The Flop
Gaulier era-present ยท Paris / global
Also known as Clown Flop, Public Failure
Clown solo, player enters, fails at something simple in front of the room, then 'flops' (collapses in defeat) and looks at the audience.
Known for
- Gaulier's core clown teaching drill, 'you must fail and still enjoy being seen.'
- Teaches the improviser what a real, unforced moment of failure looks like.
- Bridges to improv as 'the unbluffable scene', if you flop honestly, the audience roots for you.
- Fundamental to all post-Gaulier comedy training (Sacha Baron Cohen, Emma Thompson, etc.).
Connected to
People
philippe gaulier
Games
Concepts
vulnerability