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Seven Days Without Laughter Makes One Weak
We are looking for ambitious and passionate artists to embark on
a new and innovative professional journey. They have the unique opportunity to
be part of the first batch of professionally trained medical clowns, Clown
Doctors Singapore, in all South East Asia.
A
serious illness, a lengthy hospital stay or even painful therapy can cause
confusion, fear and great stress, inhibiting the healing process. This is where
the Clown Doctors step in with all their artistic skills to encourage laughter,
a natural trigger to boost the immune system and inject some fun and cheer into
children’s wards.
Worldwide
research shows there’s a direct connection between humour and health, proving
there is truth in the phrase “laughter is the best medicine”. The Clown Doctors
are aware of cultural diversities and always retains his professional
integrity, regardless of illness, age, gender, ethnic heritage, religious
affiliation, tradition of the patient, their family member and the visitors.
Clown Doctors Singapore is now looking for actors and
performing artists advanced in improvisational theatre, music, dance, singing
and puppetry. These creative skills must be combined with equally important
qualities such as maturity, life experience, compassion and sensitivity.
We are looking for ambitious and passionate artists to embark on
a new and innovative professional journey. They have the unique opportunity to
be part of the first batch of professionally trained medical clowns, Clown
Doctors Singapore, in all South East Asia.
A
serious illness, a lengthy hospital stay or even painful therapy can cause
confusion, fear and great stress, inhibiting the healing process. This is where
the Clown Doctors step in with all their artistic skills to encourage laughter,
a natural trigger to boost the immune system and inject some fun and cheer into
children’s wards.
Worldwide
research shows there’s a direct connection between humour and health, proving
there is truth in the phrase “laughter is the best medicine”. The Clown Doctors
are aware of cultural diversities and always retains his professional
integrity, regardless of illness, age, gender, ethnic heritage, religious
affiliation, tradition of the patient, their family member and the visitors.
Clown Doctors Singapore is now looking for actors and
performing artists advanced in improvisational theatre, music, dance, singing
and puppetry. These creative skills must be combined with equally important
qualities such as maturity, life experience, compassion and sensitivity.
What you get:
Training:
The recognised academic training will be provided by renowned trainers from the International Institute for Medical Clowning at Steinbeis University Berlin. The investment in a candidate’s talent and support of our cause as a future clown doctor has a value of approx. SG$15,000 and the costs will be covered by the Clown Doctors Singapore.
Training dates you have to be able to commit to for the initial training: All trainings will be from 9am to 5pm.
6-8 Aug
11-15 Aug.
25-28 Aug.
8-11 Sept.
15-19 Sept.
22-26 Sept.
and most importantly you will get a part time occupation in a Singapore hospital as a Clown Doctor.
You will be part of the first batch of professionally trained Clown Doctors in South East Asia.
If you are interested, contact Eliane.
What you have to do:
Send your application to smile@medicalclowning.org and eliane@medicalclowning.org
and most importantly you have to be able to attend the audition on the 12th of July 9am-5pm and to commit to the initial training.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES THAT ARE ABLE TO COMMIT WILL BE INVITED TO THE AUDITION
Eliane Stadelmann-Boving
Programme Director & Team Coordinator
Phone: +65 923 187 13 | email: Eliane@MedicalClowning.org
We bring JOY & LAUGHTER to children in hospitals and support older person’s health.