Never let a good beard go to waste…. While not a clown video, it is fun to watch. By Ben Garvin
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Ringling Clown College Auditions – Updated
It is that time of year again, Ringling is planning their Clown College Auditions and announced the second audition date. A month ago, they announced they would hold auditions in Dallas Texas on Friday, August 9th. Now, they have announced there will be auditions in San Francisco, CA on Friday, August 30th. The date for St. Louis, MO is still listed as TBA.
For full details, see their website.
Dallas Texas
Friday, August 9th
10am – 1pm
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
San Francisco, CA
Friday, August 30th
10am – 1pm
Cow Palace
2600 Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134
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.
News For Clowns of All Ages, Episode 7
In this episode of News For Clowns of All Ages, a production of The Clown Network, Sir Toony talks about International Clown Week, upcoming clown conventions, dressing like a clown, and balloon basics. Some of the items mentioned include:
Clowns of America International, COAI
American Clown Academy
August 19-23, 2013
Camp Obannon
Newark, OH
http://www.americanclownacademy.com/
Clownfest
August 22 to 24, 2013
Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center
2300 Lincoln Hwy
Lancaster, PA
http://www.clownfest.com/
South East Clown Association (SECA) Convention
September 4-8, 2013
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
http://www.southeastclownassoc.org/Convention.html
Midwest Clown Round-Up
October 2-6, 2013
17123 Laurel Park Drive North
Livonia, MI 48152
http://midwestroundupwebsite.com/
Category: Balloon Twisting, Clown Costumes, Clown Events, Clowns, Videos
Clown Academy at Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart
The next generation of clowns in training…
Pie Day
http://youtu.be/mHuB3_LvaIw
Category: Clown Makeup, Clown Skits, Clowns, Videos
Clown meets family at airport
Don’t know what year this was, but airport security seemed a little less than today.
Sir Toony Celebrates the 4th of July 2013
Sir Toony Van Dukes and his friends from Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia participate in the City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade.
With Mike Becvar as Sir Toony Van Dukes and his friends from Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia
This is a production of The Clown Network
Category: Clown Events, Clowns, Parade, Videos
Clown Makeup Demo
Clown makeup demo with subtitles in Spanish and English… no audio. Professional clown puts clown makeup on a young boy.
Category: Clown Makeup, Clowns, Training, Videos
Young at Art Episode One
Twenty year old Ervinn Siew is a clown and a magician for our entertainment, in this first episode, Ervinn talks about him playing two different characters and juggling between different projects.
Ringling Clown College Auditions
It is that time of year again, Ringling is planning their Clown College Auditions and announced the first date. For full details, see their website.
Dallas Texas
Friday, August 9th
10am – 1pm
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
The other dates haven’t been announced, but they have placholders for auditions in San Francisco, CA and St. Louis, MO.
If you plan to attend, you must register. They have a form you can use on their website.
Here is a little more information
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.