Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ClownLink.com Links To All Things Clown and Wonderful ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.clownlink.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [About](https://www.clownlink.com/about/) - This website has as its aim to create, promote, and expand the clown community using the internet as a tool to do so. It is the work of Adam Gertsacov, an actor, director, and clown based in Chicago, IL. (that's me!) If you'd like to find out more about me and my work, visit http://www.acmeclown.com or - [Remembering Catalan Clown Claret Papiol](https://www.clownlink.com/2026/05/23/remembering-catalan-clown-claret-papiol/) - Remembering iconic Catalan clown Claret Papiol on the one year anniversary of his death. He was a clown teacher, performer, and creator. - [Clownversation Happening This Friday May 8!](https://www.clownlink.com/2026/05/03/clownversation-happening-this-friday-may-8/) - I am having a Live "Clownversation" with Barnaby King, founder of Clownvergence and the Clown Spirit Village on Friday May 8 at 3 pm Eastern Time. It might be fairer to say that Barnaby is clownversating with me, as it is his platform. I have had a few video chats with Barnaby previously, and they - [RIP Bob Colonna](https://www.clownlink.com/2026/04/28/rip-bob-colonna/) - Remembering Bob Colonna, a stalwart actor and Rhode Island performer who made a huge impact on my artistic life. He recently passed away at age 86. - [Clownvergence 2026 - April 9-12, 2026](https://www.clownlink.com/2026/04/04/clownvergence-2026-april-9-12-2026/) - Clownvergence 2026 goes from April 9-12, 2026 and is an online summit of clowns of all different modalities! Full schedule and sliding scale registration! - [The Flea Circus Returns to Barcelona Fringe Festival. TWO SHOWS ONLY!](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/10/09/the-flea-circus-returns-to-barcelona-fringe-festival-two-shows-only/) - On Saturday, November 1, the world-famous Acme Miniature Flea Circus will make two rare public appearances in Barcelona ,with shows at 3:30 PM and 5 PM. - [Guest Post: What Makes A Great Commedia Mask? by Bruce Marrs](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/22/brucemarrs/) - [I've asked a few great mask makers to submit a guest post entitled: What Makes A Great Commedia Mask? Their responses will appear here over the next few days. The images sprinkled throughout this page are from the author's website, copyright by the author (as is the text), and used by permission. For permission to - [Giants of Commedia: Carlo Mazzone-Clementi](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/04/giants-of-commedia-carlo-mazzone-clementi/) - Carlo Mazzone-Clementi was the founder of the Dell'arte school of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake California. He was a childhood friend of Amletto Sartori, Marcel Marceau's first touring partner, worked with Jacques LeCoq, and performed with Dario Fo, Franca Rama, and Giorgio Strehler at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan. In 1959 he came to the - [Sad News From Dell’Arte: Another One Bites The Dust](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/08/10/sad-news-from-dellarte-another-one-bites-the-dust/) - Sad news from the Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre. ending most programs, cutting 2/3 of their leadership staff, and it looks like it is over for them. - [Harris Fellman: Funny Bald Guy (and Tortilla Magician)](https://www.clownlink.com/2021/11/08/harris-fellman-funny-bald-guy/) - Harris Fellman, the Funny Bald Guy, is a top English speaking comedy magician in Spain. And the #1 Tortilla Magician in the world (sorry Mexican abuelas) - [It's Worldwide Commedia Dell'arte Day! 10 ways to add some Commedia to your life!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/25/addcommedia/) - I've already told you what official activities are going on in support of Worldwide CDA day, but I got to thinking that there's got to be better ways to add some Commedia to your life than seeing a play. Here are 10 ways to add some commedia dell'arte to your life today. Please note these - [REVIEW: The Big Sing 2025- Musical Improv Festival Day 3](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/06/29/review-the-big-sing-2025-musical-improv-festival-day-3/) - Reviews from the Big Sing Musical Improv Festival in Barcelona Day 3. Reviewed here: AllForms Showcase, Fallen Sundays, Lights Out Show, and the Astiroids. - [REVIEW: The Big Sing 2025- Musical Improv Festival Day 1](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/06/27/review-the-big-sing-2025-musical-improv-festival-day-1/) - Reviewing shows of The Big Sing, an improvised musical theatre festival in Barcelona, sponsored by the Barcelona Improv Group. June 26-28, 2025 - [REVIEW: The Big Sing 2025- Musical Improv Festival Day 2](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/06/28/review-the-big-sing-2025-musical-improv-festival-day-2/) - Review of Day 2 of the Big Sing 2025 Festival in Barcelona, featuring reviews of 4 musical theatre improv shows - [Circorts Festival 2025: Contemporary Circus in Barcelona](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/06/11/circorts-festival-2025/) - The Circorts Festival is a free street circus festival in the neighborhood of Les Corts in Barcelona. It's in its 26th year. Click to find out more! - [Innovative Circus at the Grec Festival 2025](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/06/22/innovative-circus-at-the-grec-festival-2025/) - The Grec Festival 2025 of Barcelona features some amazing innovative circus performances. Find out more and how to see some exciting eyepopping circus shows. - [The Hand & The Eye: Chicago’s $50 Million Magic Theater Set to Dazzle the Magnificent Mile](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/05/19/the-hand-the-eye-chicagos-50-million-magic-theater-set-to-dazzle-the-magnificent-mile/) - Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, the city’s glittering stretch of Michigan Avenue, is about to get a touch of enchantment. In a bold $50 million venture, healthcare entrepreneur Glen Tullman is transforming the historic McCormick Mansion at 100 E. Ontario St. - formerly the home of Lawry’s Prime Rib - into The Hand & The Eye, a - [Clown & Vocal Retreat in Italy May 18-25](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/05/14/patrick-van-den-boom-retreat-2025/) - Patrick Van den Boom and ClownSchool International are presenting a retreat/workshop in Italy starting next week. The Retreat goes from May 18-25, 2025 and will feature Patrick more as a facilitator than as a teacher as he helps people find their clown and their voice in beautiful southern Italy. Patrick is a Dutch clown - [The Wisdom of the Clown Retreat (April 15-22, Vicenza, Italy)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/03/06/the-wisdom-of-the-clown-retreat-april-15-22-vicenza-italy/) - Patrick Van Den Boom, a Netherlands clown and teacher, is holding a seven day retreat called "The Wisdom of the Clown" The retreat will be a 7 day journey featuring lots of singing and internal work/meditation. I'm not sure how much this is geared towards professional clowns and performers-- I think it's geared more towards - [Zagreb Clown Festival 2025](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/05/05/zagreb-clown-festival-2025/) - The Zagreb Clown Festival is happening this week May 8-11, and it looks like I will be in attendance! (Not performing, just watching, networking, and drinking with the clowns) The festival is now in its 6th year, and had over 77 shows apply to perform on the stage. This year the theme is clowning across - [Clownvergence- Online Clown Conference- Starts Today! April 10-13, 2025](https://www.clownlink.com/2025/04/10/clownvergence-online-clown-conference-starts-today-april-10-13-2025/) - The Clownvergence is almost here! I am a little late in letting you all know, (just realized last week that it was happening) and wanted to give it a shout out here, in case you can come. It's Clownvergence! It's hosted and invented by Barnaby King, the Clown-Spirit community owner and mentor. He's gathered a - [REVIEWS: Princess Sunshine and Out of My Mind](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/11/reviews-princess-sunshine-and-out-of-my-mind/) - I'm reviewing clown shows of the Fringe, and saw two on the opening day (that was yesterday, Friday August 10) Although I didn't plan it like this, it turns out that these shows had a lot more in common than just the fact that the performers were clowns. Both of the shows are about clowns - [Acme Flea Circus at Barcelona Fringe Festival](https://www.clownlink.com/2024/10/18/acme-flea-circus-at-barcelona-fringe-festival/) - I will be performing my show The Acme Miniature Flea Circus as part of the Barcelona Fringe Festival. I will be performing on Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10 at 12 noon at the Comedy ClubHouse, 10 Canvis de Nous in the Born section of Barcelona. The show will be performed in English. The - [The Moment The Flea Escapes](https://www.clownlink.com/2024/10/01/the-moment-the-flea-escapes/) - Since I was a young man, I have always been obsessed with a photograph by Alfred Eisenstadt. Taken in 1963, it depicts a number of children watching an outdoor puppet show at the moment that the Dragon is slain. It's a wonderful photograph, full of joy and wonderful and that moment of belief that children - [PT Barnum... The Podcast!](https://www.clownlink.com/2024/07/03/pt-barnum-the-podcast/) - I recently performed as PT Barnum in a 2 part podcast, the first part of which dropped today! The podcast is called Calling History, and it's a very entertaining idea. The host, Tony Dean, somehow magically manages to slip a smartphone into the folds of time, and gets to have an unscripted conversation with a - [Commedia Characters: Zanni (The Servants)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/17/commedia-characters-zanni-the-servants/) - The Zanni are the class of servants that are on the bottom of the food chain-- they are porters, servants, and lower class citizens who serve their masters hare-brained schemes, bungle their own hare-brained schemes, and once in a long while make out like bandits, only to have their loot pulled away from them at - [Happy Birthday, P.T. Barnum!](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/05/happy-birthday-p-t-barnum/) - Today (July 5) is P.T. Barnum's birthday. He was born in the humble town of Bethel CT on July 5, 1810. Barnum always used to say that he was a Yankee Doodle Dandy (plus one!) Barnum revolutionized American entertainment by giving people what they didn't know that they wanted-- a sense of excitement and grandeur, - [Circorts Festival in Barcelona June 14-16](https://www.clownlink.com/2024/06/14/circorts-2024/) - I have lived in Barcelona now for 3 years, and it never ceases to amaze me how festivals get by my radar. I have my antennas tuned for circus and theatre festivals, but somehow I just discovered this circus festival happening this weekend. It is about 15 blocks from my house, and in it's 25th - [Clowns Being Clowns... The Pass Along Video](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/05/07/clowns-being-clowns-the-pass-along-video/) - Clowns Being Clowns: The PassAlong Video! Sometimes clowns being clowns is enough to make a video about. Inspired by the popular passing videos that are going around (especially the stuntman video) a group of Ringling trained clowns (myself included) got together and said: "Let's do this!" Planned in a private Facebook group, and organized by - [Book Review: Sheep Theory by Greg Frisbee](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/01/17/book-review-sheep-theory-by-greg-frisbee/) - I've known Greg Frisbee for about 15 years now. He's a performer/juggler/magician who has performed all around the world and a lot on cruise ships. I hired him multiple times when I was running the New Year's Eve Festival Bright Night Providence (he had a local connection to Providence) and everybody always loved his show. - [Good Night PeeWee!](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/07/31/good-night-peewee/) - Sad news, friends. It has just been announced that PeeWee Herman (actor Paul Reubens) has been struggling with cancer for the last 6 years and has just lost that battle, passing away on Sunday evening.. I read it on Rolling Stone, but wanted to write about it here. He was a big influence on me - [The Genius of Fawlty Towers](https://www.clownlink.com/2024/02/25/the-genius-of-fawlty-towers/) - I have recently become infatuated with Fawlty Towers the British sitcom made in the 70's, written by John Cleese and his then wife Connie Booth and performed by them as well. The show was ranked number one on a list of the Greatest British Television Programs ever in 2000 and, in 2019, it was named the - [Clown Skills 101 at the Comedy Clubhouse](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/05/09/clown-skills-101-at-the-comedy-clubhouse/) - TAKE A WALK ON THE FUNNY SIDE: CLOWN SKILLS 101 I'm teaching Clown Skills 101 an intro to clowning class at the Comedy Clubhouse twice in the next couple of months. The classes are on Sunday May 14 and Sunday June 14 from 12pm-4pm at the Comedy Clubhouse in Barcelona. (Each class is a separate - [Origami Commedia](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/22/origami-commedia/) - Thanks to Christina Gelsone of Acrobuffos for suggesting this link! Eric Joisel was one of the premier origami artists in the world. A Frenchman, he was a sculptor and a self-taught origamist, who spent over 35 years trying to figure out how to make artwork out of 1 sheet of paper without cutting. He passed - [Advice for the Newbie Commedia Director](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/02/23/advice-for-the-newbie-commedia-director/) - I was going through some old stuff I'd written, and came across this "Advice For the Director" that I'd written in 2002 on a discussion list for theatre about somebody tackling a commedia project for the first time with newbie actors as well. I think it sums up my take on acting in physical comedy - [Chicago International Puppet Festival Jan 14-25](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/01/15/chicago-international-puppet-festival/) - You've already missed some of it (and so have I), and some of it is sold out already, but don't worry, there's still plenty of the first Chicago Biennial International Puppet Festival goodness to go around. Directed and founded by Blair Thomas, a local puppet juggernaut, the purpose of the festival is to establish Chicago - [Drama of Works Presents PUNCH](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/23/drama-of-works-presents-punch/) - Drama of Works and Galapagos Art Space present¦ PUNCH (NYC's only consistent puppet slam) MONDAY, May 28th, 8:00pm, $5.00 Galapagos Art Space 70 North 6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 (718) 782-5188 http://www.galapagosartspace.com PUNCH is a monthly showcase for all things puppet. Curated by Gretchen Van Lente, of Drama of Works. EXPLODING PUPPET PRODUCTIONS are your - [Don't Miss This: Book of Photos By Jim Moore!](https://www.clownlink.com/2022/02/02/dont-miss-this-book-of-photos-by-jim-moore/) - I've talked about Jim Moore on the blog quite a bit. He's an amazing photographer and former performer who has managed to make it his life work to photograph clowns, jugglers, magicians, and other variety arts performers. He does it with aplomb and a keen visual eye, and has taken hundreds of iconic performer photographs - [Manual Cinema: No Blue Memories (Show and Workshop)](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/03/08/manual-cinema-no-blue-memories/) - Manual Cinema , the award winning puppet/film/multimedia studio based in Chicago, is putting on a performance/workshop at the end of March. It's part of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. The show (and the workshop) explore poetry, puppetry, and shadow theatre, and their intersections. The Puppet Festival actually happens every two years, and the next one - [Finding Comedy with Tom Greder March 16-19 BCN](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/03/08/tom-greder/) - UPDATE: due to a suitcase malfunction (didn’t arrive on time) the show will be on Friday at 8:30 pm, and the class will be SATURDAY only. Prices for the class are less, and if you already purchased tickets, you will get a refund. Links should still be valid At Espai Piluso, a small space in - [From The Neck Down: Physical Comedy Workshop for Standup Comedians](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/02/08/from-the-neck-down-physical-comedy-workshop-for-standup-comedians/) - I'm teaching my first physical comedy workshop in Spain! I'm teaching at the Comedy Clubhouse, a venue that has in a very short time become the premier center for English language comedy and improv in Barcelona. Located in the historic Born district, they have open mics and shows every day of the week. I've performed - [American Theatre Clowning Documentary](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/02/26/american-theatre-clowning-documentary/) - Just discovered (thanks to Jim Moore's Vaudevisual site) this documentary about American theatre clowning from the American Theatre Wing. It Features Slava Polunin, David Shiner, Joel Jeske, and Brent McBeth talking about the clown, what works, what doesn't and the work of being a theatrical clown. So what's great about this video? Well, clearly, one - [Free video through February 5: Marcello Magni & Jos Houben](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/02/03/free-video-through-february-5-marcello-magni-jos-houben/) - Two of the original members of Theatre de Complicite , Jos Houben and Marcello Magni, opened the 2016 London International Mime festival with their show Marcel, It's a clown double act in which Houben, the tall, skinny figure of authority puts the shorter clown Magni through a series of demanding physical and mental tests. What - [Joe Dieffenbacher Teaching Clown in Spain](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/02/01/joe-dieffenbacher-teaching-clown-in-spain/) - Joe Dieffenbacher, former director of the Clown Conservatory in San Francisco and the former clown teacher at the Dell'arte School, is teaching some workshops in Spain. And I'm attending some of them! I've written about Joe before multiple times, see here to see the list, and I've known Joe a long time, but I don't - [Uncle Sam's Bicentennial Birthday Bash : Toasting Dan Rice!](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/01/19/dan-rice-uncle-sams-bicentennial-birthday-bash/) - Dan Rice, the most famous clown you've never heard of, is going to turn 200 this year! You may not have heard of him, but surely, you know his image. Dan Rice was "most likely" the model for the classic Uncle Sam poster. It's not 100% proven, but the poster looks a lot like him, - [Improv Comedy classes in Barcelona](https://www.clownlink.com/2023/01/03/improv-comedy-classes-in-barcelona/) - There is a surprisingly robust English speaking comedy scene here in Barcelona, and I've been dabbling my toes in it. I hope to write a few more posts about it, but in the meantime, it's interesting that there's such a divide between clown and standup in people's eyes (including mine) Thinking about it, I feel - [Teater De Papel /Paper Theater by Rauxa Cia](https://www.clownlink.com/2022/10/29/teater-de-papel/) - I saw a really great show last night at the International Puppet Theater Festival at La Puntual (see the review I did last week of Hugo and Ines). This is the last week of the festival, although Puntual looks to have a pretty full schedule for the next few months. The show Teater de Papel - [Hugo and Ines at La Puntual in Barcelona](https://www.clownlink.com/2022/10/20/hugo-and-ines-at-la-puntual-in-barcelona/) - I don't know how I missed this , but there's a theater in Barcelona dedicated to puppetry! And they are holding their 17nth International puppet festival, which has been going on for the last two weeks. And miraculously, I found out about in time to see two of my favorite performers (Hugo and Ines) performing - [The Never Ending Jango- documentary- world preview](https://www.clownlink.com/2022/09/26/the-never-ending-jango-documentary-world-preview/) - I've been attending the Festival of Fools here in Barcelona, which has been among other things a big send off to the Never Ending Jango Edwards, one of the principals of the festival for the last 50 years. (For the history of the festival, check out this recent post about the latest book about it.) - [BOOK: Amsterdam's Compleat Fools.](https://www.clownlink.com/2022/09/19/book-amsterdams-compleat-fools/) - The Festival of Fools Barcelona 2022 is in fool swing right now. I've seen a few of the shows this year so far, and have been posting excerpts of some of the videos I've taken over on my Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/kafclown/ If you want to catch any of the festival, you should check out their - [Review: Mario the Magician and his Suitcase Machine](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/06/12/review-mario-the-magician-and-his-suitcase-machine/) - My son and I and a few members of the NYC Dads Group got a chance to wander over to the Metropolitan Room a couple of Saturday mornings ago to see Mario the Magician's kids show. The show was delightful, really a lot of fun. The venue was.... interesting. Mario is a very amiable performer. - [Comedy & More: Variety Show in Barcelona! February 11](https://www.clownlink.com/2022/01/30/variety-show-barcelona-feb-11/) - I'm performing in a variety show in Barcelona on February 11! The show is called Comedy and More, and it's billing itself as the first comedy show in Barcelona that is a variety of acts. (That's pretty hard to believe-- I think the only variety show in English in Barcelona right now would be more - ["There Are A Lot of Bad Clowns" --Quoted in the Chicago Sun Times](https://www.clownlink.com/2021/12/13/there-are-a-lot-of-bad-clowns-quoted-in-the-chicago-sun-times/) - I got a call a few days ago from someone looking to talk about clowns. And since that is one of my favorite subjects, I was more than happy to oblige. Now I don't purport to be a spokesperson for clowns, or represent clowns on the whole. I wouldn't say I'm a particularly good role - [Festival of Fools Barcelona October 28-November 6](https://www.clownlink.com/2021/10/28/festival-of-fools-barcelona-october-28-november-6/) - THE FESTIVAL OF FOOLSI attended the opening night of the Festival of Fools gala put on by Jango Edwards and the Nouveau Clown Institute in Barcelona. I've featured Jango on these pages before- he's kind of a legendary madman/bad boy of the clown world- moved to Spain in the 70's and lived there for 40 - [Rich Potter's Cirkus in Quarantine- a book of live cirkus art.](https://www.clownlink.com/2021/10/11/rich-potters-cirkus-in-quarantine/) - During the pandemic last year, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus did an online variety show on Mondays that featured hundreds of performers entertaining thousands of people. I did one of the early ones (performing my puppet show The Barbie Oedipus , in which I tell the story of Oedipus Rex in 12 minutes (and for that - [The New Pickle Circus Posters](https://www.clownlink.com/2021/08/23/the-new-pickle-circus-posters-pickle-family-circus-san-francisco-circus/) - The New Pickle Circus lives on in our hearts (and these posters!) In the process of doing some much-needed spring cleaning, I have been unearthing some treasures from the vaults (otherwise known as the large series of plastic boxes that move around with me from house to house.) I got these posters at a New - [BOOK: Rose's Royal Midgets by Trav S.D.](https://www.clownlink.com/2021/03/16/book-roses-royal-midgets-by-trav-s-d/) - My pal, author and performer Trav S.D. has teamed up with my other pal, photographer and entrepreneur Jim Moore and published a new book. Both gentlemen are no stranger to these pages, and I am more than pleased to feature them yet again. The book that they have collaborated on (which if it were written - [Oliv A Drift: by Cristi Garbo and Jango Edwards REVIEW](https://www.clownlink.com/2021/03/09/oliv-a-drift-clown-show/) - After seeing the circus a couple of weeks ago, I'm seeing another live show this weekend. Oliv A Drift, a one woman clown show written and performed by Cristi Garbo and directed by Jango Edwards. (Two shows in a month's time! It almost seems normal!) I've featured Jango on the blog before (although looking back, - [Circo Raluy Legacy (Barcelona, Spain) Review](https://www.clownlink.com/2021/03/01/circo-raluy-legacy-barcelona-spain/) - In the midst of the pandemic, I got to experience a little bit of normalcy. I went to the circus! Circo Raluy Legacy is currently performing at Port Vell, which is Barcelona's downtown port. In case you just don't want to read my review, watch this 1 minute video: It will give you a good - [Nutcracker in Wonderland- Digital Holiday Show!](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/12/16/nutcracker-in-wonderland-digital-holiday-show/) - The Nutcracker in Wonderland is a crazy holiday show I'm participating in this year. It's a virtual show with live elements that is being produced and brainchilded by Bay Area variety wunderkind Frank Olivier. It opens this Saturday evening, and has tickets available here: https://tinyurl.com/nutcrackerinwonderland The show is a mashup of The Nutcracker, Alice in - [Funny Friday: Peter Pitofsky and Frank Olivier-- Together Again! (Separately)](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/12/01/funny-friday-peter-pitofsky-and-frank-olivier-together-again-separately/) - It's Funny Friday this week! Two great performers (and alumni of Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Clown College) will be performing this Friday night via Zoom together. This is a don't miss comedy show! Frank Olivier (http://www.funnyfrank.com) is a San Francisco based juggling phenom. He has been performing for over 30 years on the street - [Peter Pitofsky](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/01/16/peter-pitofsky/) - Peter Pitofsky is a Clown College graduate who is currently plying his brand of amazing physical and facial comedy to the college and comedy circuits. He lives in the Seattle area, and he's been in a few movies and television shows, as well as a number of live shows, including Teatro Zinzanni, Penn & Teller's - [The difference between cost and price.](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/11/17/the-difference-between-cost-and-price/) - "WHY IS YOUR PRICE SO HIGH?" This is a question that performers get a lot. A friend of mine posted this recently on Facebook-- I don't know who originally wrote it- but it's a great parable about the invisible costs of putting on shows, and why hiring a professional makes sense. This story is about - [Saying Goodbye to Kevin Ryan Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/10/29/saying-goodbye-to-kevin-ryan-clown/) - It's always sad when a fellow raccoon passes into the next world. I'm sad to report that former Ringling clown Kevin Ryan recently passed away from complications of COVID. A fellow alum of Ringling Clown College (although a different year than I) he was on the Blue Unit for two years, and after that - [ShowBiz BluePrint-The Black Edition](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/10/19/showbiz-blueprint-the-black-edition/) - Barry Friedman was one of the most successful jugglers in the world. His group, the Raspyni Brothers, performed all over television (Tonight Show, Circus of the Stars, Regis & Kathy, etc), stages (opening for Robin Williams, Howie Mandel, Tom Jones, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, Dean Martin, Bob Hope, and many others), and corporate gigs (over - [Book Review: Juggling by Thom Wall.](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/09/04/book-review-juggling-by-thom-wall/) - Juggling is not necessarily easy to do, but it's easier to do than to explain. Noted juggler and vaudevillian Thom Wall aims to fix that. His new book covers the hard part, explaining how to juggle in a way that just about anyone can understand. The book is called Juggling: What it is and How - [TBT: Steve, Ryan, and the Laundry Gag](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/08/27/tbt-steve-ryan-and-the-laundry-gag/) - THROW BACK THURSDAY TO THE LAUNDRY GAG! 3 years ago today, my son and I ventured a couple of hours away to Baraboo Wisconsin to see friends Steven Copeland and Ryan Combs perform in our nearly annual visit to Circus World Museum. This version of the Laundry Gag came up in my timehop today, and - [Three Great Ways to Celebrate National Clown Week 2020](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/07/31/three-great-ways-to-celebrate-national-clown-week-2020/) - The first week of August is National Clown Week. It was declared so by Richard Nixon, when Congress on October 8, 1970, passed the following law/resolution: S Since that time period, people have been taking some time during this month to celebrate, and often there are various organizations that meet or hold festivals. And in - [National Clown Week August 1-7!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/08/01/national-clown-week-august-1-7/) - This is the third or fourth year in a row that I forgot that this week is International Clown Week. I have posted about it before. (In fact, when I went to go look for images for this, I found one of the images that I created!) What can I tell you, I'm a professional - [Joe Dieffenbacher](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/05/25/joe-dieffenbacher-clown/) - I've written about Joe Dieffenbacher before, but as it turns out, I've written mostly about projects he's been involved with, or classes he's been creating. I've never written a post directly about him. So It's time. It's time. When I met Joe, he was the janitor at the Dell'arte School. He'd graduated a few years - [Trav SD Goes Old School on Zoom](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/05/26/trav-sd-goes-old-school-on-zoom/) - It's a great day in Mudville, people. My pal, Trav SD, (who probably hold the ignominious honor of being mentioned the most on this blog) has announced that he will be giving a regular series of talks on Zoom regarding his specialty (old time entertainment and performance.) If you haven't read his books, hie thee - [David Larible: Interview in Lockdown's Got Talent](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/05/12/david-larible/) - Great 30 minute interview (in English) with famous clown David Larible on the podcast/video show Lockdown's Got Talent. If you don't know Larible, you totally should. He's a seventh-generation circus performer who has headlined most of the major circuses in the world, including Ringling, Circus Roncali, Circus Krone, Circus Knie, and many other shows. - [Virtual Vaudeville Makes A Revival This Saturday!](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/04/01/virtual_vaudeville/) - Vaudeville has made a number of attempts at revival over the years. Now it is virtual vaudeville's turn! In 2002, I was part of the short-lived vaudeville revival that took over Times Square. [See this article from the NY Times that features my show extensively: Old Time Vaudeville Looks Young Again What with the social - [The Variety Artist Podcast with John Abrams](https://www.clownlink.com/2020/01/03/the-variety-artist-podcast-with-john-abrams/) - I've been diving into a great new podcast (The Variety Artist Podcast) that features variety artists talking about their work, how they got involved, and tips and tricks for both beginners and working pros. It's something that I think many readers of this blog would be interested in. (And it makes me a little envious - [Laughing Stock presents Antonio Fava in Chicago 2/15-2/16/2020](https://www.clownlink.com/2019/12/20/laughing-stock-presents-antonio-fava-in-chicago-2-15-2-16-2020/) - February isn't actually Commedia Month (although it does contain international Commedia Day). But in Chicago, Laughing Stock Theatre is doing its darnedest to celebrate Commedia month anyway. They are bringing Antonio Fava, a world-renowned performer, teacher, director and maskmaker from Italy, to Chicago during the month of February. He'll be conducting a 2 day master - [RIP- Rob Torres, International Man of Mirth.](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/06/29/rip-rob-torres/) - It is with very sad heart that I relay the fact that Rob Torres, International Man of Mirth has passed away. UPDATE 12/10/2019: Jim Moore's book/tribute to Rob Torres is now available. Read the review for more information. I saw him perform at the New York Clown Festival, with Big Apple a couple of times, - [BOOK: A Clown In Our Town: Tribute to Rob Torres](https://www.clownlink.com/2019/12/10/book-a-clown-in-our-town-rob-torres-international-man-of-mystery/) - I got my copy of A Clown In Our Town a few weeks ago, and I have been meaning to write about it. It's a wonderful tribute to Rob Torres, who passed away unexpectedly in 2018.  I wrote his obituary here: RIP- Rob Torres, International Man of Mirth. Photographer Jim Moore, who has taken - [Remembering Richmond Shepard](https://www.clownlink.com/2019/07/09/remembering-richmond-shepard/) - Got sad news from my friend Stanley Allan Sherman, who reports in a heartfelt remembrance that groundbreaking mime Richmond Shepard has passed away. He was 90 years old at the time of his death and still working, operating a mime studio in his apartment. I never studied with Richmond, but I think I met - [Book Review: The Snow Clown by Jeff Raz](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/12/31/book-review-the-snow-clown-by-jeff-raz/) - I had reviewed Jeff Raz's first book The Secret Life of Clowns last year and found it delightful. (In fact, I had originally published one of the chapters on this blog when I first read it on Jeff's Facebook page) So I wasn't surprised when I received his second book The Snow Clown in the mail. - [REVIEW: Circolombia's Acelere at Chicago Shakespeare](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/10/26/review-circolombia-acelere/) - As mentioned in a previous post, Circolombia's show Acelere is in town, and we saw it last night. It's the culminating event of Destinos, the Chicago International Latino Theatre Festival. I'm happy to say that I can highly recommend it. It's a gritty show filled with music, dance, daring young performers, and some unusual circus - [Circolombia's New Show Acéléré at Chicago Shakes!](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/10/13/circolombia-acelere-chicago-shakes/) - Circolombia, the Colombian based circus, is bringing their latest show Acéléré to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre as the culminating event of Destinos—the 2nd annual Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. That festival has been going on since Sept 20 all over the city, with lots of exciting work!I reviewed Circolombia 6 years ago when they performed at - [Angela Delfini Explains It All For You](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/09/17/angela-delfini-explains-all/) - Directly from the New York Clown Festival, Italian clown Angelina Delfini is taking her show (along with her director John Towsen) on the road to Chicago for a one week set of workshops and performances at the PROP Theatre. The show features Delfini as both a psychiatrist and her subject. As a psychiatrist Delfini plays - [Lydia Biondi Prize applications due](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/09/04/lydia-biondi-prize-2018/) - MTM Lydia Biondi is sponsoring the second edition of Premio Internazionale Lydia Biondi in honor of the artist whose distinguished work as an actor, director, and teacher of Commedia dell'Arte won her recognition in Italy and around the world. Biondi was born in Livorno, Italy, in May of 1942. She studied scenic design at the - [REVIEW: The Radicalization Process by the Hinterlands](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/08/24/review-the-radicalization-process-by-the-hinterlands/) - The Hinterlands, a Detroit based performance troupe, has a great performance here in Chicago that ends this weekend. I highly recommend seeing it. (Currently, all seats are sold out, but there are floor cushion seats available for three shows, and the Saturday show has reached its capacity. You should get tickets now! BUY NOW) - [This is a ball-- Clown Game](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/06/26/this-is-a-ball-clown-game/) - I was at a conference the other day and somebody did an exercise that reminded me of this clown game, which is one of my favorite ones to teach. It teaches rhythm, and focus, and split focus, and being a giver and a taker all at once-- in short, everything a clown needs to do - [The Schindler of Ringmasters: Adolf Althoff](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/05/14/adolf-althoff/) - A friend sent me an article from the Daily Beast about a German ringmaster who, dearly World War II, secretly saved Jewish acrobats and other circus performers from the Nazis. I hadn't known about the story, although it's apparently been widely reported upon, and I thought that it's worth spreading wide here. I've collected a - [Ron "Toto" Johnson](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/05/11/ron-toto-johnson/) - Ron "Toto" Johnson has been a clown his entire life. He started in 1977 at age 10 in his hometown of Naugatuck CT. He graduated Ringling Clown College in 1985. He has since worked in circuses, theme parks, casinos, riverboats, parades, carnivals, and just about every other venue you can think of. He has performed - [Collecting Circus Stamps](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/04/25/circus-stamps-collecting/) - I am thinking about starting collecting circus stamps. I got an article about circus stamp collecting from my father in law, who is an avid stamp collector. (When you are a clown, people send you all kinds of clown stuff that they find in their everyday life. I like it, although it also means I - [Interplay and Sacred Clown Workshop](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/03/22/interplay-and-sacred-clown-workshop/) - “Clowning Around: InterPlay and Sacred Clown,” a workshop facilitated by Jean Carlos Claudio and Agnotti on Wednesday, will take place on March 28th from 6:30pm-9pm at Cup & Spoon 2415 W North Ave. This is a community event that happens monthly. Admission is priced on a sliding scale. This month, the event is a lighthearted - [Semi Circus: Murmurations](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/09/21/semi-circus-murmurations/) - A version of this review of the Semi Circus show Murmurations originally appeared on the blog http://www.dadapalooza.com Semi Circus  Murmurations I recently saw a new Chicago circus perform their first show. Semi Circus started in 2016 as a circus collective.  They use circus skills, physical theater, improv and other skills to create plays.  Murmurations is - [Bad Choice, Halos](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/03/21/bad-choice-halos-life-in-the-circus/) - I don't normally give this blog over to political actions, but I want to point out that there's a company that recently made a negative connotation for going into a life in the circus. And that really shouldn't stand unanswered. In the commercial in question, two mean girls tell a nicer girl "We're going to run - [REVIEW: SciFi Cartoon Circus at Actors Gymnasium](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/03/05/review-scifi-cartoon-circus-evanston/) - Journey For the Sun, A SciFi Cartoon Circus from The Actors Gymnasium's is visually stunning and well worth seeing. A couple of weeks ago I got to see the opening night of the show, and it was really great! The show features a combination of professional performers and the Actors Gym's Teen Ensemble, as it - [Edinburgh Clown Festival- Kickstarter!](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/03/02/edinburgh-clown-festival-kickstarter/) - The people at CloWnStePPinG have been producing a Clown Cabaret Scratch night in Edinburgh since 2014. It's been pretty successful, and they are now looking to step it up a notch, and are looking to produce the first ever Edinburgh Clown Festival from May 3- May 5, 2018. Officially known as the Edinburgh Contemporary Clown Theatre - [Sad news from the Big Apple Circus: Grandma The Clown Resigns](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/01/25/grandma-clown-resigns-big-apple-circus/) - I read with a heavy heart the story about Grandma the Clown (Barry Lubin) 's resignation from the Big Apple Circus. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/nyregion/big-apple-circus-grandma-clown-resigns.html It suffices to say that this is terrible news for everyone all around. Of course, for the young girl, and for Barry, and for Barry's friends, and for the Big Apple Circus, - [Playscripts on Environmental Justice Sought](https://www.clownlink.com/2018/01/23/playscripts-environmental-justice-sought/) - Play competitions about Environmental Justice aren't usually a Clownlink thing, but they could be! Why not? INNER VOICES Social Issues Theater at the University of Illinois, Champaign is looking for play scripts that address the following issue: Social Justice as Environmental Justice. The possible topics might include such things as the following: • food - [Jeff Gordon "Gordoon" doing a bubble act](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/12/26/jeff-gordon-gordoon-bubble-act/) - I shot this video at the recent 50th anniversary of Clown College reunion. Jeff Gordon (Gordoon) did this fantastic bubble act, and I captured it on film. With his permission, I'm sharing it via Youtube! Enjoy! - [Chicago Puppet Cabaret: Nasty Brutish and Short 12/11/17](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/12/05/chicago-puppet-cabaret-dec-11/) - Chicago Puppet Cabaret Nasty Brutish and Short is performing at Links Hall on Monday December 11 at 7:30 pm. This show features some of the best puppeteers in the area putting on new work, experimental work, and samples of their work. Nasty Brutish & Short is an evening of contemporary short-form puppet and object based - [CircusTalk: LinkedIn for the worldwide Circus Community](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/12/04/circustalk-linkedin-for-worldwide-circus-community/) - I've recently joined a new social network. If you are reading this blogpost, you may be interested in it also. It's called CircusTalk, and it's a professional social network for circus performers worldwide. The basic idea is to use the same kinds of digital tools that other professions use, but gear it towards circus. It's - [APPLY: Chicago Physical Festival-Deadline Dec 11, 2017](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/12/03/apply-chicago-physical-festival/) - PHYSICAL FESTIVAL CHICAGO is calling for proposals of physical theater plays for its 5th edition of the festival that will run in June 2018. An annual contemporary, visual, and physical theater festival based in Chicago, Physical Festival presents new forms of theater that are being performed around the world and in our backyard. In 2014, Alice - [Clown Camp directed by Kenny & Brenda Ahern](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/11/16/clown-camp-directed-kenny-brenda-ahern/) - For over 30 years, Clown Camp has been an intensive training ground for newcomer clowns and for seasoned clowns to hone their skills. Clown Camp was founded and directed by Dr. Richard Snowberg, a clown for over 35 years and an inductee into the International Clown Hall of Fame. Since 1981, over 6000 people from - [Rik Gern is Bonzo Crunch, Fool at Large](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/11/14/rik-gern-bonzo-crunch/) - Rik Gern (aka Bonzo Crunch) is a grassroots entertainer currently based in Austin, Texas. He's been working as a performer since 1978 in places as varied as Chicago, Texas, California, and Australia. Rik Gern started performing in the mid 1970's, and then studied at the Dell'arte School of Mime and Comedy in 1982 in - [REVIEW: Big Apple Circus Luminocity](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/12/18/review-big-apple-circus-luminocity/) - The Big Apple Circus's Luminocity is a fun evening at the circus.  It features some of Big Apple's most beloved performers (although as advertised from a couple of years ago, Grandma has not come back.  At least not yet!) Many of the acts have appeared under the Big Apple Circus tent before-- and all of - [Healthcare Clowning Call for Abstracts: Due Nov 20!](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/10/19/healthcare-clowning-abstracts/) - PLEASE NOTE: THIS DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 20! It's not often that clowns get praised for being abstract, but here's our chance! The Healthcare Clowning International Meeting (HCIM) is holding its 2018 meeting from April 4-6, 2018 in Vienna Austria. The topic of the meeting is "The Art of Clowning- Connecting Culture, - [Book Kennison's fantastic photo essay of the Midnight Circus](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/10/17/photo-essay-midnight-circus-book-kennison/) - Book Kennison is a pretty phenomenal juggler who has been working on and off with Chicago's Midnight Circus since he was 14 years old. Here's a video of his act on the Midnight Circus from a couple of years ago. And here's a home video of Book and a friend of his playing some incredible - [Book Review: The Hidden Tools of Comedy by Steve Kaplan](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/10/02/steve-kaplan-hidden-tools-comedy/) - Steve Kaplan 's book The Hidden Tools of Comedy is a great book for people who are constructing comic scripts. While the book focuses intensively on movies and television, the advice given here is equally applicable to work in the theatre, or even in novels. Fair warning: There are no magic bullets here. Kaplan is - [Book Review: Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/07/22/slapstick-divas/) - I received a book a couple of weeks ago (Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy) by film historian and film series curator Steve Massa that has made for fascinating reading and introduced me to the stories of dozens of very funny comediennes. When we think of silent film comedy today, a great deal of - [Four Articulations Workshop: AUG 18-20 (Toronto)](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/07/16/four-articulations-toronto/) - I have been fascinated by American/Australian clown and performer Ira Seidenstein's Four Articulations Method for some time. While I haven't had any direct interaction with the method, it seems to be a creative method using tools and exercises to become more physically articulate with your body, and thus allow yourself to use your full capabilities - [A Pictorial Video of Ringling Clowns](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/05/30/pictorial-video-ringling-clowns/) - I got a link to a video today, and after watching it, I felt a little sad/verklempt about Ringling going away.  (If you don't know the word verklempt, you should definitely look it up.  Yiddish words have a way with getting to the heart of emotions. The video is a sad, maudlin, and touching pictorial - [Book Review: The Secret Life of Clowns](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/05/26/book-review-secret-life-clowns/) - THE SECRET LIFE OF CLOWNS Former Cirque du Soleil clown (and Clown Conservatory director) Jeff Raz has written a great new book The Secret Life of Clowns that marries two jobs that he put his heart and soul into. For a brief time, Raz was doing both of these demanding jobs at the same time, - [Trav SD Speaks: When Did the Circus Become Un-American?](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/04/24/trav-sd-speaks-circus-become-un-american/) - My friend Trav SD, who writes the wonderful blog Travalanche, recently published the speech he gave at the Coney Island Congress of Curious Peoples.  He was the keynote speaker, The topic is When Did the Circus Become Un-American. (or more accurately, when did the American Circus Become Un-American) Dick Zigun (founder of Coney Island Circus - [Review of Cavalia's Odysseo](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/04/07/review-cavalias-odysseo/) - Montreal circus company Cavalia has a new show that opened recently in Chicago (playing through April 23, 2017 at Soldier Field). The show is called Odysseo and bills itself as "The Best Show Ever." That's a lot to live up to.  It's a beautiful, sumptuous show that has amazingly talented acrobats, equestrians, and some of the - [Roxanna Kuwen- foot juggler and circus artist](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/04/04/roxana-kuwen-foot-juggler/) - Roxana Küwen is a circus artist and juggler.  Born in 1989 in Northern Germany, she graduated in 2013 from Fontys Academy for Circus and Performance Art in Tilburg, Netherlands. She completed internships at the circus schools ESAC Brussels, Die Etage Berlin and Le Lido Toulouse. In her second study year she specialized in static trapeze and - [Cirque du Soleil's Kurios in Chicago 2015](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/07/31/kurios-chicago/) - Cirque du Soleil's 35th show: Kurios, Cabinet of Curiousities will come to Chicago's United Center August 6-Sept 20, 2015. The show, which will be performed under a tent in the United Center's Parking lot, will mark the first time in 4 years that Cirque has come to Chicago. Based on the idea of a nineteenth - [RIP Pat Cashin- Taken far too soon.](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/07/25/rip-pat-cashin/) - I'm feeling very down. My friend Pat Cashin unexpectedly died yesterday. He hadn't been feeling well for about 10 days, doctors thought it was a viral infection of some sort but couldn't find anything definitely wrong, his wife and kids went out to get groceries and when they came back he had passed away. He was - [REVIEW: Cirque du Soleil's Toruk: Tech 9, Writing 4](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/08/04/review-cirque-du-soleils-toruk-tech-9-writing-4/) - We saw the opening night of Cirque du Soleil last night.  As I wrote in my preview article, the show is not a tent show, it's an arena show, full of puppets, projections, and acrobatics, based on the movie Avatar by James Cameron.  Here's the plot summary I wrote in my previous article: When a - [Spymonkey's Complete Deaths](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/12/05/spymonkeys-complete-deaths/) - I had the chance to see a great production recently at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. The show is called The Complete Deaths by Spymonkey, a British troupe of clowns/physical comedians.  If you've been to Las Vegas, you may have seen their work, as they created all of the comedy numbers in the Cirque du Soleil - [RIP Julie Goell](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/12/14/rip-julie-goell/) - Sad news:  Julie Goell, the renowned musician, clown, and theatre teacher, passed away on Sunday. She was a teacher of mine (along with her husband Avner Eisenberg.)  She and Avner taught worldwide for a number of years, and I took at least two workshops with them at the Celebration Barn in Maine and at MotionFest.(If - [The Demise of Ringling-- And a Message of Hope](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/01/19/demise-ringling-message-hope/) - THE DEMISE OF RINGLING I have been gobsmacked like many by the news that Ringling Brothers Circus will close down after 146 years of solid operation.  Mr. Feld, owner of the circus, is losing too much money, and has to call it quits. Friends are losing jobs, houses, lives, and for some, they may well - [The Miniature Puppet Theatre of Robert Anton](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/02/27/robert-anton-puppetry/) - I had heard of Robert Anton, but didn't know much about him. He died of AIDS while I was in college (in 1984.)  I had read a couple of articles in TDR (the Drama Review), which I used to pore over.  Knowledgable artists and critics loved his work, and extolled him to the high heavens-- and - [ClownAlley is Back! : Interview with B & B's Clown Alley from 1908](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/02/28/clownalley-is-back/) - I'm happy to say that ClownAlley, the late Pat Cashin's excellent blog about the history of clowns and circuses, is back.  (It's not currently at clownalley.net, but at it's original place clownalley.blogspot.com) I have always been a big supporter of that blog, which has had some amazing photos and articles about circus clowns past and - [Brian Dewhurst celebrates 70+ years of clowning](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/03/01/brian-dewhurst-7decades/) - Brian Dewhurst is the elder statesmen of Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas performers.  Currently 85, he's been performing all kinds of circus acts for the past 70+ years, and since 1993, he's been working as a clown, performer, and director for Cirque du Soleil.  He's currently starring as the usher in the Cirque performance of - [German Carneval Float Constructions: Satire on the Street](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/03/02/german-carneval-float-constructions/) - Not my typical post for this blog, but these German Carneval float constructions are so good that I felt I had to share. Carneval is a time when things go upside down, and in Germany, that often means that the Carneval floats are merciless in their lampooning of current events.  This year is no different, - [The Midnight Circus and its Canine Stars](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/03/28/midnight-circus-canine-stars/) - While I know I've discussed the work of Jeff and Julie Jenkins (and their Chicago-based circus The Midnight Circus) I found a recent page on their website that details something I haven't talked too much about. For as long as I've seen the Midnight Circus, I think they've always had a dog in the act. - [Kinko the Klown on coulrophobia and the new IT remake](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/03/31/kinko-klown-new-movie/) - On the website Complex, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 's favorite clown Kinko opines about the new movie IT remake In case you weren't aware, a huge portion of Coulrophobia (fear of clowns) can be traced to this one movie (and the original Stephen King book). Once the remake is released, I'm guessing even more! Here's - [Laughs For the Left Behind: a Tribute to Pat Cashin](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/04/01/laughs-left-behind/) - There's going to be a clown event  called Laughs for the Left Behind - A Tribute to Patrick Cashin. next Saturday April 8 at 7 pm at the Seashore Day Camp and School 404 Broadway Long Branch, NJ 07740 As you might know, Pat Cashin was a well-loved and respected circus clown and performer who - [Chicago- Moment of Circus Shows Right Now](https://www.clownlink.com/2017/03/10/chicago-plethora-circus-shows-right-now/) - Whoever said that Circus was on its way out hasn't been to Chicago. Right now-- there are a plethora of circus shows coming up in the next few weeks (and some are ending in the next few weeks, or even next few days.  So don't miss them!)  And I'm sure I've missed a few as - [The Marx Brothers- Two Out of the Three Wise Men](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/12/03/two-three-wise-men/) - A friend of mine on facebook suggested that she would love to have a light up version of the Marx Brothers as the Three Wise Men, and she'd be happy to put it up on her lawn. I detect a market opportunity! I went looking for images, and couldn't find that as an image (which - [Downton Abbey's Jim Carter and the Madhouse Company of London](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/02/08/downton-abbeys-jim-carter-and-the-madhouse-company-of-london/) - I read recently on John Towsen's blog ALL FALL DOWN  about Jim Carter, the prim and proper butler Mr. Carson from  PBS & ITV's celebrated hit Downton Abbey and the fact that Carter is a trained juggler and magician/comedian. He apparently trained with Hovey Burgess in the 70's, and used to work the streets of London as a juggler, unicyclist, - [Buy His Book! Trav S.D.'s Chain of Fools](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/04/10/buy-his-book-trav-s-d-s-chain-of-fools/) -  The inimitable Trav S.D., author of (you guessed it) a brand new book, makes a vaudevillian style plea for you to liberate your wallet of that pesky green stuff and buy his brand new book, Chain of Fools - Silent Comedy and Its Legacies from Nickelodeons to YouTube which happens to be a fabulous and - [NY Winter Commedia Workshop Dec 26-30, 2016](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/12/20/ny-winter-commedia-workshop-dec-26-30-2016/) - Stanley Allan Sherman will teach another one of his Roving Classical Commedia University workshops Dec 26-30, 2016. Stanley is a well-known commedia mask maker and expert on commedia.  We've featured Stanley a number of times here on clownlink, and he wrote a great guest post about what makes a great commedia mask. He's been teaching workshops - [Hilary Chaplain teaching in NY in Nov (earlybird deadline tomorrow!)](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/10/31/hilary-chaplain-nov-2016/) - Hilary Chaplain is teaching another physical comedy class in NY.  If you haven't studied with her, you should! This class will explore physical comedy from a clown point of view. Expand your physical vocabulary, develop tools for playing comedy using the techniques of slapstick, improvisation, partnership, comic timing, and accidents in solo, duo, and group - [Cirque du Soleil's new show Toruk in Chicago Aug 3-7](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/07/21/cirque-du-soleils-toruk/) - The new Cirque du Soleil touring show TORUK – The First Flight will be at the United Center in Chicago August 3-7, 2016. And you can win a 4 pack of tickets to Opening night on August 3! Scroll down to see how! Inspired by James Cameron’s record-breaking movie AVATAR, TORUK – The First Flight transports the - [Flea Circus in Chicago Parks This Summer](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/07/12/flea-circus-chicago-parks-summer/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE LIST, POST, AND DISSEMINATE KILL DATE AUGUST 12, 2016 Tiny Performers To Entertain in Chicago Parks The Acme Miniature Flea Circus featuring Midge and Madge, Trained Fleas, will perform in four Chicago Parks this summer. All performances are free in association with the Night Out in the Parks Program. Chicago IL - [Flea Circus in Chicago July 16-18](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/07/07/chicago-parks-flea-circus/) - Tiny Performers To Entertain in Chicago Parks ============================== SUMMARY: WHAT: Acme Miniature Flea Circus in the Chicago Park District WHERE: July 16 6:30 pm Paschen Park (1932 W. Lunt Street) WHERE: July 18 2:00 pm Pulaski Park (1419 W. Blackhawk Street) COST: FREE! (seating limited, please arrive early) MORE INFO: http://www.palaceofwonders.com MORE INFO: http://www.trainedfleas.com PUBLICITY - [Raise a glass (and a Stone) for Slivers Oakley](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/03/14/raise-glass-stone-slivers-oakley/) - Often what remains of the work of the clown are sawdust and memories and maybe old playbills. Such is the case of Frank "Slivers" Oakley.  He was one of the top American circus clowns of the early 20th century. He performed an unheard of 15 minute solo baseball routine with the Ringling Circus that made - [Clown workshop from Josh Mathews at Neo-Futurists May 7 (Chicago)](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/04/28/josh-mathews-clown-workshop/) - I received this notice of a class taking place at the Neo-Futurists, and while I can't take part (stupid family life!) it sounds good.  The teacher (Josh Mathews) is a graduate of Dell'Arte and works with a great ensemble Under The Table (which was founded by Matt Chapman, also of Dell'arte, and featured in the previous - [Clown Class with Christopher Bayes in Chicago](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/05/13/clown-class-christopher-bayes-chicago/) - I have studied with Christopher Bayes in NY about 15 years ago-- he's a great teacher, and you are sure to learn a lot from him!  (I studied with him and Bill Irwin AT THE SAME TIME! Well, different hours, but the same week) Take Clown in Chicago with Christopher Bayes Christopher Bayes, current head - [The Pied Piper Comes To the New Victory](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/04/20/pied-piper-comes-ny/) - Returning to the New Vic May 6 - 15 In a stunning display of enchanting artistry, Carlo Colla & Sons Marionette Company (Sleeping Beauty, New Vic 2013) will tell  the story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. It is a cautionary tale of a town overrun by greed, corruption and rats.  The show will make - [In which we appreciate Harold Lloyd](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/04/19/appreciate-harold-lloyd/) - My good friend (and noted beloved curmudgeon) Trav S.D. has gotten up in arms about the short shrift that Harold Lloyd has received among silent film comedians.  He waxed( hmmm... what's the opposite of rhapsodic?  ( I think it might be philippic) ) on Facebook about the lack of love for Harold Lloyd. Apparently Keaton and - [MOMA - Free ClownFilm Friday! (6/18 8 pm) NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/06/17/moma-free-clownfilm-friday-618-8-pm-ny/) - This Friday, MOMA gives everybody a laugh with a set of rare classic comedies. It's a Free day, courtesy of Target, so you should get there well in advance of the 8 pm start time to reserve yourself some tickets. With Piano accompaniment by Ben Model. Includes the following films: Max et son chien Dick - [Adam Gertsacov/ Acme Clown Company](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/03/27/adam-gertsacov-acme-clown-company/) - Specialities include puppetry, clowning, commedia dell'arte, circus skills, magic, melodrama, masks, and method acting. They perform shows, teach workshops and residencies, and coach and direct physical comedy and clown routines.The boss clown of the Acme Clown Company is Adam Gertsacov (the author of this blog).Adam is the most educated clown in America (barring certain elected - [Bozo on DVD](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/27/bozo-on-dvd/) - A 30 episode Bozo DVD is now out and available. It features the original syndicated Bozo, Frank Avruch, with shows from the 60's and early 70's. Each show also has a five minute Larry Harmon (the originator of Bozo) animated cartoon.On the Amazon.com message boards, there's some grumblings from customers about the fact that the - [10/15: Original Clown Films in NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/09/1015-original-clown-films-in-ny/) - October 15th at the Revue- SHORT CLOWN FILMS! This month the NY Downtown Clown Revue shows original short clown films. And they've got free popcorn!The show starts at 8:00 pm at the Kraine Theater (85 E 4th St). Be sure to use discount code NOSE when buying tickets at Smarttix.com to save $5!Films by the - [The Silent Clowns Film Series: NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/17/the-silent-clowns-film-series-ny/) - The Silent Clowns Film Series is New York's longest-running regularly-scheduled showcase for classic silent film comedy. Every show features live musical accompaniment by Ben Model and introduction and Q&A with film historian Bruce Lawton. Featured are the movies and shorts of Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, Lloyd and more. Programs are presented on alternating Sunday - [Safety Last, with Ben Model Riverdale, NY 1/26](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/01/24/safety-last-with-ben-model-riverdale-ny-126/) - Safety Last with Ben Model Yes, it's Harold Lloyd in his iconic climb up the side of the 12-story Bolton Building, accompanied live by Ben Model, a silent film historian and accompanist for the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 1997 he founded "The Silent Clowns Film Series" with film historian Bruce Lawton. - [Slapsticon- Virginia (July 17-20)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/06/11/slapsticon-virginia-july-17-20/) - SLAPSTICON is a four-day, international film festival dedicated to classic motion picture comedy! This year, the sixth annual festival will be held from Thursday July 17, through Sunday July 20, at Arlington county's spacious Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. The 6th Annual SLAPSTICON will start off with a triple slap when "The 3 Stooges - [A& E Classic Comedy Clearance.](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/17/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 - [First Episode of The Bindlestiffs is up](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/01/first-episode-of-the-bindlestiffs-is-up/) - Click the image to see the first episode.It's really great and looks to tell the hard-scrabble story of the Bindlestiffshttp://thebindlestiffs.com/ep1.html - [Cirque du Soleil Anniversary DVD collection on sale TODAY](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/08/07/cirque-du-soleil-anniversary-dvd-collection-on-sale-today/) - If you are like me, you have slowly over time collected Cirque du Soleil videos- mostly either at shows, or if you are cheap like me, you've taped them from Bravo (and/or TIVO'd them) Here's an opportunity to clear up a lot of your TIVO space!On Sale Today NEW for just $58.99! 12 DVD's of - [Clown Make Monster](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/08/12/clown-make-monster/) - 500 CLOWN, the genius clown trio from Chicago, has a documentary coming out about their work (and about the making of their show 500 Clown Frankenstein. Title of the show CLOWN MAKE MONSTER.Here's the description of the documentary:What happens to a group of clowns in a theater company that push against authority when they believe - [Larry Griswold, Comedy Diver](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/05/11/larry-griswold-comedy-diver/) - Larry Griswold was a comedy diver who was instrumental in the creation and development of the modern trampoline. Here he is on the Frank Sinatra show from 1951. If you'd like to find out more about Griswold, check out his Wikipedia page. [youtube_advanced url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCGzy-K5rX8"] - [PopWaits EXTENDED TO MARCH 19. (Chicago) Don't Miss It!](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/02/28/review-of-popwaits/) - Even clowns have heroes.  For Malic White and Molly Brennan, the two performers/partners/lovers who are the chief instigators of the highly personal, very adult clown/rock music cabaret PopWaits, those heroes are seminal punker Iggy Pop (hero of Malic) and protean gravel-throated ultra-cool cabaret singer/music creator Tom Waits (hero of Molly) Both performers suffer from depression and use - [Snowflake by Gale LaJoye in Chicago](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/02/11/snowflake-gale-lajoye-chicago/) - This weekend is the last weekend for Gale LaJoye's magical and wonderful show Snowflake, which is performing at the Chicago Children's Theatre through February 14. I saw this show in 2000 and it was wonderful then, and based on the videos I've seen, it's only gotten better. This is the 25th anniversary of Snowflake being - [Hilary Chaplain's Physical Comedy Intensive in NY (April 2,3)](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/03/13/hilary-chaplain-intensive-april2016/) - Hilary Chaplain's Physical Comedy Intensive Apr 2-3  What makes it funny? What makes it repeatable? How do we approach writing the funny? These are great questions that any clown should be able to answer about their work. (And even if you can't answer these questions, you should at the very least be asking them.) Hilary - [NY Clown Training Opportunities](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/04/16/ny-clown-training-opportunities/) - Training New York Downtown Clown Playground Conditioning for the Physical Performer with Keith Nelson of Bindlestiff Family Circus May 5th 9-10 pm. Come learn excercises that will keep you in top shape. More info: http://www.newyorkdowntownclown.com/workshops.htm New York Downtown Clown Slapstick Dojo - Every Wed- Info http://www.newyorkdowntownclown.com/workshops.htm Maestro Antonio Fava Commedia workshop- April 26th, 2008 Register - [Obit: Frank Santos, R-Rated Hypnotist, Dies](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/09/23/obit-frank-santos-r-rated-hypnotist-dies/) - Courtesy of the Providence Journal Comedy hypnotist Frank Santos, 60, remembered 6:20 PM Tue, Sep 22, 2009 | article by Donita Naylor  CUMBERLAND, R.I. -- Frank Santos, who billed himself as the R-rated hypnotist and always had a following, died Tuesday morning in his sleep, his son by the same name confirmed Tuesday. He - [Julie Goell's Life In a Clownhouse](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/03/26/julie-goells-life-clownhouse/) - Julie Goell is a well-known performer and teacher of comedy and physical theatre, (and the wife of renowned Eccentric Avner.)  She has written a book about clowning and performing.  The book, entitled Life In A Clownhouse is part teaching manual, part memoir,  and all about her and Avner's theories of performance and clowning. I have - [Complicite's The Encounter: LAST DAY TO WATCH!](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/03/08/complicites-encounter-todays-last-day/) - Today is the last day to watch Simon McBurney (director of Theatre Complicite) perform his amazing solo show The Encounter. UPDATE:  It looks like they took this private.  It is no longer available. Sorry if you missed it.  It was great! Here's the youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghc-DM1TVWU The show sold out at the Barbican in London, - [Muppet Christ Superstar: an unauthorized parody](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/03/07/muppets-jesus-christ-superstar/) - This isn't quite clown, but it's all wonderful, and it's fan-fiction/music taken to extremes. Musician Christopher Graham released a parody album of Jesus Christ Superstar as performed by the Muppets.  Entitled Muppet Christ Superstar, the album has many (but not all) of the songs from the Andrew Lloyd Weber Musical. The usual characters are in - [NY Clowns Do Dr. Seuss at Midnight. (Oh My) TONIGHT!](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/03/04/ny-clowns-do-dr-seuss/) - This just in: TONIGHT Some of NY's premier physical comedians are planning a special living room show (in the penthouse suite of a fancy hotel) to honor Dr. Seuss. Doors open at 10, open bar and snacks until midnight, and the performance starts just before the witching hour. The show features Hilary Chaplain, Mik Kuhlman, - [Pop Waits at the Neo-Futurarium (Chicago!)](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/02/08/pop-waits-at-the-neo-futurarium-opens-tonight-chicago/) - A new show is opening up at the Neo Futurarium in Andersonville, which features clowns, rock and roll, audience participation, and depression.  It also features local brilliant performers Malic White and Molly Brennan. Do you really need to know anymore?  Just buy your ticket now! If you need to know more, here you - [Danny Kaye and Satchmo and the NY Philharmonic (OH my!)](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/01/18/danny-kaye-satchmo/) - I've been watching Danny Kaye on Youtube for the last couple of hours, and thought this would be a great thing to post on here (where the postings have come few and far between, I'm afraid.) He is such a wonderful performer.  There's something so effortless about everything he does, even though it's clear he's - [Hilary Chaplain- NY Classes Jan 30/31](https://www.clownlink.com/2016/01/05/hilary-chaplain-2/) - Hilary Chaplain is giving a workshop in NY Jan 30 and 31, and it would behoove you to attend.  She's a very funny clown with an excellent eye, and she will definitely improve your work if you let her. She's been teaching and performing at workshops and festivals around the world, and now she's giving a - [Unicycle Festival in NY Sept 3-6](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/08/10/unicycle-festival-in-ny-sept-3-6/) - The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus rides again in a one wheeled extravaganza as the producer of the NYC Unicycle Festival. This 4 day event which celebrates one wheeled riding and the related skills is one of the only events of its kind, and its certainly the largest in NY.  The main part of the festival takes - [Moby Dick at Lookingglass (Chicago)](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/07/05/mobydick/) - My son and I went to go see the Lookingglass production of Moby Dick.  It's an adaptation of Herman Melville's classic whale of a novel.  The show runs through August 28 at their downtown Chicago location. The show is beautifully done and realized.  This is the second Lookingglass show we've seen, and they do an - [Gandini's Cancelled at Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/06/17/gandinis-cancelled-at-chicago-contemporary-circus-festival/) - This just in-- due to visa problems (Chinese hacking), the Gandinis are unable to enter the country.  Their shows at the Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival have been cancelled. Bad news for fans of amazing juggling. But even the Gandini's occasionally drop a ball. The Festival goes on! MORE INFO:  http://chicagocircusfest.com/2015/06/16/cancelled-gandini-juggling-presents-smashed-at-cccf/ - [Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival-June 17-21](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/06/15/chicago-contemporary-circus-festival-june-17-21/) - The Chicago Festival just sort of snuck up on me-- I knew it was coming, I just thought it was next month. Well, next month has ARRIVED! The festival is happening THIS WEEKEND in Chicago, with over 30 different performances from 13 of the top circus performers from around the world. Here's a list of - [Death of a Clown--Circus in Britain.](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/04/20/death-of-a-clown-circus-in-britain/) - Great news article about the declining circus in the U.K..  The video was produced by British student Natasha Turney, and this video recently won her the award for Student Journalist of the Year from the Birmingham Press Club . In Great Britain, many circuses are no longer allowed to use animals in their shows, and - [Dody DiSanto Clown Intensive Apr 25-26 (DC Area)](https://www.clownlink.com/2015/03/30/disanto-2015-intensive/) - Weekend CLOWN Intensive "A riotous inquiry . . . a playful encounter . . . a look at our laughable & lovable selves." WHEN: April 25th 26th, 2015 Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm COST: $200 (Deposit due with Registration: $50) WHERE: Class held at THE CENTER  4321 Wisconsin Avenue, NW  Washington DC 20016 - [Walter Dare and Emmet Oldfield](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/12/24/walter-dare-emmet-oldfield/) - Comedy acrobats doing an amazing act.  Merry Christmas! [youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_gAukUJQCk"] - [Burning BlueBeard at Theatre Wit through January 4, 2015 (Chicago)](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/12/19/burning-bluebeard-theatre-wit-january-4-2015-chicago/) - Since I've moved to Chicago, I've gone to a few networking events, or met people involved .  Eventually it comes out that I'm a clown.  And then people start saying, "Do you know..."  Playing clown geography. I had numerous people tell me that I should check out the Ruffians, especially their holiday show Burning BlueBeard, which - [New Circus school in Phoenix!](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/12/05/new-circus-school-phoenix/) - My friend Jens Larson, former circus acrobat and handbalancer, has decided to retire from his retirement/day job as a geometry teacher and start a circus school in Phoenix! http://phxyouthcircus.org/ He's just started out and he's got two classes already in registration at the Children's Museum of Phoenix and the Phoenix Center for the Arts. Jens - [George Carl video from 1969](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/12/04/george-carl-video-1969/) - Here's a video that I hadn't seen before of a younger George Carl doing all of his stuff , but with a little more energy and a little more acrobatics.  He's such an amazing and precise performer, and he works so fast.  A true joy to watch. [youtube_advanced url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCGzy-K5rX8"] - [Clown Conservatory Offering 3 5 week intensives (SF)](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/08/14/clown-conservatory-offering-3-5-week-intensives-sf/) - We've featured Joe Dieffenbacher  and the Clown Conservatory before. The CLOWN CONSERVATORY at Circus Center San Francisco, is offering a 15 week Clown Intensive in the Winter of 2014-15.  The intensive is made up of three separate 5 week intensives.  Students can take any individual 5 week workshop, combine any two, or sign up for all - [Shotspeare returns to the Slipper Room in August (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/08/11/shotspeare-returns-slipper-room-august-ny/) - While I am not in NY anymore, that doesn't mean I love it any less! A show I featured and saw earlier in the year, Shotspeare, is returning by popular demand. You've got 3 more chances to see it. Monday August 11 Thursday August 14 Thursday August 21 I recommend that you do! More info - [Taking the summer mostly off-- MOVING!](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/07/05/taking-summer-mostly-moving/) - My big news for this summer is that I'm moving to Chicago! Due to that, I won't be posting with any regularity to clownlink (not that I had been posting with regularity before) Please continue to follow me and I should be back in August sometime. Enjoy your summer! - [Four Clowns At LaMama](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/05/23/four-clowns-lamama/) - Four Clowns , a Los Angeles based clown troupe, will be making a brief,East Coast debut May 23 to June 1 at  The Club at La MaMa. The show, which is also titled Four Clowns,  is a partly improvised romp through life and death, seen through the lens of the clown.  This show is for adults. The clowns - [Mask Workshop with Arne Zaslove: Oct 23-24 (SF)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/10/17/mask-workshop-with-arne-zaslove-oct-23-24-sf/) - I studied with Arne in 1995 and he's very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. I'm sure he's gotten better with age! To the left are examples of the masks he uses. Workshop Description: The ability to imagine yourself into someone else’s psyche and physicality is profoundly supported by working with masks. Whether your theatrical projects - [Emotion Masks](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/12/06/emotion-masks/) - Cleaning up old papers, found this photo of masks. We used these in Arne Zaslove's commedia class at Dell'arte in the summer of 1995. Arne, Carlo Mazzone-Clemente, and Joan Schirle team taught the class. Not sure who made the masks, but they are stunning, easy to use, and oh so much fun. (UPDATE:  Melody Anderson - [Shotspeare at the Slipper Room](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/04/15/shotspeare-slipper-room/) - Somewhere around 1989 I appeared in a very fun touring production of Twelfth Night for the now defunct Perishable Theatre.  (I played Malvolio)  At the end of the show, a guy came up to me to say how much he liked the show.  He was not a typical theatre going guy, I think he was - [Bello Nock & Friends: Bellomania (Through 4/20, NYC)](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/04/10/bello-nock-friends-bellomania-420-nyc/) - I had the privilege and opportunity to see Bello Nock perform his show Bello Mania at the New Victory Theatre (where it will be playing through August 20)  I can highly recommend it. Bello is widely acclaimed in the media as America's best clown.  I don't know if he's #1, but I think he's definitely - [Kendall Cornell Clown Classes for Women in NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/03/31/kendall-cornell-clown-classes-women-ny/) - We've featured Kendall Cornell's workshops and works on clownlink many times before.  Kendall is one of the top "women only" clown teachers in the country (she may be the only one too) Kendall feels that women will feel more comfortable and be more creative (and create differently) by learning to fail without men in the - [The Xylo-Van (in LA)](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/03/28/xylo-van-la/) - A very cool project recently came to my attention-- the Xylovan, an old Ford Club Wagon that has been retrofitted, retrograded, remachined and re imagined into a musical van, that allows interactive participants to bang on it and make all kinds of weird wondrous music. The concept came about approximately 4-5 years ago, and based - [Mark Gindick's Wingman, Version 2.0](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/03/20/mark-gindicks-wingman-version-2-0/) - Back in 2011, I saw Mark Gindick do his first solo show up at SUNY Purchase.  SEE MY REVIEW It was a cold and snowy day, and the show was really great, although just in its beginning stages.  At the  talkback afterwards, Mark explained that there would be a whole lot of changes coming. Well, - [A Radio History of British clowning](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/03/13/radio-history-british-clowning/) - Fascinating radio program on the history of British clowning from the BBC. Better listen to it in a hurry though, because it's only available for 2 more days (not sure if it will be available for purchase afterwards.) Host Tony Lidington (who created a one man show based on British music hall master clown Dan Leno) - [Bindlestiff's 20nth Anniversary Cabaret March 13-16 (NYC)](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/03/12/bindlestiffs-20nth-anniversary-cabaret-march-13-16-nyc/) - The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be performing their 20nth anniversary cabaret this weekend at the Brooklyn Lyceum.  The legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to Brooklyn from March 13 – 16 at the Brooklyn Lyceum! For 20 years, Bindlestiff's New York City Cabaret season has been an alternative New York favorite providing a stage for - [Interview with Bello Nock: Modern Dad's Podcast](https://www.clownlink.com/2014/03/11/interview-with-bello-nock-modern-dads-podcast/) - In addition to running this site, being a clown, and having a bunch of other projects,  I've started co-hosting the Modern Dad's Podcast.  It's a podcast where we discuss all things fatherhood, and I've been having a great time chatting with internet safety experts, doctors who specialize in dads, authors, and other - [REVIEW: Cirque Eloize Cirkopolis (at NYU Skirball Center)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/12/19/review-cirkopolis/) - Cirkopolis, Cirque Eloize's latest show making it's NYC premiere at the NYU Skirball Center through January 5) sits at the juncture of modern dance, performance art, and circus.  The show features some amazing visuals and some virtuoso performances by an ensemble of very talented acrobats. The show also features some amazing visuals, in the form - [3 Circuses in New York over the Holidays.](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/12/13/3-circuses-in-new-york-over-the-holidays/) - For the last few years, December has been a bit of a circus month in NY.  Shows from all around the globe come to the Big Apple to make the end of the year just a little bit  brighter.  This year is no exception  There are at least 3 circuses in town running concurrently over - [Circus - Panel discussion TONIGHT!](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/12/12/circus-panel-discussion-tonight/) -  Circus: from Egypt to Éloize Panel discussion Thursday, December 12th, 6:30 p.m. This coming winter, NYU Skirball Center will present Cirkopolis, a circus theater production by Cirque Éloize, a Quebec-based contemporary circus troupe. To celebrate and contextualize this production, a panel discussion will feature experts, practitioners and scholars from the world of circus. They will discuss early references - [REVIEW: Rhythmic Circus at the New Victory (through December 1)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/11/18/rhythmic_circus_new_victory/) - Got a chance to see Rhythmic Circus, a rock and roll tap dance show from Minneapolis at the New Victory. They'll be here through December 1, and this show is of the don't miss variety.  In a word, the show was sensational. The show, which was the hit of the Edinburgh Fringe in 2012, features - [REVIEW: Sleeping Beauty at the New Victory](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/11/05/review-sleeping-beauty-at-the-new-victory/) - I had the great fortune to see the Carla Colla & Sons production of Sleeping Beauty at the New Victory on Sunday.  Colla & Sons has been an Italian marionette company for over 200 years, performing all sorts of productions around the world and in their native Italy.  Sleeping Beauty  (La Bella addormentata nel bosco) - [Red Bastard in NY at the Pit (Nov 22-24)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/11/12/red-bastard-in-ny-at-the-pit-nov-22-24/) - If you haven't seen Red Bastard and you live in NY, you should definitely see this show. Even if you live outside of NY, take a train and come on in.  You will be glad that you did. Eric Davis, inhabitor of Red Bastard, has been out on the West Coast working with Cirque du - [Red Bastard Bouffon Workshop in NY Nov 25 & 26](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/11/13/red-bastard-bouffon-workshop-in-ny-nov-25-26/) - In support of his show at the Pit, Eric Davis (the Red Bastard) is giving a workshop in bouffon clowning techniques. If you haven't studied bouffon, Eric is one of the world's leading practitioners, and is an excellent teacher. Here's the info for the workshop: Wanna fool around? Release your inner mischief! Don’t miss this - [Mark Gindick's Kiss Starter](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/11/07/mark-gindicks-kiss-starter/) - Mark Gindick  wants you to pay to give him a kiss. We've featured Mark on ClownLink a number of times before as  part of Happy Hour and at the incarnation of his solo show Wingman. He's continuing to work and build Wingman, and to raise funding, he's got a Kiss-starter campaign where he is setting up - [A Flaming Idiot Needs Your Help...](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/10/23/a-flaming-idiot-needs-your-help/) - Jon O'Connor, also known as Pyro, former member of the legendary juggling group the Flaming Idiots and a regular on the Renaissance Faire circuit. has hit some hard times.  He is currently without health insurance, and recently had to spend 11 days in the hospital battling acute pancreatitis. They were a truly innovative juggling - [Commedia Link: Commedia Books for performers](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/02/commedia-books/) - The first place to start to learn about Commedia are books. Amazon lists 325 books under the search "Commedia Dell'arte" You can browse all of those books here: Commedia Books on Amazon Below I pick 6 that I particularly like, and that I think are particularly great for both experts and novices alike.  I welcome - [The Clown Unmasked- Exhibition by Jim Moore (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/06/06/the-clown-unmasked-exhibition-by-jim-moore-ny/) - When: June 7, 2011 5:30 pm Where: Cornelia Street Café29 Cornelia St New York, NY 10014 (212) 989-9319Cost: FreeWhat/Why:The opening of Jim Moore's portrait style photographs of some of NY's top clowns. Exhibit photos are placed in two's: one which takes place in a relaxed black and white atmosphere out of makeup and costume, and - [Giants of Commedia: Flaminio Scala](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/08/giants-of-commedia-flaminio-scala/) - Flaminio Scala was an actor/manager of one of the most pre-eminent commedia companies of his time. A contemporary of Shakespeare, he was an innovator in that he actually wrote his scenarios down. Before Scala, scenarios were never written down as they were afraid of being stolen- they were the gold with which you could make - [NY Times Article on Kendall Cornell's Clowns Ex Machina](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/29/ny-times-article-on-kendall-cornells-clowns-ex-machina/) - Kendall Cornell & Co scored a NY Times article about their work and upcoming show!  THE WHEN, WHERE AND HOW: Thursday, July 31st at 7:30 pm Friday, August 1st at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 2nd at 7:30 pm updated venue! Manhattan Children’s Theatre, 52 White Street (between Broadway and Church) in Tribeca MAP Advance - [Steve Russell-- In Capable Hands](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/21/steve-russell-in-capable-hands/) - A good article recently appeared in the Dunn County News about Clown College Graduate Steve Russell, and how he got a job with the NY City Opera through clown-networking. I'm a member of that network, and saw the whole thing happen! Steve and his wife Kobi Shaw form a juggling duo called In Capable Hands. - [Happy Birthday Clown Alley's Pat Cashin!](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/29/happy-birthday-clown-alleys-pat-cashin/) - If you want, you can attend his birthday party drunk, have your makeup sloppily made-up, root through his garbage, smoke cigars throughout his house, curse a lot, and offer to date his wife. I think he'd like that. On the other hand, you could just go visit his website and wish him a happy birthday - [Don't Miss: Shadow Puppetry at the New Victory This Weekend! (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/10/17/dont-miss-shadow-puppetry-at-the-new-victory-this-weekend-ny/) - There's a great shadow puppetry show coming to the New Victory theatre in NY, and it's this weekend only. Australian theatre company Patch, an award winning  company from Adelaide which specializes in theatre for kids 4-8, is coming to NY for a limited run of 5 performances -- and it's this weekend, so you better hurry! - [SpyMonkey Master Classes in US November 2013](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/10/21/spymonkey-master-classes-in-us-november-2013/) - SPYMONKEY CLOWN MASTERCLASSES in NY & LONDON We've featured Spymonkey classes here in the past, but they've mostly been in NY or London. They've added an L.A. class this year. (y'hear, West Coast-- you've got your chance!) 11-15 Nov 2013 London ( led by Petra Massey & Toby Park) 6-10 Nov 2013 New York 12-16 Nov 2013 Los Angeles Here's - [Michael Miclon, New Artistic Director at Johnson Hall (Gardiner ME)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/04/10/michael-miclon-new-artistic-director-at-johnson-hall-gardiner-me/) - Michael Miclon, a well known Maine variety entertainer and until recently, the proprietor of vaudeville theatre Odd fellows Hall of Buckfield ME, has been named Artistic Director of Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center.  Johnson Hall  is a nonprofit organization that presents a wide range of programs and community events in historic Johnson Hall Opera House - [Le Tent Tigre at the Figment Festival (Governor's Island, NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/06/03/le-tent-tigre-at-the-figment-festival-governors-island-ny/) - At the Figment Festival this weekend, Jonathan Taylor of (Daredevil Chicken Club) and a host of his burlesque/clown/vaudeville comrades will be performing in a 52 seat minicircus tent, Le Tigre Tent.  All shows are free, family friendly, and open to admission. Shows are at Governor Island. The Figment Movement is a grassroot efforts dedicated to creativity, - [Get Serious About Your Funny -2/10-3/16/2014 (San Francisco)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/10/18/get-serious-about-your-funny/) - The applications for Clown Conservatory's 5 Week Intensive, Clown: The Physical Comedian, are now online. You'll find the program and scholarship / financial aid applications, and updated info on all Clown Conservatory's pages of the Circus Center website. This 5 week workshop in Clown & Physical Comedy features a mixture of training in  Slapstick, Solo & Partner Acrobatics, - [Tom Thumb Illustrated Lecture TONIGHT! (NY, 3/19)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/19/tom-thumb-illustrated-lecture-tonight-ny-319/) - I know it's short notice (PUN INTENDED!), but I just found out about this great lecture about General Tom Thumb.  I can't go, so if someone wants to go and write about it for Clownlink, please go! And his books are excellent.  Click the covers to see them on Amazon. Illustrated Lecture with Matthew Wittmann, - [REVIEW: Cirque du Soleil's Totem at Citi Field (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/20/review-cirque-du-soleils-totem-at-citi-field-ny/) - We got the chance to see Cirque du Soleil's  show Totem (pronounced in the French way Toe-Tem) last week.  Totem, which opened in 2010, has been seen by over 2 million people in North America and Europe since it opened in 2010.  This is the first time it's been in the NY area.  It will - [C!rca's Wunderkammer March 20-24 in NY (DISCOUNT CODE INCLUDED!)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/14/crcas-wunderkammer-march-20-24-in-ny-discount-code-included/) - In one of our previous posts, we talked about all of the amazing shows that are in town this March.  This show is from the furthest away, and it's the U.S. Premiere. (And even better, we've got a DISCOUNT CODE for you!  40% off !) Read on to find out more! Based in Brisbane, Australia, Circa is - [Clown Conservatory: Sweatshop: Made in Commedia (SAN FRANCISCO)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/25/clown-conservatory-sweatshop-made-in-commedia-san-francisco/) - Sweatshop: Made in Commedia Friday – Sunday, March 29-31, 7:30PM Circus Center, Theater FREE ADMISSION (Reserve Online) Rated PG-13. Commedia is a bawdy style of theater. Some material may not be suitable for children. LOCATION Circus Center 755 Frederick St SF CA 94117 Entry to this building and its bathroom facilities requires the use of stairs. - [Bouffon Workshop with Audrey Crabtree (Mar 29-30) NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/23/bouffon-workshop-with-audrey-crabtree-mar-29-30-ny/) - Audrey Crabtree, one of the coordinators of the NY Clown Festival at the Brick, is teaching a last minute workshop in Bouffon. GET YOUR BOUFFON ON! A quick and dirty Bouffon workshop! WHEN: Friday March 29th 7-10pm AND Saturday March 30th 10am -3pmWHERE: CaveArts in Williamsburg 58 Grand st, btwn Wythe & Kent COST: $100 CONTACT: Acrabt@gmail.com for Info - [REVIEW: French Circus Le Grand C at the New Victory](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/04/25/review-french-circus-le-grand-c-at-the-new-victory/) - We've seen a lot of shows at the New Victory this year. So many in fact, that the guy at the Box Office didn't need me to give him my name for him to give me my tickets! He just handed them over without a word. Le Grand C is the fourth circus we've seen - [Summer of Silent Film Rarities (NYC)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/06/18/summer-silent-films-nyc-2013/) - Ben Model, silent film accompanist and historian extraordinaire, will continue to present a set of free silent films on select Saturdays this summer.  This season (just like last year) will present some of the Library of Congress's amazing collection of preserved films. The Silent Clowns Film Series is held at THE BRUNO WALTER AUDITORIUM THEATRE - [An Opportunity to study with Daniel Stein!](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/06/27/an-opportunity-to-study-with-daniel-stein/) - You have an exciting opportunity this summer at Amherst's Ko festival to study with Daniel Stein. I took a month long version of this workshop in 1997 and it really changed my thoughts about how to make interesting theatre.  Daniel is an excellent teacher, and although his work is not strictly about clown (it's based - [Make a Leather Clown Nose with Stanley Allan Sherman (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/07/02/make-a-leather-clown-nose-with-stanley-allan-sherman-ny/) - Stanley only teaches these a couple of times a year, so if you want to learn to make a Leather Clown Nose, this is your chance. Leather Clown Nose making workshop July 9th & 10th 6:00 PM Includes all material, tools and supplies which you get to keep plus an extra piece of leather to - [August is Clown Workshop Month in NY!](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/07/23/august-is-clown-workshop-month-in-ny/) - Two groups will be teaching their clown workshops this summer in NY.  They don't conflict, so you could actually take both if you want.  (And why wouldn't you want to?) NY GOOFS CLOWN SCHOOL- AUG 2-7 This summer marks the 15th anniversary of the NY Goofs Clown School in NYC. Join them for a week - [ICHOF Names Greg DeSanto Executive Director](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/01/18/ichof-names-greg-desanto-executive-director/) - Couldn't happen to a nicer (or more deserving) guy. Greg was one of my instructors at Clown College, and I've seen him a few times, including the couple of days that I was researching in Baraboo. He's a very funny clown, and a historian and collector-- with one of the largest collections of clown video - [More Circus Fiction](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/13/more-circus-fiction/) - Summer Reading recommendations. Sara Gruen's Water For Elephants Amazon Link Water for Elephants is a story of a Depression era mudshow that Jacob Jankowki, a down on his luck veterinary student, joins. The fictional circus Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show On Earth shows the seamy underbelly of that era of circus. The novel is a - [Celebration Barn - Big Barn Spectacular, South Paris Maine.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/23/celebration-barn-big-barn-spectacular-south-paris-maine/) - The Celebration Barn, one of the great places to study during the summer, has all sorts of stuff going on performance-wise. Next week, it's the The Big Barn Family Show at 4 p.m. is a chance for kids of all ages to enjoy a great cast of favorite Barn performers. The 60-minute matinee at will - [Joel Jeske](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/04/25/joel-jeske/) - Joel Jeske is a professional physical comedian, director, teacher, and creator of his own theater shows. He has appeared in major feature films including Two for the Money with Al Pacino and Two Weeks Notice with Sandra Bullock. On television, Joel was featured in Sex in the City, The Late Show with David Letterman, Live - [Tragedy at the German Flea Circus](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/04/02/tragedy-at-the-german-flea-circus/) - As many of you are no doubt aware, I am one of a handful of flea circus proprietors in the world.  My one man, two flea show, the Acme Miniature Flea Circus, has been performed in over 39 states and 6 countries since 1994.  We have been fortunate to have received a fair amount of - [Parallel Exit Comedy Academy April 1-11 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/25/parallel-exit-comedy-academy/) - Mark Lonergan and Joel Jeske of the Physical Theatre company Parallel Exit  are teaching a Comedy Academy. Open to all levels, the classes (8 in number) will give students practical knowledge and technique that will make them funnier as they develop and perfect their own performance, material, character, and style.Classes are mix and match (you - [REVIEW: Ringling Red Show "Built To Amaze" (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/22/review-ringling-red-show-built-to-amaze-ny/) - The brand new Ringling show is in town through April 1, and it's well worth seeing. (Buy tickets here: or look for discount tickets at Ticket Liquidator) Every year, Ringling rewrites a brand new show, and then sends it off around the United States on a 2 year tour.  This show has as its premise the idea of - [Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at the Slipper Room March 13-17 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/13/bindlestiff-family-cirkus-at-the-slipper-room-march-13-17-ny/) - The legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns for the 19nth year to New York City. Every year since 1974,  the Bindlestiff Family Cabaret has presented some of today's top variety and circus artists. Jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists share the stage with musicians, magicians, dancers, and daredevils. In 2013, the tradition continues in the - [An Amazing Confluence of Clowns And Circuses in New York in March!](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/09/an-amazing-confluence-of-clowns-and-circuses-in-new-york-in-march/) - I don't know if March is New York Clown Month or something, or if I've been living the good life for a while, but RIGHT NOW, RIGHT HERE, in NYC, there is an INCREDIBLE confluence of some of the best clowns in the world!  And we're not even having a festival or anything! Let's forget - [Avner in New York March 1-24!](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/03/01/avner-in-new-york-march-1-24/) - Avner The Eccentric is playing a very exciting run of shows at the Canal Park Playhouse during the month of March. For those of you not familiar with Avner, you probably are, but you just don't know it.  Avner has had a long career as a touring artist and master teacher.  He was a student of Jacques - [A Fool's Idea: Web television series and kickstarter](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/02/25/a-fools-idea-web-television-series-and-kickstarter/) - “A FOOL’S IDEA” is a conversational documentary web-series about comedy, performance, life & clown. The Cast of Season One from A Fool’s Idea Each episode (with the exception of a few specials) is focused around one thesis question. Once asked, each artist responds with his or her educated perspective on the matter. Each person has - [Royal Hanneford Circus in Westchester, this weekend!](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/02/16/royal-hanneford-circus-in-westchester-this-weekend/) - We got to see the Royal Hanneford Circus today at the Westchester County Center.  We saw it last year, and while the show was pretty good, the clowns were awful. So I was really glad to see that this year, Grandma (Barry Lubin) was the special guest clown.  Barry, in case you didn't know, was - [Old Hats - Bill Irwin & David Shiner (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/02/06/old-hats-bill-irwin-david-shiner-ny/) - The Signature Theatre is hosting a new collaboration between David Shiner and Bill Irwin.  You may remember that they have collaborated once before in the hit FOOL MOON, which ran on Broadway in 1993 for over 200 performances, and then returned to Broadway twice (1995, 1999)  for another 120 engagements .  That show, 20 - [Erth's Dinosaur Zoo at the New Victory (NY)- Don't Miss it!](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/01/23/erths-dinosaur-zoo-at-the-new-victory-ny-dont-miss-it/) - You don't want to miss Erth's Dinosaur Zoo, at the New Victory theatre through January 27. A Dinosaur from Erth running amok in Galway. Times Square is next! We saw this last week, and it was really great.  Fantastic puppetry and a vaudeville style m.c. keeps the show moving and the audience laughing. The show - [Germans & Popular Culture in the 19nth Century (Talk 1/26/13 NYC)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/01/24/germans-popular-culture-in-the-19nth-century-talk-12613-nyc/) - If you have any interest in German immigration or American popular culture (or the intersection of the two) then you should probably check out the inimitable Trav S.D.'s talk on the same (a presentation to the 19nth Century Historical Society in NY.) Trav is a longtime friend, and is the best kind of scholar of - [Brazilian clown Tiririca becomes a congressman](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/01/21/tiririca_brazilian_congress/) - I recently read a very interesting article about a Brazilian clown who became a congressman in 2010 in Brazil, and was recently named one of the top 25 Brazilian politicians. (Thanks to Jim Moore  of Vaudevisuals for posting something about him on Facebook) The clown, Francisco Everardo Oliveira Silva—better known by his clown name Tiririca (Grumpy),  ran - [Circus Music Showdown at the Jalopy Theatre on Jan 24 (NYC)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/01/20/acoustic-circus-at-the-jalopy-theatrejan-24-nyc/) - A fantastic evening of circus and cabaret music will be presented on January 24, when three circus/cabaret groups all collide at the Jalopy Theatre. The three groups are Cirkestra (from Boston), Brooklyn's own ukelele temptress Sweet Soubrette, and Brooklyn-based ragtime-punk sextet Apocalypse Five And Dime. Founded by a former circus clown Peter Bufano, Cirkestra has - [I, Malvolio: If laughter be the food of clowns-- play on!](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/01/18/i-malvolio-if-laughter-be-the-food-of-clowns-play-on/) - I recently saw I, Malvolio at the New Victory theatre, and I think you should too. this is its last weekend to run.  (Here's where you can buy tickets) It's a great and rigorous deconstruction of  the character Malvolio from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.  Malvolio in this production is kind of a bouffon character-- a twisted wretch, - [Busy Weekend in NY, Clown Wise! (Jan 11-13, 2013)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/01/10/busy-weekend-in-ny-clown-wise-jan-11-13-2012/) - There are a bunch of events happening, clownwise in NYC this weekend. Partially because of APAP (The Association of Performing Arts Presenters ), which holds their annual conference in NY every January. So people try to have something going on so that bookers can see it. (Now why didn't I think of that?) Here's a - [Clown Lecture: Herman Ootics, the Clown: An Idiosyncratic History of Circus Clowning (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2013/01/05/clown-lecture-herman-ootics-the-clown-an-idiosyncratic-history-of-circus-clowning-ny/) - This lecture is produced in conjunction with a great circus exhibition that is happening at Bard College.  The exhibit is called Circus and the City: New York 1793-2010. The exhibit runs through February 3.. The lecture itself is given by Clownlink reader and friend, David Carylon, a former Ringling clown, a PHD in theatre/circus history, - [Merry Christmas!](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/12/25/merry-christmas/) - Merry Christmas, everybody! (or Happy Holidays, if Christmas isn't your thing) - [Review: Circus Oz at the New Victory (Nov 30-Dec 30, NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/12/08/review-circus-oz-at-the-new-victory-nov-30-dec-30-ny/) - Circus Oz is one of the finest circuses on the planet.  They started in Melbourne, Australia in 1978, and since then have toured nationally and internationally , taking their self-crafted performances of wit, grace and spectacle to 26 countries across five continents, to critical acclaim. The Circus Oz show is a rock-n-roll, animal free - [Go Inspired: 2 Commedia Dell'Arte Workshops (NYC & Florence)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/12/08/go-inspired-2-commedia-dellarte-workshops-nyc-florence/) - Go Inspired is listing two Commedia Dell'arte workshops in December and June. New York City: Dec. 26-28, 2012 with Stanley Allen Sherman ($295 includes workshop only) You can find out more about this at Stanley's website:  http://www.commediau.com/  Participants learn the physical style of Commedia dell’Arte as we believe it was “then” and how it may be - [Cindy Sherman's Clown Portraits](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/23/cindy-shermans-clown-portraits/) - At the end of the 1990's, a prominent art magazine chose photographer Cindy Sherman as one of the twenty-five most influential artists of the twentieth century. Cindy has photographed a number of subjects, using a "Role portrait" approach to astonish and amaze her audiences. Starting somewhere in 2002, she started photographing the subject of this - [Clown Conservatory presents Ninja Clown (Nov 15-18, San Francisco, CA)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/11/10/ninja_clown/) - ‘Ninja Clown‘ is a PG-12 show presented by students from the Clown Conservatory at Circus Center in San Francisco. The production is a culmination of 7 weeks of intensive training under the leadership of Joe Dieffenbacher.  Joe is the  director of the Clown Conservatory, taking over from Jeff Raz. I met both of these guys at - [Review of Ring A Ding Ding at the New Victory Theatre (NY, through Nov 11)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/10/24/review-of-ring-a-ding-ding-at-the-new-victory-theatre-ny-through-nov-11/) - Photo courtesy of Oily Cart. We saw Ring A Ding Ding at the New Victory Theatre last week, and it was really fantastic.  To read a preview article of the show, you can look at my Dad oriented blog, Dadapalooza. The show is presented by  is presented by London's Oily Cart Company.  Oily Cart has been touring - [Audition For Circus Smirkus!](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/10/18/audition-for-circus-smirkus/) - Circus Smirkus is taking applications for their  2013 Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour! If you will be between the ages of 10 and 18 during the summer of 2013, are interested in circus, and have a good stage presence, you should apply.  The Big Top tour will travel and perform over 60 performances throughout New England - [REVIEW: Circolombia's show URBAN at the New Victory (through Oct 21)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/10/17/review-circolombia-at-the-new-victory/) - As I mentioned in my last post, we saw CirColombia's Urban at the New Victory. It's a circus made up  entirely of graduates of Circos Par Todos, Colombia's National Circus  School and a program for kids in the toughest barrio's and favelas of  Colombia. The idea is to get kids out of the ghettos using - [CirColombia at the New Victory](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/10/13/circolombia-at-the-new-victory/) - The New Victory starts its new season this week. I have extolled their virtues many times on these pages and others-- I do a lot of reviews of their shows. (Hey, they present lots of great stuff, and they have been giving me tickets to see stuff in hopes I write about it. Perfect system - [Discount on Harlem Globetrotters- October 7 at the Barclay Center](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/10/03/discount-on-harlem-globetrotters-october-7-at-the-barclay-center/) - Basketball clowns the Harlem Globetrotters will be performing/playing on October 7 at the brand new Barclay Center at 5 pm.  They are offering clownlink.com readers $7 off of tickets with the code TROTTER. http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/event/harlem-globetrotters-grand-opening-barclays-center On that page you can also vote to change the rules of the game, and the Globetrotters agree to abide by - [NYCLOWNFEST: Portmanteau, a clown sourced film project](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/19/nyclownfest-portmanteau-a-clown-sourced-film-project/) - On Monday, September 24 2012 at 8:30 pm, the New York Clown Theatre Festival will screen the first-ever "portmanteau film" project made by clowns. The film was conceived by Audrey Crabtree, Jeff Seal and Ben Model, and realized by 22 clown groups of the festival.  (and I was one of those groups!) . The individual - [NYCLOWNFEST: The Four shows I saw on Saturday](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/16/nyclownfest-the-four-shows-i-saw-on-saturday/) - You can read about the 3 shows I saw on Friday here: On Saturday, I saw 4 more shows of the NY Clown Festival.  Here's what I saw PERHAPS... PERHAPS... QUIZAS. I'd seen Gabriela Muñoz perform a shorter version of this show 2 years ago.  Here's what I thought of it then.(In fact, I was the - [NYCLOWNFEST Photos from the Clown Parade](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/18/nyclownfest-photos-from-the-clown-parade/) - I wasn't actually at the Clown Parade that opened the NY Clown Theatre Festival, but with all the photos that are circulating, I have a pretty good idea what went on! Here's TimeOut's Filip Wolnak's amazing collection of photos: http://www.fotofilip.com/gallery/new_york_clown_theatre_festival_for_tony_72157631554984325 Here's Jim Moore's collection of photos from Vaudevisuals: http://vaudevisuals.com/2012/09/2012-york-clown-theatre-festival/ And here's Eric Michael - [NYCLOWNFEST: Slap it on thick boys, it's a 9-pack! (9 shows in 3 days!)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/15/nyclownfest-slap-it-on-thick-boys-its-a-9-pack-9-shows-in-3-days/) - In my vain attempt to see all of the shows of the NY Clown Festival (vain because I have already failed, and I'm missing a bunch next week), I'm trying to see 9 shows this weekend.  3 on Friday, 4 on Saturday, and 2 on Sunday (I may try to top it off with a - [Basketball Clowns- The Harlem Globetrotters](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/14/basketball-clowns-the-harlem-globetrotters/) - I had the chance yesterday to go to a blogger event with 5 of the Harlem Globetrotters.  They are preparing to appear in Brooklyn for the first time (Sunday October 7 at 5 pm at the Barclays Center) - click link to purchase tickets. This is the 87nth season of the Harlem Globetrotters, and throughout these - [NYCLOWNFEST: on the nose](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/13/nyclownfest-on-the-nose/) - There is a time-honored trope in clown theatre of the false lecture-- pompous guy who purports to know everything about something gives a lecture, but weird things keep happening to him, usually due to the bumbling of his sidekick.  The concept is not original, but this production of On the Nose, which features the Happenstance - [NYCLOWNFEST: The Calendar/Schedule](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/11/nyclownfest-the-calendarschedule/) - I could not find this online for the life of me.  I considered making my own for the blog, but didn't want to do the work. It turns out, it's in the program! If you need descriptions of anything, you can check out our other POST that has all the details. - [NYCLOWNFEST: Fool For Love](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/10/nyclownfest-fool-for-love/) - I saw 3/4 of Fools For Love last night (Sunday, September 9, 8:30 pm), and it's a sweet and funny show.  (I missed the first quarter, because I had done my show just before it, and needed to take care of some stuff.)  When I walked in (trying to sneak in), the clowns both stopped, - [Circus Amok -Free Shows in Public Parks](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/02/circus-amok-free-shows-in-public-parks/) - Circus Amok is at it again! They are presenting another season of free shows in NY's Public Parks! We've previously featured Circus Amok and its founder Jennifer Miller a number of times on clownlink: 2007, 2008, and 2011 Here's the info: Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls, and Everyone Else: Circus Amok presents their 19th - [Movement Theatre Studio- Lecoq Based Workshops](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/08/movement-theatre-studio-lecoq-based-workshops/) - Movement Theatre Studio is a NY based company that is dedicated to teaching LeCoq technique for the American Actor. Their aim is to create a home for the teachings of Jacques Lecoq in New York. MTS believes that there is no separation between the psychological and the physical actor. The most exciting performer is one - [ONE SHOW ONLY! Buffoon Anonymous at the Brick Clown- SEPTEMBER 9, AT 7 PM](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/03/one-show-only-buffoon-anonymous-at-the-brick-clown-september-9-at-7-pm/) - Buffoon Anonymous in Brooklyn! My original one man show Buffoon Anonymous, 12 Steps To Inanity will be performed as part of the Brick's 2012 New York International Clown Theatre Festival in Brooklyn NY. I'll be featuring the festival on this blog, and blogging about it, as I've done for the past 4 years.  But I wanted - [NY Clown Theater Festival 2012 at the Brick (Sept 9-30, Brooklyn NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/09/04/nyclownfestival2012/) - The NY Clown Theater Festival 2012  starts in just a few days, and features loads of great shows.  (I've already featured my show and the workshops that are taking place, but there's lots of other great stuff, including an opening pie fight, a closing funeral procession (made a little bit more real by the death - [Alas, Poor Yorick... RIP Vincenzo Tortorici (1968-2012)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/08/29/alas-poor-yorick-rip-vincenzo-tortorici-1968-2012/) - I have sad news to relate... Vincenzo Tortorici, known to many in the clown world as Enzo, has suddenly passed away. The early info I have from his facebook page is that he had a sudden heart attack, and he died suddenly. He was 44 years old. I featured Enzo in a review in 2010 - ["Get off this, get on with it."- Remembering Enzo ](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/08/30/get-off-this-get-on-with-it-remembering-enzo/) - This was posted on Vincenzo' Tortorici's Facebook Page by an old friend of his, J. Scott Frugate, who is a theatre and jazz producer in the Atlanta area http://www.jazzevangelist.net.  This is reproduced here by permission. To read our tribute remembrance, visit this post: Alas Poor Yorick An old friend and one of Atlanta's finest entertainers - [Seeking Female Clowns: Audition Notice](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/07/27/seeking-female-clowns-audition-notice/) - Clowns Ex Machina, an all-woman clown troupe led by Kendall Cornell, is looking for: Talented, Funny, Brave Women Clowns to join her group. If you are trained in Clown, physical theatre, dance, music, improv, burlesque, or sketch comedy, this may be for you. Check them out at www.ClownsExMachina.com for more info about the troupe’s past - [Travesties of 2012](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/07/18/travesties-of-2012/) - AMERICAN VAUDEVILLE THEATREPRESENTS... TRAVESTIES OF 2012 “Variety at its finest” - -Time Out New York “One of the best entertainment deals in town” – New York Times With your host Trav S.D. (“…an erudite evocation of the sonorus, ornate styles of W.C. Fields and Fred Allen." --Adam Gopnick, the New Yorker) My pal and theatrical landsman Trav - [Festival of Fools- Burlington Vermont](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/07/09/festival-of-fools-burlington-vermont/) - The Festival of Fools is a curated festival of street theater in Burlington Vermont devoted to community engagement through the celebration of circus arts, music and comedy for family audiences. Now in its fifth year, the Festival of Fools offers free events, open to the public and appropriate for all age groups. This year's festival - [3 NY Clown Festival Workshops during September](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/07/08/nycf_workshops2012/) - The annual NY Clown Theatre Festival at the Brick is coming up soon, and they've got all kinds of great things lined up. They are on the slow road to announcing the performers (although I have it on very good authority they've made their decisions, and are just finalizing schedules) In the meantime, they've announced - [Parallel Exit's I ♥ BOB -July 20-29 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/07/07/parallel-exits-i-♥-bob-july-20-29-ny/) - Parallel Exit Jul 20—22 & 26—29 Inspired by the films City Lights and An American In Paris, NYC's Drama Desk-nominated Parallel Exit presents the premiere of an evening-length comic ballet, I ♥ BOB: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Guy, a work that follows the story of two desperately lonely characters attempting to connect amid - [Drew the Dramatic Fool in NY! (through May 13)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/05/01/drew-the-dramatic-fool-in-ny-through-may-13/) - Drew the Dramatic Fool, whose projects have embellished this blog more than once, (Here, Here, and Here, at the least) is in NY for a run of shows at the Canal Park Playhouse, a tiny gem of a theatre in Tribeca. The theatre seats 50, and is mostly dedicated to family and vaudeville/variety shows. Drew - [Review of Ahhhh Ha!](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/04/01/review-of-ahhhh-ha/) - I do a full review of Ahhhh Ha!  on my dadapalooza website. Click here to read my preview article: Ahhh Ha! Preview Click here to read the review: http://www.dadapalooza.com/2012/04/ahhh-ha-review.html The long and the short of it is that I really liked the show.  So go see it. If you need more info, well, read the - [Homunculus Reloaded April 5-15, NYC](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/03/31/homunculus-reloaded-april-5-15-nyc/) - Homunculus is an ensemble-based company devoted to creating original work that explores new approaches to using masks in the theater. They incorporate masks with movement, music and optical illusions to create a contemporary form of mask work for a multi-generational audience, and to create thought-provoking and imaginative theater that mirros the humor, sadness, and beauty - [Ahhh Ha! - Do Jump at the New Victory (March 30-April 14) NY,NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/03/29/ahhh-ha-do-jump-at-the-new-victory-march-30-april-14-nyny/) - Robin Lane & Do Jump! Extremely Physical Theatre For over one-third of a century, Founder and Artistic Director Robin Lane has led the Do Jump! "actorbats" in creating a unique blend of theatre, dance, aerial work, acrobatics, dynamic visuals and live music that defies categorization. Celebrating both individual creativity and community spirit, Do Jump! has - [The Pictographic Play Project.](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/03/25/the-pictographic-play-project/) - Drew Richardson, who will be the fool-in-residence at QuestFest 2012, is asking for participation in a very interesting project. Below is a visual playscript, made up of simple, rough doodles, storyboard style, that you can interpret however you wish. Your piece should be somewhere around a minute or two long and not rely on words - [Free Tickets to Circus Oz! April 7 & 8 McCarter Theatre, Princeton NJ](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/03/23/free-tickets-to-circus-oz-april-7-8-mccarter-theatre-princeton-nj/) - FREE TICKETS TO THE CIRCUS! Are you excited? What's better than that? The McCarter Theater in Princeton NJ is offering 2 free complimentary tickets to readers of this blog (and a couple of other related blogs) to their Circus Oz show on Saturday April 7 & Sunday April 8. If you are not familiar with - [REVIEW: Tom Sawyer at the New Victory March 2-11](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/03/04/review-tom-sawyer-at-the-new-victory-march-2-11/) - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at the New Victory Theatre Mar 2-11. Photo by Charles Erickson. I saw The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at the New Victory yesterday. While it's not a clown or circus show (although, surprisingly, there was juggling, some acrobatics, and even a rope swing in the show) I thought it would - [50% off Adult Classes Feb 29 at Clown Conservatory (SF)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/02/28/50-off-adult-classes-feb-29-at-clown-conservatory-sf/) - The Clown Conservatory, San Francisco's premiere training facility for clowns and circus performers, is announcing a once in 4 years 50% off sale. Sign up for all circus center recreational classes, including clown classes for 50%-- off! Currently you can sign up for Clown1 or Clown 2, mime, Dorkestra, Bouffon, Acting and Youth clowning. http://circuscenter.org/clownstudio.html - [Two workshops taught by Ariane Anthony (March & April 2012, NYC)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/02/26/two-workshops-taught-by-ariane-anthony-march-april-2012-nyc/) - Fundamentals of Mask & Clown 8-Day Intensive Workshop March 22-25, 29-April 1 (Thurs & Fri 6:30-9:30pm; Sat & Sun 1-6pm) Midtown Location Cost: $325 Advanced Techniques of Mask & Clown 5-Day Intensive Workshop April 11, 14-15, 21-22 (Wed 6-10pm; Sat & Sun 12-6pm) Union Square Location Cost: $250 Fundamentals & Advanced Techniques Two-Workshop Package Cost: - [Cruel and Unusual Comedy 2012 at MOMA (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/02/15/cruel-and-unusual-comedy-2012-at-moma-ny/) - The ever excellent Ben Model, musician and clown historian par excellence, is at it again. He along with the curators of MOMA are showing a series of silent short films that are rarely seen and comprise some amazing views into the sexual, political, race, and class elements of the early 20nth century. More importantly, they - [Brazil! Brazil!](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/02/14/brazil-brazil/) - We saw Brazil Brazil at the New Victory on Saturday.  (I previewed this last week) It was awesome awesome. This show had quite a lot of virtuosity in it-- dance, soccer freestyle, and capoiera. Everybody was very talented and strong, but the thing that made it great was the fact that they were all so - [I Love Lucy On Sale again!](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/02/10/i-love-lucy-on-sale-again/) - All 9 Seasons! All 194 Episodes! This special 34-disc DVD collection contains every hilarious episode of every classic season of "I Love Lucy"--from the lost pilot to the "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" shows. This is a lot of classic stuff, and it's on sale today on Amazon. If you don't own it, you should! Right - [Brazil! Brazil! in New York New York ](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/02/09/brazilbrazil/) - "This show is a phenomenon ... A really vibrant, colorful performance that will appeal to all ages." – The Guardian If the quintessential Broadway story is about a young girl or boy who comes to New York from a poor strugling town to try to make it big by singing and dancing, then Brazil! Brazil!, which - [Interview with Cindy Sherman about her Clown Portraits](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/02/06/interview-with-cindy-sherman-about-her-clown-portraits/) - Fascinating interview with photographs with Cindy Sherman, who we've profiled on clownlink previously. She talks about how she comes up with her work, why she chose clowns as a subject matter, and her method of working-- short intense bursts, followed by long periods of not making work. Here's a pull from the article-- on one - [The Clown Summit 2012- 1/30-2/4/2012](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/01/27/the-clown-summit-2012-130-242012/) - UPDATE: CLOWN SUMMIT 2012 NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE! (affiliate link) Christopher Lueck's Clown Summit is back with an all new set of audio interviews with influential and amazing clowns. Last year, he focused on pretty famous clowns. This year, he's focusing on clown educators, and he's got a great line up. I personally know three - [Clown Summit mp3's on sale!](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/02/04/clown-summit-mp3s-on-sale/) - If you've been following the Clown Summit like I have, you've been impressed with the substance and the breadth of the conversation. Christopher Lueck has done a great job interviewing clown educators, and getting them to talk about what is behind their work. The interviews have been available for free, but only for 24 hours - [Study with the NY Goofs in February! (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/02/03/study-with-the-ny-goofs-in-february-ny/) - NY Goofs Winter Intensive NYC Feb 17-19 Winter Intensive NYC is February 17–19, 2012 Spend the weekend training with the NY Goofs. For this workshop, the focus is on the funny. Friday evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday. This workshop will focus on approaching clowning and material development through improvisation. Clown School and Act - [Adscensio (January 20, 21, Middletown, CT)](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/01/20/adscensio-january-20-21-middletown-ct/) - Adscensio, a sixty minute circus directed by Dic Wheeler , features nine super-talented teenagers from the Oddfellows Playhouse Traveling Circus. Performances are Friday and Saturday, January 20 & 21 at 7:30 pm at the Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street in Middletown, CT. Tickets are $15 for adults and $ 8 for students, seniors and poverty - [Goodbye Grandma!](https://www.clownlink.com/2012/01/08/goodbye-grandma/) - Barry Lubin is retiring from Big Apple, and the show in NY ends today. We're going to try for the last show at 4:30 today. If you miss the circus it will appear again in Queens in June and NJ in March. READ AN ARTICLE (with video) - [Downtown Clown Revue! Clowns & Cocktails (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/12/19/downtown-clown-revue-clowns-cocktails-ny/) - Hello clown fans! This is your friendly reminder that the Downtown Clown Revue is tonight! visit www.newyorkdowntownclown.com for all the details! The 12/19/2011 Clown Revue Monday's LINEUP • Michael Karas and Jen Slaw • Billy Schultz • LUPINO LANE starring in "GOOD NIGHT NURSE" (silent film with accompanist Ben Model) • "It's a Wonderful Life" in - [Review of Bai Xi at New Victory- one word: Awesome!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/12/08/review-of-bai-xi-at-new-victory-one-word-awesome/) - Here's my review in one word: Awesome. As I mentioned earlier, my son and I saw Cirque Shanghai on Sunday. It was (to coin a phrase) Awesome. In my experience, Chinese and Russian circuses are always high in virtuosity, but a little stodgy in terms of style-- they usually seem to either kowtow to the - [Cirque Shanghai, Bai Xi](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/12/04/cirque-shanghai-bai-xi/) - The "World's premier company" of Chinese acrobats , Cirque Shanghai, will be performing all this month at the New Victory Theatre . (I know , it seems like I'm featuring the New Victory theatre a lot in this blog-- it's for good reason. (actually, a couple of good reasons) They present a huge amount of - [UnTapped: Raw Metal Dance Company- Review](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/11/14/untapped-raw-metal-dance-company-review/) - I saw UnTapped at the New Victory Theatre on 11/13/2011. UnTapped is created by Australian dance company Raw Metal. The show is set up like a rock concert, with risers for the musicians, rock lighting, and an mc/master of ceremonies named Dr. Rhythm, who did some really fun beatbox effects, including taking a kid out - [Why People Are So Afraid of Clowns](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/11/08/why-people-are-so-afraid-of-clowns/) - Excellent thought piece on the anthropology of why people hate clowns on the blog of the Scientific American. http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/anthropology-in-practice/2011/10/31/cant-sleepclown-will-eat-me-why-are-we-afraid-of-clowns/ I say excellent, although it's mostly excellent in that she brought it up. From a scholarship perspective she might be getting it right, but from the perspective of the clown, I think she's got a lot - [RIP Tom Keith (Prairie Home Companion's Sound Effects Guy)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/11/07/rip-tom-keith-prairie-home-companions-sound-effects-guy/) - Just heard about the death of Tom Keith, the guy who did most of the really amazing sound effects on NPR. He was a wonderful foley artist and sound fx guy, and could imitate just about anything, or come stageworthy close. Here's his LA Times Obit. http://articles.latimes.com/2011/nov/04/local/la-me-tom-keith-20111103 and his NY Times Obit. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/arts/tom-keith-creator-of-radio-soundscapes-dies-at-64.html And a - [Neo-Futurists Burning Bluebeard in Chicago](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/11/05/neo-futurists-burning-bluebeard-in-chicago/) - The Neo-Futurists, performers of the fringe hit Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind and creators of over 60 other original, full-length productions (and whose motto is "Theatre that doesn't suck"), are taking on a classic tragic moment in Chicago history as their next holiday production. It's not a redemptive tale of a greedy - [The Fartiste: A Review](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/11/04/the-fartiste-a-review/) - I got the opportunity to see The Fartiste last night. I was in august company. I was sitting at the table with the cast of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, along with John Towsen, author of the esteemed book Clowns, and an excellent clown and physical comedy blogger/writer. Also at the table was Michael Bongar, former - [Clowns Ex Machina at LaMama (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/11/02/clowns-ex-machina-at-lamama-ny/) - Clowns Ex Machina in ClownS Full-Tilt:     A Musing on Aesthetics November 4th -20th Created and directed by Kendall Cornell with Clowns Ex Machina Amanda Barron, Carla T Bosnjak, Kendall Cornell, Julie Kinkle, Michaela Lind, Diana Lovrin, Lucia Rich, Maria Smushkovich, and Virginia Venk Kendall Cornell has been a champion and - [The Fartiste](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/10/29/the-fartiste/) - The Fartiste is a new Off-Broadway musical comedy about one of Show Business's weirdest acts. Set in 1890s Paris, this strange (but true!) story follows the uniquely talented Joseph Pujol, whose musical derriere propelled him to being the highest paid performer at the illustrious Moulin Rouge. Full of romance, hilarious characters, sweet melodies, and a - [Rdcd Shkspr Cmpny Cmplt Wrld of Sprts, Abgd (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/10/29/rdcd-shkspr-cmpny-cmplt-wrld-of-sprts-abgd-ny/) - The Reduced Shakespeare Company is bringing their zany brand of comedy and reduction to the New Victory Theatre now through November 6.  This team of 3 have taken on a number of other subjects in the past, starting with Shakespeare and moving on to the Bible, American History, World History, and  a bunch of other - [Spymonkey Clown Workshops (NY & London)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/10/26/spymonkey-clown-workshops-ny-london/) - I've featured Spymonkey Classes here before-- this is the latest iteration. They've got 2 weeks in NY and 1 week in London. If you haven't taken a workshop, check it out! LONDON 28th Nov - 2nd Dec 2011 People Show Studios, Pollard Row, London E2 6NB Spymonkey Clown Masterclass A five-day workshop with Aitor Basauri, - [Ringling's Fully Charged Discounts (Chicago area!)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/10/24/ringlings-fully-charged-discounts-chicago-area/) - Ringling Bros® and Barnum & Bailey Presents Fully Charged We saw the show when it was in the Meadowlands in NJ, and it was really a great show. This discount will get you 4 tickets for $44 , so jump on it. That's a great deal! And there's free parking! Doors open an hour prior - [Handshake Uppercut at Dixon Place (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/10/21/handshake-uppercut-at-dixon-place-ny/) - Handshake Uppercut, a Victorian Clown Throwdown, will be appearing at Dixon Place Thursdays and Saturdays from November 3-19. The show features John Leo and Jay Dunn, two local clowns who have performed in a number of shows around town. Leo is the instigator of Tiny Dangerous Fun and was a performer in Peg-Ass-Us. Jay Dunn - [Clowns Without Borders South Africa- New website!](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/03/01/clowns-without-borders-south-africa-new-website/) - I wrote about Clowns Without Borders South Africa back in September 2007. I'm happy to report that they now have their own website. http://www.cwbsa.org/ You can now click on the link above to make sure you keep up with the great work they are doing of bringing the gift of laughter to the impoverished in - [Kathie Horejsi's Blog: Clown Mommy](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/02/kathie-horejsis-blog-clown-mommy/) - I've featured Kathie previously on the blog here But that was before she had a blog! She's got a relatively new blog Clownmommy.com It's a personal account of her trying to do her work as a mom. So far I've read through most of it, and it definitely talks a lot about the struggles I - [Review of White up at Dadapalooza](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/10/20/review-of-white-up-at-dadapalooza/) - I'm sharing the blog love, so wrote my review of WHITE at my other blog, http://www.dadapalooza.com (what? you didn't know I have other blogs? For shame, for shame!) Here's an excerpt: "The set has an ingenious design, and the writing/staging/performance of this are all great. My son (and all the other kids there) were basically - [White at the New Victory Oct 12-Nov 13 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/10/15/white-at-the-new-victory-oct-12-nov-13-ny/) - This looks to be another great show for the under 5 crowd at the New Victory. Not quite clown, but theatrical. It is produced by Catherine Wheels, which is a Scottish Children's Theatre Company. It won a number of awards at this year’s Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland, including Best Production for Children and - [Classical Music/Comedy Contest (WQXR, NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/09/28/classical-musiccomedy-contest-wqxr-ny/) - WQXR Classical Comedy Contest Are you a classical musician with a funny side? Are you a comedian with a classical music side? WQXR and Carolines On Broadway have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind talent contest. You have a chance to play Broadway as part of the New York Comedy Festival! To enter, visit http://www.wqxr.org/comedy - [Clown College Reunion on the Cape-- "Chuck-centennial"](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/09/24/clown-college-reunion-on-the-cape-chuck-centennial/) - I'm hanging around with 50 Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Clown College (RBBBC) Alumni this weekend on Cape Cod. It's a little overwhelming. Clowns of all shapes, ages, and classes are here. Clown college started in 1968, and went up until 1997, there are over 1500 alumni of the school. Of course, some have passed - [J.P. Patches makes his last appearance.](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/09/18/j-p-patches-makes-his-last-appearance/) - J.P. Patches, a very well-known TV clown in the Seattle area, has made his last public appearance. Before a crowd of about 1000, Patches, who is portrayed by 83 year old Chris Wedes, played games with kids, sang songs, and even hula-hooped. Wedes has been battling with cancer for the last 4 years, and the - [POEM: To Mr. Mack Sennett, on His Animated Pictures](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/09/08/poem-to-mr-mack-sennett-on-his-animated-pictures/) - Thanks to Mr. Gart Westerhout for pointing this out to me. To Mr. Mack Sennett, on His Animated Pictures SENNETT! Regard, I pray, our cinema – Its endless reels of rancid agonies. The drear dilemmas of its formula. There is no laughter in Los Angeles. CHAPLIN, arouse! Up, up, my HAROLD LLOYD! Ah, where is - [Amuse Bouche 2011- NY Clown Theatre Festival 2011 Sept 7-25 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/09/06/amuse-bouche-2011-ny-clown-theatre-festival-2011-sept-7-25-ny/) - The Brick Theater, presenter of the New York Clown Theatre Festival , has decided to make that esteemed festival biennial (for those of you who are not sure-- that means every other year) In between, it presents the Amuse Bouche-- a lighter selection of events.  This year it's not really so light-- 9 mainstage shows, - [Kelly Miller Circus, Chesterton IN](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/08/30/kelly-miller-circus-chesterton-in/) - I have been following Steve Copeland's blog for some time, but inexplicably missed their show when it was in the NY area. (for those that don't know, Steve Copeland and Ryan Combs are the clowns currently on the Kelly-Miller Circus.) This week we're on vacation in Chicago/Indiana with my wife's family, and my step-mother-in-law says - [Trav S.D.'s American Vaudeville Theatre](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/08/18/trav-s-d-s-american-vaudeville-theatre/) - I've been remiss-- this blogpost was supposed to go out LAST WEEK! Sorry! You've got three more chances to see the show! If you are a careful reader of this blog, you know who Trav S.D. is.  Even if you are not a careful reader of this blog, you probably can't help to have seen - [Steve "TJ Tatters" Smith](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/08/08/steve-tj-tatters-smith/) - Happy birthday and a ceremonial pie in the face to Steve Smith, former director of Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Clown College. I'm not sure how old he is now chronologically, but I think that nearly everyone that knows him would say that he's got the energy of a 20 year old, and the sense - [The Advance Man](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/07/the-advance-man/) - A behemoth of a book just came out, which is a 660 page tell all by Jamie McVicar about his days as an Advance man for Ringling. For those not in the know, the Advance man is the promoter of the show who travels in advance of the circus, making sure that all of the - [I Love Lucy too!- 100 fantastic years!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/08/06/i-love-lucy-too-100-fantastic-years/) - It's Lucy's Hundred Birthday Party... Here's a few great clips from the show. There are far too many to post them all. If you want to see all of them, you should get the complete series on Amazon. Right now they are having a super big sale-- $140 for the complete series (normally $249) It's - [Circus World Clowns](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/08/06/circus-world-clowns/) - A really great collage of Circus World Clowns. In case you don't know, Circus World was a circus theme park that was owned by Ringling, then Mattel, and then later got shut down. Find out more about Circus World at http://www.lostparks.com/cwld.html The only thing about the collage is I really want to know who everybody - [Traces- The 7 Fingers of the Hand- (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/08/03/traces-the-7-fingers-of-the-hand-ny/) - Keeping with the theme of international circus/clowns, I recently was invited to see a show that has just opened up at the Union Square Theatre. It's by a wonderful troupe from Montreal called Les Sept Doigts de La Main (The Seven Fingers of the Hand) I was in a circus with two of the 7 - [Clownmein in India - teaching, shows, and parades](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/08/02/clownmein-in-india/) - Gabriela Muñoz, Sabine Choucair & Farah Kassem, three international clowns (Mexico & Lebanon) are currently in India working with children in five different communities throughout the northern part of the country. Their journey started of in Dhampur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where they met with 60 children from Push Niketaan School and their - [World's Strangest Circuses](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/07/29/worlds-strangest-circuses/) - Great introduction to some very interesting circuses. I'm happy to report that my show was chosen to be featured! http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/worlds-strangest-circuses  World's Strangest Circuses Prev 1 of 12 Next Daniel Boud Forget any fear of circus clowns. The strangest shows on earth feature backflipping cats, race-car stuntmen, and burlesque puppeteers. From August 2011 By Danny - [Discover Your Clown (Level 1) with Helen Donnelly (TORONTO)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/07/20/discover-your-clown-level-1-with-helen-donnelly-toronto/) - DISCOVER YOUR CLOWN (Level 1) 

 This 6-night workshop 'Discover Your Clown' is a level one approach to theatrical clown for students with limited or no clown experience. Drawing on various approaches, they will help you uncover your clown persona through the use of the world’s smallest mask--the clown nose. Character and costume will be - [Daniel Stein-Celebration Barn.](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/07/19/daniel-stein-celebration-barn/) - Daniel Stein in "Timepiece" Timepiece On Saturday, July 23rd at 8 PM, Celebration Barn Theater presents Daniel Stein in "Timepiece". Having toured 30 countries, Timepiece deals with the passage of time in the life of a man, and how conflict and power and subsequently, joy and love emerge from time's progression. "One of those rare - [Flea Circus At the Hudson River Museum! July 17 at 3 pm](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/07/16/flea-circus-at-the-hudson-river-museum-july-17-at-3-pm/) - Featured on cover of July 15 weekend section. I'm usually great about publicizing my own stuff, but somehow fell down on the job this time. My show, The Acme Miniature Flea Circus, which features Midge and Madge, trained fleas, performing "spectacular circus stunts as seen before (and on top of) The Crowned Heads of Europe" - [Trav. S.D. needs a clown! (August in NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/07/14/trav-s-d-needs-a-clown-august-in-ny/) - My pal (the inimitable Trav. S.D) has a NY Fringe show going up, and he needs a clown. If you don't know Trav, you must be living under a rock, because he is ubiquitous.  He has been staging various events for over 15 years, has written over 100 plays, written a great book about Vaudeville: - [Joel Jeske's Clown and Physical Comedy Intensive Intensive (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/07/08/joel-jeskes-clown-and-physical-comedy-intensive-intensive-ny/) - Parallel Exit presents: Joel Jeske's Clown and Physical Comedy Intensive Intensive July 30-31, 2011 Mistakes are the gold of live performance. We are not perfect. We are human and humanity is hilarious. Dive into the your boundless comedy mind with The Clown and Physical Comedy Intensive Intensive. It is the first in a series of - [Audition for Ringling Clown Alley , Aug 2 (Anaheim CA)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/06/28/audition-for-ringling-clown-alley-aug-2-anaheim-ca/) - Ringling is holding auditions on Tuesday August 2o to tour for the 2012 season with “The Greatest Show On Earth.” I got excited for a second when I saw the poster, as I thought maybe they were bringing back Clown College, but it doesn't seem so. It's an audition, and they'll hire you on if - [The Golden Racket- a new comic play by Jennifer Miller (June 10-29)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/06/08/the-golden-racket-a-new-comic-play-by-jennifer-miller-june-10-29/) - La MaMa in association with Circus Amok present: A new comic play by Jennifer Miller: "The Golden Racket" Photos by Jim Moore Inspired by the mayhem of the 2009 New York State Senate political flip-floppery, "The Golden Racket" follows the adventures of the women behind the men as they set out to enact a certain - [Guy Laliberte article in the NYT](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/06/04/guy-laliberte-article-in-the-nyt/) - Great article about Guy LaLiberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil, in the NYT today. Astonishing factoid: Cirque’s 22 current productions, including its standing Las Vegas shows and the touring big-top productions, annually sell about as many tickets as all Broadway shows combined. This is pretty amazing. Read the whole article There will be another - [Should Clowns and children's entertainers be licensed?](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/06/03/should-clowns-and-childrens-entertainers-be-licensed/) - According to this article at Findlaw, Linda Beaudouin, a former clown, is pushing the Canadian government to license clowns, Santa Claus's, and other children's entertainers. She's doing this because she's a survivor of child abuse, and feels this would be a way to further limit child abuse. See her website for more details about this - [Sean Landers: Around the World Alone (closes June 25) NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/06/02/sean-landers-around-the-world-alone-closes-june-25-ny/) - Sean Landers May 6 - June 25, 2011 537 West 22nd Street New York, NY 10011 Friedrich Petzel Gallery is delighted to announce Around the World Alone, the first solo exhibition of work by Sean Landers at Friedrich Petzel Gallery and the artist’s 50th solo exhibition. Sean Landers’s newest body of work depicts a lifelong - [Wavy Gravy's 75th Birthday Bash at the Beacon on May 27 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/22/wavy-gravys-75th-birthday-bash-at-the-beacon-on-may-27-ny/) - Wavy Gravy, Clown Prince of Woodstock, and perennial ice cream flavor, is turning 75, and he's doing it in style. He's holding a benefit for the Seva Foundation, an organization that helps give the gift of sight to lots of under-privileged kids around the world. The bash will feature performances by Steve Earle, Ani DiFranco, - [Yo Yo Ma and Lil Buck: Strange Bedfellows.](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/22/yo-yo-ma-and-lil-buck-strange-bedfellows/) - This is one of the most interesting collaborations I've seen. Yo Yo Ma-- world famous cellist, and Lil Buck, who is a mime/dancer/breaker/popper. Although Yo YO does a great job here, I think the video belongs to Lil Buck, who does some amazing things slowly, with amazing grace, and with a kind of fluidity and - [The New Captain Kangaroo!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/21/the-new-captain-kangaroo/) - It is with a lot of pride (and no small amount of envy) that I announce that my friend Pat Cashin (and blogger behind http://www.clownalley.net ) is the new Captain Kangaroo! He acquired the trademark, and is set to do all kinds of great things with it, including (hopefully) make a boatload of money with - [Buy One, Get One special offer at Dell'arte!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/10/buy-one-get-one-special-offer-at-dellarte/) - I just got a note from dell'arte, which is an astonishing deal if you have the time and a friend who wants to do the Dell'arte Intensive.  Basically, an alumni student can bring a friend to Dell'arte, and as long as the friend pays for the class, the alumni goes free! Which sounds more like - [Kurt Vonnegut on clown gags](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/07/vonnegut/) - Over at the Pat Cashin's most excellent Clown Alley Blog, he posts and paraphrases Kurt Vonnegut's rules for clown gags. They are quite good, and worthwhile remembering. If you'd like to read more, it's from the book [amazon_link id="0385334230" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Slapstick[/amazon_link] which is available on Amazon. PLEASE NOTE: Pat wrote to explain that - [Another clown gets married in the NYT](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/08/another-clown-gets-married-in-the-nyt/) - Congrats to Chris Lueck (founder of the NY Downtown Clown Revue, alter ego Otsie Kerplotsie, and half of the Hey Ya Brothers) and his bride Amanda Pekoe, (principal of the The Pekoe Group) who got married a couple of weeks ago in South Beach. And the NYTimes covered it! The Vows section is difficult to - [Please Like us on Facebook!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/06/please-like-us-on-facebook/) - We've established a new page on facebook Please like us! We need to have 25 "likes" in order to be able to establish a "name" Please help out! - [Clowns Ex Machina Show Work in Progress May 21, May 25 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/06/clowns-ex-machina-show-work-in-progress-may-21-may-25-ny/) - Clowns Ex Machina’s newest creation, CLOWNS FULL-TILT explores familiar, 2-D representations of women – famous paintings, everyday advertisements, the stock characters of film and television. Compressed layers of representation spring to absurd and symphonic life onstage – no flat medium can stop a clown who wants to bust out! (and once again, not CLOWN SEX - [The Dell'arte Intensive June 27-July 22 2011 (Blue Lake CA)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/05/the-dellarte-intensive-june-27-july-22-2011-blue-lake-ca/) - When I went to Dell'arte, it was a year long conservatory style program with a fixed curriculum. The second year was optional, and open to all past alumni, focusing on a specific style (clown, commedia, mask, melodrama, etc). The final exam/project was a tour throughout rural Northern California of a play that you and your - [Toronto Festival of Clowns June 2-5, 2011](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/29/toronto-festival-of-clowns-june-2-5-2011/) - Toronto Festival of Clowns Time Thursday, June 2 at 6:30pm - June 5 at 11:00pm Location Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement 6 Noble Street Toronto, ON More Info Canada’s Most Red-Nosed Theatre Festival! A clown apocalypse in coming! For four days only, some of the world’s top clowns, bouffons and physical theatre - [Last weekend at the New Victory for Cirque Mechanics/Potato Needs A Bath](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/22/last-weekend-at-the-new-victory-for-cirque-mechanicspotato-needs-a-bath/) - These are two great shows that I previewed/reviewed earlier. They both end this weekend, so see them if you can. Cirque Mechanics preview article Potato Needs a Bath Review New Victory website (for tickets and more info) - [REVIEW: Potato Needs a Bath (New Victory NY,NY) through 4/24](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/18/review-potato-needs-a-bath-new-victory-nyny-through-424/) - On Saturday my son and I went to take in a puppet show at the New Victory's New 42nd St. Studios. The show was called Potato Needs A Bath, and it was devised by Scottish storyteller and puppeteer Shonna Reppe, who last appeared at the New Victory in 2009 with her version of Cinderella. I - [Triskelion's 2nd Annual Comedy in Dance Festival (April 15-23, NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/17/triskelions-2nd-annual-comedy-in-dance-festival-april-15-23-ny/) - Triskelion hosts its 2nd annual Comedy in Dance Festival, a curated smorgasbord of work with a comic bent by over twenty NYC choreographers and clowns. Friday, April 15-Sunday, April 17, 2011 and Friday, April 22-Saturday, April 23, 2011. All shows at 8pm. Tickets $15. Reservations at info@triskelionarts.org Performance Schedule is as follows: (not in program - [Synetic Theatre in DC-- a silent King Lear (through April 24)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/12/synetic-theatre-in-dc-a-silent-king-lear-through-april-24/) - Thanks to Brian Foley for pointing this out to me! This looks like an amazing and highly stylized King Lear. See the video below to see how amazing the production values of this show are. Apparently Synetic has been doing Silent Shakespeare productions, and this is the SEVENTH Synetic's King Lear Presented by Synetic Theater - [The Congress of Curious People's April 8-17 (Coney Island, NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/09/the-congress-of-curious-peoples-april-8-17-coney-island-ny/) - APRIL 8-17, 2011 AT SIDESHOWS BY THE SEASHORE AND THE CONEY ISLAND MUSEUM 1208 SURF AVE. CONGRESS OF CURIOUS PEOPLES: AN AMAZING COLLECTION OF HUMAN MARVELS TICKETS FOR EACH EVENT ARE INDIVIDUALLY PRICED. SPECIAL! GET A CONGRESSIONAL PASS (gets you into all events, including sold out events, plus an invitation to dinner with Congressional Delegates - [Cirque Mechanics' Boom Town at the New Victory (April 8-24) (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/08/boomtown_ny/) - “As circus artists, we aim to show the outrageous things that our bodies can do and to surprise people as much as we can,” said Chris Lashua, artistic director of the Las Vegas based contemporary circus troupe, Cirque Mechanics. “However, we take circus one step further by building machines that not only capture the spectacle - [Hamlet, the Clown Prince of Denmark](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/06/hamlet-the-clown-prince-of-denmark/) - I've been reading rave reviews of an Indian show called Hamlet, the Clown Prince of Denmark. It's directed and conceived by Rajat Kapoor, an Indian actor who in the west is best known for his role as the sleazy uncle in Monsoon Wedding, but who has a wide range of films as both a director - [REMINDER: RCCU starts in 10 days!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/06/01/reminder-rccu-starts-in-10-days/) - I featured the RCCU 10nth anniversary workshops back in April-- Just wanted to remind you that you have 10 days to register if you haven't already. - [RCCU's 10nth Anniversary Workshops June 12-July 1 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/07/rccu_2011/) - Stanley Allan Sherman, well-known maskmaker who contributed an excellent guest post to our Commedia Month series, will be teaching a 3 week commedia intensive from June 12-July 1 in New York. The workshop will feature over 128 hours of instruction. Here's some of the details: RCCU 2011 RCCU is beginning its 10th anniversary year teaching - [Bouffon class in San Francisco starts in a few days](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/05/09/bouffon-class-in-san-francisco-starts-in-a-few-days/) - Reminder that the Naked Empire Bouffon Class (which I profiled here) starts in a few days. If you haven't, you should definitely sign up. Register HERE. - [Naked Empire Bouffon Workshop May 13-15 (San Francisco)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/06/naked-empire-bouffon-workshop-may-13-15-san-francisco/) - Naked Empire Bouffon Company Artistic Director of the Naked Empire Bouffon Company, Nathaniel Justiniano, is offering his weekend long Bouffon Intensive May 13-15, 2011. Register HERE. “The work of bouffon satisfies my greatest desires of the theatre. As a performer it demands an intense athleticism and availability to one’s wildest imagination. As audience to it - [Parallel Exit Presents the Fifth Annual Move It! (May 9, 7-8pm, HERE, NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/04/parallel-exit-presents-the-fifth-annual-move-it-may-9-7-8pm-here-ny/) - For more info about Parallel Exit, visit http://www.parallelexit.net Time Monday, May 9 · 7:00pm - 8:00pm FREE! Location HERE Arts Center 145 6th Avenue New York, NY More Info Parallel Exit presents the 5th Annual MOVE IT! A fantastic night of FREE theatre, featuring some of NYC's most exciting physical and visual theatre artists. Featuring - [Clown College wins 2011 Mark Twain Prize! (via clownalley.net)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/04/01/clown-college-wins-2011-mark-twain-prize-via-clownalley-net/) - This just in from Pat Cashin's always excellent Clownalley.net: Ringling Clown College (my alma mater!) wins the 2011 Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Pat Cashin's CLOWNALLEY.NET: RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CLOWN COLLEGE TO BE RECIPIENT OF 2011 KENNEDY CENTER MARK TWAIN PRIZE FOR AMERICAN HUMOR (you can view his site by clicking above, - [The Physics of Clown Cars](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/30/the-physics-of-clown-cars/) - My good pal Greg DeSanto (executive director of the International Clown Hall of Fame) is quoted extensively in the April 2011 edition of Car and Driver, talking about the Physics of Clown Cars. They spend an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out (in mock terms) the maximum amount of clowns that can fit - [The Adventures of Steve and Ryan](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/26/the-adventures-of-steve-and-ryan/) - I've been reading a blog "The Adventures of Steve and Ryan" which is a blog by Steve Copeland and Ryan Combs, the two clown partners that are on the Kelly Miller Circus. Kelly Miller is an Oklahoma based circus that has been performing since 1938, and is currently owned by John Ringling North. They bill - [Neutral Mask Workshop in NY April 8,9,10 ](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/23/neutral-mask-workshop-in-ny-april-8910/) - I spend a good deal of time on this blog speaking about commedia and commedia mask styles, but relatively little on what is the basis of most mask work (and the acting work that mask work often accompanies): The Neutral Mask. Learning to be neutral- to display an action separate from character, to divorce yourself - [Cirque Berzerk Gone Bankrupt?](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/18/cirque-berzerk-gone-bankrupt/) - Showbiz David announced on his blog that Cirque Berzerk, the Los Angeles underground circus company, has declared bankruptcy. Their website and facebook presence still seem active, so perhaps there's hope for the company. Cirque Berzerk started as a performance ritual at Burning Man, and had seemed to be blossoming into Los Angeles' answer to the - [Peg-Ass-Us at Brown University: March 15 at 7:30 pm](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/14/peg-ass-us-at-brown-university-march-15-at-730-pm/) - BE FOREWARNED: THIS SHOW contains nudity and sexually explicit content. March 15th @ 7:30 PM Rites & Reasons Theatre (155 Angell St.) John Leo and Sophie Nimmanit have created a clown show about anal sex. Yes, you read that right. And no, not for kids. They bill it as a "Sex-Education Burlesque" The show features - [It’s Been Real: The Life and Legacy of Ernie Kovacs](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/13/erniekovacs/) - It’s Been Real: The Life and Legacy of Ernie Kovacs Paley Center for Media 25 West 52 Street New York, NY 10019 Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6:30 pm ET Members: $20 General Public: $25 Buy Tickets [amazon_enhanced asin="B004IB04NU" price="All" background_color="FFFFFF" link_color="000000" text_color="0000FF" align="Right"/] The Paley Center for Media will hold an event celebrating and - [Ten West: Comedy Duo](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/12/ten-west-comedy-duo/) - TEN WEST is the comedy duo of Stephen Simon and Jon Monastero under the direction of Bryan Coffee. They blend physical virtuosity and inventive comedy with poignant writing, broad audience appeal to create their own theatrical style with strong influences of vaudeville, commedia, and clown. Ten West originated in the sketch comedy world in 2003, - [The Advance Man is one of 4 Finalists for Arts Writing Prize.](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/10/the-advance-man-is-one-of-4-finalists-for-arts-writing-prize/) - I reviewed Jamie MacVicar's book The Advance Man,last May (read my review here), and now I'm happy to say that Jamie's book has become a finalist for the prestigious Marfield Prize. This $10,000 prize—(also known as The National Award for Arts Writing) is one of the largest given to a single author. It is awarded - [Playing Commedia- 4 classes in Australia](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/09/playing-commedia-4-classes-in-australia/) - PLAYING COMMEDIA A Series of Classes on the Comic Tradition for Teachers, Actors, Undertakers... facilitated by Clint Bolster and Ben Cornfoot from Lightwire Theatrical Productions When: 6.30-9pm, Thursdays March 17, 24, 31 & April 7. Where: Ithaca Church Hall, 80 Enoggera Tce Red Hill/Paddington (Boys' Brigade Hall), AUSTRALIA! Cost: $85 for all four classes, $70 - [International Women's Day (100th Anniversary): 5 Funny Comediennes](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/08/international-womens-day-100th-anniversary/) - Since it's the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, I thought I'd put up videos of five of the funniest female physical comedians/clowns from television. The five I've chosen are Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Gilda Radner, Tina Fey, and Mary Tyler Moore. It's a little bit of a stretch to fit MTM into the clown - [Happy Birthday to Who? Exactly!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/07/happy-birthday-to-who-exactly/) - One of the classics of Stage comedy (and one of the classic duos of clowning). This is a pretty classic theatre example of their signature routine. (And by the way, it was Lou Costello's birthday yesterday, March 6.) You can find out more about Abbott and Costello on the official fan webpage: http://www.abbottandcostello.net/ If you - [Piccolo Theater's Servant of Two Masters](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/04/piccolo-theaters-servant-of-two-masters/) - On Sunday, I got a chance to celebrate the end of Commedia month with the 3 pm performance of Piccolo Theatre's A Servant of Two Masters at the Evanston Art Depot in Evanston, IL. The theatre is housed in a working train depot, and it was quite an interesting place. You can read the full - [Circus Poster Exhibition in Cincinatti](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/03/circus-poster-exhibition-in-cincinatti/) - The Amazing American Circus Poster February 26, 2011 – July 10, 2011Organized by the Cincinnati Art Museum and The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Strobridge Lithographing Company Living Pair of Full Grown Hippopotomi. Organized by Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, Kristin Spangenberg, The Amazing American Circus Poster features 80 circus posters - [Laugh, Clown, Laugh](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/03/02/laugh-clown-laugh/) - I follow a friend of a friend's blog, THE SHEILA VARIATIONS, primarily because she writes everyday, she writes well, and although I don't know her, I like her opinions on stuff. So I keep her on my blog reader. On her blog today, she posts a number of great pictures from the movie Laugh, Clown, - [Which Commedia Character Are You?](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/24/which-commedia-character-are-you/) - Which commedia dell'arte character are you? This quiz was originally created to help publicize Music Theatre of Madison's Summer 2011 production of The Glorious Ones. In case you don't know, it's a commedia dell'arte musical created by the composers of SEUSSICAL, RAGTIME and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. MTM will present the Wisconsin premiere this summer. - [Mexico City Workshops with Audrey Crabtree ](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/24/mexico-city-workshops-with-audrey-crabtree/) - Audrey Crabtree, one of the motivating forces behind the NY Clown Theatre Festival, is teaching two workshops in Mexico City in March.  The workshops, about developing material through improvisation and about clown duos and trios, will take place in March. I believe the classes will be taught in Spanish (or in translation) The workshops are - [What are you doing for WorldWide Commedia Day? (Feb 25)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/21/what-are-you-doing-for-worldwide-commedia-day-feb-25/) - Worldwide Commedia Day is 4 days away-- how are you going to celebrate? Faction Of Fools, one of the organizers, has a list of what's going on- there's something on nearly every continent! This is what they have so far (for the most updated list, visit the Faction of Fools website! ) I'm going to - [Clown Cabaret February 14 (Washington DC)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/08/clown-cabaret-february-14-washington-dc/) - The clown scene is starting to pick up in DC-- there's a monthly clown cabaret that has formed under the direction of Mathew Pauli Rich Potter, and Karen Beriss. The second Monday of the month, people are encouraged to come and perform 10 minutes of clown work for audiences at 8 pm at The Shop - [Jamie Adkins in Circus Incognitus (NY Feb 11-27)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/10/jamie-adkins-in-circus-incognitus-ny-feb-11-27/) - Jamie Adkins began his career at the age of 13 in San Diego, where he delighted passers-by as a street performer. Later, in San Francisco, he joined the Pickle Family Circus. From the Pickle's Jamie move to Montreal and joined Cirque Eloize, where he performed over 500 shows for them. Since 2005, Jamie has been - [Special Guest Post on New Victory Theater Blog](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/16/special-guest-post-on-new-victory-theater-blog/) - Just an alert to those readers who might be interested-- I have a guest post blog on the New Victory's Theatre Blog Site-- the subject being the question: Are You Ever Too Young For the Circus? For my answer, visit the New Victory Theater Blog - [Sad News: Hokum Jeebs, R.I.P.](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/17/sad-news-hokum-jeebs-r-i-p/) - This article is from the Seattle Times. Hokum Jeebs was a very well known and well respected street performer and variety entertainer. This is sad and stunning news. Suspect, 19, arrested in fatal stabbing in West Seattle Professor Hokum W. Jeebs was fatally stabbed in his West Seattle home early Wednesday. Jeebs was a gifted - [Todd Robbins & Teller Radio Interview "Play Dead"](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/18/todd-robbins-teller-radio-interview-play-dead/) - Happened to catch a little bit of the Leonard Lopate show today, which featured Todd Robbins and Teller (of, of course, Penn & Teller) talking about their hit Off-Broadway show Play Dead Listen to the show here: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/2011/feb/18/play-dead/ It's a great listen! - [It's Commedia Dell'arte Month on ClownLink! (in honor of International Commedia Day February 25)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/01/commedia-month/) - While it's not officially Commedia Dell'arte month anywhere else, here on clownlink we've declared it officially commedia dell'arte month! This is in honor of the second annual International Commedia Dell'arte Day, which will happen on February 25 this year. In honor of that day, each day this month, we'll present a link of some sort - [Commedia Mask Museum: Amleto and Donato Sartori](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/03/commedia-mask-museum-amleto-and-donato-sartori/) - After World War II, the Italian intellectual community was searching for their cultural and historical roots. A number of theatre people started to explore commedia dell'arte, which at that time when it was performed was being done as stodgy museum pieces really devoid of life (think bad Moliere) A group of artists, including Giorgio Strehler, - [Giants of commedia: Dario Fo](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/05/giants-of-commedia-dario-fo/) - Dario Fo is one of the most pre-eminent comic writers and performers of our times. He's written a number of plays that have been performed throughout the world and seem to have a universal appeal. When he performs in Italy, he performs in soccer stadiums-- partially because that's where enough people can come and see - [A Message from Dario Fo](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/06/a-message-from-dario-fo/) - A Message from Dario FoÌ€ (This message was written on behalf of Worldwide Commedia day) I reprint it here by permission as one of the official events of that day! It is a well-known fact that by the end of the 16th century the intensified repression of the Counter Reformation gave rise to a virtual - [Giants of Commedia: Giorgio Strehler](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/07/giants-of-commedia-giorgio-strehler/) - Giorgio Strehler was the founder (along with Paolo Grassi) and director of the Piccolo Teatro di Milano. Some would say that he is the father of modern commedia. I don't think I would go that far, as there were a number of disparate Italian groups working after the war that were trying to figure out - [Commedia Acting Tip: The Ghost of Chekhov](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/09/commedia-acting-tip-the-ghost-of-chekhov/) - When I studied at the Dell'arte school of Physical theatre, our Commedia teacher (Michael Fields) would be coaching a scene or an improvisation and then suddenly say "Ah-- the Ghost of Chekhov has entered the room." This was a short hand way of saying he meant that your performance had descended from a heightened state - [Commedia Acting Tip: It's All About the Appetite ](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/09/commedia-acting-tip-its-all-about-the-appetite/) - Since yesterday we talked about not playing subtext while playing commedia, the question naturally arises- what should you play? Or how are you going to sustain and continue to improvise a heightened expressive character? There are several theories about the best way to play a commedia character, and basically, I subscribe to all of them. - [Commedia Acting Tip: Try It Italian Style](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/11/commedia-acting-tip-try-it-italian-style/) - At one of my alma maters (The Dell’arte School) , one of the school’s rehearsal mantras when a scene or a play isn’t working right is to rehearse it “Italian style.” By this they mean to perform the scene or the play as loud and as fast as you can, and with as much energy - [Giants of Commedia: Gozzi vs. Goldoni](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/12/giants-of-commedia-gozzi-goldoni/) - During the mid-1700's, (over 100 years after Flamino Scala) two commedia performers/playwrights were having a feud over the future of commedia. They were both named Carlo, they were both Venetian, and they both had very different ideas about what made commedia dell'arte special and worthwhile. Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793) was for getting rid of the masks - [Commedia Acting Tip: Animate the Inanimate.](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/13/commedia-acting-tip-animate-the-inanimate/) - When you are performing as a puppet, or (for commedia) as a masked character-- it's important to remember that the mask on your face is inanimate. It is made of leather or papier mache or some other fixed material that has a fixed expression, a fixed architecture. Despite that, your character is alive, and changes - [Commedia Characters: The Innamorati](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/14/commedia-characters-the-innamorati/) - In honor of Valentine's day, we examine the innamorati (the lovers) The Commedia lovers were the only unmasked characters in the show. They were the plot engines behind the stories. Typically their story was what drove the father characters to war ; the zanni characters to create all kinds of crazy plots and tricks, and - [Commedia Characters: (Il Vecchio: The Old Men)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/15/commedia-characters-il-vecchio-the-old-men/) - In the cosmology of Commedia, there are three classes of characters: The Masters (those with money, often called Il Vecchio, the Old Men) The Servants (the zanni) who serve the Masters; and the Lovers (the Innamorati, who we introduced yesterday) There are a couple of characters who straddle the line one way or the other, - [2 Commedia Workshops- Florence Italy!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/16/2-commedia-workshops-florence-italy/) - Commedia Dell'Arte course. Traditional theatre to contemporary theatre March 28-April 8 and July 18-July 29, 2011 ILE organizes 2 week courses in theatre in Florence for actors to enhance their physical expression and learn the techniques of storytelling and improvisation as well as scene study analyzing the major authors together with the tradition of the - [Guest Post: What makes a Great Commedia Mask? by Stanley Allan Sherman](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/19/guest-post-what-makes-a-great-commedia-mask-by-stanley-allan-sherman/) - [I've asked a few great mask makers to submit a guest post entitled: What Makes A Great Commedia Mask? Their responses will appear here over the next few days. The images sprinkled throughout this page are from the author's website, copyright by the author (as is the text), and used by permission. For permission to - [Commedia Cosmology: Masters, Lovers, and Servants](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/20/commedia-cosmology-masters-lovers-and-servants/) - While doing research I came across this scholarly paper. Thought I'd offer it up today as a kind of a wrap up of my three posts on the Commedia Characters. (In case you've forgotten here they are) SERVANTS: http://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/commedia-characters-zanni-the-servants/ MASTERS: http://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/commedia-characters-il-vecchio-the-old-men/ LOVERS: http://www.clownlink.com/2011/02/commedia-characters-the-innamorati/ And here's the scholarly article. It's written by Dr. Scott McGehee, founding - [Lawrence Smythe](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/29/lawrence-smythe/) - Lawrence Smythe is a Canadian clown that has performed and traveled all over the world. He is a rubber faced prankster with a number of different characters and entrees that he can perform. From mewling baby to over-strict Canadian Mounty to obtuse caveman, Lawrence approaches all of his characters with an earnestness that wins audiences - [Jeff & Buttons in "Neon Lights" at the People's Theatre 1/31/11 (NYC)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/31/jeff-buttons-in-neon-lights-at-the-peoples-theatre/) - I saw this back at the 2010 NY Clown Theatre Festival at the Brick Theatre and I can highly recommend it. You can read my review here. You can also see some photographs and a video interview by Photographer to the Clowns Jim Moore on his site Vaudevisuals. Jeff and Buttons have TONS of new - [Clown Summit 1/31-2/4- ONLINE AUDIO INTERVIEWS](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/29/clown-summit-131-24-online-audio-interviews/) - Christopher Lueck, the man behind the New York Downtown Clown Revue, has a new project that he's calling the Clown Summit. For the next five days, he's going to release 1 free interview a day that he's done with master clowns, talking about American Clowning past, present, and future. The interviews will be available for - [Nina Levine Workshop: "Finding Your Inner Clown" March 2011 NYC](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/27/nina-levine-workshop-finding-your-inner-clown-march-2011-nyc/) - MARCH 2011 WORKSHOP: 4 THURSDAYS IN MARCH: 3, 10, 17 & 24th from 6:30-8:30 PM. Cost $150. Click the postcard images below for more info, or visit Nina's Website: http://www.ninalevine.com “FINDING YOUR INNER CLOWN” Dare to be laughed at and love it! What kind of clown are you? Maybe you’re a bossy clown, a shy - [Bello Nock wins Golden Clown Award at Monaco!](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/24/bello-nock-wins-golden-clown-award-at-monaco/) - (This is the only article I found in English that featured Bello Nock via Google) Not sure if the English speaking world doesn't care about Monaco, or Google is not finding it. ) Anyway, Congrats Bello! http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/01/24/41046470.html At circus festival in Monaco, Russians win 3 awards Karina Ivashko Jan 24, 2011 20:01 Moscow Time An - [Mark Gindick in Wing-Man (SUNY PURCHASE, 1/27-1/29)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/24/mark-gindick-in-wing-man-suny-purchase-127-129/) - Mark Gindick, who has become a mainstay at the Big Apple Circus (first as an understudy/replacement for Grandma, and now as a clown under his own name) has his first solo show at Suny Purchase next weekend. Mark is revisiting some gags and ideas that he started in his show 10 years ago ( How - [Montecarlo Circus Festival-- Everything's Coming Up Bello](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/23/montecarlo-circus-festival-everythings-coming-up-bello/) - Now, I'm not there, but it seems that everything in Monte Carlo is coming up Bello-- even the royalty. Here's a photo of Prince Albert II sporting Bello's distinctive hairstyle from the local newspaper. - [Spymonkey Clown Class in NY (March 10-15, 2011)](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/20/spymonkey-clown-class-in-ny-march-10-15-2011/) - A five-day workshop with Aitor Basauri, Spymonkey co founder, clown teacher at the Phillipe Gaulier School, Paris and Cirque Du Soliel, Montreal. Participants will learn to develop what makes them funny, hone their skills and discover how to make an audience belly laugh whilst being part of a great group dynamic. The performer who dares - [Final NY Red Bastard Performance 1/25](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/20/final-ny-red-bastard-performance-125/) - Final sounds so final, and I expect he'll probably be back, but the last time the Red and Lascivious Bastard will perform in NY before his creator and inhabitor Eric Davis flies off to Hollywood to collaborate with Cirque du Soleil on a new and permanent show at the Kodak Theatre is next Tuesday at - [Clown Polloi- 1/23/2011 at La Mama (NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/18/clown-polloi-1232011-at-la-mama-ny/) - Kendall Cornell & Clowns Ex Machina (not the infamous Clown Sex Machine) are putting on a show/benefit/performance featuring some of their best bits of shows past and shows future. The evening will also include some guest artists, including the sensuous song stylings of Shirley U. Geste and the delicious tango of Valeria Solomonoff, as well - [The One that got away: Nearly Lear at the New Vic](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/17/the-one-that-got-away/) - Every once in a while there is a show that I've been meaning to see, that I want to see, that I planned to see, and somehow I miss seeing it. Such was the case with the New Victory's production of NEARLY LEAR, a one woman portrayal of the story of King Lear as seen - [Clowns increase chance of pregnancy, study finds](https://www.clownlink.com/2011/01/16/clowns-increase-chance-of-pregnancy-study-finds/) - An Israeli study of an IVF clinic has found that pregnancy rate almost doubled when a "medical clown" visited clinic after the embryo transfer. From the Guardian article: During recovery from the procedure, each woman had a 15-minute visit from the clown, who performed a specific routine created by Friedler – who has studied movement - [The new Japanese Ronald...](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/12/28/the-new-japanese-ronald/) - Weird commercial for Japanese McDonalds. He pulls a burger from his butt and then what? Not sure I get it! - [Character Mask to Clown Workshop Jan 8-Feb 9](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/12/26/character-mask-to-clown-workshop-jan-8-feb-9/) - Character Mask to Clown--with Deborah Kaufmann Inspired by the teaching of Richard Pochinko A multi-disciplinary way for any artist to make direct connection to aspects of his/her true self, for devising material and performance. In the spirit of playfulness we will face the six directions of self: North, West, South, East, Above and Below, by - [The Clown Un-Masked: Jim Moore](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/12/04/the-clown-un-masked-jim-moore/) - The ever wonderful photographer Jim Moore has a new series of clown photos that he has been making (I say ever wonderful, which is true, but I may as well say ever-present, as this guy is at every show I see, plus a great many I don't. I bet there is not another person (except - [Mike "Hillbilly" Weakley](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/12/03/mike-hillbilly-weakley/) - Mike "Hillbilly" Weakley is a 1988 graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. He then toured with the circus for 7 years as Hillbilly the Clown, and as a featured stiltwalker. Since that time he has entertained and performed for audiences at theme parks, professional sporting events, casinos, corporate events, festivals, concerts, - [Short Clown Film- TUBA](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/12/01/short-clown-film-tuba/) - Great short documentary featuring Michael "Tuba" Heatherton. He was a Ringling clown who now works in the LA area doing a variety of stuff, including with the cabaret/pop band "The Ditty Bops" Not sure how much he uses it, but here's Tuba's Myspace Page: http://www.myspace.com/tooobah "TUBA" from Gabriel Romero on Vimeo. Tuba's Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tooobah - [RIP: Ted Ferlo](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/11/19/rip-ted-ferlo/) - Ted Ferlo was a clown on the Blue Unit of Ringling from 1986-88 and on the Red Unit from 1989-1991. He had been the event manager of the Turning Stone Resort and Casino for approximately 10 years. He had not been well, and had a recent surgery that he did not recover from. He leaves - [Squirm Burpee Circus: The Photos](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/11/15/squirm-burpee-circus-the-photos/) - These are the photos that the New Victory sent to me. You can see the incredible detail and well thought out set design in these photos. They really have their aesthetic ducks in a row. All photo credit to Stephanie Berger. - [Handsome Little Devils in Squirm Burpee Circus (New Victory in NY, Nov 12-28)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/11/14/handsome-little-devils-in-squirm-burpee-circus-new-victory-in-ny-nov-12-28/) - I saw the Denver based Handsome Little Devils production Squirm Burpee Circus on the Saturday matinee at the New Victory Theatre . If you don't know about the New Victory, you probably should -- they are a beautifully restored off-broadway theatre (that is actually at 42nd and 7nth Ave, in the heart of Times Square) - [Congrats to Eric Davis, Cirque's newest star!](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/11/14/congrats-to-eric-davis-cirques-newest-star/) - Eric Davis (he who inhabits the flesh of the Red Bastard during non-business hours) posted some wonderful news on his facebook feed: This is very exciting news. Eric and John are both excellent clowns. The rumor is that this show will be a permanent 10 month a year thing, with time out for the Oscars - [Stars of Vaudeville #257: Trav S.D.](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/11/08/stars-of-vaudeville-257-trav-s-d/) - This post is in the style of Trav. S. D's wonderful blog Travalanche in honor of Trav's 45th Birthday. You should definitely be reading Trav's blog, as he opines about lots of stuff, and gives information found nowhere else about his passion: vaudeville and variety. In a grand burlesque tradition, everyone should find Trav over - [Call for Submissions: 2011 Toronto Festival of Clowns (June 2-5,2011)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/11/07/call-for-submissions-2011-toronto-festival-of-clowns-june-2-52011/) - Call for submissions: 2011 Toronto Festival of Clowns The Toronto Festival of Clowns aims to bring together clowns and physical theatre artists of all disciplines and backgrounds and provide a common space to showcase their work. From June 2nd to 5th, 2011, some of the World's best Clown and Physical performers will take over 6 - [Mime Classes in NY start November 9](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/11/04/mime-classes-in-ny-start-november-9/) - Image by chooyutshing via Flickr Mime an ongoing open class for actors, clowns, dancers & variety arts on all levels Taught by Stanley Allan Sherman Tuesday Mornings 10:15 - 11:30 AM Nov. 9 - Dec. 21 (optional personal warm-up starts at 10:00 AM) $15 per class Pier Studios at Pier 40, Hudson River Park, NYC - [Another Amazon Deal: Black Adder Remastered! One Day Only!](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/10/31/another-amazon-deal-black-adder-remastered-one-day-only/) - Amazon must be going crazy with classic comedy DVD's. Which means that basically, so am I! This time they are offering Rowan Atkinson's deliciously sinful Black Adder Remastered for $35.00 ! Retail price $80.00 BUY IT HERE If you don't know Black Adder or only know Rowan Atkinson from Mr. Bean, you are in for - [R.I.P. Frosty Little](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/10/28/r-i-p-frosty-little/) - Just heard the news that master clown Frosty Little, who was one of the main teachers at Ringling's Clown College when I was there, passed away yesterday. He had been ill, so it is not exactly a shock, but it's sad. He was a funny guy who basically dedicated his life to making other people - [I Love Lucy: The Complete Series-- on sale today! (Amazon)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/10/28/i-love-lucy-the-complete-series-on-sale-today-amazon/) - I Love Lucy: The Complete Series This set features the whole McGillicuddy--34 discs of non-stop redhead hilarity. It's retail priced at $235.98. Today at Amazon it's $84.99. Click the link above or the image to the left to purchase. Hurry, it goes off sale tomorrow! CLICK HERE TO BUY. (Amazon affiliate link) This set includes - [Charlie in the Heartland-- Chaplin Conference Oct 28-30 (Zanesville, OH)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/10/24/charlie-in-the-heartland-chaplin-conference-oct-28-30-zanesville-oh/) - It seems like I'm always finding about out stuff late in the game. I only heard about this conference by accident (a friend on Facebook is going to another conference in Ohio, and several other friends said "oh, are you going to Charlie in the Heartland?") And that's how I found out about it. Based - [Halloween Gig at the Halloween Parade with NY Downtown Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/10/23/halloween-gig-at-the-halloween-parade-with-ny-downtown-clown/) - It's not much money, but I bet it will be a lot of fun. The parade goes from mild to wild, and you can take part and be any, all, or anything in between. If you are interested, contact Christopher Lueck from NY Downtown Clown, pronto. There's only money for 20 clowns. (Email information below) BE - [NY Times: Lives: Back to the circus](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/10/17/ny-times-lives-back-to-the-circus/) - Aaron Bloom, former Ringling clown and player in the upcoming movie WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, writes clearly and eloquently about the series of unfortunate events that drove him back to whiteface and large shoes in the NY Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/magazine/17lives-t.html If you haven't read the book WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, I highly recommend it. (click the book title - [NY Downtown Clown Revue is Back! October 18](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/10/15/ny-downtown-clown-revue-is-back-october-18/) - The Clown Revue is Back! After a hiatus (and a sad possible extinction), I'm happy to report that the NY Downtown Clown Revue is back. Be sure to catch the first performance of the 5th Season! It's at a new location (Dixon Place) See below for details. SHOW INFO: COMMISSIONED ACTS: Commission #1: Create an act with - [NY Clown Theatre Festival 2010: Neon Lights](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/29/ny-clown-theatre-festival-2010-neon-lights/) - ADAM'S TAKE This show relies heavily on the charms of the two actors, and it largely succeeds. Jeff and Chris (or shall we call him Buttons) are a good match of energy and demeanor. They both are unmistakably clowns, but with a downtown urban air. They are both not traditional showman, but have a studied - [NY CLOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL 2010: Ms. Pretty Smart](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/23/ny-clown-theatre-festival-2010-ms-pretty-smart/) - ADAM'S TAKE I'm blogging about this a little bit after the fact. I saw this on the double bill with Perhaps Perhaps. Overall, I thought this was a really fun show. Olivia the clown builds an interesting world, and invites us inside. She is a waiter at a Chinese restaurant, and she secretly dreams of - [NY Clown Theatre Festival: PERHAPS, PERHAPS, QUIZÁS … ](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/22/ny-clown-theatre-festival-perhaps-perhaps-quizas-…/) - ADAM'S TAKE This show was a delight to watch. Gabriel Munoz as the Bride sets a hilarious and startling image as a woman in a bridal dress eating cake. The first three minutes of her wordlessly eating cake are terrific. She lets you imagine why she's there. After that she acknowledges the audience, and starts - [Gorilla Tango Theatre: Super Mario Burlesque (Chicago)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/27/gorilla-tango-theatre-super-mario-burlesque-chicago/) - This is a great idea for a show, at a venue that looks like it produces all kinds of great stuff. Conceived and created by Chicago area burl-q-uers , the show will feature Chicago favorite Coo d'Twat as Mario, and Lily e'Claire (a recent import from the Champaign burlesque scene) as Luigi, as well as - [NY Clown Theatre Festival: Ferdinand the Magnificent](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/20/ny-clown-theatre-festival-ferdinand-the-magnificent/) - ADAM'S TAKE: This is a bouffon show (if you are not sure what bouffon is, take a look here) with an oversized character Ferdinand, wearing a Hitler hairdo, a gigantic diaper, a too-revealing pink body suit, and a nose that makes Jimmy Durante's shnozz seem delicate and quaint. The show starts off in a typical - [NY Clown Theatre Festival: Circus Lunai!](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/20/ny-clown-theatre-festival-circu-lunai/) - ADAM'S TAKE I was really hoping to like this show. When I did the San Francisco Fringe Festival a number of years ago, there was an improv troupe doing something very similar, (they were supposedly an improv troupe from an hitherto undiscovered Slovakian country, and they were hilarious) The director of Theatre Dzieci is a - [Discount on Aurelia at Princeton's McCarter Theatre: Thanks, Pat Cashin!](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/17/discount-on-aurelia-at-princetons-mccarter-theatre-thanks-pat-cashin/) - Pat Cashin recently posted a rave of a show going on at the McCarter Theatre now through October 17.   I saw Victoria Chaplin, Jean Baptiste Thierrée, and their son James perform two shows at the ART back in the early 1990's, and I was very excited then. This is a show by their daughter - [29th Annual ClownFest, Seaside NJ (Sept 16-19)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/16/29th-annual-clownfest-seaside-nj-sept-16-19/) - While I'm busy blogging for the Clown Festival at the Brick Theatre, the 29th annual ClownFest is just getting ready to occur in lovely Seaside, NJ. Clownfest bills itself as "America's Grandest Clown Celebration" I can't really say if that's true or not (I am not there- how could it be? :O) ) They definitely - [NY Clown Theatre Festival 2010: JASP & MORROW DO PUBERTY](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/14/1222/) - ADAM'S TAKE This was a fantastic show. These two Canadian clowns have a well-thought out, well-oiled show that takes on the rather sensitive topic of menstruation. From the toilet/throne that is the main set piece for the show, to the Leo DiCaprio poster on the wall, this show hits a number of just the right - [NY Clown Theatre Festival 2010: CLOWNS WITH GOWNS](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/14/ny-clown-theatre-festival-2010-clowns-with-gowns/) - ADAM'S TAKE: This female duo has good energy between them, and some of the circus skills displayed (including a really delightful bouncing ball trick with a jumprope) are downright entertaining. Their opening has a fair amount of promise [although I've seen something similar 3 or 4 times in other shows, thankfully not at THIS festival] - [NY Clown Festival 2010: HULA HELL IS MISS SATURN](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/14/ny-clown-festival-2010-hula-hell-is-miss-saturn/) - ADAM'S TAKE First off, let's get a couple of things straight. I love Miss Saturn. I think Miss Saturn is a very funny improvisor and a virtuosic level hula-hooper. I've worked with her at several venues, and seen several different pieces that she's done, and I in general love most of what I've seen. I - [NY Clown Festival 2010: The WOW Show](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/14/ny-clown-festival-2010-the-wow-show/) - ADAM'S TAKE: I met Vincenzo Tortorici 18+ years ago at the 1992 International Clown Congress in Philadelphia (part of MTI) We hung out, bonded then, and like most festivals, at the end we went our separate ways. We haven't seen each other since then, so I was really glad to hear that he was performing - [Clown Festival Reviews](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/09/10/clown-festival-reviews/) - Here's where I've put a link to all of the other Clown Festival reviewers. The latest reviews are listed here. http://www.clownlink.com/clownfest2010/ I'm going to be reviewing a bunch of shows for the festival, and my reviews, will be included within these pages. It's an RSS pipe (meaning it's all done automagically)-- so a couple of - [Calling All Clowns! Clown Parade September 3 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/30/calling-all-clowns-clown-parade-september-3-ny/) - Calling All Clowns! A Clown Parade, Public Pie Fight and opening night cabaret will usher in the New York Clown Theater Festival on Friday, September 3. Come hoot, honk, holler, and roll through the city in the most preposterous manner possible. We'll gather in Union Square at 5 pm, and at 5:30, we'll take over - [First NY Unicycling Festival - Sept 3-5, 2010](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/22/first-ny-unicycling-festival-sept-3-5-2010/) - NYC’s Unicycle Day Will Roll Into Brooklyn BROOKLYN — NYC’s first Unicycle Festival will be rolling across New York City this September. The first day of the festival is in Brooklyn and is being proclaimed by Borough President Marty Markwitz as Brooklyn Unicycle Day. The festivities begin with a 13-mile journey across Brooklyn, on unicycle. - [Wally Boag- The Clown Prince of Disneyland](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/19/wally-boag-the-clown-prince-of-disneyland/) - Image via Wikipedia One of my friends (Joel Jeske, if you must know) has been on a facebook posting tear lately, posting lots of great video from YouTube. One of those items was a Muppets appearance by the great Wally Boag. I had never seen it, and didn't know the name, but he looked and - [Ringling Clown Todd Griffith in Hospital-- Good Messages Needed!](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/12/ringling-clown-todd-griffith-in-hospital-good-messages-needed/) - Ringling Red Unit Clown Todd Griffith in Hospital. Send Him a Message of Support. (this article reposted from http://www.clownalley.blogspot.com) UPDATE FROM BRANDON: From Brandon... Todd is scheduled for surgery at 11am this morning. Pray that the doctors have wisdom and discernment as they remove as much of the tumor as they can. Please continue to - [Rotten Plantains Kill! And they are back for 8 more! ](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/13/rotten-plantains-kill-and-they-are-back-for-8-more/) - People apparently like Rotten Plantains. By popular demand, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL's favorite clowns will be back for more! Claudio from Verekai, Patrick from Banana Schpeel and their amazingly hilarious friends will be at 45 Bleecker Theatre until the end of August. The Rotten Plantains will kick off another 8-show run (appropriately) on Friday, the 13th. - [Magical Exploding Boy (and other clown shows) at the NY Fringe (8/13-8/27)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/12/magical-exploding-boy-and-other-clown-shows-at-the-ny-fringe-813-827/) - Looks like there's a fair amount of circus/clown stuff going on at this year's NY Fringe. Lots of interesting stuff-- I'm particularly interested in Magical Exploding Boy-- I like the title, and the preview trailer looks very good. I also like the looks of the Great Galvani. And SHINE is supposed to be wonderful. (I - [Jay Stewart in the Tribeca Citizen Slinging the Soap.](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/10/jay-stewart-in-the-tribeca-citizen-slinging-the-soap/) - Great photo montage of my clown college roommate Jay Stewart teaching the art of pie throwing in the Tribeca Citizen. I've reproduced a few of the photos here, but you should really check out the whole enchilada on their website. Well worth it. http://tribecacitizen.com/2010/08/04/pie-fight-on-white-2/ (and thanks as always to Pat Cashin's clownalley.net for the heads - [Brick Theatre announces lineup for NY Clown Theatre Fest 2010](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/06/brick-theatre-announces-lineup-for-ny-clown-theatre-fest-2010/) - THE BRICK THEATER, INC. PRESENTS THE NEW YORK CLOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 3-26 @ THE BRICK FESTIVAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED! The Brick Theater, Inc., presenter of the first festival of Clown Theatre in New York in over 20 years in 2006, brings the festival back this fall as the 2010 New York Clown Theatre Festival, performing - [The Rotten Plantains (one show only) Aug 7 NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/06/the-rotten-plantains-one-show-only-aug-7-ny/) - This looks to be a really interesting show if you get a chance to see it. Patrick de Valette has been really excellent in everything I've seen him in, including Les Chiche Capon (and Fred Blin was one of his original partners in that) The Rotten Plantains in "French Connection (via Texas and Brazil)" - Comedy Never - [Clown Dystopia](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/04/clown-dystopia/) - Another old-time friend and classmate (this one from the Trinity Rep Conservatory) is Travis Stewart, better known to the vaudeville adoring masses as Trav S. D, who among other things is the author of No Applause--Just Throw Money: The Book That Made Vaudeville Famous. He's also got a blog, which if you click his name - [Jackpotting with Jay](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/08/01/jackpotting-with-jay/) - In case, you don't know, Jackpotting is the circus term for sitting around and telling stories (mostly about the jackpots that you've gotten into and how you managed to escape them). I spent most of last night Jackpotting with my clown college roommate-- Jay Stewart. In 1989, fresh out of the Trinity Rep Conservatory and - [Burlesque Dancer sought for NY Fringe Show](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/07/29/burlesque-dancer-sought-for-ny-fringe-show/) - Sorry to let a burleycue notice into the clownlink, but a friend of a friend is looking to fill a position for the NY Fringe, and I figure that somebody out there might know somebody (who knows somebody) This musical been produced in Vancouver twice and Seattle, and now they are moving it to the - [Montreal Circus Festival July 8-25- RIGHT NOW!](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/07/12/montreal-circus-festival-july-8-25-right-now/) - Holy Crap. I don't know how I missed info about this. Just happened to read something about a ginormous circus festival happening in Montreal RIGHT NOW. It features some of the top circuses from around the world (and of course, especially Quebec) All happening at the same time. The festival, called MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CIRQUE, ( - [Audition for Ringling July 30 NYC](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/07/09/audition-for-ringling-july-30-nyc/) - If you've been hankering to run away and join The Greatest Show On Earth, now may be your golden opportunity. Ringling will be holding auditions on July 30 from 10-1 pm at their Coney Island site for future clowns. If they like your audition, you'll see a show, fill out a more extensive application, go - [Study with Phillippe Petit Aug 9-15](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/07/07/study-with-phillippe-petit-aug-9-15/) - Action Maverick Master Class Tightrope An exploration into the theater of balance with Philippe Petit For the first time ever, the man who walked between the twin towers and authored the only treatise on wire walking, will conduct a series of intensive two-days master classes to a limited group of selected applicants interested in the - [Toy Theatre Exhibit: Worlds in Miniature (San Francisco)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/07/06/toy-theatre-exhibit-worlds-in-miniature-san-francisco/) - Toy Theatres: Worlds in Miniature is an exhibit starting July 13 at San Francisco's Museum of Performance and Design. The exhibition features 21 rare toy theatres dating from the 18th century up to the present, drawn from seven different countries including the United States, England, France, Germany, Spain, Denmark and Mexico. Along with the theatres, - [Big Underwear Social Tour Documentary Needs Help](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/07/03/big-underwear-social-tour-documentary-needs-help/) - Big Underwear Social Tour is a project of well-known busker/variety artiste Brady Bradshaw (Bobarino Gravittini) Brady and a bunch of his international busker/variety friends are going to take their vaudeville show on the road aboard a tour bus that starts in Mexico and heads down to Panama. 15 Variety artists on a tour bus, which - [Funambolika 2010 (Pescara, Abruzzo Italy, July 12-14)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/07/02/funambolika-2010-pescara-abruzzo-italy-july-12-14/) - Pescara, Abruzzo (Italy) July 12-13-14 2010 FUNAMBOLIKA is the 4th summer season of circus arts conceived by director and writer Raffaele De Ritis. It takes place in Pescara, in the 1200 seats Teatro D´Annunzio, one of Italy's most prestigious summer arenas, that in the last 58 years hosted the world's greatest names of the theatre, - [Tiny Dangerous Fun in NY seeks performers](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/07/01/tiny-dangerous-fun-in-ny-seeks-performers/) - Tiny, Dangerous, Fun Come out to the land of porches and tall trees this summer for an evening of big-top risks in the basement of a bar/flowershop. Each month a handful of clowns, burlesque performers, puppeteers, acrobats, musicians, and/or ??? will perform their ballyhoo in the bar's bowels for 40 or so lucky patrons who - [25% discount on Musashi- physical comedy from Japan.](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/06/29/25-discount-on-musashi-physical-comedy-from-japan/) - An Important Message From - Serving Theatre Since 1884 - Save 25% on Musashi tickets* ($55 & $75 tickets only)Musashi is the story of two legendary swordsmen on a mission for retribution. This riotously funny and intensely dramatic play by Hisashi Inoue depicts the spirit of the samurai and the futility of revenge through Yukio - [Workshop with Rafael Bianciotto in NY (July 12-17)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/06/26/workshop-with-rafael-bianciotto-in-ny-july-12-17/) - Paris-based Master Teacher Rafael Bianciotto returns to NYC 6-day Workshop, July 12-17 from 6:30-10 at Access Theatre (380 Broadway, 2 blocks below Canal St) Contact Garth Edwin Sunderland at garthamb@aol.com or 718 703 9257 to register or for more information. For more information visit http://www.maskandclown.com/ Cost $425 (or $375 with the $50 early registration discount - [Parallel Exit's MOVE IT: Free! June 29 @ 8 pm NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/06/21/parallel-exits-move-it-free-june-29-8-pm-ny/) - Parallel Exit presents the fourth annual Move It! A free night of physical and visual theater Move It! is an annual free performance series hosted by Parallel Exit featuring physical and visual theater artists. The purpose of the series is to elevate the public profile of physical and visual theater in New York and to - [Jango Edwards on his clown classes](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/06/06/jango-edwards-on-his-clown-classes/) - "Clown Theory" is an event of the soul and mind. There is no previous experience required, in fact the less you know the more freedom you will find. The stage is the least important place for the clowns spirit...Life is the grand stage with the greatest risk but grandest reward. To be clown means you - [Zippedy the Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/28/zippedy/) - Zippedy the Clown is the alter ego of artist/educator Robert Gluckson, M.A. Robert is a teacher and marketing consultant, primarily based in Humboldt County, California. Zippedy appears at parties, events, and parades, where he does walkabouts, creates balloon sculptures, and leads group games, sing-alongs, and knock-knock joke contests. Party-goers can don a costume, get their - [Bobo's Daughter- New clown book about Chester "Bobo" Barnett](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/06/01/bobos-daughter-new-clown-book-about-chester-bobo-barnett/) - Bonnie Barnett first met her father (Chester "Bobo" Barnett) at the circus. She was a four-year-old spectator; he was one of the world's most famous clowns, a veteran performer for shows like the Shrine Circus and The Ed Sullivan Show. Though his star persona was always present in the periphery of her life, she rarely - [Looney Tunes Being Made Again!](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/20/looney-tunes-being-made-again/) - A recent article from the NYT says that the Looney Tunes, including classic cartoon and comedy characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Coyote/Roadrunner, will start production again. The good news is that it won't be Loonatics, or Baby Bugs, or any of the half-dozen cockamammie ideas they've had in the past to capitalize - [666 at the Minetta Lane Theatre NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/20/666-at-the-minetta-lane-theatre-ny/) - 666, a show by Spanish company Yllana that has played (and selling out) for over 10 years in Madrid, is now at the Minetta Lane Theatre in NY. The show, mostly done without words, is a combination of bawdy humor, classic clowning, and downright demented stunts. Set on death row, the four characters of 666 - [W.C. Fields Exhibit at NY Public Library (Lincoln Center)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/19/w-c-fields-exhibit-at-ny-public-library-lincoln-center/) - Thanks to Trav S.D. and his blog for the heads up on this fantastic exhibit now through August 21 at the NY Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The exhibit, titled "The Peregrinations & Pettifoggery of W. C. Fields", features ephemera, clippings, playbills, photos, and a fantastic film exhibition about William Claude - [Red Hook Waterfront Festival Performance June 2](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/27/red-hook-waterfront-festival-performance-june-2/) - The Theatre Museum & the Waterfront Museum will present SHOWBOAT 'ROUND THE BEND A unique exhibition extolling the glory of the American showboat The exhibition which will run through December will have a grand opening on Saturday, June 2, 2007 from noon to 6 pm on board the Showboat Barge (at the foot of Conover - [Augusto Cabrera & Commedia Gillet](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/27/augusto-cabrera-commedia-gillet/) - Augusto Cabrera is a director, actor, clown, puppeteer,commedia teacher and performer based in Stockholm, Sweden. He is the director of Mask & Commedia Centrum, an institution/school that focuses on spreading knowledge and information about masks, puppetry, and commedia to the world at large through workshops, festivals, and performances. Commedia Gillet is the professional company of - [Some Circus Fiction Recommendations](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/25/some-circus-fiction-recommendations/) - I was recently asked about Circus Fiction, so I thought I'd give a couple of recommendations. Feel free to add suggestions in the comments field below! Amanda Davis's Wonder When You'll Miss Me Amazon Link Amanda toured with the Bindlestiff's when I toured with them (in 1998) She wrote this novel (her first, and sadly - [Jeff Seal](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/22/jeff-seal/) - Jeff Seal is a clown who lives in Brooklyn. He recently moved from California where he was a graduate of the Clown Conservatory at the San Francisco Circus Center. There he studied Chinese acrobatics, pantomime, circus skills, dance, and clown. He studied Decroux-based corporeal mime under the direction of Thomas Leabhart for the Hippocampe Project - [The Celebration Barn](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/05/the-celebration-barn/) - The Celebration Barn is a center for variety arts performance, mime, clowning, and commedia. Founded by world-famous mime Tony Montanaro in 1972, The Barn has been the artistic home to many of the top clowns, jugglers, mimes, and variety artists in North America. Nestled in the sleepy town of South Paris, Maine, the Barn offers - [Bill Irwin](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/05/bill-irwin/) - Bill Irwin is one of the best known American actors and clowns. He has performed as a circus clown, a stage clown, a television clown, and now has become very well known on the Broadway stage as an actor. Bill Irwin graduated from Oberlin College in 1973 with a degree in theater arts, and from - [Roving Commedia Classical University Summer Workshops RCCU (NY, VA)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/14/roving-commedia-classical-university-summer-workshops-rccu-ny-va/) - Two – Commedia dell’Arte 2010 Summer Workshops from RCCU 1) June 13 – June 25, 2010 in New York NY at Pier Studios in Hudson River Park 2) July 26 – August 6, 2010 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia in conjunction with Southern Virginia University. For the first time in RCCU’s history - [Clown workshop with John Leo (May 15-16, NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/12/clown-workshop-with-john-leo-may-15-16-ny/) - Sat/Sun, May 15/16th, 10a - 5p, Triskelion Studios. 118 N. 11th st. 3rd Floor (btw Berry and Wythe) Williamsburg, Brooklyn From fancy to flop to flight, the world of Clown is full of extremes. In solo, duo, trio, and group work, we'll examine status, minimum to maximum, letting go to the moment & keeping it - [The Curse of Bigness](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/09/the-curse-of-bigness/) - The Curse of Bigness May 16 – October 03, 2010 Opening Reception May 16, 2010 2-5pm (click here for more information) The Queens Museum will be presenting The Curse of Bigness, a group of new projects by people working in the theater, graphic design, fashion, jewelry, performance, music, and art scenes, often as part of - [19nth Season of the Ko Festival, Amherst](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/08/19nth-season-of-the-ko-festival-amherst/) - The 19nth season of Amherst's Ko Festival has been curated on the theme of "It's All in the Family." They'll have five weeks of shows that take a penetrating and entertaining look at families - both traditional and non-traditional. A rich examination of ways that people negotiate expectations, identity and legacy. The festival runs July - [Report from Polo Circo](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/05/report-from-polo-circo/) - I was just on a family vacation in Argentina, and noted with dismay that a circus festival started the week after I left.  WEBSITE:  http://www.festivalpolocirco.gov.ar/ When I was unmarried and child-less, I might have stayed for the week and changed my ticket, but my responsibilities as a husband and father made that impossible.  Fortunately, my - [Clown Workshops with Jango Edwards in Barcelona](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/05/clown-workshops-with-jango-edwards-in-barcelona/) - CLOWN WORKSHOPS WITH JANGO EDWARDS IN BARCELONA The art of the clown is not just a profession, but a lifestyle that demands an understanding of emotion, sensitivity, passion, pathos and heart. WORKSHOPS May 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th (CLOWN THEORY -1ST LEVEL) June 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th (CLOWN THEORY -1ST LEVEL) NEW GROUP! July - [Sorry for Blog mess/disruption](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/05/04/sorry-for-blog-messsdisruption/) - I'm in the process of changing from Blogger to Wordpress (long story... but basically I prefer blogger, but wanted to keep my url, and they discontinued the ftp feed, so to keep the blog at clownlink.com I switched over) There will be a few bugs as I figure out how to finetune the themes and - [International Clown Hall of Fame to Open Doors on May 21.](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/04/29/international-clown-hall-of-fame-to-open-doors-on-may-21/) - ENTER LAUGHING! Baraboo’s International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center Opens For Funny Business On Friday, May 21, 2010 Baraboo, WI (April 29, 2010) -- The world’s foremost organization dedicated to the preservation of the art, craft and history of clowning will open its doors in Baraboo on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 10 am. The International - [9th Annual Juggle This! At Pratt in Brooklyn April 8-11](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/04/09/9th-annual-juggle-this-at-pratt-in-brooklyn-april-8-11/) - NYC's 9th Annual Juggling Festival!Thursday April 8- Sunday April 11, 2010At Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NYJuggling, workshops, games, shows, prizes, special guests, a raffle and more!! For more information click the links to the right. All events open to the public.JUGGLING AT PRATT STUDENT UNIONThursday 7-11 pm (open juggling)NOTE: NYC Jugglers will not be meeting - [NY Downtown Clown Golden Nose Awards](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/04/07/ny-downtown-clown-golden-nose-awards/) - NEW YORK DOWNTOWN CLOWN GOLDEN NOSE AWARDSThe New York Downtown Clown Golden Nose Awards Monday, April 19th, 2010Red Carpet Arrivals 7:30 pmPresentation set to begin at 8pmThe Kraine Theatre 85 E 4th St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery)Tickets are not for sale.To request tickets email info@newyorkdowntownclown.comDress: Formal Attire- Noses OptionalWinners of Audience Choice Awards will - [Call for submissions 2010 Toronto Festival of Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/03/15/call-for-submissions-2010-toronto-festival-of-clown/) - Call for submissions 2010 Toronto Festival of ClownsFrom June 3rd to 6th, 2010, some of the World's best Clown and Physical performers will take over 6 Noble Street, the beautiful Pia Bauman School of Creative Movement.ABOUT THE FESTIVAL.The Toronto Festival of Clowns aims to bring together clowns and physical theatre artists of all disciplines and - [I am my own commedia mask](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/02/25/i-am-my-own-commedia-mask/) - In honor of International Commedia Dell'arte day, I took a series of self-portraits with my ibook camera that I am titling "I am My Own Commedia Mask"Masks? I don't need no stinkin' masks! :o)I've attached the slideshow here. But if you can't see them because you don't get flash, visit http://bit.ly/commedia_faces for the FLICKR page. - [February 25: International Commedia Dell'Arte Day](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/02/19/february-25-international-commedia-dellarte-day/) - (Thanks to new papa Brian Foley for bringing this to my attention!) He'll also be performing at the View Theatre, Roy Arias Studios on Feb 25 in celebration. See the postcard below for details)Associazione SAThas proclaimed February 25, 2010, a worldwide Commedia dell'Arte DaySimultaneous events will occur all around the world as theatre companies, scholars, - [Clown Car Commercial for KCI](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/02/18/clown-car-commercial-for-kci/) - This commercial has a lot of great elements in it, and to my mind, uses the clowns in just the right way.(Thanks to Toto Johnson for pointing this out, and being in the commercial to boot!) - [Rhett and Link's T-Shirt War](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/02/16/rhett-and-links-t-shirt-war/) - Not saying these guys are actually clowns, but there are a lot of great clown ideas here, and really well executed use of stop motion. The gag of pulling real stuff out of the shirt or vice versa is really well used. Almost an object lesson in one-upsmanship and clowning, but in a film form - [Flying Karamazov Brothers in NY through March 7](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/02/14/flying-karamazov-brothers-in-ny-through-march-7/) - World renowned juggling group who don't fly, aren't brothers, and aren't Russian, the Flying Karamazov Brothers are performing their show 4Play at the Minetta Lane Theater until March 7th. If you don't know them, you should. They are fantastic! Actually, an earlier iteration of their show that they performed one summer at Trinity Rep got - [Silent Clowns Film Series Winter/Spring 2010 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/02/13/silent-clowns-film-series-winterspring-2010-ny/) - The Silent Clowns Film Series under the direction/curation of Bruce Lawton and Ben Model has created another stellar lineup of classics and gems for cineastes and physical comedy aficionado's to drool over. This time it's films that are held in private collections, so these are RARELY seen. If you fall into either of those categories - [NY Clown Theater Festival Sept 3-26, 2010: CALL FOR ARTISTS](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/02/12/ny-clown-theater-festival-sept-3-26-2010-call-for-artists/) - Just received this from the NY Clown Theatre Festival-- they are on again! This is year #5. NY Clown Theatre Festival 2010 September 3-26th, 2010New York Clown Theatre Festival is an annual celebration of the art of clown. Every fall the Brick Theatre presents the very best of clown performance from around the globe as - [Pochinko workshop in Brooklyn 3/21-4/22/10](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/02/07/pochinko-workshop-in-brooklyn-321-42210/) - WORKSHOPCharacter Mask to Clown With Deborah KaufmannInspired by the teachings of Richard Pochinko, Canadian clown master teacher "If we face the six directions of self, we can't help but laugh at the beauty and ridiculousness of all that we are." -- Richard PochinkoThis investigation is an inspiring way for the artist to make direct connection to - [Coppelia Project: A Clown Ballet in 3 Acts](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/01/22/coppelia-project-a-clown-ballet-in-3-acts/) - Heidi Stubblefield, actor/creator, is the creator and director of The Coppelia Project: a clown ballet in three acts, which was a commission by Accessible Arts. It was produced at the Kansas City Fringe Festival and had extended runs at the Off Center Theatre and Lawrence Arts Center.She is a Kansas City, Kansas native. She received - [Finding Your Funny Bone! by Nancy Gold](https://www.clownlink.com/2010/01/22/finding-your-funny-bone-by-nancy-gold/) - In 1991, I traveled to Philadelphia to the International Clown Congress. There I met a number of other clowns, many of whom I continue to be friendly with to this day (I also met a guy who was from Rhode Island, and we had a number of friends in common, but strangely had never met-- - [Flaming Idiots at New Victory now through January 3- Discounts!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/12/20/flaming-idiots-at-new-victory-now-through-january-3-discounts/) - I saw this show today, in the midst of my wacky craziness.(One of my very good friends is their stage manager.)The show is delightful- funny, quickwitted, and well-done. The Idiots are legendary on the RenFaire circuit, and this show shows them off quite well. Still going after 20 years-- their show is even more finely - [Troy Wunderle directing Ringling clowns.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/12/18/troy-wunderle-directing-ringling-clowns/) - 'Incredibly serious work'Local man trains Ringling Brothers clownsBy HOWARD WEISS-TISMANCircusSmirkus artistic director Troy Wunderle of Cambridgeport gets a kissfrom his daughter Ariana Wunderle during the Circus Smirkus performancein Brattleboro. (Reformer file photo) CAMBRIDGEPORT - There is a lot of pressure in being one of the most important clowns in the country. For the past month, - [Very funny Bud LIght Clown Commercial](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/12/16/very-funny-bud-light-clown-commercial/) - Thanks to Johnny Xod and Django Edwards for bringing this to my attention. - [Physical Limits in Technical 3 and 4 ball juggling](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/11/20/physical-limits-in-technical-3-and-4-ball-juggling/) - I'm not generally a big fan of technical juggling, but this video is pretty astounding. - [Suzanne Santos Clown Character Workshop Dec. 5/6 (SF)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/11/11/suzanne-santos-clown-character-workshop-dec-56-sf/) - Character Clowning and Clowning in Ensemble Workshopwith Suzanne SantosAt the Flying Actor StudioDecember 5th and 6th, Saturday and Sunday10 am – 5 pm both days, with a 30 minute lunch break$125This 2 day intensive clown workshop is for anyone who wants to furtherdevelop a clown character that has already been in performance, or for birthing - [If the Nose Fits...](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/11/10/if-the-nose-fits/) - Great article about Stanley Allen Sherman and his clown nose making career. READ THE ARTICLEFind out more about Stanley Allen Sherman at his website listed below:http://www.maskarts.com/There's also a YouTube video: - [Inside Out (Cirkus Cirkör at BAM- NY) Nov 12-15](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/11/07/inside-out-cirkus-cirkor-at-bam-ny-nov-12-15/) - Part of the 2009 Next Wave FestivalCirkus CirkörLive music by Irya's PlaygroundDirected By Tilde Björfors"...A magical breathtaking performance...a powerful inter-disciplinary work of art..." —SkÃ¥nska Dagbladet (Sweden)The human body unfolds as a surreal rock and roll fantasy in Inside Out, Swedish troupe Cirkus Cirkör's phantasmagoric journey into the outer reaches of inner life. Accompanied onstage by - [Splinterhead Clown Noses in Union Square November 7 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/11/06/splinterhead-clown-noses-in-union-square-november-7-ny/) - Splinterheads Takes Union SquareSaturday Nov 7, 2009at Union Square Park:In support of the upcoming independent film, Splinterheads, Come get down with the clowns in Union Square Park on Saturday 11/7/2009! They are handing out over 3000 RED NOSES to create one of the most unique iconic New York photograph that Union Square has ever seen.Where: - [Call for Female Clown Shows- 2010 Festival (Austria)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/11/02/call-for-female-clown-shows-2010-festival-austria/) - Clownin, the biennial Austrian women’s clown festival ( I really like it in German- Clownfrauen Festival) will hold its third festival at the Kosmos Theater in Vienna, Austria from November 26-December 4, 2010. It is one of two other international women's clown festivals (in Andorra and Rio) Following the big success of their 2006 & 2008 - [SPOOKAPALOOZA (Chicago)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/10/30/spookapalooza-chicago/) - Speaking of the Midnight Circus, I nearly forgot that they are doing their annual set of Halloween Free shows in Daley Plaza again this year. This year the show is called SpookaPalooza!They've been doing it all week, so you've missed a lot of shows, but there's 7 shows you can still see. The cast features - [Chicagoist is featuring interviews with clowns](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/10/29/chicagoist-is-featuring-interviews-with-clowns/) - The Chicagoist, an online news blog, is featuring interviews with clowns all this week, in honor of Halloween.The series, called FACE YOUR FEARS, is intended to get to know people behind the greasepaint.It's pretty good, as far as it goes, but nearly all of the clowns interviewed are Primarily Birthday Party clowns and not circus - [Jango Edwards 3 day intensive workshop Nov 9-11 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/10/27/jango-edwards-3-day-intensive-workshop-nov-9-11-ny/) - Jango Edwards Clown Workshop Nov 9–11Jef Johnson's Clown Lab and Nouveau Clown Institute present:Clown: Formulas and TheoryWith Jango EdwardsJango Edwards is one of the founding fathers of the Nouveau Clown Movement. This is a rare opportunity to study with one of the world's great teachers. Jango was last here in 1982. The work he has - [Dick Van Dyke on Slapstick](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/10/26/dick-van-dyke-on-slapstick/) - Thanks to Drew Richardson, Dramatic Fool for pointing this out -- a hilarious mini-lecture about how slapstick is no longer funny, and then Mr. D.V.D. proceeds to schlap the shtick all over it.This is an object lesson in how to build a physical routine where the audience know what's coming, but they can't help themselves - [Clown Axioms at La Mama (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/09/25/clown-axioms-at-la-mama-ny/) - Clowns ex Machina is Kendall Cornell's continuation of her work with groups of female clowns. (which started as Kendall Cornell's Soon-to-Be-World-Famous Women's Clown Troupe)Clown Axioms is a show of 12 women clowns that "create a poetic yet preposterous world" Expect some interesting takes on female stereotypes, and by extension female clown stereotypes.Last July they did - [Silent Clowns Film Series Fall/Winter 2009 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/09/21/silent-clowns-film-series-fallwinter-2009-ny/) - THE SILENT CLOWNS FILM SERIESMEETS "THESE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES" HEAD-ON... WITH SLAPSTICK SALUTES TO FOLKS JUST TRYING TO GET BY! ( NOTE NEW THEATER LOCATION!!) The Silent Clowns Film Series has become the place for film buffs and families to go to see classic silent comedy films. Presenting its programs on Sunday afternoons from fall - [Fettucini Brothers in China... and Blogging!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/09/16/fettucini-brothers-in-china-and-blogging/) - In the next couple of weeks (Sept 28-Oct. 9), the Fettucini Brothers (Mike Heidtman & Steve Langley, otherwise known as Alfresco and Alfredo) will be going to Hangzhou China to participate in the Golden Week Events there.The Hangzhouians are crazy for American clowns, and over the last couple of years there have been lots of - [Kill Me Loudly Opens Tomorow!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/09/15/kill-me-loudly-opens-tomorow/) - Tomorrow! Fools on Fire presents Kill Me Loudly: A Clown Noir Sept 16-20, 23-25 at 8pm Triskelion Arts, Williamsburg 118 N. 11th between Berry and Wythe, 3rd Floor A brutal comedy about desire, betrayal and murder. Done by clowns. KILL ME LOUDLY. Very Good Intentions. Very Bad Clowns. It's a nice, intimate theater, so buy - [All of Seinfeld for $100!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/09/07/all-of-seinfeld-for-100/) - Every once in a while Amazon comes out with a deal that is too good to resist, this is such a deal.NOTE: This is now $140! It's still a pretty good deal, but obviously $100 is better!Every episode of Seinfeld for $100 . While it's not clowning per se, there are great archetypes at work - [If a Clown: poem by Stephen Dunn](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/08/28/if-a-clown-poem-by-stephen-dunn/) - One of my favorite poets, Stephen Dunn, has a poem in the New Yorker titled "If A Clown" It gets into a lot of issues about fear of clowns, the magic of clowns, and a certain amount of the silly/hokey/crazy stuff you might do while dressed in white paint. Quite simply, this clown could have - [CWB Fundraiser this evening! (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/08/27/cwb-fundraiser-this-evening-ny/) - Fantastic photos - Inspiring Stories - Exciting EntertainmentPhoto & video presentation of CWB projects to Thailand, Cambodia and Haiti together with a benefit party for further Haiti trips and upcoming project in Indonesia! MC'd by the ever-funny (and usually bald) Brian Foley of Circus Bambouk. Type: Causes - Fundraiser Network: Global Price: Suggested Donation $10-30 - [Vote For Coney Island Chris! Tonight! Vote Often!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/08/25/vote-for-coney-island-chris-tonight-vote-often/) - UPDATE: THE NUMBER TO VOTE FOR CHRIS:1-866-602-4807 My good friend and hilarious clown Coney Island Chris (former Ringling Clown Chris Allison, and current head of Cirque du Jour) will be on Americas Got Talent this Tuesday 8/25/2009. (That's tonight!)http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/contestants/chris.shtml#bioPlease vote for him. You can vote up to 10 times per phone number, but you must - [Benefit for Fools On Fire Sat. Aug. 29 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/08/24/benefit-for-fools-on-fire-sat-aug-29-ny/) - Fools On Fire presents The-Good-Time-Watch-Your-Back Show: A Gritty Cabaret at Dead Herring 3 aerialists. ridiculous comedy. tantalizing burlesque. rousing music. cheap drinks. dance breaks. optional dress code: apocalypse-chic. All this for $10 141 S. 5th Street between Bedford and Berry L train to Bedford MAP THIS SATURDAY: AUGUST 29th 2009 Doors at 8pm, show at - [A full on, stuck in the box, walking in place, Marcel Marceau, "Pantomime-Blanche," mime class](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/08/21/a-full-on-stuck-in-the-box-walking-in-place-marcel-marceau-pantomime-blanche-mime-class/) - A full on, stuck in the box, walking in place, Marcel Marceau, "Pantomime-Blanche," mime class. Taught by Clown Conservatory grad Jeff Seal. For more about Jeff, visit our previous post about him.http://www.houseofyes.org/events/ Night School: Beginning Pantomime with Jeff Seal!August 25th$5-15 sliding scale donation.9pm-11pm@ House of YesThis class will give you the basics of "pantomime blanche" - [Guy LaLiberte (Cirque du Soleil founder) is from outerspace!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/24/guy-laliberte-cirque-du-soleil-founder-is-from-outerspace/) - Actually, he's just GOING to outer space-- as part of a tourist moon mission.Read the article here:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090723/ap_on_sc/us_space_shuttleAnd here's a little excerpt for you:Circus performer's flight preview steals NASA showBy MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer-- Thu Jul 23,2009 4:42 pm ET CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A former stiltwalker and fire-eater stole NASA's show Thursday, saying he'll - [upcoming Helen Donnelly Workshops (Canada)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/24/upcoming-helen-donnelly-workshops-canada/) - Find out more about Helen's work in a previous clownlink.She'll be teaching a few upcoming classes in Canada.August 10-14, Haliburton, OntarioClown: the discovery of your personaSuitable for actors and non-actors alike, adults only.This 5-day workshop is a level one approach to theatrical clown for students with limited or no clown experience. Drawing on various approaches, - [Hotel Bananas - This week at the Flea Theatre (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/23/hotel-bananas-this-week-at-the-flea-theatre-ny/) - Hotel BananasThe NY GoofsJuly 23 – 25Clowns check in but they don’t check out at the Flea Theater, 41 White Street (between Broadway & Church Streets) An evening of raucous laughter with the New York Goofs America’s Got Clowns, Season Two, proves exactly what the title says, that America has some rocking physical comedians. New - [Keith Michael Johnson: Forever Blowing Bubbles - July 24 Matunuck, RI](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/22/keith-michael-johnson-forever-blowing-bubbles-july-24-matunuck-ri/) - Keith Michael Johnson :: Forever blowing bubbles by Joe Siegel EDGE New England Editor(Originally appeared in Edge Magazine) Keith Michael Johnson (as seen on the Discovery Channel’s Time Warp) became the first Soap Bubble Artist in America to create a Bubble-Show with the help of public funding through Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, - [Commedia at Lincoln Center (July 22-26)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/18/commedia-at-lincoln-center-july-22-26/) - The New York Premiere of the Piccolo Teatro di Milano's production of Goldoni's classic work: Trilogia della villeggiaturaVenetian playwright Carlo Goldoni’s 1761 three-part satire of the Italian middle class was given new life more than 50 years ago by Piccolo Teatro di Milano’s late founder, Giorgio Strehler.With a nod to Strehler and in the spirit - [Jay Stewart & Big Apple Clown Care Unit/Boston](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/16/jay-stewart-big-apple-clown-care-unitboston/) - They care enough to clown around | CapeCodOnline.comBy CYNTHIA McCORMICK cmccormick@capecodonline.com July 16, 2009 BOSTON - Wearing a big red nose and black clodhopper shoes, Jay Stewart of Harwich bungles his way — on purpose — into rooms at Children's Hospital Boston.He and fellow Big Apple Circus clown Brian Dwyer are there to entertain young - [Circus Contraption ...The Show to End All Shows is Ending.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/16/circus-contraption-the-show-to-end-all-shows-is-ending/) - Thanks to Trav S.D.'s blog Travalanche I learned of sad news this week-- Seattle based Circus Contraption is ending. Here's an article from Fremont Universe (a local Seattle blog) with photos and an interview:http://www.fremontuniverse.com/2009/07/12/circus-contraption-says-farewell-this-week Circus Contraption says farewell this week July 12th, 2009 · The “Show to End All Shows” has ended, and Fremont’s Circus - [Clown training in Boulder with Giovanni Fusetti](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/09/clown-training-in-boulder-with-giovanni-fusetti/) - Giovanni Fusetti (who we've profiled here before) is giving some workshops in Boulder this summer, and there are still some places available.Boulder, COLORADO-USAAugust 2nd to 23rdTHE RED NOSEInternational Training on Theatre Clown6th EditionTwo places are still available !!!http://www.giovannifusetti.com/en/workshops-detail.php?nav=1〈=en&post=40Boulder, COLORADO-USAAugust 25th to September 6thCLOWN’S LIFEAdvanced TrainingWriting and devising with your clownOne place is still available !!!http://www.giovannifusetti.com/en/workshops-detail.php?nav=1〈=en&post=41For - [Gilkey- Pitt- Donlon - 2 performances in San Francisco in July.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/07/gilkey-pitt-donlon-2-performances-in-san-francisco-in-july/) - Any one of these guys would be a treat to see. All three is just the icing on the cake on the ice cream. If you are in the San Francisco area, don't miss it!The FLYING ACTOR STUDIO is an international center that celebrates the imagination and invites a profound journey into the very heart - [Clowns in Style: NY Times article about two clown's homes](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/07/06/clowns-in-style-ny-times-article-about-two-clowns-homes/) - Two Dell'arte Graduates get their house (and their work and their website) featured in the NY Times!http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/realestate/05habi.htmlHabitats The Traveling Circus Stops Here Ruby Washington/The New York Times Christina Gelsone and Seth Bloom, both clowns, rehearse in their apartment By CONSTANCE ROSENBLUM Published: July 2, 2009 CHRISTINA GELSONE, a slender 36-year-old with delicate features and hair - [NY Saw Festival, July 18 Queens](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/30/ny-saw-festival-july-18-queens/) - Natalia Paruz, also known as "The Saw Lady" has spent the last 10 years bringing the art of the musical saw to audiences high and low. She is a NYC subway musician that has performed with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zubin Mehta, at Carnegie Hall, at Madison Square Garden, and at numerous other - [Parallel Exit Goes Broadway!- Literally!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/16/parallel-exit-goes-broadway-literally/) - Well, don't say that doing a preview show won't get you anywhere.In November, Parallel Exit previewed their tap show TIME STEP at the Joyce Theatre. It got great reviews on a limited four day run, and more than likely they broke even or lost a little money on that venture.However, people saw it, and the - [Cirque du soleil stilt walking event June 16, 2009](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/15/cirque-du-soleil-stilt-walking-event-june-16-2009/) - Stilt-walkers gathering for the 25th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil on June 16, 2009 Five years after setting the first Guinness world record for the most people simultaneously walking on stilts, Cirque du Soleil is inviting its artists and employees of Fortaleza (Brazil), Las Vegas (U.S.A.), Lisbon (Portugal), Macau (China), Montreal (Canada), Nagoya (Japan), New - [Jay Stewart meets Elvis... (Cape Cod, MA)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/12/jay-stewart-meets-elvis-cape-cod-ma/) - Thanks to Pat Cashin and Don Covington for the heads up on this.Jay was my roommate at Ringling's clown college. I'd love to go check it out, if I have the time!JAY STEWART: Elvis... The King and Mefrom Pat Cashin's CLOWNALLEY.NET by Pat CashinLink courtesy of Don CovingtonThe Clown And The King: Jay Stewart Rocks - [Clown Camp To Close](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/12/clown-camp-to-close/) - After 29 years, Clown Camp to bow out after this year By AUTUMN GROOMS | agrooms@lacrossetribune.com . Paint on a sad face for the Clown Camp.The long-time annual event that attracted thousands of clowns to La Crosse since it started 29 years ago will cease after the 2009 session ends Friday at Viterbo University. Clown - [Bare Breasted Women Sword Fighting (DC in July)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/11/bare-breasted-women-sword-fighting-dc-in-july/) - Just got word that Dog and Pony DC (a company of female artists in DC) is putting on a show at the Capital Fringe in DC titled (you guessed it) Bare Breasted Women Sword Fighting.Want to guess what the show features? :o)First off-- great title for a fringe show-- this is a show that is - [Maestrosities in Brooklyn with Orchestra June 13](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/10/maestrosities-in-brooklyn-with-orchestra-june-13/) - The Maestrosities (the self-proclaimed coolest band ever) is a group of clown musicians who have a really good time while playing instruments. They've announced a collaboration with The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra.On the program: Finlandia - Jean SibeliusPeter and the Wolf - Sergei ProkofievThe William Tell Overture - TontoThey most certainly won't be interfering with - [Another session of Commedia U (NY) June 14-26](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/09/another-session-of-commedia-u-ny-june-14-26/) - Stanley Allen Sherman and Hovey Burgess present another in their series of intensive Commedia Dell'arte Courses . It starts this Sunday at pier Studios in NY.Commedia dell'Arte Summer Intensive Seminar 2 Week Workshop June 14th - June 26, 2009Price $795at pierStudios in New York NYRCCU is in its eight year of teaching Classical Commedia dell'Arte - [John Towsen's new blog-- All Fall Down](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/05/john-towsens-new-blog-all-fall-down/) - John Towsen, author of one of the classics of clown literature (entitled Clowns: A Panoramic History of Fools and Jesters, Medieval Mimes, Jongleurs and Minstrels, Pueblo Indian Delight Makers and Cheyenne Contraries, Harlequins and Pierrots, Theatrical Buffoons, etc.) now has a blog.His blog is called ALL FALL DOWN, after the famous Black Plague poem " - [Rat Bastards (Tutti Stronzi) June 3-7 NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/02/rat-bastards-tutti-stronzi-june-3-7-ny/) - This is a commedia piece by a very talented performer and writer Julia Pearlstein--I first met Julia at a meeting of the RAT Conference in Los Angeles, where as part of a group, we had to create a show that performed an impossible task. My group's task was to sink the Los Angeles Theatre Center - [Great Russian Water Circus](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/06/02/great-russian-water-circus/) - SAVE 10% on tickets to The Great Russian Water Circus Coming in September 2009 to Staten Island. BUY TICKETS NOW Save 10% on tickets to The Great Russian Water Circus at the Staten Island Mall under the Big Top!First time ever in New York! A one-of-a-kind international sensation, The Great Russian Water Circus is the - [Acme Flea Circus This Weekend- Hastings on Hudson](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/29/acme-flea-circus-this-weekend-hastings-on-hudson/) - Pardon the shameless commercial interruption, but my show, the Acme Miniature Flea Circus will be performing at the Hastings-on-Hudson Popcorn and Puppet Festival on Sunday May 31. Showtime is 3:20 pmThe Festival runs 3-5 pm at the MacEachron Waterfront Park, 1 River Street, Hastings-on-Hudson. The park is right next to the Hastings-on-Hudson Metro North Station., - [Up and CLOWN "Closing Party" Exhibit 5/31 5-8 pm](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/29/up-and-clown-closing-party-exhibit-531-5-8-pm/) - SB Digital Gallery125 East 4th St.212 979 7239(1 block east from Kraine Theatre) - [Toronto Clown Festival June 4-7, 2009](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/28/toronto-clown-festival-june-4-7-2009/) - The Toronto Festival of Clowns aims to bring together clowns and physical theatre artists of all disciplines and backgrounds and provide a common space to showcase their work.Now entering their 4th year, the festival continues to encourage the risk and exploration of the clown, hosting new and established works that inspire and delight.Past festivals have - [Roberto Benigni does Dante](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/24/roberto-benigni-does-dante/) - NY Times Article about Roberto Benigni, who is apparently a Dante scholar, and is performing next week in NY in a very short tour of a Dante show, “TuttoDante,” a monologue about Dante’s “Divine Comedy” that mixes literary insights with off-the-cuff political jokes. In Italy, where he has been doing the show regularly for three - [Think Foolishly: Tips From a Pro](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/21/think-foolishly-tips-from-a-pro/) - Drew Richardson, the Dramatic Fool, is hard at work again.His blog, Think Foolishly, is currently featuring his takes on how to Think Foolishly. He's got 60 great tips across five categories on how to create a clown logic for your work, how to enhance, create, or otherwise extend a clown routine in a logical and - [All Will Learn to Wear Bowlers: Pig Iron Clown Workshop in NYC](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/20/all-will-learn-to-wear-bowlers-pig-iron-clown-workshop-in-nyc/) - PIG IRON THEATRE COMPANY presentsA CLOWN WORKSHOPwith Quinn Bauriedel and Geoff Sobelle in New York CityWHEN: Wednesdays (June 10, 17, and 24) 2:30 - 5:30 PMWHERE: The Brecht Forum 451 West StreetCOST: $125Pig Iron Artistic Director Quinn Bauriedel and Company Member Geoff Sobelle (creator of the international hit all wear bowlers) invite you to join - [CONEY ISLAND BOOM-A-RING THIS SUMMER.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/16/coney-island-boom-a-ring-this-summer/) - The Greatest Show On Earth hits the boardwalk this summer for the very first time in its 139-year history! SEE DATESRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents THE CONEY ISLAND BOOM A RING, an action-packed seaside circus spectacular where the energy bursts out of the ring, into the audience and bounces back to electrify the - [Gamarjabat at the New Victory Theatre May 9-24.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/15/gamarjabat-at-the-new-victory-theatre-may-9-24/) - Gamarjobat is an award-winning comedy performance group comprising two Japanese comedians, Ketch! – who sports a red mohawk – and HIRO-PON – with a yellow mohawk.. The duo perform a variety of sketches, including mime and physical comedy. Their performances are wordless.Although they are not particularly well-known in their native Japan, they have found success - [Pat Cashin's clownalley.net is back up!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/08/pat-cashins-clownalley-net-is-back-up/) - And although he lost all of his archives (at least as if this date) he's making up for lost time. He's published 27 posts since April 15. I'm lucky if I made 27 posts this year!I hereby award clownalley.net the Spy vs Spy Most Prolific Clown Blog Award.It comes with no cash prize, simply a - [Cruel & Unusual Comedy at MOMA (NY) May 20-June 1, 2009](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/07/cruel-unusual-comedy-at-moma-ny-may-20-june-1-2009/) - Cruel and Unusual Comedy: Social Commentary in the American Slapstick Film May 20, 2009–June 1, 2009 MOMA will be running a number of silent film comedies during the last part of the month. The series, titled Cruel and Unusual Comedy, will feature a number of evenings of silent films, grouped in themes, that use comedy - [Interview with Dominique Serrand](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/05/01/interview-with-dominique-serrand/) - A video interview with Dominique Serrand, one of the principals of Theater de la Jeune Leune, a Minneapolis theatre which recently closed.Jeune Leune was known for their physical theatre-- I believe that Serrand or one of his partners studied with Lecoq, and others in the company studied with Carlo Mazzone-Clemente of Dell'arte. Also, Chris Bayes - [Dreams- Circus in One Act in Chicago (through May 17)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/29/dreams-circus-in-one-act-in-chicago-through-may-17/) - The Actor's Gymnasium is a think-and-do tank for physical theatre in the Chicago area. They offer classes and performances for all ages and skill levels, from children to beginner adults, and even professional level performers seeking a weekly workout. In addition to teaching, the Actor's Gymnasium also produces shows that feature physical theatre (and their - [Big shoes can be dangerous!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/24/big-shoes-can-be-dangerous/) - This article from the UK Telegraph is pretty crazy. If people stopped doing dangerous stuff, there'd really be no point to a circus, y'know? Who wants to see a guy step into a ring of docile cows? Or brave the rope on the ground? Clown cannot wear giant shoes due to health and safety A - [CLOWNALLEY SITE DOWN.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/24/clownalley-site-down/) - Perhaps some of you have noticed that one of the best clown sites-- Pat Cashin's Clownalley.net, has suddenly gone away.To be more accurate, the website is still there-- but all of the archives are goneIt's not by design-- sadly, Pat Cashin, who has been working tirelessly on the site for the last three years, and - [Doing the math of being a clown.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/24/doing-the-math-of-being-a-clown/) - a Princeton University math major who has also been studying clowning.Here's a story from Princeton about a double major in math and theatre that is creating a one-man clown show. Or as he prefers to say a one-man show about a clown that is not a clown show . (Thanks to Robin Izzo Scott, high - [UP and cLOWN: (Jim Moore Clown Photographic exhibit) starts May 15 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/23/up-and-clown-jim-moore-clown-photographic-exhibit-starts-may-15-ny/) - UP and CLOWN: Photographic Cacophony of Eccentric PerformersFor the last 30 years, Jim Moore has been photographing all kinds of clowns, mimes, and eccentric performers. On May 15 the SB Digital Gallery will be hosting an exhibit of Jim's photographs. The exhibit will feature over 300 shots, including shows of the NY Downtown Clown Revue, - [Opening Weekend! CRACKED ICE at PS122](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/22/opening-weekend-cracked-ice-at-ps122/) - Don't miss the world premiere of:"CRACKED ICEor THE JEWELS OF THE FORBIDDEN SKATES!"A new play by Jennifer Miller with additional text by Deb Margolin In this glittering theatrical extravaganza, the infamous juggling duo, The Liberty Sisters, have been fleeced by an evil ponzi schemer. Sybil and Statua Liberty embark on a mad-cap tour of revenge...but - [Clown Improvisation: White Noise (NY, April 23-25)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/21/clown-improvisation-white-noise-ny-april-23-25/) - CLOWN IMPROVISATION, WHITE NOISE!Theaterlab presentsJef Johnson – White NoiseFriday, April 17, 2009 through Saturday, April 25, 2009 A Multimedia Clown Experience Length: 1 hr 10 minsIntermission: NoneSeating: General AdmissionYou choose your seats when you get to the theater.Featuring Jef Johnson, renowned principal clown of Slava's Snowshow in a solo performance. Live Sound by Keith Rubenstein, - [Golden Nose Award Winners](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/21/golden-nose-award-winners/) - I attended the Third Annual New York Downtown Clown Golden Nose Awards last night.This now annual event was a lot of fun-- not because of the awards (although it's great to see deserving people get awards) but because of the community that has been created/nurtured by founders of New York Downtown Clown Christopher Lueck and - [Tim Conway on the Carol Burnett Show](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/20/tim-conway-on-the-carol-burnett-show/) - One of the great television clowns that you don't hear much about anymore, but was a genius at physical comedy, esp. with obstacles.I was alerted to George Fuller and Adrian Danzig, and nearly died laughing when I saw it.(as did Harvey Korman, Conway's often broken up partner)Conway is so matter of fact, but explores the - [May USArtists International Deadline Approaching!](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/17/may-usartists-international-deadline-approaching/) - May USArtists International Deadline Approaching! USArtists International has recently expanded its aesthetic and geographic parameters and now includes support for American dance, music, and theater ensembles and solo artists invited to perform at significant international festivals anywhere in the world outside the United States and its territories. The application deadline for the next grant round - [Fools on Fire Cabaret April 18](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/04/06/fools-on-fire-cabaret-april-18/) - Dead Herring and Fools on Fire Present a Benefit Cabaret 141 South 5th Street, 1EBrooklyn NY 11211Saturday April 18thDoors at 8pm, Show at 8:30$10 (includes 1 free drink)Good Food and Drink!Lineup:ZeroBoywww.zeroboy.com'Coney Island of the Mind' piece. Follow along as Zero Boy takes his nephew and the audience on a magical cartoon like audio tour of - [Acme Flea Circus Featured on Chicago Television.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/03/14/acme-flea-circus-featured-on-chicago-television/) - My show was recently featured on Chicagoland Television. Here's an embedded video of it. If you can't see the video, visit their website.I've started a new blog to house reviews of the flea circus atwww.acmefleacircus.blogspot.com so feel free to check that out also. It even includes a couple of people who blogged about seeing the - [Hey-Ya Brothers in NY at Urban Stages](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/03/13/hey-ya-brothers-in-ny-at-urban-stages/) - Hey-Ya Brothers- now performing at Urban Stages! The Hey-Ya Brothers is a two-man slapstick comedy variety show with clowns and physical comedians Joel Jeske and Christopher Lueck. This 45min show is a mixture of classic comedy, slapstick, juggling, magic, and music. The Hey-Ya Brothers create a memorable show full of laughs. Now with special guest - [August 2009 Clown & Comedy Course with Mick Barnfather (London)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/03/11/august-2009-clown-comedy-course-with-mick-barnfather-london/) - Full details at http://www.mickbarnfather.com/workshops.phpLondon workshop for August 2009 is Clown and Comedy (3rd - 7th August) Picture taken by Rebecca Hersh-BoyleClown and Comedy This is a 5 day course. In this workshop I will be looking at what it is that makes us laugh and how we can be funny. It is not about big - [Maximum Clown Class with Eric Davis (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/03/06/maximum-clown-class-with-eric-davis-ny/) - Eric Davis-- He of the Red Bastard, and director of some top notch bouffonery, is teaching a clown class in NY.It's a one week intensive designed to take you farther than you've ever gone before...(AND THEN SOME!)An invitation and a challenge to yourself!One concentrated week of extreme overindulgence and fun.Participants will explore taking an impulse - [Jessica Hentoff -Circus Harmony](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/03/05/jessica-hentoff-circus-harmony/) - Jessica Hentoff, founding member of both Big Apple Circus and Circus Flora, is still working in the biz. She is "The Circus Lady" of Circus Harmony and the artistic director of Circus Harmony, a social circus/education program that (as their mission statement says) teaches the art of life through circus education.In addition to classes and - [MOVE IT- Free Physical Theatre March 19 at HERE (NYC)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/03/04/move-it-free-physical-theatre-march-19-at-here-nyc/) - MOVE IT! – a free evening of Physical and Visual Theatre Parallel Exit, New York City’s award-winning physical theatre company, offers audiences a free opportunity to see some of New York’s most exciting physical and visual theatre artists in MOVE IT!Featuring brand new physical theatre from Parallel Exit’s Joel Jeske, Mike Dobson, and Spencer Novich, - [Rev. Billy runs for Mayor of NY (under the Green Party)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/03/03/rev-billy-runs-for-mayor-of-ny-under-the-green-party/) - Reverend Billy, he of the Church of Stop Shopping, appears to have the endorsement of the Green Party, and will be on the mayoral ticket come November running against Mr. Bloomsberg.At least, so says the New York TimesThis is a long line in the tradition of clowns running for elected office. I'm not sure that - [Lorenzo Pisoni's story on stage (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/02/20/lorenzo-pisonis-story-on-stage-ny/) - Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the world premiere of Humor Abuse, the new one-man-show created by performer Lorenzo Pisoni (Equus, Last Dance) and director Erica Schmidt (Debbie Does Dallas).Humor Abuse will begin previews on Thursday, February 19 and open Tuesday, March 10 in a limited engagement at New York City Center - Stage II (131 - [Online Circus Art Museum from the Netherlands](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/02/12/online-circus-art-museum-from-the-netherlands/) - Pat Cashin (the curator and mastermind behind http://www.clownalley.net) asked me about a source for European circus posters. Before I had clownlink, I had found this and emailed people about it, but apparently never thought to put it up online. This is an amazing resource of thousands of images from European circuses.And a lot of them - [Zing Zang Zoom- Discounts on new NY Ringling Show](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/02/10/zing-zang-zoom-discounts-on-new-ny-ringling-show/) - It's a fantastic bargain, no matter which way you slice it (well, as long as you bring your popcorn from home, and don't buy any plastic novelties or cotton candy. Because that's where they get you my friends!)ALL TICKETS $10*for weekday performances!SAVE 20%*on weekend performances!when you order by Fri. FEB. 13!Use Customer Code 3986RNew York - [Jeff Raz as a talking head.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/02/09/jeff-raz-as-a-talking-head/) - Happened to find this video of Jeff Raz speaking at the Commonwealth Club of California in June of 2008.Jeff was a teacher of mine at Dell'arte, founder of the San Francisco Clown Conservatory, and recently returned from a year-long tour as the lead clown (The Dead Clown) in Cirque du Soleil's Corteo.There's a lot of - [Rory Raven- Mentalist at the Frigid NY Fest](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/02/07/rory-raven-mentalist-at-the-frigid-ny-fest/) - My friend Rory Raven is going to be at the Frigid NY festival. Rory is a mentalist who's got a pretty good show. He's been performing at Bright Night for the last few years, and he always rocks the house.Although it's not really a clown show or even physical comedy, there's a fair amount of - [ClownLab show- Feb 13, 14 (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/02/06/clownlab-show-feb-13-14-ny/) - Jef Johnson is a principal clown in the international touring company of Slava’s Snowshow. As Clown, he has also toured with Cirque du Soleil. Jef has more than 20 years of experience working in a wide range of physical styles. His approach is rooted in subjective expression, physical expression of condition through impulse and reflex. - [Big Apple chooses new artistic director](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/02/03/big-apple-chooses-new-artistic-director/) - Dufresnoy, a former aerialist, has been with the show since 1992.Full story here:http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20090202/COMMUNITIES39/902020326You can find out more about the Big Apple Circus, including their latest show "The Play's The Thing" at their website, http://www.bigapplecircus.org - [Fwd: Don't miss Improviso! by Dell'Arte's first year students](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/02/02/fwd-dont-miss-improviso-by-dellartes-first-year-students/) - Directed by Stephanie ThompsonThursday - Saturday, February 5-7 at 8 p.mDell'Arte's Carlo Theatre in Blue Lake.$8 general and $5 for students/seniors (click here).The Thursday, Feb. 5 performance is Pay What You Can. For mature audiences.For reservations, call 707-668-5663 Ext. 5. Visit www.dellarte.com for more information.A physical celebration of rhythm, attitude and improvisational madness, Commedia dell'Arte - [Circus Oz](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/01/29/circus-oz/) - Circus Oz is an Australian circus that tours internationally. Begun in Melbourne, Australia in 1978, The company's rock and roll style animal free circus with a live band has toured from New York to Hong Kong.The Circus Oz show is characterized by a multi-talented ensemble. It's not unusual to see the drummers get up and - [Scott & Muriel (and sometimes Joe)](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/01/28/scott-muriel-and-sometimes-joe/) - Scott Nelson & Muriel Brugman are award-winning illusionists and visual comedians. Based in the Netherlands, they have traveled to over 14 countries, won the Grand Prix at the 2000 World Championship of Magic in Lisbon, have worked with Cirque du Soleil (on their television show Solstrom) and create their own illusions.Last year they were a - [ClownBrasil.blogspot.com](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/01/28/clownbrasil-blogspot-com/) - Clownbrasil is just what it sounds like-- a Brazilian blog dedicated to clowns. They have a number of videos up (mostly from Youtube) with examples and samples of Brazilian clowns. It is curated by Brazilian clown Eduardo Castro.Great stuff!Most of the clips are in Portuguese, but the site itself uses the Google translation feature, so - [Ira Seidenstein & Quantum Theatre](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/01/22/ira-seidenstein-quantum-theatre/) - Ira Seidenstein is an Australian actor, clown, and clown teacher. He's been teaching, directing, and performing for over 30 years. Ira was a student of Carlo Mazzone Clemente (founder of Dell'arte) and of Danny Chapman, one of the great Ringling clowns (and one of the original founders of Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Clown College.) - [Classes with Michael Trautman in Maine](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/01/14/classes-with-michael-trautman-in-maine/) - Beginning January 27 2009, Michael Trautman will be teaching ongoing classes for children and for adults at Breakwater School.Mr. Trautman will offer the following courses on Tuesdays after school: CLOWN SKILLS FOR KIDS - Ages 8 to 12. 3:30 to 4:30. Slapstick, juggling, magic, balancing, and more!PHYSICAL CHARACTERS AND PHYSICAL COMEDY - Ages 12 to - [Flea Circus will make Chicago Premiere Feb 26-28, 2009.](https://www.clownlink.com/2009/01/08/flea-circus-will-make-chicago-premiere-feb-26-28-2009/) - I'll be performing the Chicago premiere of the Acme Miniature Flea Circus in February at a great museum/arts center. The Intuit, which is the center for intuitive and outsider art. Kind of like the Museum of Visionary Art in Baltimore or the Museum of Jurassic Technology in L.A., the Intuit celebrates who have a singular - [PRESS RELEASE: Aga Boom in Toronto Dec 30-January 3](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/12/14/press-release-aga-boom-in-toronto-dec-30-january-3/) - Show One presents AGA-BOOM An Explosion Of Surreal Silliness! Bluma Appel Theatre, December 2008 "Aga-Boom, one of the most creative shows to heat Vegas in a while, is perfect for the entire clan."Las Vegas SunGet ready for a big BOOM in fun! Show One is proud to announce that the critically acclaimed clown show AGA-BOOM - [ClownAlley.net just gets better and better.](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/11/27/clownalley-net-just-gets-better-and-better/) - If you haven't visited clownalley.net lately, you really should. Better yet, get the RSS feed.The last few days have been particularly good-- almost 28 posts featuring videos, photos, congratulations, and even a harrowing tale of a ladder gone amok.Pat Cashin, the boss of clownalley.net is putting a lot of work in to make these resources - [On Point Radio Interview with Paul Binder](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/11/26/on-point-radio-interview-with-paul-binder/) - Unless you live under a media rock, you probably know that Paul Binder, co-founder and ringmaster of the Big Apple Circus, is stepping down this year.He recorded a great interview on public radio about it, and about his 31 years in the circus, that included some surprises (at least for me) that he worked with - [January Workshops with Francine Cote (Toronto)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/11/24/january-workshops-with-francine-cote-toronto/) - 4 :30 to 9:30 pm - total of 25 hrs Price - $500.00 (includes tax) where : Queen St East Presbyterian Church, 947 Queen St E. (at Carlaw) registration information: Class limited to 12 students with performance background - artistic resume required. Deposit of $125.00 required after acceptance Please email info@helendonnelly.com or call 416-536-4323 to - [Save 20% on Cirque Mechanics at the New Victory (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/11/18/save-20-on-cirque-mechanics-at-the-new-victory-ny/) - This offer came my way, and I thought I'd share it!Enjoy! Join us as Cirque Mechanics transforms The New Victory into a glorious Birdhouse Factory, complete with uniformed unicyclists and acrobatic assembly lines. It's industrial-strength circus fun for the whole family! Performance Schedule:Added performances: Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm*, Sun 12pm & 5pm Tue - [Circus Finelli (SF) Nov 7-16](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/11/06/circus-finelli-sf-nov-7-16/) - San Francisco, Ca. - Circus Finelli returns to Stage Werx after a sold out run last May. They present a Slavic slapstick cabaret with daring comedy and dangerous cutlery.A one hour show of Circus Comedy fraught with mishap, sparkles, and sound effects. Come for sights to entice and delight: juggling, cows, contortion, dance and disaster.Circus - [NY Circus Season In Full Swing](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/11/01/ny-circus-season-in-full-swing/) - Once again, there's a bevy of NY Circus & Clown Entertainment right now, if you want to go.(Courtesy of the NY Times) THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS is celebrating its 31st season of family entertainment with "Play On!," through Jan. 18 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park; bigapplecircus.org. (there's also a great review in the NY Times - [Fwd: See HUNCHBACK by Red Moon at The New Victory for only $10! (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/10/25/fwd-see-hunchback-by-red-moon-at-the-new-victory-for-only-10-ny/) - I'm currently in Chicago, but Redmoon (who is from Chicago) is currently in NY Red Moon is a fabulous Chicago company that uses puppetry, clowning, and circus skills to create amazing performances.Here's the skinny: 209 West 42nd Street Sun & Mon: 11am-5pm, Tue-Sat: Noon-7pm presents Redmoon Theater's HUNCHBACK A spectacular Halloween treat from - [Midnight Circus Halloween Spooktacular (Chicago) October 17-31](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/10/20/midnight-circus-halloween-spooktacular-chicago-october-17-31/) - Halloween 2008! The Midnight Circus has created an exciting, accessible, highly skilled, funny to the bone, ensemble oriented, multi-cultural circus that travels by bicycle. ENTIRELY BY BICYCLE. Everything one needs to throw a ghostly celebration worthy of Chicagoween will makes its way to Daley Plaza aboard the Halloween Haulers powered by acrobats from around - [CRUEL & UNUSUAL COMEDY: Slapstick films at MOMA (NY) 11/5-12/10](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/10/17/cruel-unusual-comedy-slapstick-films-at-moma-ny-115-1210/) - This looks to be a great class, and a wonderful opportunity to see some rare and exciting early clown and comedy films. Ben Model is a fount of information, and a great silent film accompanist as well. If you've got the time and the dough, you'll be in for a real treat. "Cruel and Unusual - [Fwd: See TARTUFFE in Boston Oct. 25](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/10/16/fwd-see-tartuffe-in-boston-oct-25/) - - Rob Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle SATURDAY, OCT. 25Cutler Majestic Theatre, Emerson College, Boston8pm, Tickets $45Boisterous characters, lavish comedy and the trademark physicality of the Dell'Arte ensemble combine with the finely crafted satire of Moliere for an evening of masks, music and laughter. In Tartuffe, a religious charlatan takes over a family's life until the tables are turned by virtue - [Support Hospital Clowns in Haifa!](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/10/10/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" athttp://www.le-haim.org.il/site/index.aspYou have - [The Amazing Ted Show at Ars Nova (NY 10/7)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/10/06/the-amazing-ted-show-at-ars-nova-ny-107/) - I saw a presentation of this show at the Clown Festival last year-- it was very good, and this is a re-presentation. It's probably gotten even better. It's produced by Glass Contraption.Go check it out if you have a chance. See Ted juggle fifty-six chainsaws, set himself on fire, hold his breath for twenty minutes - [A Play about Clowns](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/10/06/a-play-about-clowns/) - The NY Times had a recent review about a play that features clowns. It's not a clown show-- it's not a clown show, it's a play, that is about a clown.Sounds really interesting.Wide-Eyed New Arrivals Falling in Love With the City By ANITA GATESPublished: October 3, 2008From ClownlinkIf you are a true New Yorker (something - [SHOW: Providence, RI: Credo Theatre Oct 4.](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/10/03/show-providence-ri-credo-theatre-oct-4/) - Part of the Firstworks festival, two Bulgarian clowns use puppetry and magic to create a fantastic show.It's supposed to be great (although I haven't seen it) It's in Providence, RI on Saturday, October 4, 8pm RISD Auditorium Credo Theatre, Daddy's Always Right BULGARIA - U.S. PREMIERE TOUR Consummate theatrical clowns transform a bare stage into - [News: Clowns Face Ban on Playing Trumpets](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/09/28/news-clowns-face-ban-on-playing-trumpets/) - In England, Clowns have been silenced by a council which has banned them from playingtheir trumpets at Zippo's Circus.The circus said it was told by council officials that the show could not goon unless the clowns dropped the musical part of their act.The circus, which is currently performing in Birmingham, fell foul of theLicensing Act - [FW: Call for Mourners: Brick Clown Funeral](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/09/27/fw-call-for-mourners-brick-clown-funeral/) - CLOWN FUNERAL PROCESSION & CLOSING NIGHT PARTY Call for mourners!! Please meet us Sunday at 6:15 at Bedford Ave. and North 7th Street (Bedford stop of the L Train). We will moan, sob, wail and keen our way to The Brick. Where there will be a short viewing before the funeral service from Dzieci. If - [Naked Clown Calendar 2009](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/09/25/naked-clown-calendar-2009/) - Seeking to raise money to cure Multiple Sclerosis, 16 graduates from the Clown Conservatory of 2008 have unveiled the 2009 naked clown calendar, which features them posing in nothing but their makeup and their birthday suits.The proceeds from the calendar benefit the Judy Finelli Fund, which supports research and advocacy for cures and treatment of - [Photos from the Clown Reunion](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/09/24/photos-from-the-clown-reunion/) - [Article about Clown College Reunion in Baraboo](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/09/19/article-about-clown-college-reunion-in-baraboo/) - World's top clowns gather in Baraboo for show tonight By Brian D. Bridgeford / News Republic Many of the world's best clowns will be in Baraboo this weekend as they hold a 40-year reunion of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College graduates at the Circus World Museum.Tonight at 7 p.m., the clowns will - [Article in the NY Time about Clown Festival Classes](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/09/13/article-in-the-ny-time-about-clown-festival-classes/) - At Clown Class, Reaching Deep Into the Psyche for Something Silly By APRIL DEMBOSKY Published: September 11, 2008 In the face of uncertainty, some people go to church. Others dive onto their analyst's couch. The next time life gets confusing, how about a clown workshop? Tina Fineberg for The New York Times Bob Berky, with - [FW: NYC Area Clown Insider Info](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/09/10/fw-nyc-area-clown-insider-info/) - SHOW DISCOUNTS Baby Wants Candy was founded in Chicago in 1997, and has performed over 2000 completely improvised musicals to sold-out crowds and rave reviews from Singapore to Edinburgh. The Scotsman says "They are an entertainment phenomenon and I am in awe of their talent". TimeOut New York awarded BWC "Best Visiting Comedy Ensemble of - [NY Clown Festival Workshop with Bob Berky-- Special Discount!](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/09/04/ny-clown-festival-workshop-with-bob-berky-special-discount/) - Architectures of Physical ComedyWith Bob BerkeySaturday September 6th, 10-3Sunday September 7th, 10-3$200 Special Discount $150 ($50 off)15 Students MaxBreak for lunchat The Battle Ranch Annex405 Johnson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206(2.5 blocks from Morgon stop off the L train)http://www.vampirecowboys.com/battleranch.htmThis course will explore structural and rhythmic elements of physical comedy, and techniques for opening possibilities - [Dell'arte Goes to Bali 2009 Feb 9-March 12, 2009](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/31/dellarte-goes-to-bali-2009-feb-9-march-12-2009/) - FEBRUARY 9 - MARCH 12, 2009Check out the Bali Blog 2007by 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 - [Olympic Comedy--Paul Hunt & his Comedy Gymnastics Routines](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/23/olympic-comedy-paul-hunt-his-comedy-gymnastics-routines/) - Just happened across some amazing gymnastic comedy by Paul Hunt. He was a coach and gymnast in the 1980's and does some amazing comedy gymnastic routines in drag. In a tutu, Paul manages to perfectly parody a number of female gymnastic stunts, while at the same time doing a lot of amazing gymnastics and acrobatics - [Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth seeks performers](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/22/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 - [Kenny & Brenda Ahern](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/18/kenny-brenda-ahern/) - Kenny Ahern is a clown and performer based in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. A graduate of Ringling Clown College, Kenny has also studied with Bill Irwin, Chris Bayes, and Pavel Groditsky of the Soviet School for Circus and Variety Arts.Kenny has been performing for nearly 25 years. He does a number of shows aimed at the corporate, - [Festival Preview: Orianne Bernard](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/17/festival-preview-orianne-bernard/) - Orianne Bernard is a French actress, clown, writer, and director. She studied with Jacques LeCoq in Paris and at the Ecole Internationale de Kiklos . Since then, she has studied with a number of people, including Giovanni Fusetti, who has directed her latest work.Orianne has also done quite a bit of work as a hospital - [Festival Preview: The Birdmann](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/16/festival-preview-the-birdmann/) - The Birdmann is an Australian circus/vaudeville/sideshow performer who combines magic, theatre, circus skills, and inspired nonsense to create a show that is unique. Acts include plastic-bag juggling, knife-throwing, and nostril tea-drinking. The act has displayed in fifteen countries internationally, and goes directly from the NY Clown Festival back home to the Melbourne Fringe in Australia.Here's - [Festival Preview: Kill Me Loudly: A Clown Noir](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/15/festival-preview-kill-me-loudly-a-clown-noir/) - Fri 9/19 at 8:30pm Sun 9/21 at 5pm Fri 9/26 at 10:30pm CAUTION. May or may not contain clown nudity. Not for children. Sex! Murder! Clowns?! Ever wanted clowns to admit how miserable, desperate and obsessive they really are? Director Eric Davis (Red Bastard, Cirque du Soleil, Bouffon Glass Menajoree) pushes under the freaky-happy façade - [Otsie Kerplotsie](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/14/otsie-kerplotsie/) - Otsie Kerplotsie is Brooklyn clown and NY Downtown Clown Impresario Christopher Luecke.Christopher was born in Milwaukee, WI. He is a graduate of The Dell’ Arte International School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, CA and has also earned a BFA in Acting from Brooklyn College (Cum Laude). Most recently he has studied clown with the - [RIP, Mr. Snot](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/13/rip-mr-snot/) - Joe Kudla, half of the team of Puke and Snot, passed away on Monday. He was 58 years old, and had been performing Ren Faire stages for over 30 years, including letting young upstarts Penn and Teller open for them.Read more below (obit from the Pioneer Press) or visit the Puke and Snot website, listed - [Circus Amok Summer Schedule](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/12/circus-amok-summer-schedule/) - Circus Amok, New York’s radical, community oriented, political free Summer in the Parks Circus is up and about again for summer 2008.This year's show is called "SUB-PRIME SUBLIME" and will feature the following:Acrobatic Economists, Fantastical Free-Falling Free Markets, Tenanacious Tenants, Querelous Quarks, Neurotic Neutrons, Vaulting Villains, Stupendous Stilters, Disco Dorothy, Lions and Tigers and Zebras - [Besserwisser](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/10/besserwisser/) - What do you get when you take two European Cirque du Soleil performers who decide they want to focus a little bit more on clowning and a little bit less on spectacle? Besserweiser. Which in English translates roughly as "Know-it-all" , features two very skilled performers from Cirque who do just that. In their own - [NY Clown Festival 2008 at the Brick](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/09/ny-clown-festival-2008-at-the-brick/) - The schedule for this year's festival has been announced.Although my time is limited this year (expecting a baby in late August) I plan on blogging for the festival as I did last year.I'll be previewing a bunch of the acts here over the next couple of weeks or so.Looks like a very exciting lineup with - [NPR Story about Circus Smirkus: Training Clowns On Tour](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/08/npr-story-about-circus-smirkus-training-clowns-on-tour/) - Listen Now [4 min 13 sec] August 6, 2008 · Where do the clowns of tomorrow come from? Some of them are coming from Circus Smirkus, an award-winning touring training camp for aspiring aerialists, jugglers and rubber-nosed pranksters. Smirkus is an incubator of sorts, where scouts for big time big tops, including Ringling Bros. and - [Bill Irwin & Co. Get 5 Barrymore Nominations](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/07/bill-irwin-co-get-5-barrymore-nominations/) - Bill Irwin's show THE HAPPINESS LECTURE just received 5 Barrymore nominations.The Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre are the Greater Philadelphia region's only comprehensive theatre awards program, recognizing artists for excellence and innovation while serving to increase awareness of the richness of the local theatre community. Each year, over 100 productions produced by the region's - [International Clown Week is this week](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/06/international-clown-week-is-this-week/) - Somehow it escaped me that this week is International Clown Week. I don't really celebrate it per se. In fact, I mostly shun this kind of stuff.The problem is that the kind of clown stuff that I am interested in (and hopefully, if you are reading this, you are interested in too) is not the - [Deborah Kaufmann- Veni Vidi Vici (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/04/deborah-kaufmann-veni-vidi-vici-ny/) - Deborah Kaufmann spent her childhood in dance and acting classes. She earned a degree in Visual Art from Bennington College. After brief careers as a production potter, a sign language interpreter, a props mistress, a typesetter and an aluminum can inspector, Deborah stumbled into her life as a clown. By seeking out master teachers such - [Get Your Bouffon On!: Drop In Bouffon Classes in NY Mondays.](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/03/get-your-bouffon-on-drop-in-bouffon-classes-in-ny-mondays/) - Through August 28, Audrey Crabtree (co-organizer of the NY Clown Theatre Festival at the Brick and who plays Laura in the Hilarious Bouffon Glass Menageree) , is hosting a drop in class in Bouffon. Mondays, 8-10 pm, Classes are $10 each, 521 West 26th Street, 2nd floor (between 10th and 11th)(More info below)For those not - [Nicole Feld in the NYT](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/08/03/nicole-feld-in-the-nyt/) - Nicole Feld, daughter to Kenneth Feld, and heir apparent as Big Boss of the Ringling shows, has an article in the NY Times today, under the column: THE BOSS.When I was at Clown College, Nicole came to the final graduation-- she was probably around 9 or so, and it was a big deal, because she - [Goofs & Bongar at the Flea August 7-9](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/27/goofs-bongar-at-the-flea-august-7-9/) - Michael Bongar, former Ringling clown, graduate of clown college and now one of the most well-versed and influential of the variety bookers in the NY Area, is coming out of retirement for one set of shows as part of a NY Goofs reunion night at the Flea Theatre. Billed as his "Farewell Tour", I'm sure - [Historic & Triumphant Return of the Flea Circus to Coney Island](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/18/historic-triumphant-return-of-the-flea-circus-to-coney-island/) - A little bit of a shameless plug, but truthfully, I've done most of my best work by being shameless. It's when I get shameful that I have to worry!Anyway, it's probably the last flea circus gig before the baby is born (unless something happens in the next week!) so come check it out if you - [News From NY Downtown Clown Revue](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/17/news-from-ny-downtown-clown-revue/) - This Month's Revue- OPEN NOSE July 21st. Open Mic, - Open Nose The July 21st Clown Revue will be an Open Mic for CLOWNS- The New York Downtown Clown Open Nose! The first 10 performers to arrive and sign up will be given 5 mins of performance time to do anything they want as long as it is in some - [Bindlestiffs Reality Show on the web](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/16/bindlestiffs-reality-show-on-the-web/) - Add another show to your summer web watching schedule. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has a new reality show that is being broadcast on the web. Each week will feature a mini-sode that is a different aspect of working with the Bindlestiffs-- booking, rehearsing, performing, touring. The trailers look like they are taken from all over - [SEEKING AFRICAN-AMERCAN AND HISPANIC MIMES FOR PAID COMMERCIAL](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/14/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 - [Clown Axioms & The Bitter End](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/11/clown-axioms-the-bitter-end/) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: July 31st, August 1st & 2nd All shows: 7:30pm Created and directed by Kendall Cornell Written and performed by Kevin Draine Nine women clowns spin tales of gothic romance and gory fairy tales with high comedy and unexpected twists. Clown Axioms is a brand new work-in-progress from Kendall Cornell and Clowns - [Jeune Lune, Mum Puppet Theatre close](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/06/jeune-lune-mum-puppet-theatre-close/) - This isn't quite about clowning, but I wanted to talk about-- and since it includes two very important theatres that use clowning techniques, I think doing it here is right.I've just read about two very well respected regional theatres that specialize in "popular theatrical techniques" that are shuttering their doors.Theatre de la Jeune Leune of - [RIP, Larry Harmon](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/04/rip-larry-harmon/) - Thanks to Pat Cashin's Clownalley.net for the heads up.Larry Harmon, the licensor of Bozo the Clown died Thursday due to congestive heart failure.Say what you will about Bozo, but Larry Harmon was personally responsible for entertaining millions of children.he entertained MILLIONS of children over the years. And that makes him a giant in my book.RIP, - [Seattle Clown Classes with Arne Zaslove](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/07/04/seattle-clown-classes-with-arne-zaslove/) - Arne Zaslove is teaching a class on clowning and physical theater in Seattle on 7 consecutive Mondays starting July 7. Classes will be held from 7 pm- 8:30 pm.Classes will be held at [SANCA] The School for Acrobatics and New Circus Arts – 674 S. Orcas, Seattle. The class is a very reasonable $133.Arne Zaslove - [July Class in DC-- Body-Motion-Gesture](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/06/27/july-class-in-dc-body-motion-gesture/) - center for movement theatreactor preparation of the body the imagination and the art of collaborationwww.thisisthecenter.com 202 462-5810BODY · MOTION · GESTURETaught by Dody DiSantoJULY 1 – 29 Tuesday nights 7 - 10pm 5 Weeks Tuition - $250Class location: The Center 4321 Wisconsin Ave, NWMETRO: redline TenleytownThis class will work from the roots of classical pantomime - [Didier Danthois](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/06/20/didier-danthois/) - Didier Danthois is a clown and clown teacher based in London, England. Didier first trained in Clowning and Circus skills 24 years ago at the Fratellini Circus School(Paris). He studied Expressionist Dance, Clowning, and then, Indian Raga singing with an Indian master. He is the founder of the Fool at Heart School of Sacred Clowning - [Last week for Bill Irwin in Philadelphia](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/06/15/last-week-for-bill-irwin-in-philadelphia/) - Bill Irwin's show The Happiness Lecture has been extended for one week in Philadelphia. If you have the opportunity, you should see it!I drove down from NY on Saturday to see it. Overall it was great (Hey, it's Bill Irwin!) And a company of 9 very talented Philadelphia area artists. (including a friend from Dell'arte, - [FUNAMBOLIKA 2008 (Italy July 5-8)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/06/13/funambolika-2008-italy-july-5-8/) - Funambolika 2008 is the 2nd edition of the summer circus arts festival particularly focused on clowns, and conceived by Italian clown and director Raffaele De Ritis.It takes places in Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, in the open-air Teatro D’Annunzio on the Adriatic beach. This is the same 2000-seats arena where Pescara Jazz, one - [Commedia Workshops in L.A.](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/06/06/commedia-workshops-in-l-a/) - [via]Corpora & John Achorn Announce Ongoing Worksessions in Commedia dell’Arte Stage II – A six week intermediate/advanced class exploring character, selected lazzi, & scenarios ~ exploring how to apply commedia to the 21st CenturyMonday evenings 7:00~10:00pm @ [via]Corpora StudioBeginning Monday, June 16 ~ thru July 28 Stage I – A six week introduction to the - [Dell'arte MFA program in SF June 13-15](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/31/dellarte-mfa-program-in-sf-june-13-15/) - Although this deals with tragedy, and not circus/clowning per se-- the way that Dell'arte trains and deals with tragedy/melodrama is related enough to clown for me to include it here. If you can see the show, check it out and report back!Between Two Winters Created by the MFA Ensemble of the Dell'Arte International School of - [Laugh Out Loud Festival (NY)-3 more days](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/30/laugh-out-loud-festival-ny-3-more-days/) - Emerging Artists Theatre and Paul Adams, Artistic Director, has been presenting a festival entitled LAUGH OUT LOUD at the Roy Arias Theatre Center, Off-Off Broadway Theatre (300 West 43rd St, 5th floor, NYC). The festival is curated by EAT member. Jenny Lee Mitchell and co-curated by Honey Goodenough and Carol Lee Sirugo. Performances began Tuesday, - [Authentic Dynamics Workshop: Momentum & Change (NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/29/authentic-dynamics-workshop-momentum-change-ny/) - Authentic Dynamics: momentum and change for actors and clownsJoin Under the Table's Matt Chapman on Saturday, July 5 in Brooklyn for a unique physical investigation of the dynamics of the performerThis world works on certain undeniable dynamics. To perform with authenticity, the actor must have the ability to identify and navigate them. In this workshop, - [Edith Tankus](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/23/edith-tankus/) - To find out more about Edith's work, please visit her website listed below:www.edithtankus.com - [Bill Irwin/ Aaron Cromie podcast](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/22/bill-irwin-aaron-cromie-podcast/) - Fascinating hour of conversation about clowning and clowns with Bill Irwin and Aaron Cromie regarding the Happiness Lectures.http://www.whyy.org/podcast/052208_110630.mp3Definitely listen to it! - [Laura Herts](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/22/laura-herts/) - Laura Herts is a France based American performer, whose training began years ago at the The Baltimore School for the Arts where she studied Dance and Visual Arts. Upon graduating, she began a world tour, which has now been extended into a lifetime experience.Through her travels she rediscovered a childhood passion; mime. From that moment - [Toy Theater Festival opens Friday (in Dumbo NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/22/toy-theater-festival-opens-friday-in-dumbo-ny/) - TOY THEATER MUSEUM SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAMS AND PERFORMANCES BENEFIT CONCERT TTF '08 CREDITS Getting here: A or C to High St.; F to York St.; 1, 2, or 3 to Clark St. 23FRI 5:00pm Toy Theater Museum Opening Reception 7:30pm Program 1 10:00pm Program 2 24SAT 1:00pm Public Workshop 5:00pm Symposium I 7:30pm Program 2 - [The Sprockets Circus](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/21/the-sprockets-circus/) - Great article on NPR's website about the Sprockets, a family circus of three that tours the world in a 1962 Bristol double decker bus with a top speed of 33 miles per hour.The show features Scott Harrison, his wife Issabelle Feraud, and their 11 year old son Theo, who have been touring continuously since 1997. - [Circus Flora presents Sherwood Forest June 5-22](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/21/circus-flora-presents-sherwood-forest-june-5-22/) - Circus Flora is a one ring tent circus founded in 1985 by Ivor David Balding, Sheila and Sam Jewell and Alexandre Sacha Pavlata with the dual mission of entertainment and education. In 1986, the first Circus Flora production premiered at the internationally acclaimed Spoleto Festival, an annual celebration of the performing and visual arts in - [Golden Nose winners!](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/20/golden-nose-winners-2/) - THE 2008 New York Downtown Clown GOLDEN NOSE AWARD WINNERS ARE:Audience Choice Best Clown Film: Retard Midget Get Out of My Life, by Happy HourAudience Choice Best Clown Act: At The Opera, by Those In The Nose Audience Choice Best Clown: Chris Allison Clown of The Year: Keith Nelson Clown Achievement of The Year: The - [Kirk Marsh](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/20/kirk-marsh/) - Kirk Marsh is a clown and entertainer that has been described as an amalgamation of Charlie Chaplin, Jerry Lewis, and Dick Van Dyke rolled into one. His shows feature magic, juggling, eccentric dance,and oddball audience participation routines. His performances portray a man at odds with his life and his props. Kirk is a graduate of - [Paul Wildbaum](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/17/paul-wildbaum/) - Paul Wildbaum is a mime/clown/ standup comedian that has thrilled audiences around the world with an inspired repertoire of comedy, visual theater and audience participation. Described as "hilarious" and "touching", Paul is a compelling performer who combines the sublime with the ridiculous to create a brilliant cast of characters: Hamlet as a drunk, a baby - [Late Notice: John Gilkey, Wayne Wilson, & Daniel Passer- Your new best friends TONIGHT IN NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/14/late-notice-john-gilkey-wayne-wilson-daniel-passer-your-new-best-friends-tonight-in-ny/) - Three Dragone clowns will perform one show only tonight at the New World Stages Theatre.I just got word of this-- and don't think I can go-- If someone does go, please report back!(I modified the poster so it wasn't IMPOSSIBLY LONG) Click to read it. or email rsvpfriends@dragone.be But do it soon-- it's tonight! - [Bouffon Glass Menajoree at Green Room NY Tuesdays at 10:30 pm](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/14/bouffon-glass-menajoree-at-green-room-ny-tuesdays-at-1030-pm/) - I saw this show last night, and I highly recommend it-- there are just 2 performances left.It's pretty damned fantastic.==============================Did someone leave the blender on, or is that the sound of Tennessee Williams turning over in his grave? Why would anyone do this to an American masterpiece?!?Bouffon Glass Menajoree2007 NY Innovative Theatre Award winner for - [Umo Ensemble](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/13/umo-ensemble/) - Over the past 20 years, the UMO Ensemble has become known as one of the most innovative, compelling and critically acclaimed performance companies based in the Pacific Northwest. The Ensemble has performed in theaters, at festivals and in schools throughout the Northwest, the United States, Canada and Europe.The mission of the UMO Ensemble is to - [Daniel Stein workshop July 21-Aug 7 Berkeley, CA](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/12/daniel-stein-workshop-july-21-aug-7-berkeley-ca/) - I took this workshop 10 years ago at Dell'arte and it was fantastic then-- I'm sure it's gotten even better now.More information at http://www.berkeleyrep.org/school/adult_index.asp====================================generating new material: heart of a poet / mind of an actor / body of a gymnast Instructor: Daniel SteinGive your imagination a whack on the side of the head! Discover concrete - [Combustibles Sustainable Circus Benefit -- NY May 29](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/08/combustibles-sustainable-circus-benefit-ny-may-29/) - A Benefit and Birthday Party for The CombustiblesFood, Drinks, Performances, Music, Dancing!What* All the beer and wine you can handle* Local snacks* Fabulous auction items - Check our website* Exceptionally strange performances* Live music!Set in a sparkling trash heap of a circus ring, jugglers toss water bottles in the air, trash bag balloons fly high, - [Joel Jeske/ Mark Lonergan up for Drama Desk Award!](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/06/joel-jeske-mark-lonergan-up-for-drama-desk-award/) - Tip of the hat to Pat Cashin's Clownalley.net for the news-- Joel Jeske and Mark Lonergan' show Cut to the Chase is up for the "Unique Theatrical Experience" award at the Drama Desks. They face stiff competition, including Le Sept Doights de la Main's show Traces-- which is a circus extravaganza.Anyway, it's pretty big news, - [Bill Irwin in Philadelphia](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/06/bill-irwin-in-philadelphia/) - Thanks to Aaron Cromie for the tip! (He's in the show too!)THE HAPPINESS LECTUREWORLD PREMIEREBy Bill IrwinMay 16 - June 15, 2008Bill Irwin – a two-time Tony Award-winner, film/television star, physical comedian, playwright, director and choreographer – leads a brilliant ensemble on an adventure in the pursuit of happiness. Irwin has created a unique and - [Clowning Around Benefit-- May 11 in NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/05/clowning-around-benefit-may-11-in-ny/) - New York Downtown Clown of 2007, Joel Jeske Clown Olympics Gold Medalist, John Leo Clown Olympics Gold Medalist, Jeff Seal nytheatre.com's person of 2006 Christopher Lueck Golden Nose Award Nominee Nina Levine Off-Broadway Sensation BAMBOUK! ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! Saturday, May 10th at 11:00am Running time is 1hr. at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater At - [6 week acting intensive in LA](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/04/6-week-acting-intensive-in-la/) - 6 week Acting Intensive YOU ARE YOULaboratory Theater Work for the foundations of the actor's practice and the devising of performanceBased on Eastern European and Russian Traditions Monday Evenings May 19 – June 237 - 10pm $240limited scholarships available This Workshop will approach the necessities of creating a foundational actor's practice and its application to - [Dan Kamin's new book on Charlie Chaplin!](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/01/dan-kamins-new-book-on-charlie-chaplin/) - Dan Kamin, a clown, mime, and expert performer (who taught Robert Downey Jr how to be Charlie Chaplin for the movie Chaplin, and taught Johnny Dep how to be Buster Keaton for the movie Bennie and Joon) is an expert on Chaplin. His previous book on Chaplin is now out of print, very hard to - [Tom Sgouros at Maker's Faire- San Mateo May 3.](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/05/01/tom-sgouros-at-makers-faire-san-mateo-may-3/) - Adam writes:My good friend and collaborator Tom Sgouros has a fantastic show that he'll be performing in the Bay Area on Saturday May 3 at the Maker's Faire. A fun and engaging show that asks the question: What is it like to be a robot? It's not quite clowning, but Tom is a very good - [Clown school in Norway June 24-July 20, 2008](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/04/25/clown-school-in-norway-june-24-july-20-2008/) - International clown teacher Giovanni Fusetti will lead a class in Theatre Clowning in Kristiansand, Norway this summer from June 24-July 20. The class is limited to 14 students, and there are still a couple of places available. The class promises to be highly international-- thus far they have received applications from Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, - [Australia: The Deadly Serious Training Project](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/04/24/australia-the-deadly-serious-training-project/) - Subject: Teachers Training/NICA/ The Deadly Serious Training ProjectGreetings all,We would like to get the word out to as many people as Greetings all,We would like to get the word out to as many peoplepossible, so apologies if you have already received this email. If there is a group, community or person you think might be - [NY Downtown Golden Nose Nominees](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/04/23/ny-downtown-golden-nose-nominees/) - New York Downtown Clown would like to thank all the performers of our second year. Without each of their talents, innovations, and hard work, there would be no show on the third Monday of every month. The amazing clowns of New York City are brave, poetic, unique, and funny. New York Clowns are a strong - [The Combustibles Present Detritus](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/04/22/the-combustibles-present-detritus/) - Celebrate Earth Day with the Combustibles and their new show Detritus.Here's an email I got from them: "Where does our trash go?" Research for DETRITUS began with the question, "where does our trash go?" But as we dug deeper, other questions bubbled to the surface, like "why do we have so much trash?" One thing - [Clown Therapy Workshop SF (May 26-29)](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/04/21/clown-therapy-workshop-sf-may-26-29/) - Clown Therapy Workshop - Weekend Intensive with Paoli LacyMay 24, 25, & 26Saturday 2-6, Sunday 10-6, and Monday 10-1Taught by Paoli Lacy, Godmother of Clown Therapy, this workshop will be an experiential, hands-on 2 1/2 day intensive. It will include practical kinesthetic learning of clown therapy techniques along with discussion of the theory and rationales - [Nomadic Theatre: Shows & Workshops in Portland, OR](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/04/17/nomadic-theatre-shows-workshops-in-portland-or/) - The Nomadic Theatre Co, based in Portland, Oregon, has been creating and performing original physical theatre shows since 2002. To develop a new show, Nomadic performers and directors take ideas which interest and excite them and delve into them in the studio. For example, they created How to Fly by physically exploring numerous aspects and - [Helen Donnelly](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/04/14/helen-donnelly/) - Helen Donnelly is an actor, instructor and theatrical, therapeutic and circus clown. In the past, she was a professional performance storyteller and appeared in over 300 schools and libraries, and as an actor toured various children’s shows in Ontario. She has been teaching clown and movement workshops in the US and Canada for over 6 - [BAMBOUK show in NY starting April 16](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/04/13/bambouk-show-in-ny-starting-april-16/) - Bambouk brings their Vaudeville-inspired silent comedy to NY for a limited run from April 16-27.Bambouk is the creation of two American theatre clowns, Matthew Duncan and Brian Foley. Matthew and Brian juggle plates, flip hats, ride a sixfoot unicycle, play the accordion, ukulele and musical saw, even make an audience member float in mid-air! They - [Rough and Tumble: Theatre That Doesn't Suck](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/03/22/rough-and-tumble-theatre-that-doesnt-suck/) - Rough & Tumble is a ten year-old theatre company that has made a name for itself in Boston for its inventive physical comedy and bold theatricality. The company develops original works, produces new plays by Boston playwrights, and stages guerilla theater events around Boston (such as an elaborate chase scene through the Boston Public Library - [Clown, Jokers, Pranksters Art Show -Eastchester NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/03/21/clown-jokers-pranksters-art-show-eastchester-ny/) - This is right up my alley! Literally.I won't be at the opening however, as I have a wedding to attend that night-- My Own! The Claude Gallery in Eastchester, New York is proud to present their first theme art show:Clowns, Jokers and Pranks Art Show, with a line up of over a dozen talented artists - [Kendall Cornell & Co-- April 11-13](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/03/19/kendall-cornell-co-april-11-13/) - a semi-sophisticated clown cabaretwith Kendall Cornell and her Soon-To-Be-World-Famous Women's Clown Troupe APRIL 11-13th 2008(three nights only!!!) An old-fashioned music hall is overrun by clowns who, along with their slightly more serious guest artists, present music and song of all genres, madcap dance numbers and devilish surprises. Special guest artists include:The hip songstress Fiona LandersThe - [HawHaw James-- Self-portraits and visual inventiveness](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/03/18/hawhaw-james-self-portraits-and-visual-inventiveness/) - HawHawJames isn't a professional clown-- he's a painter, artist, and (according to his bio) a drag queen and born again Christian. All that's unimportant, though, because I think his latest project is delightful.He's been doing some amazing trompe l'oeil's, using his face as a canvas, and then photographing the results. These self-portraits are witty, clever, - [Cirque Photos from Chile](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/03/15/cirque-photos-from-chile/) - I used to belong to fotolog which was one of the original "Download your own photo" sites. Then Flickrcame along, and fotolog was having so many technical problems, and I jumped ship. I forgot all about fotolog, until I got an email telling me I had a comment on one of my old pages there. - [Think Foolishly](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/03/13/think-foolishly/) - Drew Richardson (aka The Dramatic Fool) has been busy blogging. His blog- Think Foolishly, features exercises, comments, interviews, and examples of his work in the really hard work of the clown- creative problem-solving. Or, how to do stuff logically that's just wrong, but doesn't seem wrong to your character. Sometimes when I'm teaching clowning and - [Clown Festival Applications Available](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/03/07/clown-festival-applications-available/) - http://www.bricktheater.com/clown/ - [Clowns Talk about Clowning- YouTube Videos](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/29/clowns-talk-about-clowning-youtube-videos/) - Jim Moore, the variety arts photographer who has probably photographed more clowns than anybody in the history of photography, has been doing something new-- he's been videotaping clowns.If you check out his YouTube videos (URL below), he's putting up interviews with performers as they talk about their work, how they create their work, and even - [Acme Clown Art Exhibit- 2001](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/26/acme-clown-art-exhibit-2001/) - In 2001, I became the Clown Laureate of Greenbelt Maryland. As part of my work there, I curated a clown art exhibit, that featured over 50 pieces of artwork. I' ve assembled some samples on a web page, and recently moved it to my own site:http://www.acmeclown.com/clownartexhibit/The piece to the left is "Dunk the Clown" by - [Workshop with Ronlin Foreman 3/2 in Chicago](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/26/workshop-with-ronlin-foreman-32-in-chicago/) - On Sunday March 2, Master Clown Teacher at the Dell'arte School RonLin Foreman and Joe Krienke will teach a class entitled: The Powerful Presence: Effort, Risk Momentum, Joy. The 3 hour workshop, at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, will include work on the actor's presence, physical efforts, movement and improvisation.Ronlin was one of my teachers - [Circus Juventas](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/25/circus-juventas/) - Circus Juventas is a performing arts youth circus school located in St. Paul, Minnesota and serving the Twin Cities metro area. They offer youth circus arts training and performance opportunities for children and youth ages 3 to 21 in a safe and noncompetitive environment.Circus Juventas was founded in 1994 by former circus performers Dan and - [Clown Show for Bruno Feb 27,28 in Atlanta](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/24/clown-show-for-bruno-feb-2728-in-atlanta/) - Acclaimed mime Daniel Stein and Dell'arte graduates Kali Quinn and Bill Celentano are featured in a new show about Polish artist and novelist Bruno Schultz (author of the classic Street of Crocodiles) Schulz was killed in the Holocaust in 1944 by a German officer. The show will be performed at Atlanta's PushPush Theatre. The play,written - [Johnny Peers Muttville Comix](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/23/johnny-peers-muttville-comix/) - One of the top working clown and dog acts is Johnny Peers' Muttville Comix. Johnny has been performing his act for over 25 years, and has performed it on four continents and with some of the best circuses in the business, including Ringling, Big Apple Circus, and Carson & Barnes, among many others.Johnny's dad was - [Clown School of San Francisco](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/21/clown-school-of-san-francisco/) - The Clown School of San Francisco is a character based school that combines small classes with intensive personal work to create clown characters and routines. The focus is on creating work that is personal to the actor. The work is primarily theatrical and exploratory in nature-- not particularly of the circus.The instructor, Christina Lewis Clinton, - [JUGGLE THIS! - NYC March 7-9, 2008](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/19/juggle-this-nyc-march-7-9-2008/) - NYC's 7th Annual Juggling Festival!Friday March 7-Sunday March 9, 2008 Pratt Institute200 Willoughby AveBrooklyn, NY Juggling, workshops, games, shows, prizes, special guests, a raffle and more!! For more information click the links to the right. All events open to the public. JUGGLING AT PRATT ACTIVITIES RESOURCE BUILDING:FREE and open to the publicFriday 5-10:30 pm (open - [Dell'arte Workshop in LA 2/9/08](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/06/dellarte-workshop-in-la-2908/) - In conjunction with the LA tour of The Golden State, the Dell'Arte Company is offering a one-day workshop at 24th Street Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 9.Where: 24th Street TheatreWhen: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, 2:00-6:00pmCost: $100This four-hour workshop will be an exploration of the physical comedy techniques and ensemble-based exercises at the core of - [Tall Toys Troupe](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/02/02/tall-toys-troupe/) - The Tall Toys Troupe is a group of stilt-walking performers based in Connecticut who perform a number of stilt-based shows. They provide a number of entertainers and shows for corporate gigs, parades, birthday parties, and other events. Their costumes are great, and they have a number of different looks, including a 9 foot tall Uncle - [Who Put the B in Ballyhoo?](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/01/18/who-put-the-b-in-ballyhoo/) - Carlyn Beccia is an illustrator and artist who is inspired by the world of the circus and clowns. She has been painting and performing various acts of circus baboonery since she was a wee young girl. She first tested her own creativity in the human cannonball act by projecting her sister across the room. Her - [Circus Action International](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/01/15/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 - [Tears of a Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2008/01/14/tears-of-a-clown/) - Sorry guys that I have been off-line for nearly a month. During the month of December, I get pretty crazy because of the New Year's Eve Festival that I direct Bright Night Providence,and that would normally be enough to put me off of posting for a while (although perhaps not quite so long as this)I - [Discount Tickets for 500 Clown at PS-122](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/12/08/discount-tickets-for-500-clown-at-ps-122/) - Tip of the hat to Kendall Cornell for the tip of the day! Enjoy the show!Enjoy $15 tickets* when you buy 2 or more tickets to 500 Clown with code APPLE Special offer applies to ALL performances of BOTH 500 Clown Frankenstein AND 500 Clown Christmas Enter code APPLE online during checkout via www.ps122.orgMention code - [Bellobration at the United Center](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/25/bellobration-at-the-united-center/) - I was in Chicago for the weekend for a family function, and thought I'd check out the Bello-bration. It's the Red Show-- and I hadn't seen it when it was on the East Coast, so I was glad I got the opportunity. I saw it today (last day of the stand in Chicago-- we went - [School of Physical Theatre, London England](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/19/school-of-physical-theatre-london-england/) - The School of Physical Theatre is a full-time professional school based in London, UK, devoted to the training of physical theatre artists - writers, directors, and actors. The School offers a focused program - a voyage from the complex everyday world to its created reflection in the theatrical space. The School was founded in 1978 - [Donimo the Silent Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/18/donimo-the-silent-clown/) - International stage and television performer Donimo (born Jonathan Baker) has an extensive background in physical and movement theatre, and has performed around the world for the past 25 years. Jonathan created Donimo by combining the ancient art of clowning with the world of silent screen comedy and the contemporary theatre techniques of Jacques Lecoq, Philippe - [Director's Note for We Won't Pay](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/15/directors-note-for-we-wont-pay/) - Here is the director's note I wrote for the production I just directed of Dario Fo's We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay! Overall, the play went very well. The set was fantastic, the lighting and costumes were great, the actors really stepped up to the considerable challenge.(In fact, Ron Jenkins, translator of the play, Dario's - [Clown Jonas](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/15/clown-jonas/) - Clown Jonas (aka Prosper O, aka John Ghysenbergh) is an internationally known performer from Belgium. He has performed in a number of countries, including an upcoming performance in Japan next week as part of the 3rd Yakumo International Theatre Festival. (See their website for additional information. (in English)Clown Jonas uses juggling, puppetry, magic, music, and - [Jean Peysson: Boxeur Bleu: Workshops in Mexico March 8-15, 2008](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/14/jean-peysson-boxeur-bleu-workshops-in-mexico-march-8-15-2008/) - Jean Peysson is a French clown, writer, and theatre creator who lives in Lyon. Jean has written over 30 plays, numerous songs, two volumes of poetry and is currently working on a trilogy as a novelist. When he works as a clown, he works under the name Lulu.He is also the founder and director of - [Cirque du Soleil's Wintuk](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/08/cirque-du-soleils-wintuk/) - Cirque du Soleil has created a new "christmas" winter show called WINTUK, about a city boy who craves snow, and who goes to a magical winter wonderland called Wintuk. It's playing at Madison Square Garden, which is a HUGE venue, and very unlike the expensive and beautiful tents that Cirque is used to playing.I've read - [November 9-11: Conference of Hospital Clowns in Buenos Aires](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/05/november-9-11-conference-of-hospital-clowns-in-buenos-aires/) - 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 PERECEDEROSPAYAMÉDICOS - [Portrait of a Clown as a Young Man (okay, not so young)](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/04/portrait-of-a-clown-as-a-young-man-okay-not-so-young/) - I sat for a portrait with Bill Wadman, a photographer working on a 365 day project. Each day he takes a portrait of a different person, and posts it. It might be a book or a calendar, or a something one day. I'm 11/02. (and the rest of the photos are even more amazing!) He's - [CIRCA: Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/11/02/circa-clandestine-insurgent-rebel-clown-army/) - CIRCA (The Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army) is a very loosely organized group that creates protests, actions, events, etc, that are political (and clowny) in nature. They protest at events such as the G8 Summit, Presidential visits, and other events that they think might make a difference. Their aim is to take the ideas and - [Brian Foley's Commedia Links](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/24/brian-foleys-commedia-links/) - Brian Foley (of Circus Bambouk) has started a very nice Commedia Link blog-- he's putting up all sorts of great video regarding commedia, as well as book reviews, photographs, pictures of masks, thoughts, philosophy,etc. I highly recommend checking it out. Visit the blog at http://cdalinks.blogspot.com/He posted two video links that I was especially interested in-- - [Directing Dario Fo's WE WON'T PAY](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/22/directing-dario-fos-we-wont-pay/) - I'm directing Dario Fo's We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay! at Fairfield University in CTHere's a Press Release, along with some information about the show. Of particular interest is that opening night will feature a talkback with me and the translator, Ron Jenkins. Ron is a professor of theatre at Wesleyan University, and has been - [Festival Photos-- Clown Parade & Pie Fight](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/21/festival-photos-clown-parade-pie-fight/) - Searching flickr is fun! I found this set of photographs from the opening day of Clown Festival festivities (can you have festival festivities? Or is that redundant? Aren't all festival activities, by their definition, both festive, and festivities?) Anyway, these photographs are from the opening day, and include the Clown Parade and the Pie Fight. - [Festival Photos-- Clown Olympics](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/21/festival-photos-clown-olympics/) - I was trying to find some photos of the Clown Festival on Flickr, and I found this amazing set of photographs by a photographer named Kurt Dietrich.They are of the Clown Olympics, and although I wasn't able to be there, they give a pretty good feeling of some of the great and crazy wackiness that - [NYC Tramp Workshop with Giovanni Fusetti 10/31-11/4](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/19/nyc-tramp-workshop-with-giovanni-fusetti-1031-114/) - HUMAN TRASHA theatrical exploration of the American Archetype of THE TRAMPa workshop led by Giovanni FusettiNew York theater company The Combustibles is hosting a workshop taught by Giovanni Fusetti exploring the archetype of the Tramp. This workshop is part of the research and generation phase of a new production, Detritus, a show about waste in - [Special Offer: 500 Clown at PS-122 (December NY)](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/18/special-offer-500-clown-at-ps-122-december-ny/) - 500 Clown, the award-winning clown company from Chicago, will be performing at PS122 in December with two shows: 500 Clown Christmas and 500 Clown Frankenstein.Both shows are NY Premieres. And they are offering a special ticket offer for 500 Clown Frankenstein! Composer/musician John Fournier joins 500 Clown to create a clown-rock-pop-jazz-theatre-concert-party(!) Diving into the dark - [Festival Review: Clownifornia](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/18/festival-review-clownifornia/) - Clownifornia featured two acts, both who trained in California at the SF School for Circus Arts under Jeff Raz. Both acts showed promise, but didn't quite hit the mark in the show I saw.A Sudden Gust of Gravity featured NY Clown Jeff Seal as he talks about physics, the universe, and gravity. Jeff has an - [Toronto Physical Performance Workshops in November](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/18/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 - [Portland OR: Intro to Clown Weekend 10/20-10/21](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/17/portland-or-intro-to-clown-weekend-1020-1021/) - Barnaby King is teaching a workshop weekend in Portland OR."INTRO TO CLOWN" Workshops Weekend - Oct 20/21 2-6pmInterstate 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: $90Barnaby's Clown Training PhilosophyThe kind of clowning I teach stands apart from most - [Christiaan Oranje: By Invitation Only Oct 23](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/16/christiaan-oranje-by-invitation-only-oct-23/) - Christiaan Oranje is premiering his new show By Invitation Only on October 23 at the Duplex, a well known cabaret bar.Christiaan Oranje is a Dutch performer, currently living and working in NYC. He has been a street performer in Europe for 15 years, and performed at Europe’s TOP theater festivals. He has managed his own - [Jane Nichols](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/16/jane-nichols/) - Jane Nichols is a teacher, director, and actor who has been teaching Clown for over 15 years. Her work brings together skills and techniques of Improvisation, Mask, Le Jeu, Physical Comedy, Clown, and Fool. She has studied with world-renowned Clown Master Philippe Gaulier, Avner Eisenberg (Avner the Eccentric), Clive Mendes (Theatre Complicite), Ronlin Foreman (DellArte - [Les Chiche Capon](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/15/les-chiche-capon/) - This French cabaret was a big hit at last year's festival, and with good reason. It's got a number of things going for it, but most of all, the acting and the relationships between the characters are what make this a remarkably fun evening at the theatre.You are greeted by two clownish characters wearing mini-skirts - [Adam Lazarus & Torontoclown.com](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/15/adam-lazarus-torontoclown-com/) - Adam Lazarus is a performer, director and instructor whose work in physical theatre, clown and bouffon has taken him to France, England and coast to coast across Canada. As a young man, Adam founded the Toronto based collective company Schmigeggy, where he produced, directed and performed in 10 of Schmigeggy's popular original works. After critical - [Bouffon Glass Menajoree](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/13/bouffon-glass-menajoree/) - Bouffon Glass Menagerie promises a lot to its audience members-- and delivers on every promise. It's a fantastic show that is well-conceived, well-directed, well-designed, and very well-acted.Basically it's a parody of Tenessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie: which was Tennessee's first commercial success, and a play that has a long history of being parodied and mocked. - [Stanley Allan Sherman](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/10/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 - [Two reviews of Clown Festival Shows (not by me)](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/09/two-reviews-of-clown-festival-shows-not-by-me/) - NYTheatre.com has two reviews of Festival shows up, and so far, the festival has charmed the reviewers.I saw both of these guys at the opening, and I'm sure their individual shows are a lot of fun. Sadly, these are two more shows I won't get to see. (Part of the problem of living in the - [Art and Fear: an object lesson](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/08/art-and-fear-an-object-lesson/) - A friend of mine sent me this quote from this book, and I thought it was so fabulous I wanted to make sure to share it.As I'm teaching clowning this semester, this is particularly a propos. A lot of students will ask me if they are getting an exercise right or not, if they are - [Official NY Clown Bloggers](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/08/official-ny-clown-bloggers/) - As many of you know, I am covering the NY Clown Theater Festival as a blogger. (Many of my posts will also appear here)You can read all of the posts that I make here about the festival by clicking here (or by searching for the label Festival in the search box.)Here are the links of - [Clown Festival-- First Cabaret](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/06/clown-festival-first-cabaret/) - Went to the first cabaret tonight-- it was very full (I'd say over sold, but the tickets were free, and the fire marshal may not be happy to hear about it- so let's just say that it was full of people.)It was my first time at the Brick, which is a nice and cozy space. - [Free Clown Cabaret Tonight](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/05/free-clown-cabaret-tonight/) - hosted by Scout Master Robert, security by Officer Crabtree ,with clean up crew Golan, Lynn and Denni Dennis . Featuring festival highlights Bubkus, Burnt Umber, Cops, Mo-House/Humortal, Moving Target, No Place Like Home, Zen Cabaret, and special guests Coventry & Kaluza. Fri, Oct 5th 10:30pm FREE Directions: The Brick is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at - [Blogging For the Clown Festival](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/05/blogging-for-the-clown-festival/) - I've been asked to be one of the official bloggers for the NY Clown Festival. Which I'm happily accepting!I've set up another blog to deal with that athttp://www.nyclowntheaterfestivaladam.blogspot.comThere will be four or five "official bloggers" of the festival. Once their blogs are all set up, I will post their blogs here (and on my other - [Amy Gordon](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/05/amy-gordon/) - Amy Gordon is a clown, physical comedian and character actress. She acts and co-directs with the Daredevil Opera Company along with Jonah Logan, and has performed with them over 600 times in 20 countries. Shows with Daredevil Opera include Cirkus Inferno , Rocket & Roxy's Stunt Show , and Drakonsbreath .Amy has also performed in - [Parallel Exit Gala 10/29 featuring Barry Lubin](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/03/parallel-exit-gala-1029-featuring-barry-lubin/) - Parallel Exit will produce a Halloween Gala that will include entertainment from the company and special guest star Barry Lubin (Grandma the Clown). The benefit takes place at 7:30pm on Monday October 29 at the 45th Street Theatre, 354 West 45th Street. Tickets are $75 for VIPs and $30 for patrons, and can be reserved - [Jim Moore Photo Exhibition of the Twin Towers Tightrope Walk](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/10/01/jim-moore-photo-exhibition-of-the-twin-towers-tightrope-walk/) - In 1974, mime and photographer Jim Moore became the right-hand-man for aerialist Philippe Petit during the secret preparations and daring guerilla tightrope walk between the two World Trade Center Towers.Thirty three years later, Jim is presenting his photographs of the event in oversized 50" x 35" Iris prints, including shots titled On the edge of - [Free Events at the NY Clown Theatre Festival](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/30/free-events-at-the-ny-clown-theatre-festival/) - for a list of all the events, your best bet is to visit the festival website:2nd Annual NY Clown Theatre Festival It's got much more complete information.Events include:(Starting at Union Square Park, and taking the L to the Brick Theater.) Just like it sounds, with a huge pie fight somewhere in the middle. Cabaret starts - [Clowns Without Borders South Africa Needs Help](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/28/clowns-without-borders-south-africa-needs-help/) - I received this letter from Jamie McLaren Lachman, one of the principal forces behind Clowns Without Borders South Africa. He and I are also Dell'arte Graduates. (I've reproduced only a portion of Jamie's letter below)Jamie and his crew do amazing work in rural communities of South Africa. (to read about some of Jamie's recent work - [Fab! Festival NY-- 9/29](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/26/fab-festival-ny-929/) - Kendall Cornell and her Soon-To-Be-World-Famous Women's Clown Troupewill perform at the FAB! Festival -- A Block Party and Festival on September 29th (1-5pm) E. 4th Street between Bowery and 2nd AvenuePresented by the Fourth Arts Block and its many members, FAB! Festival celebrates the arts of the East Village with performances, food, and open houses.Kendall - [The Midnight Circus](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/24/the-midnight-circus/) - The Midnight Circus started as a collaboration between circus clown Jeffrey Jenkins and actress Julie Greenberg. They combined their talents to create a 5 minute eccentric acrobatic act to be featured with Vermont's Circus Smirkus. While on tour with the show, they apprenticed themselves to two former stars of The Moscow Circus. In between shows - [Au Revoir, M. Marceau](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/23/au-revoir-m-marceau/) - Marcel Marceau died yesterday, and the world is a sadder place for it.The only real response to Marceau dying can be this " ! "He was a true master of his work, and he popularized (and romanticized) the work of mime to an unbelievable degree. there's no question that nearly every clown or mime performing - [NY Clown Festival Performances.](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/21/ny-clown-festival-performances/) - Sadly, I'll be MIA for most of it-- I'm teaching clowning in Rhode Island (university gig as a temporary lecturer for the semester), directing a Dario Fo play in Connecticut (We Won't Pay), and getting ready to produce a festival of my own- the Fifth Annual Bright Night Providence, RI's Largest New Year's Eve Celebration. - [NY Clown Festival Free Events](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/21/ny-clown-festival-free-events/) - Friday October 5th will kick off the NY CLOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL with their 2nd annual opening day parade! Anyone and everyone is invited to join the city's finest clowns, jugglers, stilt-walkers, and more as they gather at Union Square between 4:30 & 5pm and ride the "L" train to Bedford stop. Everyone will then march - [NY Clown Festival Classes](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/21/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 - [Clown Parade! October 5, 2007](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/21/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 - [Ciao, Pagliacci.](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/08/ciao-pagliacci/) - If you haven't heard, the amazing tenor Luciano Pavarotti has recently died. As a singer, he was a real talent. And for opera fans around the world, he was the only clown they really cared about (or maybe even seen)Pagliacci the opera was first made famous by the tenor Enrico Caruso, and since has become - [Laughing Gravy Commedia Workshop](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/07/laughing-gravy-commedia-workshop/) - Laughing Gravy Theatre Company is a company based in the UK that has recently moved to Brooklyn, NY. They aim to utilize the principles of Commedia dell' Arte to create both masked and unmasked theatre that is accessible to modern audiences. (and if you don't know, their company is named after a great Laurel and - [Parallel Exit at Freshly Tossed October 1, 2007](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/05/parallel-exit-at-freshly-tossed-october-1-2007/) - ON THE BILL:Wendy Seyb presents two excerpts from her repertoire including her latest works Catch and Supernovas, a Golden Nose award-winning dance comedy piece created with performers Mark Gindick and Kathryn Fraggos. Mark Lonergan presents excerpts from his company Parallel Exit’s tap comedy Time Step, featuring performers and co-creators Ryan Kasprzak, Brent McBeth, and Derek - [Bindlestiff Family Cirkus](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/02/bindlestiff-family-cirkus/) - Since 1995 the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has traveled the world, bringing its unique hybrid of vaudeville, circus, burlesque, and sideshow to theaters, clubs, colleges, and festivals. The company has produced innumerable cabaret shows, custom performances for special audiences, all-ages and family productions, and sophisticated adult shows. Over the last five years the company has begun - [Jennifer Miller & Circus Amok](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/09/01/jennifer-miller-circus-amok/) - Circus Amok is a New York City based circus-theater company whose mission is to provide free public art addressing contemporary issues of social justice to the people of New York City. The group has been together since 1989 bringing its funny, queer, caustic and sexy, political one-ring spectacles to diverse neighborhoods from East New York - [Dario Fo-- Fears of a Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/31/dario-fo-fears-of-a-clown/) - An article about Dario Fo appeared in the UK newspaper The Independent recently. (article below, or read the article here.)If you don't know Dario Fo, you should. He is an Italian satirist, playwright, theater director, actor, clown, and composer. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1997. He currently owns and operates a theatre - [Fringe Wrapup....](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/29/fringe-wrapup/) - Gardi Hutter won the Overall Excellence Award for acting in the NY Fringe! Considering there were over 200 shows performing, I think that's an incredible feat. Congratulations, Gardi!I saw 3 shows in the fringe this year, which is less than previous years-- All of them clown related (You can search this site for Fringe to - [This site now lives at](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/28/this-site-now-lives-at/) - http://www.clownlink.com - [I'd like Fries with that... The Clown in Yonkers](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/25/id-like-fries-with-that-the-clown-in-yonkers/) - This op/ed piece (titled appropriately, the clown in Yonkers) appeared in the Westchester Journal News. I felt like I needed to make some reference to it, as I am the clown in Yonkers! (although this particular editorial features a Red-headed clown who slings hamburgers (and a failed protest at the library)The clown in Yonkers(Original publication: - [Performers.net](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/25/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 - [MORE SHAMELESS HYPE TO BELIEVE](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/25/more-shameless-hype-to-believe/) - My show was featured as one of the picks of the week for this week's Washington Post!And a reviewer is coming on Sunday to the 4pm show to write an article about the show.If you have any friends in the DC area, please let them know, and please have them come out to the 4 - [Daredevil Chicken Club](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/23/daredevil-chicken-club/) - The Daredevil Chicken Club is the combined talent and imagination of performers Anne Goldmann and Jonathan Taylor. Together with their extensive training in physical theater, circus, and clowning they continue to create unique performances that have been seen around the world. They have performed together on the street, on the stage and in the circus - [Robert Nelson, "The Butterfly Man"](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/22/robert-nelson-the-butterfly-man/) - Robert Nelson (aka The Butterfly Man) is the street performer's street performer. He's fast, funny, charming, a little rude, and very skilled at keeping an audience entertained. He's a fine juggler and unicyclist, but its his personality and persona more than his tricks that have made him nearly legendary in street performer circles. A former - [1 Second Film Cabaret Opportunity.](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/21/1-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 CabaretAre you in Los Angeles? Would you like an appreciative audience toworkshop new material?I offer you - [Shoebox Tour- Jugglers](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/19/shoebox-tour-jugglers/) - The Shoebox Tour was founded by Jay Gilligan, who had been performing in Berlin with Les Sept Doights de la Main. While performing in a very showy environment, he felt less connected to his audience and to his reasons for performing. He decided to produce a tour with a few friends that would get away - [FRINGE REVIEW: Gardi Hutter's JOAN OF ARPpO](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/16/fringe-review-gardi-hutters-joan-of-arppo/) - (PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS REVIEW ARE COPYRIGHT © 2007 BY PHOTOGRAPHER JIM MOORE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. USED BY PERMISSION.)I saw Gardi Hutter's show yesterday, and can highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. The show is original, creative, playful, physical, and downright wonderful. You should definitely see it if you have the - [Billy The Mime](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/14/billy-the-mime/) - Billy The Mime is a clown, performer, and (obviously) mime who has garnered international attention with his show stopping appearance in the hit documentary THE ARISTOCRATS. Billy's television appearances include The Jimmy Kimmel Show on ABC and Penn & Teller's Bullshit! on Showtime. He recently appeared at The 2006 New York International Fringe Festival garnering - [Sxip Shirey and his Hour of Charm](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/10/sxip-shirey-and-his-hour-of-charm/) - Sxip Shirey is a sound designer, performer, story-teller, curator, and real-life circus composer. He performs on a number of unique and bizarre instruments, some of his own devising, including the Obnoxiophone, the Industrial Flute, Mutant Harmonicas, and more. He is also the world's foremost champion of the Tampon as a musical instrument.Sxip Shirey came to - [Clowns in the NY Fringe](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/06/clowns-in-the-ny-fringe/) - This is the time for Fringe Festivals, so thought I'd feature some shows that will be performing at the upcoming NY Fringe Festival. If you know anybody else that fits the bill, I urge you to add their particulars into the comments field below.The New York International Fringe Festival opens August 10, and runs through - [Shameless Hype!: Flea Circus in DC August 26](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/03/shameless-hype-flea-circus-in-dc-august-26/) - Let me take a moment to shamelessly promote my own project!Trained Fleas To Perform In Our Nation's Capital==============================SUMMARY:WHAT: Acme Miniature Flea Circus at the Palace of WondersWHERE: Palace of Wonders, 1210 H Street NE Washington DCWHEN: Sunday August 26, 2007 at 4pm and 8 pm. (4 pm is an all agesshow) COST: $8 MORE INFO: - [Guest Post by Jeff Raz: Rhythms of the Road](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/02/guest-post-by-jeff-raz-rhythms-of-the-road/) - Jeff Raz is the founder and director of the Clown Conservatory at Circus Center, San Francisco, CA. Their website is http://www.clownconservatory.org.His personal web site is www.jeffraz.com. Jeff was a teacher of mine at Dell'arte, and has been working as a clown, performer, actor, playwright, director, and teacher for over 30 years. For the last few - [Gaulier in NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/02/gaulier-in-ny/) - Internationally acclaimed clown and acting teacher Philippe Gaulier will conduct workshops in New York City during September.Philippe Gaulier was a master teacher at the Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris before starting his own school in 1980. After ten years in Paris, he moved his school to London and finally, in 2002, back to France. The - [Elemental Theatre Collective's King Stag in RI](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/08/01/elemental-theatre-collectives-king-stag-in-ri/) - I've been hearing about these guys for a while, but didn't realize that they were Trinity Rep Conservatory grads. (I am also a Conservatory grad as well, admittedly a lot earlier than these guys (like 14 years!))They are performing Carlo Gozzi's commedia masterpiece, King Stag through the month of August at venues around the state - [NY Workshop with Mario Gonzalez](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/28/ny-workshop-with-mario-gonzalez/) - Master Commedia Dell'Arte Mask and Clown Teacher, Mario Gonzalez, former principal actor with Le Theatre Du Soleil and Master Mask Teacher at the Conservatoire National Superieur D'Art Dramatique in Paris, will teach two workshops in New York in the beginning of August. The workshops are designed for professional actors and other performers, yet are also - [Geneva World Circus 2010](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/27/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 circusA jury of circus professionals will choose clown shows, street theatre shows, puppet - [Sue Morrison](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/27/sue-morrison/) - Sue Morrison has been teaching, directing and collaborating on Clown and Bouffon across the globe for more than 20 years. Her students are currently featured in Cirque du Soleil, Slava's Snow Show, Blue Man Group, Second City and on other international stages. Sue trained with Second City and Keith Johnstone and performed improvisation throughout Canada - [Gardi Hutter](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/26/gardi-hutter/) - Gardi Hutter is one of the most well-known female clowns in the world. Based in Switzerland, she has been performing her shows since 1981 on stages across the world. At Carnevale, people dress as her- and her washerwoman character has cleaned the floors of the Swiss Parliament. She's won at least five international prizes for - [Barnaby King-- Flawed Genius](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/25/barnaby-king-flawed-genius/) - Barnaby King is a performer, director and teacher based in Leeds, England, and is the Artistic Director of Yellow Belly Theatre, which produces diverse theatre projects in the UK and internationally. In 1996 he completed a Masters in Theatre Studies at Leeds University and went on to be Associate Director with the Theatre Company Blah - [Circus Bambouk](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/20/circus-bambouk/) - Circus Bambouk is the brainchild of accomplished physical comedians Matthew Duncan and Brian Foley. Armed with the conviction that "two bald heads are funnier than one," they have gathered their wits, instruments, and various toys and created a show that features music, juggling tricks, stunts, and classic jokes and clown routines. Based on the aesthetic - [Peter Daniel Straus](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/19/peter-daniel-straus/) - Peter Daniel Straus is an entertainer with multiple identities- clown, sketch comedian, writer, director, published author, illustrator, and probably a few other ones that I am leaving out. He has performed with a number of illustrious institutions, including the Metropolitan Opera, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Dance Theater Workshop, the National Theatre of - [500 Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/13/500-clown/) - 500 Clown is a physical theatre company based in Chicago. They have been creating work together since 2000. Their mission as a company is to create shows that use circus arts, improvisation, and action to create charged environments that allow the performers to take emotional and physical risks, and lets the audience become an active - [Peter Geist](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/11/peter-geist/) - Peter Geist bills himself as a 12-year-old trapped in the body of a 36-year-old man. He has been performing his one-man show for 17 years and has been featured at the International Children's Festival in Virginia, the National Theatre's Family Series in Washington, DC, and the Goodwill Games in New York, among other venues throughout - [Greg and Karen DeSanto](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/04/greg-and-karen-desanto/) - Currently in their third decade as professional circus clowns, Greg and Karen DeSanto are one of the few husband and wife comedy/clown teams working in America today.Karen graduated from the Ringling Clown College in 1993 and then was featured in Ringling's Blue Unit. A member of the Clown Care (SM) hospital clowning program of the - [Clownstock 2007-- July 26-29, 2007](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/03/clownstock-2007-july-26-29-2007/) - The Pioneer Valley Clown Alley COAI will present Clownstock 2007, a gathering convention of clowns. The theme will be 1960's and 70's, so if you are tempted to go, break out your bell bottoms, mini-skirts, and a whole lot of paisley.WHEN: July 26-29, 2007WHERE: Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Northampton, MACOST: $185 ($75 day rate)WHAT: - [Circomedia](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/02/circomedia/) - Circomedia is the leading centre for circus with physical theatre in Europe.Circomedia was founded over ten years ago by two people: physical theatre expert, Bim Mason and choreographer and performer Helen Crocker. It rose out of the ashes of Fooltime, Britain’s first ever circus school – and ever since has attracted students from all over - [Mark Jaster](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/07/01/mark-jaster/) - Mark Jaster is a clown and mime based in the Washington, D.C. area. The Washington Post has called Mark Jaster a "clown extraordinaire and one of the most graceful performers you will ever see on a stage." Mark's skills in mime were developed in training with 20th-century masters Marcel Marceau and his teacher, E. Decroux, - [John Hadfield- "Crash The Clown"](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/30/john-hadfield-crash-the-clown/) - John Hadfield is an actor, clown, and musician based in Wilmington Delaware. John attended the University of Delaware, getting a degree in Russian language, and while there discovered the art of clowning and circus skills. After college John enlisted in the army, and during basic training was procured by the White House Communications Agency, and - [Malcom Garey: The Frog Jumper](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/29/malcom-garey-the-frog-jumper/) - I read an article about Malcolm Garey, the Frog Jumper, and thought that I had to make a post about him (being a flea circus guy myself, I feel a strange kin to others who take on the strange and mysterious arts.Malcolm Garey is a 63 year old showman who started his frog-jumping business in - [Clownzilla](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/28/clownzilla/) - Clownzilla is a clown troupe based at U.C. Irvine under the direction of acting teacher and director Eli Simon. Clownzilla is dedicated to using improvisation and collaboration to create silent clown shows that are funny and provocative. All of the clowns are white-faced with red noses, black makeup lines, and simple black costumes. Acts in - [Rich Potter](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/27/rich-potter/) - Rich Potter is a Maryland native who has been performing for over 20 years, and has performed in over 20 countries.In 1986 Rich graduated from Ringling Clown College and spent 3 years on the road with the Ringling circus, including a stint working in Japan with the Ringling Gold Unit. After that time, he spent - [Mad Science®](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/26/mad-science®/) - Mad Science® is the world’s leading science enrichment provider. They deliver entertaining educational hands-on science experiences for children in every North American market and in 19 countries worldwide. Mad Science was founded in 1986 by two brothers from Montreal, Ariel and Ron Shlien. They started at a local YMCA with a 300 dollar laser, and - [Housch-Ma-Housch (Semen Schuster)](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/26/housch-ma-housch-semen-schuster/) - To find out more about his work, please http://www.housch-ma-housch.de/(The site is in both German and English)He also has a number of videos posted on YouTube: Search for them here - [July 2- NY Downtown Clown Playground](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/25/july-2-ny-downtown-clown-playground/) - New York Downtown Clown Playground is a monthly skill based workshops for clowns.This Month's Workshop: Theatre Games. New York Downtown Clown producer Christopher Lueck will lead the class through several top theatre games he uses in classrooms and rehearsals. Games for focus, ensemble building, Clown, exploring physical choices, and fun will be included. Come play - [Jim Jackson](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/25/jim-jackson/) - Jim Jackson is an actor, clown, and puppeteer who lives in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Jim has over 25 years experience as a clown and circus performer.His first experience as an actor and clown came in the second grade when he produced the play, "Noah's Ark" complete with a large refrigerator-box ark and spray-bottle rain. The - [Clown House of Portland, Oregon](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/24/clown-house-of-portland-oregon/) - The Clown House is a loose collection of clowns and counter-culture bike enthusiasts who have put together a clown collective/performance group. They all live together in a large house in a rapidly gentrifying section of Portland, Oregon, providing a free space to sleep for itinerant travelling circus performers and other like-minded folk who blow through - [The Unknown Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/24/the-unknown-clown/) - I recently received via email this article-- an obit for Alfred Cunard III, a South Jersey clown. (via The Courier Post Online) I never met him. But his obit got me to thinking.Alfred Cunard III was a guy who performed for 45 years. It really was a way of life for him, and his family - [5 day Neutral Mask Intensive in NY](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/22/5-day-neutral-mask-intensive-in-ny/) - 5-DAY INTENSIVE • IN NYCNEUTRAL MASK developed by JACQUES LECOQwith MASTER TEACHER DODY DISANTOA COMPREHENSIVE COURSE - 30 hoursJUNE 24 thru 28 2007Sunday – Thursday 10am - 5pmHELD IN NEW YORK CITYat Trisha Brown Dance Studio625 West 55th StreetTuition - $600 ($550 if paid by May 31st )Utilizing the innate wisdom of the body, the - [Mandy Dalton](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/22/mandy-dalton/) - In addition to strolling entertainment, Mandy has 30 and 45 minute presentations available. For family audiences, she presents Mandy the Clown For more sophisticated crowds, She does a standup routine as Madame Olga the psychic. And she has created a number of different characters for corporate events, including a bumbling waitress to sell cleaning supplies, - [Clown Slang on Twitter](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/22/clown-slang-on-twitter/) - There's a new thing that I've been following called Twitter. It's like a blog, but it gets sent to your phone.For example, there's a clown slang twitter that sends out a clown slang term once a day or so. If you are interested, check outhttp://www.twitter.com/clownslangfollow clownslang at http://twitter.com - [Kali Lela Colton](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/20/kali-lela-colton/) - Kali Lela Colton is a Philadelphia-based theatre artist who has worked extensively as a clown, actor, writer, wigmaker, stiltwalker, designer and teaching artist on original works for theatres, museums, art galleries, city streets, school auditoriums and community centers. Kali won an Emerging Artist Award from Franklin Furnace and Pseudo Online Network premiered Colton’s creation myth, - [Matthew Pauli](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/19/matthew-pauli/) - Matthew Pauli is a 1991 graduate of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College and has been clowning ever since. He appears regularly at corporate events, street festivals, fairs and picnics and in his stage shows. His work as a clown has taken him around the U.S. and as far as Addis Ababa, - [Gautham Prasad](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/19/gautham-prasad/) - Gautham Prasad was born in India and raised in America. He studied acting at Northwestern University and studied mime in Paris with Maximilien Decroux. He was a clown with Ringling Brothers circus for two years. He has studied clowning with Dick Monday, Tiffany Reilly, Sue Morrison, and David Shiner. He currently lives in New York - [The Maestrosities](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/19/the-maestrosities/) - The Maestrosities are a clown cover band based in New York. The Maestrosities feature (from left to right) Gina Samardge as Gina on the accordion, Jenny Lee Mitchell as Dierdre on Clarinet and Operatic vocals, David Gochfeld as "The Maestro" on ukelele, vocals, and attitude, Glen Heroy as Glen on vocals and spoons, Andy Sapora - [Gale LaJoye](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/18/gale-lajoye/) - Gale LaJoye is a clown who grew up and is now based in Marquette, Michigan. He combines clowning, mime, circus tricks, and a poignant sense of self to create silent shows that are both funny and sad.In the early 1970's Gale was a clown and performer with Ringling, and by 1977 he had become Boss - [Jeff Gordon-- "Le Clown Gordoon"](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/17/jeff-gordon-le-clown-gordoon/) - Jeff Gordon (Le Clown Gordoon) has been performing as a clown for nearly 30 years. He has performed all over the world, including serious stints under the tent of the Big Apple Circus; on Broadway with Bill Irwin; as a member of the Big Apple Clown Care unit in hospitals all over New York City, - [Michael Rosman](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/15/michael-rosman/) - Michael Rosman is a comedy juggler and entertainer. He has been performing for over 20 years and is one of the most respected and sought after performers on the east coast. He has performed all over the world, including stints in Japan, Singapore, Atlantic City, Reno and Las Vegas. He has performed on more than - [Doris The New Age Guru: The Clown Within.](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/15/doris-the-new-age-guru-the-clown-within/) - Doris The New Age Guru is a character created by Rachel Caine, an English business woman turned self-described "Sacred Clown Healer."Doris's story is the following:After thirty five years married to Stanley in Pontefract, Doris was blessed when a blinding flash electrocuted the hoover and her spirit guide came shining through. Instructed to branch out into - [BROOKLYN Fun-Raiser Party- June 17](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/15/brooklyn-fun-raiser-party-june-17/) - CLOWNS WITHOUT BORDERS FUN-RAISER PARTYOn Sunday, June 17, there will be a "Fun-Raiser" party to benefit and support this summer's expeditions, which will be bringing joy and laughter to kids affected by hurricane Katrina.The party will go from 4-7 pm at the Brooklyn Lyceum ( 227 4th Ave, Brooklyn) It's a former swimming pool that - [Lisa Lou (Lisa Lewis)](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/13/lisa-lou-lisa-lewis/) - Lisa Lou (aka Lisa Lewis) is a graduate of the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Clown College, Brandeis University and has an MA in Clown/Circus history from NYU.Lisa Lou is a versatile performer, incorporating clowning, magic, circus skills, and science into her shows. She has a number of different performances as either a solo performer - [Snuffy's Magical Clown Review](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/03/snuffys-magical-clown-review/) - Snuffy's Magical Clown Review has been a family oriented act since 1972. Started by Archie Searle and Keith Hall, the project encompassed their family, included 9 members. Eventually Hall left, and Archie and his son Michael kept the tradition alive in San Francisco and then Nevada. Today Michael Searle and his wife Karen star as - [Circus Sundays at the Waterfront Museum in Brooklyn](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/03/circus-sundays-at-the-waterfront-museum-in-brooklyn/) - Every Sunday in June, the Waterfront Museum & ShowBoat Barge will present "Circus Sunday", an afternoon of circus and clown performances featuring some of New York's best circus entertainers. They run 2 shows a day at 1pm and 4pm, and every Sunday they will feature new acts and different artists. Jugglers, trapeze artists, clowns, acrobats, - [Clownville News](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/01/clownville-news/) - Clownville News is a website that features the best news and headlines about clowns all throughout the world. They subscribe to a number of news feeds, and compile them all into one site. How great is that?To get more information, or to start viewing the latest in clown news, visit their website: http://www.clownvillenews.com/ - [International Mime Awareness Day](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/01/international-mime-awareness-day/) - Article on a Boulder television station website about International Mime day... and Zoobie, the only mime who showed up.READ THE FULL ARTICLEMime breaks silence over dying art form BOULDER - The artist known as "Zoobie" found himself in a conundrum along Pearl Street Mall during the Wednesday lunch hour. How do you celebrate Mime Awareness - [Space Tengu Costume Contest](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/06/01/space-tengu-costume-contest/) - A friend of mine is running this contest-- and thought this might be of interest.A Tengu is kind of like a garden gnome, but it's long-nosed, birdlike, red, and a protective demon in Japanese mythology. In the upcoming production that this contest is for, the tengu are also very clown-like. Visit the wikipedia entry for - [Peter Bufano & Cirkestra](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/29/peter-bufano-cirkestra/) - Peter Bufano was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut (the home town of P.T. Barnum). He's a graduate of The Berklee College Of Music as well as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. His music can be heard in plays, movies, accompanying silent films, circus' and on morning radio news shows. He has run away - [Will Shaw](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/29/will-shaw/) - Will Shaw is a skilled comic juggler and eccentric clown character. His routines generally feature juggling, unicycling, balance tricks, boomerangs, cowboy rope tricks, music, fire tricks, sight gags, clowning, audience participation, and.... a distinctly offbeat but sophisticated sense of humor steeped in the traditions of the great comedians from the silent film era to the - [Cirkus Inferno- Daredevil Opera Company](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/25/cirkus-inferno-daredevil-opera-company/) - The Daredevil Opera Company is a Canadian based Theatre/Circus company founded by Canadian Clown Jonah Logan. Main performers in the company include Jonah, NY Clown Amy Gordon, and Sound Designer Paul Weir. They specialize in doing circus/stunt shows that feature excellent clowning and pyrotechnics. Their main show Cirkus Inferno has played all over the world, - [Nicholas Flair](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/22/nicholas-flair/) - Highly skilled acrobatic juggler and performer Nicholas Flair (Nick Goldsmith) is a graduate of Brown University with a math degree, and of Montreal's celebrated École Nationale de Cirque. In 2006 he won first place in the 2006 Cigar Box Juggling Championship. He has starred Off-Broadway and around the world with group "Lazer Vaudeville," performed with - [Golden Nose Winners...](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/22/golden-nose-winners/) - I attended the New York Downtown Clown First Annual Downtown Clown Awards last night. A lot of fun (and hard to say fast) It was a full house, and a great community of performers. The bar upstairs was primarily full of clown performers, and it's a great thing to be a part of. Hats off - [Scary Clowns The Book](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/17/scary-clowns-the-book/) - This is a small fun book of over 80 photographs of clowns in a slightly scary or macabre mode. Not all of them are scary, but enough to give those with coulrophobia a moment of pause. A fair amount of the photos are classic, but there's also a bunch of other photos that I hadn't - [Call For Entries, NY Clown Theatre Festival](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/14/call-for-entries-ny-clown-theatre-festival/) - The second annual New York Clown Theatre Festival has announced a call for submissions that represent a large range of clown theatre forms and backgrounds.The festival will take place Oct. 5-27 at The Brick, 575 Metropolitan Ave., between Union Avenue and Lorimer Street, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.Clown teachers, clown show premieres, clown movies, solo and short - [Silly Billy - David Kaye](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/03/silly-billy-david-kaye/) - David Kaye is a professional children's entertainer based in New York City. Using comedy, magic, and balloon twisting, David entertains audiences of all ages. From the New Yorker to David Letterman, from Lincoln Center to Hong Kong, he has received high praise for his unique style. David has achieved great success in several different areas - [Fred Garbo & His Inflatable Theatre](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/03/fred-garbo-his-inflatable-theatre/) - On Sesame Street, he was the acrobat inside Barkley the Dog. On Broadway, he was the chief juggler in the musical Barnum. He toured Europe, Hong Kong and Australia with the Obie Award-winning Foolsfire, with Bob Berky and Michael Moschen.Whether tumbling for the New York City Opera at Lincoln Center or dancing with MOMIX in - [Ultimate Clown School- August 2007 NYC](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/02/ultimate-clown-school-august-2007-nyc/) - The NY Goofs will be presenting their Ninth Annual Ultimate Clown School this summer.August 6 - August 18, 2007New York CityWeek One: August 6-11Week Two: August 13-18This two week session offers an intensive course of study in the art of clowning that is available nowhere else. Their faculty represents America's top guides in the art - [Dick Monday & Tiffany Riley](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/02/dick-monday-tiffany-riley/) - Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley are a clown team currently working in the Dallas Forth Worth area. To find out more about their shows there, visit their website:http://www.slappysplayhouse.com/Tiffany Riley is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, has been performing professionally since the age of six. In 1993, she appeared with the LA - ["Marvelous Marvin" Novogrodski](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/02/marvelous-marvin-novogrodski/) - Marvin Novogrodski has been a performer and entertainer for over 20 years. He spent over 15 years with the Everett Dance Theatre, a group based in Providence 'RI that mixes modern dance, circus arts, wrestling, ballet, and storytelling techniques to create original movement pieces that have been featured around the country. Marvin has also performed - [Happy Hour Clown Trio](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/05/02/happy-hour-clown-trio/) - Happy Hour is a clown trio based in New York. It consists of three clowns who are graduates of Ringling Clown College and who have come together to create physical comedy shows. Each of the clowns also perform and teach individually.To find out more, and see videos of Happy Hour in action, visit their website: - [Sunny The Clown](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/25/sunny-the-clown/) - Sunny is a clown and performer based in Yonkers NY. She enjoys providing family entertainment for children of all ages in a safe and caring atmosphere. She performs at birthday parties, christenings, store openings, and lots of other events-- anywhere children can be entertained. She primarily performs in the Westchester County/TriState area.Her skills include puppetry, - [Barry Lubin](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/23/barry-lubin/) - Barry Lubin is an inventive, creative physical comedian and clown most familiar to circus audiences as "Grandma", the eager and adored star of the Big Apple Circus.Barry graduated from Ringling Clown College in 1974, and then spent 5 years touring with Ringling. Since 1982, Barry has been featured in 15 productions of the Big Apple - [Mike Daisey Walkout & Attack](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/21/mike-daisey-walkout-attack/) - This video is just too much to be believed. Mike Daisey, not a clown, more of a comic monologist/sitdown comedian/storyteller, is performing his show in a very posh experimental theatre in Cambridge MA. (The ART, American Repertory Theatre) In the middle of his sold out show, 87 protesters get up and walk out, and one - [Avner & Mark Jaster in MD tonight! 4/21](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/21/avner-mark-jaster-in-md-tonight-421/) - Thanks to the alert from Pat Cashin about this show. They are doing 2 shows at 2 pm and 7 pm.To find out more, just get on 95 and start driving!Or you can check the Weinberg Center website - [The Golden Nose Award:](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/21/the-golden-nose-award/) - Here's the press release from NY Downtown Clown Revue, which includes the nominees for the first ever Golden Nose Award:====================April 18th, 2007- New York Downtown Clown is proud to present the ONLY Clown Awards Show in North America- The New York Downtown Clown Golden Nose Awards.This first-annual event will honor Clown Excellence from performances of - [Lyons University to offer a degree in clowning!](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/20/lyons-university-to-offer-a-degree-in-clowning/) - In the states, this isn't so new at all. Florida State offers a degree in clowning, and you can get an MFA at Dell'arte. And of course there are plenty of schools that offer only certificates (Clown Conservatory, Ecole Dmitri, Ecole Lecoq, Circomedia in Bristol, UK, and a few other places. I think the weird - [Dzieci](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/20/dzieci/) - Dzieci (djyeh-chee) is an international experimental theatre ensemble dedicated to a search for the "sacred" through the medium of theatre. The word "Dzieci" is the Polish word for children.Using techniques garnered from such theatre masters as Jerzy Grotowski, Eugenio Barba and Peter Brook, ritual forms derived from Native American and Eastern spiritual disciplines, and an - [Dan Berkley](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/20/dan-berkley/) - Dan Berkley, is a physicist turned clown. A math and science student at Bates College, until an unfulfilling internship at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center made him rethink his choices. He decided in his senior year how to turn his hobby of juggling into a career.Dan traveled to San Francisco to train at the - [Étienne McGinley](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/18/etienne-mcginley/) - Steven Anthony Étienne McGinley was born in a small house in a small town in the small state of Maryland to a big family. His mother wanted him to be a priest and his father wanted to join the army, but he discovered juggling instead. Steven began appearing in school plays at the age of - [Ariane Anthony](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/18/ariane-anthony/) - Ariane Anthony is a dancer and clown based in Brooklyn, NY. She has choreographed and directed over thirty original works of dance-theater, both independently and under the auspices of Ariane Anthony & Company, a performing group she co-founded with her collaborators in 1999.Ms. Anthony studied ballet as a professional trainee at the Joffrey Ballet School - [Kathie Horejsi](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/16/kathie-horejsi/) - Kathie Horejsi became a clown at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Clown College under the direction of Steve Smith.She was a member of Seattle's Annex Theatre for five years appearing in Wild Goose Circus; The Yellow Kid; Cat-like Tread; and Little Rootie Tootie. She wrote and performed the solo shows, Let Go, Go - [Michael Lane Trautman](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/15/michael-lane-trautman/) - Michael Lane Trautman is an accomplished mime, an inventive juggler, and physical comedian/clown that has been performing since 1976. He has appeared at such venues as The New York International Festival of Clown Theatre, the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, to name a few.Michael trained under - [Christy McDonald](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/15/christy-mcdonald/) - She has done a myriad of clown activities over the last 20 years. She graduated from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College in 1989, under the direction of Steve Smith. From 1989-1996 she owned her own clowning business in Dallas, and then spent the next 4 and a half years touring fulltime with - [Brent McCoy](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/12/brent-mccoy/) - Brent McCoy was born and raised on a dairy farm in Hardwick, Vermont. His father milked cows, his mother taught music, and they both encouraged him to follow his dreams. He imagined flying planes, driving trains, or going into space, but he never really knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. In - [Julie Goell](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/11/julie-goell/) - Julie Goell earned a degree in theater from Emerson College (1974) and completed the School of Music of the University of Southern Maine, in String Bass in 2004, minoring in voice with Margaret Yauger.Residing in Rome for a decade in the ’80s, she performed in music and theatre, film, and television. She toured as a - [Bello Nock](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/06/bello-nock/) - Bello Nock is one of America's top clowns. A member of the famous circus dynasty "The Nerveless Nocks" (his family founded Circus Nock in the 18nth Century in Switzerland!), Bello has been entertaining people in the circus since he was in utero. At age 6, Bello played Michael Darling in the touring version of Peter - [Hilary Chaplain](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/05/hilary-chaplain/) - Hilary Chaplain has been recognized as one of America’s foremost professional physical comediennes, performing her original solo and ensemble work for over a decade throughout the United States, Canada, South America and Europe. Uncovering the humor in everyday life, Hilary’s extraordinary work has won accolades worldwide. She is also a founding member of the New - [News: Local clown buoyed by Ringling visit](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/05/news-local-clown-buoyed-by-ringling-visit/) - Often you hear about clowns cheering up people doing hospital visits, this is about clowns cheering up... other clowns!==================================================FULL ARTICLE: CLICK HERECheers from a clown: Local jester buoyed by Ringling Bros. visitThursday, April 05, 2007By Jim Six jimsix@sjnewsco.com WOODBURY, NJ After years of clowning around to raise the spirits of boys and girls of all - [Geoff Hoyle](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/05/geoff-hoyle/) - Geoff Hoyle created the role of Zazu, the hornbill in the original Broadway cast of The Lion King. He has clowned with Cirque du Soleil, Circus Flora and with Bill Irwin and Larry Pisoni in San Francisco’s Pickle Family Circus. He created Spare, the three-legged man as part of a benefit performance for the Pickle - [Dell'Arte](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/04/dellarte/) - Dell'Arte International is the United States center for the development, exploration, training, creation, and performance of the physical theatre traditions and their contemporary applications. We are a true "regional" arts center for our geographically diverse community.The four primary programs of Dell'Arte are: The Dell'Arte Company-- a professional touring company. This on-going ensemble of artists has - [Avner the Eccentric](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/04/avner-the-eccentric/) - Avner Eisenberg (Avner the Eccentric) is a world-famous clown who has performed all over the world.Avner is probably best known for his endearing portrayal of The Jewel, the scene-stealing holy man, in The Jewel of the Nile, co-starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. He was also featured in the film Brenda Starr and the television - [Drew the Dramatic Fool](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/04/drew-the-dramatic-fool/) - Drew Richardson (Drew the Dramatic Fool) reinvents the ancient art of brilliant bumbling. As a youngster, Drew began performing magic and juggling to compensate for his shyness. Now he plays the fool to take advantage of his increasing baldness.Drew‘s life-long personal tension between drama and foolishness gelled while studying Theatrical Clowning under the tutelage of - [Patrick Cashin](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/04/patrick-cashin/) - Pat Cashin is a New Jersey based writer, performer, and clown who has worked with several leading international circus companies. He has been described as "an inspired architect of slapstick circus silliness" whose performances are "a cartoon cavalcade of idiosyncratic oddities and imaginative absurdities" and that he is a "passionate practitioner of his ageless, eccentric - [MOVE IT- April 24](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/02/move-it-april-24/) - Adam Gertsacov will be one of a number of artists performing excerpts from his show Buffoon Anonymous on April 24 at MOVE IT, a performance series, featuring physical and visual theatre artists.Performances will take place at HERE arts center as part of an evening of physical theatre.HERE is located at 145 6th Avenue (between Spring - [The Clown In Jazz by Henri Matisse](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/04/02/the-clown-in-jazz-by-henri-matisse/) - One of Matisse's best known works, Jazz was a book created by Henri Matisse when he was recovering from a serious operation. The theme of the book is circus, and many of the images (Cut outs that are brightly colored and then re-printed) are from the circus.A beautiful print of The Clown in Jazz is - [Not Just For Shock Value April 7-28](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/03/27/not-just-for-shock-value-april-7-28/) - “Not Just for Shock Value: A Femmes-Clowns Assemblage” is a nine woman clown ensemble theatre event that will be performing at the 6 Figures Theatre Company April 7-28. It is performed by Kendall Cornell and her Soon-To-Be-World-Famous Women's Clown Troupe. Thoughts from Kendall about her work:"In a traditionally male field, I have discovered the need - [Clown Playground - April 2](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/03/27/clown-playground-april-2/) - April 2nd Clown PlaygroundKeland Scher will be the instructor of the next New York Downtown Clown Playground on Monday, April 2nd with his workshop, Rediscovering the Joy of Playing and Embracing the Unknown. Check out his unique approach to physical elements of clown before he leaves NYC to teach theater and movement at Chicago’s Roosevelt - [NY Downtown Clown Revue, April 16](https://www.clownlink.com/2007/03/27/ny-downtown-clown-revue-april-16/) - The show features some of NY's best clown performers trying out new material. Much of the time, the material is not suitable for children.The show is hosted by NY Clown Christopher Lueck. This month's revue features Dzieci. 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