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Archive for Clowns
Clown does flea circus with children
“Vanilla Swirl” the clown performs a make-believe flea circus for some children.
Category: Circus, Clown Skits, Clowns, Videos
5 Week Clown Workshop at Clown Conservatory
Joe Dieffenbacher, Director of Clown Conservatory in San Francisco, California sent me an email asking if I would share information about their next clown workshop.
NEW CLOWN WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED!
Clown: The Physical Comedian
Clown Workshop at Clown Conservatory
February 10 – March 16, 2014
http://circuscenter.org/clown-conservatory/
Clown Conservatory is offering a 5 week study in Clown and Physical Comedy, with a healthy mix of Slapstick, Solo & Partner Acrobatics, Improv, Circus Skills and Creating an Act. The focus is on developing professional level performance material for cabaret, theatrical clowning, street theater and circus. It draws inspiration from traditional circus clowning but explores new possibilities, combining the naivete, curiosity, and open playfulness associated with clowns, with the more provocative, challenging and confrontational work of stand up comedy, street theater and satire. This is a chance to work with Teachers and Directors with years of experience in collaborating with artists to develop their ideas into a solid act, and helping actors to learn how to truly play with an audience.
Classes run 9-4pm, Monday thru Friday, with the possibility of students having free access to Circus Center’s Unlimited classes for extra training in Circus Arts. Application, tuition fees, schedule and scholarship information will be posted online by Sep. 26th so please check out their website. If you are interested in this Intensive, send an email to Clown Conservatory Director Joe Dieffenbacher at joe@circuscenter.org.
Ad for the Clown and Physical Comedy workshop at the Clown Conservatory in San Francisco
Ringling Clown College Auditions
Boston Globe video about the New England Clown College Auditions. No date given for when this happened. I didn’t hear about auditions there this year, but recognized several clowns as being part of the circus.
Jordy the Clown of the Kansas City Clowns
Jordy the Clown of the Kansas City Clowns at Crown Center on August 3rd, 2013. The show was performed to celebrate National Clown Week.
There is something about falling down that kids find funny… And only a clown can make falling down look so good.
Category: Clown Events, Clown Skits, Clowns, Juggling, Videos
Blind clown makes balloons
Marc Proulx, also known as Marco the Clown, is on a mission to create smiles–at everything from birthday parties and weddings to fundraisers and seasonal celebrations. Check out the video and read his story.
Clown at Duluth Lakewalk Festival
Toddles The Clown makes balloons at the Duluth Lakewalk Festival
Category: Balloon Twisting, Clowns, Videos
Ringling Clown Auditions – Another Update
It is that time of year again, Ringling is planning their Clown College Auditions and announced the third and final audition date. They had previously announced they would hold auditions in Dallas Texas on Friday, August 9th and in San Francisco, CA on Friday, August 30th. The date for St. Louis, MO is now said to be Saturday, September 7th, 2013 from 3:30pm – 6:30pm at Circus Harmony At City Museum, on 701 N 15th St., St. Louis, MO 63103.
For full details, see their website.
If you plan to attend, you must register. They have a form you can use on their website.
Here is a little more information from their website…
What do you look for in applicants to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College?
An overactive funny bone and a heart the size of Texas! Also: improvisational ability, a sense of timing, and a sincere desire to be a clown with The Greatest Show On Earth® are necessary characteristics of a potential applicant. Previous professional clowning experience is not required.
What happens when candidates are selected at an audition to continue being evaluated?
They will have an opportunity to see a performance of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and a more detailed application will be filled out. From there, potentially, another meeting and an intensive training session will be held. The entire process will be reviewed to determine if there’s a mutual fit, and if so, a one year contract could be offered.
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.
Clownfest 2013
This year, Clownfest went on the road to a new town. The 32nd Annual Clownfest took place in Lancaster PA, from August 22nd to the 24th, 2013.
Category: Clown Events, Clowns, Videos