin to react in different
ways. You'll find funny lines that fit and your emotional response as the
clown will become more intense. You'll start to see various options in
response, and you'll find what works best for you. As you polish the skit,
the skit will help you to learn and polish your character.
#5. Observe other performers whenever and wherever you can. Watch for how
they handle their audience, use music, make transitions between program
segments, etc.
#6. Intentionally schedule times to force yourself to clown. Don't just read
about it and talk about it. Do it! Nothing replaces experience in the
development process.
#7. Pray.
© by Rev. Randy Christensen
Children's Pastor
Rockford, IL
© Copyright 2003 by Children's Ministry Today
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