Support Hospital Clowns in Haifa!

A friend of mine who is a rabbi is doing a bike tour in Israel with his congregants next week, raising money for a cause. This year the cause is hospital clowns of Haifa! Read his letter, and if you are so inclined, support his efforts. You can find out more about the program "Dream Doctors" at http://www.le-haim.org.il/site/index.asp You have to wait for the flash, and then click on the English logo. Pick a hospital, and you can find out more about the program, and the clowns who work it too. ---- Dear Friends, A dream is about to become reality for myself and a number of my congregants who will begin a ten day, 350 mile biking adventure on October 19th, 2008 in Israel. In the spirit of fixing that which is broken in the world, we have selected The Children's Hospital Medical Clowns Project of Rambam Medical Center in Haifa to be the recipient of our fund raising efforts. This initiative brings clowns to the oncology ward, using their skills to entertain the children, providing them a much needed respite for them and their families through laughter, compassion and joy. I am looking for your help and support in making this dream a reality through your generosity. Please help us put a smile on a child's face by making a donation of sponsorship. Donations can be made easily and quickly online by clicking on the following link: http://www.shaaraytefila.org/we_care/tzedakah.php Many thanks in advance for your support and much love, Jason

Dell'arte Goes to Bali 2009 Feb 9-March 12, 2009

FEBRUARY 9 - MARCH 12, 2009 Check out the Bali Blog 2007 by School Director Joan Schirle Since 1996, Dell'Arte International has invited students, teachers, designers, directors, and artists to immerse themselves in the traditional arts of Bali and encounter the profound spirit of the Balinese people. In this unique and wonderfully successful program participants study traditional Balinese performing arts and crafts with village masters, as well as Dell'Arte mask and movement techniques led by Dell'Arte's Founding Artistic Director Joan Schirle and Dell'Arte faculty. Bali is an extraordinary island where creativity is ordinary. In Bali, art serves the community, the religious practices, the economy and everyday living. This trip introduces students to Balinese performing arts in a way that allows them to experience how the Balinese live and create, and how family life and religious customs are woven into the creation of art. Unlike programs designed for art tourism, this program is designed for those who want to participate in the family life of outstanding Balinese master teachers as they teach. Due to the sacred nature of most Balinese arts and the complete intertwining of daily life with ritual, this trip can be an opportunity to deepen our internal connection to our own artistic practice, as well as to take inspiration for creative projects. THE PROGRAM The program begins with a relaxing traditional Balinese buffet dinner, followed by three days of orientation to the language, customs, and ceremonies of Bali, as well as informal meetings with Balinese teachers to observe their work. Orientation will include a symposium on masks with famous carver I. B. Anom, visits to the studios of several mask carvers and puppet makers, and attendance at the famous kecak, or monkey-chant dance by firelight. During the three and a half weeks of formal study, classes meet five days a week. Sometimes our study will take place in a classroom setting, sometimes outdoors, and most often in its traditional setting at village and temple ceremonies. In addition to their core area of study, all students will study kecak, the rhythmic vocal chant, as well as participate in alternating yoga/Alexander Technique, ensemble voice/chant sessions, plus symposiums on the links between Balinese and western mask performance traditions. All along there will be time for recreation such as mountain hiking, beaches, scuba, nightlife and shopping, including guidance on how to buy Balinese crafts. Massage and revitalizing body treatments are available at extremely low cost. CORE AREAS OF STUDY The core of the program is designed so that each student spends a large percentage of their class time on an area of interest most important to them, and we offer the following options: • Mask Carving • Mask Carving/ Balinese Dance (topeng) • Shadow puppetry (wayang kulit) / Balinese dance MASK CARVING Learn from a Balinese master carver how to work with the wood, the traditional tools (axe, chisels, knives), and the paints to create traditional and contemporary masks. You may order and bring home their own complete set of tools for under $40. Students will spend 4 – 6 hours daily in the home of their teacher. For a lively account of one man's encounter with mask carving, visit this link for interview with design Professor Ron Naverson (S. Illinois U, Carbondale), who was on our '03 trip. MASK CARVING/BALINESE DANCE Your morning will include one hour of Balinese dance. Topeng is the name of the masked dance form performed at most Balinese ceremonies. You will work in the studio of a Balinese master teacher, learning the basic walks, postures, arm and head movements in the mask. Topeng is based on stock characters like the king, minister, clown, and you will have the opportunity to see it performed at village ceremonies during your studies. Your carving program is the same as that described above, except that you will have a break after dance, and be carving in the afternoon, spending up to four hours daily with your teacher. SHADOW PUPPETRY(wayang kulit) & BALINESE DANCE Wayang kulit is the traditional art of storytelling through shadow puppets, performed by firelight. The puppet master is a combination of priest, storyteller, therapist, actor, and improviser, who manipulates and voices dozens of puppets in one play. Your morning will include one hour of Balinese dance (see above). Your afternoon will be spent at the home of a shadow puppet master, or dalang, who will instruct you in the art of leather puppet making: design, using the metal punches, painting and rigging techniques. You will observe how the traditional shadow screen is used and develop a short shadow play. Those who are interested in learning Balinese music may elect to spend some time learning the gamelan instrument, the gender, which accompanies shadow plays. For students who wish to study more dance, we will arrange for other teachers depending on your interest, at a small additional cost. ACCOMODATIONS Cost is based on double occupancy in fan-cooled rooms with two beds, private bath, and breakfast included. (Single rooms available for supplemental cost). There is a swimming pool, beautiful gardens, and a covered, open-air studio where some of our classes will be held. Other meals are available in nearby restaurants at very reasonable costs. Vegetarian food is easily available. You may apply for a shortened version of the program, but must be able to begin the course on the start date. Address inquiries to the Bali program director. All interested participants will receive detailed advance information on what to bring, how to prepare, and much more. FOR MORE INFO: EMAIL OR CALL info@dellarte.com 707.668.5663 or visit http://www.dellarte.com

Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth seeks performers

Got this in from Viveca Gardner, of Playful Productions, and the Youth Director of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. They are looking for Youth under age 21 to perform in the Cavalcade of Youth-- see below for more information. If you'd like to perform, email or call Viveca pronto. They've got spots available, and are always looking for the next generation of fantastic new performers. ======= Hello! It's that time again--we're looking for jugglers, clowns, magicians, musicians, dancers, acrobats, and other variety performers under age 21! We want to put you in the spotlight! The next Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth performances will be September 26 and November 16 (both Sunday afternoons) at the beautiful Zipper Factory Theater in Midtown Manhattan. If you would like to participate, please reply soon! Also, please help spread the word about these great shows--both to potential audience members and to potential performers. All the information is below. Thanks and best wishes to all. I look forward to hearing from you! Viveca Gardiner Director of Youth Programs, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus President, Playful Productions 212-989-4718 EMAIL: Viveca@playfulproductions.com ***** The Zipper Factory Theater presents a Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Playful Productions production Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's CAVALCADE OF YOUTH The Performers of Tomorrow Steal the Stage Today! _______________________________ What: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth When: Sunday, September 28, 2008 Showtime: 2 pm Where: Zipper Factory Theater 336 West 37th Street, New York City Admission: Advance Purchase: $7 youth / $12 adults At the Door: $10 youth / $15 adults Info/reservations: 212-352-3101 http://www.thezipperfactory.com _______________________________ Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents a special showcase for young variety performers, ranging from amateurs to world-class professionals. Juvenile jugglers, diminutive dancers, adolescent acrobats and a host of other moppets and mummers present a full show of vernal vaudeville. Acts range from debuting amateurs to world-class champion performers—all under the age of 21. Now in its fifth year, Bindlestiff's Cavalcade continues to feature an amazing array of young talent. These are the future stars of Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and television. Where else can you see juvenile unicyclists, tap dancers, magicians, clowns, and contortionists sharing the stage with Broadway-bound singers and classically trained musicians? Since its inception in January 2004, Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth (COY) program has grown markedly. In September 2006, a few of the COY participants were featured performers in the Speigeltent at the South Street Seaport. In the past year COY has had programs at Abrons Arts Center, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, and COY instructors are offering circus skills in after school programs throughout the city. This past summer, COY participated in the American Circus Youth Festival in Illinois. The 2008 Cavalcade of Youth performance season is hosted by the Zipper Factory. * * * * * * * http://www.bindlestiff.org * http://www.thezipperfactory.com * http://www.playfulproductions.com -

A& E Classic Comedy Clearance.

I've gotten a couple of classic physical comedy offers from A & E Entertainment. They're doing a clearance on some great stuff. I thought it would be of interest to some of my readers here. DISCLAIMER: If you do click and buy any of this stuff, I'll get some small advertising cut... But don't let that deter you from getting some major deals on classic physical comedy DVD's. These are great, and I will probably own most of them before the month is out. These offers are only good through 8/6/08, or until they sell out. ============= Benny Hill: The Complete Collection DVD Set DVD Availability: In Stock Ships to U.S. and Canada 6 DVD(s) / 48 Hrs 20 Min Closed Captioning: No Was: $149.95 Save $59.98(40%) On Sale: $89.97 CLICK TO BUY The 16-Ton Monty Python DVD Megaset DVD Availability: In Stock Ships to U.S. and Canada 16 DVD(s) / 1749+ Minutes Closed Captioning: No Was: $99.95 Save $39.98(40%) On Sale: $59.97 CLICK HERE TO BUY Rowan Atkinson Live! DVD DVD Availability: In Stock Ships to U.S. and Canada 1 DVD(s) / 55 Minutes Closed Captioning: No More Details Clearance, Save 50% ! Was: $19.95 Now: $10.00 CLICK HERE TO BUY Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean DVD Set DVD Availability: In Stock Ships to U.S. and Canada 3 DVD(s) / 350+ Minutes Closed Captioning: No $39.95 CLICK HERE TO BUY

SEEKING AFRICAN-AMERCAN AND HISPANIC MIMES FOR PAID COMMERCIAL

Got this via email just now:  might be good for somebody out there reading this: SEEKING AFRICAN-AMERCAN AND HISPANIC MIMES FOR PAID COMMERCIAL DEPT OF HEALTH ABSTINENCE CAMPAIGN PAY RATE: $1000 for fitting/rehearsal day $2000 for shoot day including 2 year buyout Casting Director: Strickman-Ripps Audition: Wednesday, July 16 Shoot: July 31, 2008 Location: New York Seeking Mimes. We are open to those who have professional movement and professional dance experience, but will need to be familiar with miming and will need to prepare short mime performance. [DAD] African American and Hispanic, ages 30¹s-mid 40¹s. [GIRLS] African American and Hispanic, ages 10-­14. If interested and available, please call Strickman-Ripps Casting ASAP: 212-966-3211

6 week acting intensive in LA

6 week Acting Intensive YOU ARE YOU Laboratory Theater Work for the foundations of the actor's practice and the devising of performance Based on Eastern European and Russian Traditions Monday Evenings May 19 – June 23 7 - 10pm $240 limited scholarships available This Workshop will approach the necessities of creating a foundational actor's practice and its application to monolog and scene work through the systematic isolation, coordination and development of the psychic, physical and vocal aspects of the performer's body thus allowing deeper expression and revelation of the self in performance. [via]Corpora Studio 6575 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood, CA 90038 Contact: bryan@viacorpora.com 213.249.1690 Necessities: Clothes to move in Text (chosen by participant and instructor) You may want: An extra shirt A long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt (during breaks) A notebook and pen (time for hunkering) Water/snack BRYAN BROWN has studied physical theater extensively in New York City, Europe, and Los Angeles. He has recently been invited to South Korea as Artist-in-Residence at Hooyang Performing Arts Centre. Previously, his last reconnaissance was 6 weeks in Wroclaw, Poland intensely working with instructors gathered by the Grotowski Institute as well as a profound worksession with Song of the Goat (teatr Piesn Kozla). For almost a decade, Bryan has researched with various physical theater investigators including Stephen Wangh and Raina von Waldenburg, Shinichi Iova-Koga, Mary Overlie and other Viewpoints practitioners, the members of Odin Teatret, Commedia dell'Arte instructors, Contact Dance originators, as well as the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. The deepest application has been the process of creating, leading and learning with various experimental ensembles culminating in the work with Artel.

Clown Festival Applications Available

The Brick Theater is now accepting application for the Third New York Clown Theatre Festival! Applications will be due by mid-April. The festival will take place this September. If you're interested, please follow the link below: http://www.bricktheater.com/clown/

Circus Action International

Inspired by the success of Cirque du Soleil’s “Cirque du Monde”, Ethiopia’s “Circus of Hope” and Cambodia’s Phare Ponleu Selpak, Canadian director Jerry Snell has founded another institution for Youth at Risk using Circus and Performing Arts as a tool for helping migrant and street children, working children, freed bonded labor children, trafficked and victims of slave labor in Asia and Africa. In collaboration with co founder James Tanabe, they have begun to set up CIRCUS ACTION INTERNATIONAL which is currently a network of teachers, programs, companies using performing arts and circus as an educational tool or simply a way to build confidence and resolve feelings of isolation and abandon in youth cornered by complex problems such as human trafficking, war, AIDS/HIV, poverty and political corruption. The first conference of Circus Action International will be hosted by Cambodian Arts & Circus Company Phare Ponleu Selpak in Cambodia at their Circus Festival 3 to 6 of April, 2008 in Battambang. If you are interested in helping to organize communications (they currently need an english to french translator) or interested in becoming a teacher in the projects in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and India, please contact Jerry Snell. The teaching projects are set to begin in July 2008. Send him your background and availability for the future, especially if you already have plans to come to Asia. For more information about Jerry Snell or Circus Action International, visit his website http://www.jerrysnell.com or email info@jerrysnell.com For more information about Phare Ponleu Selpak, visit their website http://www.phareps.org It's in French, but there's an English translation.

November 9-11: Conference of Hospital Clowns in Buenos Aires

From November 9-11 there will be The First Congress of Hospital Clowns at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Buenos Aires to teach and talk about the art and science of hospital clowning. It will be in Spanish, and all the information is in Spanish, and my Spanish isn't very good, so some of this info may be wrong-- feel free to correct me, and I'll correct the information) The conference is being organized by two organizations: Payamédicos, and Clowns No Perecederos. Both organizations organize clowns and artists to help the sick and needy feel better in Buenos Aires. Clowns No Perecederos is a project of Argentinian clown Cristina Marti. I am not 100% sure (as I said, my Spanish isn't very good), but I think they create shows that benefit hungry and homeless kids, and help feed malnourished children. Payamédicos is an organizations similar to the Big Apple Clown Care Unit that connects clowns into hospitals. There is a full schedule of events during the two days, and it looks like clowns and doctors from Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Spain will be there. The conference will be in Spanish (naturally!) To find out more about the conference, visit their website listed below: http://www.congresoclown.blogspot.com/ To find out about the organizations sponsoring the conference, visit their websites. CLOWNS NO PERECEDEROS PAYAMÉDICOS

Toronto Physical Performance Workshops in November

Toronto clown Adam Lazarus and guest instructors Susanna Hood and Meagan O’Shea will present three weeks of workshops focusing on physical performance techniques. These 5 day courses will challenge students to take risks, hone their improvisational skills and push through performance inhibitions to find the pleasure of being present, space, rhythm, fixed point, complicity, focus, flop and play. Students will have daily work on building spatial and body awareness Each week will focus on a different subject: Week 1: The Physical Body and Le Jeu Monday Nov. 5 - Friday Nov. 9 Week 2: Introduction to Bouffon Monday Nov. 12 - Friday Nov. 16 Week 3: Building a Performance Monday Nov. 19 - Friday Nov. 23 All classes will take place at Pia Bauman's School of Ballet and Creative Movement, 6 Noble Street, Toronto. Classes will be held from 10 am- 2pm. On Saturday Nov. 24 & Sunday Nov. 25 there will be class showings at Theatre Passe Muraille that are Pay What You Can, with money going back to the students. Costs: (all costs in Canadian dollars) $300 for 20 hours of instruction over 1 week ($240 equity) $590 for 40 hours of instruction over 2 weeks ($470 equity) $870 for 60 hours of instruction over 3 weeks ($700 equity) To get more complete information, visit http://www.quiptake.com/Workshop.asp

Portland OR: Intro to Clown Weekend 10/20-10/21

Barnaby King is teaching a workshop weekend in Portland OR. "INTRO TO CLOWN" Workshops Weekend - Oct 20/21 2-6pm Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (5340 N Interstate Ave., Portland OR) Working with the basic concepts of clown work: connection, engagement, knowing yourself, playing with vulnerability and strength. Cost: $90 Barnaby's Clown Training Philosophy The kind of clowning I teach stands apart from most clown training in that it is inspired the Native American concept of clown as a transformative and divine being, and blends this with a more traditional European (Le Coq) style of clowning. This methodology was developed by Richard Pochinko and Sue Morrison in Toronto and is still taught by Morrison. For us, the clown is not merely a fool, an idiot, a figure of fun or a joke-teller (though he/she may be any of these things), but rather a channel for the whole gamut of human emotion and experience, but conveyed in a manner of such extremity, directness and self-exposure to the audience that makes him/her distinct from the actor. The reason that the clown persists as such a potent figure in cultures around the world is that he/she has power to do or say anything, however outrageous or embarrassing, truthful or dangerous, but always in the context of powerful emotional connection with the audience. It is this connection, the ultimate humanity and vulnerability of the clown, which allows him/her to transgress all kinds of boundaries and ultimately to remind us of who we are. The world needs more clowns. These workshops teach clown through connection, through discovering what you want to communicate and how to communicate it. Learning to clown does not take you down any specific path (any fixed idea of what a clown 'is') but rather supports you in discovering more about who you are and then learning to connect with vulnerability and strength with your audience. Learning to clown is about testing your own limits and going beyond them. As a clown you are able to take people into your world, transform them, and bring them back with a new awareness. ABOUT THE TEACHER "Barnaby encouraged me to be more of who I am. I was truly touched by this experience." (Student) "The clown workshop was engaging and fun, but what I appreciated most is that it challenged me, as an actor and a human being, in profound ways. You are a brilliant teacher." (student) Barnaby King has studied under master clown teacher Sue Morrison since 2000 and is now a recognized teacher and performer in countries around the world. In 2004 he created a solo clown show, Flawed Genius, which he has subsequently toured internationally with great critical acclaim. He is currently writing a book about clowning with Sue Morrison. TO RESERVE PLACES CONTACT: barnabyking@gmail.com 646 673 3014 For more information, visit http://www.flawedgeni.us

Stanley Allan Sherman

Stanley Allan Sherman is a graduate of Ecole Jacque Lecoq in Paris France and has been making leather theatre masks since 1976. He was in the original cast of the Off Broadway Show, Grandma Sylvia's Funeral that ran for 3+ years. On NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien he has been in over 40 comedy bits. Stanley is co-director and founder along with Hovey Burgess of Roving Classical Commedia University* (Totally Unaccredited). He is also known for his solo clown and commedia style shows that toured around the country and has been the featured show at many festivals for over 25 years, Stanley Allan Sherman's AERO SHOW Featuring The Star Spangled Banner was critic's choice in the Los Angles Times. He was a teacher and mask maker in the late 1970's under the direction of the master of Commedia dell'Arte, Carlo Mazzone-Clementi at his school the Dell'Arte School of Mime and Comedy in Blue Lake, California. (http://www.dellarte.com ) As a master leather craftsman he created the world famous Mankind Mask (the Arlecchino of the WWF) for the World Wrestling Federation. He had the longest running exhibition in the history of the NY Lincoln Center Museum of the Performing Arts. As a leather craftsman he has traded leather techniques and secrets with leather workers from around the world. Stanley directed and developed the children's show Bride of Beowulf, which toured for over 6 years. He has written three plays, teaches mask masking, performing, commedia, mime, clown and mask. Stanley's websites: MASK-MAKING: www.maskarts.com COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE: www.commediau.com. CLOWN FESTIVAL BLOG: Stanley's Clown Theater Festival Blog Stanley is another of the official bloggers of the NY Clown Theater Festival. In addition, he's teaching a class at the festival! (I told you he was classy!) Leather Clown Nose Making Workshop WHEN: Monday October 15th 2-5pm & Wednesday October 17th 2-5pm COST: $182 (includes material and tool fee. You get to keep the 7 tools.) * WHERE: Mask Arts Studio 203 West 14th St Studio 5F, New York NY 10011-7138 WHAT ELSE: Maximum of 6 students. To reserve your spot you must pay the full fee in advance, because Stanley needs to buy the tools and supplies in advance. To find out more about the class, visit http://www.bricktheater.com/Sherman * Past Clowns Nose Students of November or January who would like to take the class again may for a reduced fee of $58 including supplies. === If you like this post-- consider subscribing to the RSS Feed. ===

NY Clown Festival Classes

The New York International Clown Festival has a lot of great classes coming up. Most of the teachers are well-known clown pedagogues (and for those of you with a small vocabulary-- it doesn't mean what you think it means! To the best of my knowledge, none of these teachers have ever been convicted (although I am sure they all have convictions of one sort or another) What the festival doesn't have is a good online schedule. At least I can't find it. I've broken it down so that at least it's chronological. Sadly, most of these classes are out of my schedule (that's what I get for directing a play, teaching a university clowning class, and directing a festival all at once) All work and no learning makes Adam a sad boy! Or to borrow more directly from the movie — "KITS PALS KITS PALS KITS PALS" I don't have the time or space to write up each teacher individually-- click on the MORE INFO LINK if you need to know more about the class. Also, each one will take you to a PURCHASE THIS CLASS LINK. My recommendations: Eric Davis, Sue Morrison, and Dominique Jando are all excellent-- I've done some of the Jando work previously, and Eric and Sue are supposed to both be great teachers. Stanley Allan Sherman's class is great. The others are also supposed to be good, but I've heard less about them. Fusetti has taught at Dell'arte (my alma mater) but I never studied with him. SAT & SUN Oct 6 & 7 9 AM- 3PM (1/2 HOUR BREAK FOR LUNCH) Bouffon taught by Sue Morrison COST: $300 MORE INFO TUE & WED OCT 9 & 10 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM Introduction to Clown Through Mask taught by Sue Morrison COST: $200 MORE INFO SAT OCT 13 1:30-3:30 PM Circus Yoga taught by Kevin and Erin O'Keefe (Good for Whole Family!) COST: $25 FOR ADULTS, $15 FOR KIDS MORE INFO MON OCT 15 6:30-10:30 PM Finding your Clown and Beginning to Write for Clown taught by Patrick de Valette COST: $100 MORE INFO MON OCT 15 & WED OCT 17 2-5 PM Leather Clown Nose Making Workshop taught by Stanley Allan Sherman COST: $182 MORE INFO SAT & SUN OCT 20 & 21 9 AM-1PM, 2-4PM Working on Your Own Clown: A coaching workshop for clowns taught by Giovanni Fusetti COST: $300 MORE INFO MON OCT 22 6:30-10:30 PM Dynamics of Comedy: Space, Weight and Time in the Comic Situation taught by Eric Davis COST: $100 MORE INFO SAT OCT 27 10 AM- NOON & 1-3 PM Classic Clown Entrées taught by Dominique Jando COST:$100 MORE INFO

Clown Parade! October 5, 2007

The 2nd Annual New York International Clown Festival is looking for any and all type of performing artists for it's opening day parade. Jugglers, acrobats, stilt-walkers, unicyclists, clowns, mimes, buffoons and musicians are all encouraged to participate. The parade will gather at Union Square on Friday, October 5th at 4:30 where we will all take the "L" train (at 5:30) to the Bedford Avenue stop. From there we will march to the Brick Theater on Metropolitan and Lorimer where two huge pie fights -- one choreographed, the other open to anyone -- will end the parade and begin the festival. If you're interested in being involved prior to the parade, want to choreograph a particular section of the parade or just want to help out send an email to Jeffseal237@gmail.com with your contact info and how you would like to participate. Or just show up the day of and bring your friends. To find out more about the 2nd Annual New York International Clown Festival, visit http://www.bricktheater.com/clown/

Performers.net

Since 1997, performers.net has been THE place online for international variety performers to meet, network and share ideas. The focus of performers.net is primarily street performing, and there is a loud and raucous community of some of the best and the brightest. It's absolutely free to use, and set up as a bulletin board/forum. There are gig postings, a classified section, an opinions section, where people can dish dirt on festivals, pitches, stolen material, give advice on how to get a fuller hat, and review juggling equipment, sound equipment, and even marketing materials. There's also a library of articles, an online memoriam to past street performers, and a lot of other resources. Most importantly, there is a Green Room for online horseplay and jackpotting. (telling of tales). And there's quite a bit of that going on! The forum was started by Jim of the Jim Show, a Boston area entertainer and computer savant who saw quite early the importance of the computer. He started a busking board on his own website, but when things started going fast and furious, moved it over to performers.net. He's had quite a lot of help from a number of people in keeping the board active and rolling, and although it hasn't quite grown as rapidly in recent years, it's a much loved community asset that Jim moderates and provides for the international community. To find out more, or to start participating on your own., visit the website listed below: http://www.performers.net

1 Second Film Cabaret Opportunity.

If you are in L.A., and your act features at least one framable memorable moment, this might be a good opportunity for you. I recently got this email, and thought I'd share. The 1 Second Talent Show & Road to Oprah Cabaret Are you in Los Angeles? Would you like an appreciative audience to workshop new material? I offer you "The 1 Second Talent Show & Road to Oprah Cabaret" I'm looking for folks in LA with acts that are funny, beautiful, sexy or surprisingly stupid... The 1 Second Film, in residency at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena, is having a kick-off cabaret party for our Road to Oprah tour! www.roadtooprah.com www.the1secondfilm.com We're trying to create a jubilant evening that has a talent-show-for-adults atmosphere and will showcase a grab bag of style and skill - bringing together both seasoned performers and people who have just always wanted to get up on stage, even if only for one-second! The theme of The 1 Second Talent Show comes from the theme of The 1 Second Film: there are beautiful moments, perfect moments in life, that would not be possible without everything that leads up to them. Please note: Performances CAN last longer than one-second! They simply should contain moments worth framing. This event may be filmed as part of The 1 Second Film's making-of documentary! Details: When: Saturday September 15 Where: Armory Center for the Arts Northwest in Pasadena If you would like to perform, contact Sarah Peters ASAP or by August 30 818-636-4504 sarahrara@gmail.com links: www.the1secondfilm.com www.roadtooprah.com

Geneva World Circus 2010

World Circus Geneva 2010 is seeking circus performers, companies, and other related artists to apply for the festival. During 2010, they expect to bring nearly 1000 artists from Switzerland and all over the world to Geneva to bring the magic of the circus A jury of circus professionals will choose clown shows, street theatre shows, puppet shows, musicians, and other related disciplines to be presented at the international Festival. They are not only looking for established shows but world premieres. An application with a DVD must be received in their office by August 10, 2008. Applications without DVD will not be looked at. (They would prefer good quality DVD and a complete show on the DVD vs. a promo tape) Your DVD and application will not be returned. Visit http://www.worldcircus.org for more information or to find the application for the festival. Applications should be sent to: World Circus Geneva 2010 Po.Box 7688 CH. - 1002 Lausanne Switzerland