#lecoq

[postcard-from-the-past]

Lecoq Gardens in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne region of France

French vintage postcard

[marketingsentimental]

[chevril-glove]

Lecoq!!!!

Source (Season 2 - May 29th 2024)

sambaschutte: To those wondering why Roach is suddenly blind and wet during Calypso’s birthday and it never being explained (which is hilarious), here’s why: bobbing for plums in a tub full of cheap rum🌺☠️🏴‍☠️ Overacting brought to you courtesy of the Lecoq Acting School of Physical Comedy🤣

[tom-keiserman]

2011-05-22 @sainte_chapelle #saintechapelle #lecoqfrançais #lecoq #parisphoto #parisparis #parisiloveyou #igersparis #paris_maville #parismaville #parisjetaime #parisjetadore #visitparisregion #seulementparis #parismonamour #paris_focus_on #igersfrance #france4dreams #france4dreams #francetourisme #francecartepostale #francephoto #francetravel #francephotography #vscofrance #parisarchitecture #architecturedetails #photographylovers #adayonephoto #ArtsyCouture #whereisit #natgeoyourshots (at Boulevard du Palais (Paris)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNQW4qOVwx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[icecreambeach]

part of my A Study in Scarlet summary:

Watson realizes that while he's been studying Holmes, H knew a ton about him already. W weirdly seems unbothered by this. W tries to compliment H by comparing him to his blorbos, but H insults his blorbos. H then complains about not being famous (he just wants an interesting case, but he comes off as conceited.)

W: this dude Sucks. but i'm not going to show it. i wasn't even willing to ask what the man his job was because i'm too polite. the only reason i stumbled upon it was because i accidentally insulted his work to his face because i couldn't keep my emotions in check. have to be polite again. time to change the subject. H: i counter your attempt to change the subject by demonstrating the skills i'm not-at-all defensive about what do u mean. Uno Reverse.

[henk-heijmans]

Mad dogs - by Christophe Lecoq, French

[moonzitta]

yves [ ex loona ] lockscreens ♡

[leggerezza-dell-essere]

_____Maeva Lecoq

*Quiete*

[photographyartgallery]

Yves Lecoq

[24-7fandombrain]

Having just "graduated" from the first part of clown school, here's a breakdown of what clowning is because I know I'm going to be talking about it alot.

What is clowning?

Clowning is, essentially, the process of a performer breaking free from their inhibitions in order to truly act impulsively. This is achieved by putting on the red clown nose, which allows the performer's clown to come out.

What is a clown?

A clown is, for all intents and purposes, the performer free from all restraints and thought, to where they just live and feel in the moment. Clowns are treated as a separate entity from the performer, and in many ways they do feel like separate people. All clowns are unique in their own ways, since they are derived from real people.

Everyone has two types of clown: an out clown and an in clown. The out clown is the first type you will manifest when you begin learning clown. They are typically outgoing and energetic, though again, all clowns are different. In clowns are typically more shy and reserved, and are manifested after the out clown is fully manifested.

The only unifying visual trait of clowns is the nose. Some clowns wear full white face, others don't wear any make-up at all. Some clowns wear flowly, extravagant costumes, others just a T-shirt and jeans.

What is a clown handler?

A clown handler is a person who monitors a clown or group of clowns to keep them in target. It is a clown handler's responsibility to keep everyone safe, as their impulsively can place them or others in dangerous situations. The clown handler is encouraged to always ask more of their clowns and directly engage with them. Some clowns will require a clown handler any time they are out, while others will only need one for performances.

Where did clowning come from?

Modern day clowning is based on the work of Jacques Lecoq, a French stage actor and coach. Part of Lecoq's work is based on the use of masks to allow the performer to embody certain emotions or characteristics. The use of neutral masks also allows the performer to inject their own creativity into their performance. The prime examples of Lecoq's neutral masks are the larval mask and, of course, the clown nose. The clown nose was the last mask Lecoq would introduce to his students, as it was the smallest and most neutral mask.

Why clown?

Aside from it being the most fun you'll have learning theatre, clown is intended to teach actors how to be spontaneous and impulsive. Clowning teaches actors to listen to their gut instinct in a scene and make new and interesting choices.

What are the rules of clown?

There are six main rules that all clowns must follow:

No one, including yourself, can ever see you put the nose on or take it off.

Clowns must always listen to the clown handler.

Clowns can never look away from the audience.

Clowns always say yes.

Clowns can do anything.

Clowns feel all emotions to the max.

Meet Axolotl- My Clown

Axolotl, or Axo, is a fantasy world traveler, and they use they/it (or really any non-gendered) pronouns. They are strongly attuned to nature, being attracted to leaves, flowers, and other plants. They also show an interest in art, and especially drawing. They don't care much for what is expected of them, and has several times ignored their assignment in favor of whatever interests them in the morning. They're very "grabby", as in they will pick up any item they find interesting (they stole our instructor's glasses off their face before- long story). They are very energetic, and as a result, have little patience. They can't stand still and will get quickly frustrated if asked to do so. They can be destructive, having thrown marbles at people, nearly broken a glass, accidentally broken a glass, and torn up props. They, however, don't do this with malicious intent. Axolotl simply lacks the capacity to understand that they are doing wrong. Even when told off, they don't understand that they are doing wrong and may be doing the same thing just seconds later. Axolotl is my out clown.

[la-cocotte-de-paris]

I must say, some of these movement and warm up exercises are doing wonders for my body

[omarfor-orchestra]

Tu hai fatto dei workshop di lecoq io ne sono sicura

[stone-cold-groove]

Monsieur Lecoq - 1967.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

The big choir, 2006 - by Yves Lecoq (1946), French

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“We are all a complete mixture; yet at the same time, we are all related. Each gene can trace its own journey to a different common ancestor. This is a quite extraordinary legacy that we all have inherited from the people who lived before us. Our genes did not just appear when we were born. They have been carried to us by millions of individual lives over thousands of generations.” Bryan Sykes, a former Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Oxford and a current Fellow of Wolfson College, The Seven Daughters of Eve: The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry, 2001 (via amiquote)

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[kanmurireads]

An amazing read for women, men, and everyone in-between. I read this book in 24h. Despite the heavy topic, it's very humoristic. I wished it had been longer. I don't know if an English version exists, but it's needed!