Archive for June 27, 2012

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.

Clown Programs for Kids and Teens

I really wish I had discovered clowning when I was a teen and was able to go to one of these clown programs. Here are just a few of the programs available for kids.

Sacred Heart Network Clown Academy Program
at Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart,
Princeton, New Jersey

http://www.princetonacademy.org/main/forparents/summer-programs-clownacad.html

Circus Smirkus
Vermont
http://www.smirkus.org/

Amazing Grace Circus
Nyack, NY
http://amazinggracecircus.org/

My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus
Cincinnati, OH
http://www.mynoseturnsred.org/

Circus Juventas
Circus Juventas is a performing arts youth circus school located in St. Paul, Minnesota and serving the Twin Cities metro area.
http://www.circusjuventas.org/

Circus Camp
Georgia
http://www.circuscamp.org/

Sailor Circus
Sarasota, Florida
http://www.sailorcircus.org/