APPENDIX B

A CLOWN'S CODE OF ETHICS

1. I will keep my acts, performance and behavior in good taste while I am in my costume and make-up. I will remember at all times that I have been accepted as a member of the clown club only to provide others with clean clown comedy entertainment. I will remember that a good clown entertains others by making fun of himself or herself and not at the expense or embarrassment of others.
   
   
2. I will learn to apply my make-up in a professional manner. I will choose an appropriate costume. I will carry out my appearance and assignment for the entertainment of others and not for personal gain or personal publicity while performing. I will always try to remain anonymous while in make-up and costume as a clown, though there may be circumstances when it is not reasonably possible to do so.
   
   
3. I will not drink any alcoholic beverages prior to any clown appearances. I will abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages or smoking while in make-up and costume. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady, neither molesting nor interfering with other acts, events, spectators, or individuals.
   
   
4. I will remove my make-up and change into my street clothes as soon as possible following my appearance, so that I can not be associated with any incident which my be detrimental to the good name of clowning. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady at all times.
   
   
5. While on appearance, in make-up and costume, I will listen to the directions 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 make-up, costuming, properties and comedy.
   
   
7. I will be the best clown I can possibly be!

Anonymous Clown