Fwiw, years ago I studied clowning under David Bridel, the head of one of the clown schools in the article. I think it’s worth noting that clowning is a really fascinating cross between improv and commedia del’arte, where there are these very structured roles people play. It’s an under appreciated art. Edit: for the record, I was terrible at clowning in my early 20s and always wished I was better.
Years ago I studied clowning under Didier Danthois.
I agree: it's definitely a fascinating and under appreciated art.