Everything New and Who's Who in Clown Ministry [Paperback]

Janet Litherland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1993

The author of the first complete text on clown ministry is back by popular demand with this follow-up book. Clown ministry has grown, changed and flourished in the decade-plus since its inception. This book updates through inspirational features and dynamic new material. Part I - Who's Who contains profiles on the "movers and shakers" in the clown ministry field, including "Where are they now?" looks at clowns featured in The Clown Ministry Handbook. Veteran clown ministers from America and abroad share performance tips and anecdotes, their philosophies of clown ministry and more. "Before and after" photographs (with clown makeup and without) and other illustrations add a delightful dimension to the clowns' stories. Part II - Everything New contains seventy-five clown skits for all the traditional holidays and a few untraditional ones as well, such as Good Neighbor Day, National Procrastination Week and even National Nothing Day! Some contain spoken dialog and some are pantomimed. Skits are included for any number of clowns, from one to a whole troupe. Prop lists and production notes accompany each skit. Contains a wealth of fresh, funny material.

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Litherland

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Meriwether Publishing Ltd.; 1st edition (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916260992
• ISBN-13: 978-0916260996
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Janet Litherland is the author of the novels, "Sweet Justice," "The Long Road Home," "Song of the Heart," "Vanished," "Chain of Deception," and "Discovery In Time," as well as 10 nonfiction books and numerous articles and stories for national magazines. Her "Absolutely Unforgettable Parties" reached #2 on the Small Press Top 10 best-sellers list. "The Clown Ministry Handbook," a GROUP magazine Book of the Year, is currently in its fourth edition. Formerly a professional actor/singer/dancer, Janet appeared as Ann Rutledge in the New York touring company production of Young Abe Lincoln, as Beauty in Sleeping Beauty (Cricket Theater, New York), and in many musical productions including Showboat, Brigadoon, Finian's Rainbow, Gypsy, Bye Bye Birdie, The Music Man and others. She also performed for the U.S.O. at military installations in Greenland, Iceland, Newfoundland, Labrador and the Baffin Islands. Her theatrical background led her to author more than 100 music/drama-related scripts. She has taught college extension courses in creative writing and has worked as an editor and writing coach. Janet is an enthusiastic traveler who enjoys doing on-site research for her novels, particularly in Europe.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must for anyone doing clown ministry!!, September 17, 1998

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Steven Fowler (Palm Harbor, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everything New and Who's Who in Clown Ministry (Paperback)

This book has the insite for those wishing to do or are already doing clown ministry work. It has interviews with top people in clown ministry today and some folks that are not that well know. Great insite into how others are doing it today. This book also has wonderful skits you can use on your own or with a group. Our "Fools for Christ" group has used several skits with great success. This is a highly recommended book in my opinion.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whats New has a lot to share!, December 27, 2001

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Neale Bacon (Burnaby BC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everything New and Who's Who in Clown Ministry (Paperback)

I found the book very helpful in my own clown ministry as I learned from the chapters on clowns from around the world and their tips they shared.

If you want a good perspective on gospel clowning, get this book!