Kelly Miller Circus marquee clowns Steve Copeland and Ryan Combs demonstrate why they’re a premier comedy team in and out of ring. Lane Talburt reports from the Kelly Miller lot at Dalton, MA
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Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Convention
The Mid-Atlantic Clown Association held their 29th Annual Convention from November 7 – 11, 2012 in Harrisburg, PA. This year’s theme was Parade of Stars. The convention opened Wednesday with a performance by Julie Varholdt, aka Lovely Buttons and a Dealers Show. The convention ended with Rock and Roll entertainment by Bob Abdou, aka Mr. Puppet. The convention also included lectures by Leon McBryde, Marcela Murad, Bubba Sikes, Kitty Kerr, Dave Hill, and others. There were a variety of competitions including makeup, paradeability, face painting, balloon twisting, and skits. One of the best features were the two theme night dinners. And I can’t forget to mention the late night balloon jams.
Registration Table
Dealer’s Room
Opening Clown Show by Julie Varholdt
Lecture by Julie Varholdt
Paradeability Competition
Clown Makeup Competition – Sir Toony and Pelukyta
Paradeability Competition – Sir Toony knows how to keep two I’s on the ball
Paradeability Competition – Pelukyta with his Holy Cow
Theme Party Dinner
Theme Party Dinner
Skit Competition
Skit Competition – Sir Toony and Pelukyta
Skit Competition
Clown Group Picture
Category: Circus, Clown Events, Clowns, Pictures
2012 Kapitol Klown’s Workshop
2012 Kapitol Klown’s Workshop
Blast from the Past
Hosted by the Kapitol Klowns Alley #6 in collaboration with The Emmett Kelly-Bello Nock Circus Fans of America Tent #41
Friday, Oct.19th & Saturday Oct.20th 2012
6:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday
8:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday
http://www.kapitolklowns.com/convention.php
College Park United Methodist Church
9601 Rhode Island Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
12 Classes, Balloon and Face Painting Jams
Jim Howle, Tony Jones, Dave Hill, Spear Shoes, Glenn Kohlberger, Gary Cole-Snazaroo, Steve Kissell, & More
Schedule – Subject to Change
Friday, Oct. 19th, 2012
Doors open = 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Face Painting Jam & Balloon Jam Hosted by the Kapitol Klowns
Dealers will be open from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 20th, 2012
Doors open at 7:30am
Light continental breakfast – Coffee, Tea and Assorted Baked Breakfast Items Hosted by the John Ringling North II/Steve and Ryan Tent #178
Welcome = 8:00am
Lecture 1, 2 = 8:30 – 9:30
Scott Correll – Puppets
Gary Cole – Face Painting- Fast Faces
Lecture 3, 4 = 9:45 – 10:45
Tony Jones – Glitter Tattoos
Mike Hummer – EZ Magic for Clowns
Lecture 5, 6 = 11:00 – 12:00
Glenn Kohlberger – Don’t Rain on My Paradeabilty
Steve Kissell – Family Fun Shows
Lunch = 12:00 – 1:00
Lecture 7, 8 = 1:00 – 2:00
Jim Howle – Makeup – Character Clowns
Steve Kissell – 50 Performance Tips for Entertainers
Lecture 9, 10 = 2:15 – 3:15
Gary Cole – Face Painting – Challenges Speed, Variety
Glenn Kohlberger- Sounds Funny 2 Me
Lecture 11, 12 = 3:30- 4:30
Tony Jones – Using Your Gifts in Clowning
Jim Howle – Comedy of Errors
Last time to Shop 4:30 – 5:00
Live Auction 5:00
It’s Show Time 5:30
Category: Circus, Clown Events, Clowns
Life on the Circus
Karen DeSanto talks about life on the Ringling Train during the Chicago Clown Auditions.
Clowns with Cirque du Soleil
Yes, Cirque du Soleil hires clowns… So you’re a clown who wants to perform at Cirque du Soleil! Guess what? We might have job openings for you. Here is a video from Cirque about what they look for in clowns.
Qualifications
Interested candidates must submit:
1. A résumé/CV
2. Two photos (head and body shots)
3. A video demo of their performance (between 3 and 10 mins)
Clown Music Videos
Here are some clown music videos from YouTube… some are better than others.
The Clown Song–Hap Palmer
Stealers Wheels – Stuck In The Middle With You – Offical Video
B. A. Clown – Steve Marshall
Big Red Noses (A Clown Song)
http://youtu.be/Emn7CVqxWls
The Clown Song by Kidscamp
Clown Song, the Corbetts
English Time Songs, The Clown Song
Let’s Go To The Circus!- Be A Clown
Blinky the Clown Happy Birthday Song – Denver
Silly Sally the Clown-Loopty Loo Song-Kids fitness
Bertoldo il Clown Magico
Category: Circus, Clown Skits, Clowns, Music, Videos
Let the Biggest Pie Fight On Earth Commence!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® and the Funnyatrics Clown Program at Children’s Medical Center were bubbling over with the excitement as they prepared for a soap-endous event…The Biggest Shaving Cream Pie Fight On Earth, which took place on Tuesday, July 31 at AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center. The ultimate shaving cream chaos set a Guinness World Record, with 714 participants, for the largest shaving cream pie fight ever held!
Category: Circus, Clown Events, Clowns, News, Videos
Biggest Shaving Cream Pie Fight On Earth
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus is going to host the Biggest Shaving Cream Pie Fight On Earth on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Dallas, TX at AT&T Plaza @ American Airlines Center.
For full details, visit their website
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents FULLY CHARGED! is arriving to the DFW Metroplex in record setting fashion! In honor of International Clown Week, The Greatest Show On Earth® invites Dallas/Fort Worth to POWER UP and take part in a Guinness World Records™ attempt for the largest shaving cream pie fight ever held! The largest shaving cream pie fight is a new record category, and has a minimum requirement of 684 participants.
This shaving cream pie fight event will also raise awareness and generate funds for Children’s Medical Center’s Funnyatrics and Lewisville Life and Fire Safety Clowns.
6:00 p.m. Check-In and Event Day Registration
7:30 p.m. Pie Fight festivities begin
Registration
To participate in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Biggest Shaving Cream Pie Fight On Earth, there is no required registration fee.
Special Note
- Pie Fight participants must be 12-years-old or older.
- Although the actual pie fighting experience is for 12+, there will be other fun activities for Children of All Ages including performances by the world famous Ringling Bros. Clown Alley, face painting, circus games, and more.
- On event day, all participants will be required to sign a waiver.
- Participants under the age of 18 will need written consent of parent/guardian, who must also attend the event.
- Closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles are required.
- Strollers, wagons, and any hand pushed or pulled vehicle will not be allowed in the Pie Fight BattleZone.
- There will be no entries into the Pie Fight BattleZone after 7:30 p.m.
- Feld Entertainment has the right to film and take photos of the participants.
Questions?
Please email ringlingpiefight@feldinc.com.
Category: Circus, Clown Events, Clowns, News
Ringling Clown Auditions 2012
http://www.ringling.com/clownauditions/
2012 Clown College® Auditions Announced
This is a once-in-a–lifetime opportunity to audition to become part of The World Famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Clown Alley.
HOUSTON, TX
Wednesday, July 25th
10am – 1pm
Reliant Stadium
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
ANAHEIM, CA
Tuesday, July 31st
10am – 1pm
Honda Center
2695 E. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
CHICAGO, IL
TBD
REQUIREMENTS:
Auditionees must be 18 or older and come prepared to show a 3-5 minute routine. This routine should display exaggerated facial expressions and body language, showcase any unique physical skills (juggling, unicycle riding, gymnastics, etc.) and demonstrate an understanding of their comedy, a sense of personality and a true desire to become a member of the world famous, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Clown Alley.
IMPORTANT:
Auditionees should not wear any clown makeup and should not wear any costumes. Loose, comfortable clothing should be worn. It is preferred, but not required, that you bring a headshot and a resume to your audition.
Category: Circus, Clown Events, Clowns, News