Richard Pochinko (1946–1989) was a notable

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trainer who developed a new style of mask/clown performance training, known as the "Pochinko technique". Originally from Selkirk,

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, he was based primarily in

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and founded the city's Theater Resource Centre."Richard Pochinko: Talented artist developed Canadian form of clowning". ''

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'', June 9, 1989. The "Pochinko technique" for which he is known combined both European and

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traditions of masked and clown performance. Notable figures who studied under Pochinko included

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, Cheryl Cashman, Nion,

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, Sue Morrison, Sara Tilley and the duo

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. Pochinko was gay, and was the partner of Gabriel Manseau."On and Off Stage". ''Toronto Sports and Cultural Centre Magazine'', June 21, 1989. He died in 1989 of

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-related causes.

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* Richard Pochinko {{DEFAULTSORT:Pochinko, Richard 1946 births 1989 deaths Canadian clowns Canadian male stage actors 20th-century Canadian dramatists and playwrights Canadian male dramatists and playwrights AIDS-related deaths in Canada Canadian gay actors LGBT dramatists and playwrights Canadian gay writers L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq alumni 20th-century Canadian male writers 20th-century LGBT people

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