Clownsical: disparador reflexivo para criar o documentário denominado “como abraçar o fracasso e transformá-lo em potência de atuação”

Abstract

This qualitative and exploratory course conclusion work aimed to create a documentary entitled “How to embrace failure and transform it into acting power”, having as a reflexive trigger the performance of the Clownsical show. The show awakened in the author the possibility of understanding the connection between failure, the clown/clown and the acting potentialities that arise through these relationships on stage. As a main theoretical support, the relationship between the clown/clown and failure was studied, which has been explored by several authors in the field of theatrical theory, among others, important references were highlighted: Gaulier (2016), Lecoq ( 2001) highlight the clown's ability to turn failure into laughter, finding resilience in adversity, and the author Wuo (2011) who addresses the clown's secret language, exploring how failure can be used as a tool to subvert norms and question society . These scholars highlight how the clown/clown, by exposing their flaws and vulnerabilities, creates an emotional connection with the audience and reminds us of shared humanity. The making of the documentary included interviews with members of Clownsical and the researcher Ana Wuo, who answered questions that contributed to reflect on the subject.