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 –a review of his kids’ […]
Read moreClowns 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 productions. Auditions are SUNDAY, AUGUST […]
Read moreAMERICAN 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 S.D.’s and his long-running American […]
Read moreThe 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 will be held August 3-5, […]
Read moreThe 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 the workshops that will be […]
Read moreParallel 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 the speed and chaos of […]
Read moreDrew 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 is presenting his fabulous one […]
Read moreI do a full review of Ahhhh Ha! Â 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. Â So go see it. If you need more info, well, read the review!
Read moreHomunculus 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 of the human condition. Joe […]
Read moreRobin 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 thrilled audiences throughout North America. […]
Read moreDrew 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 or sounds. Then, video your […]
Read moreFREE 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 Circus Oz, you are in […]
Read morePatrick 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 people trying to find themselves, […]
Read moreThe 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 be worthwhile mentioning here. The […]
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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 You can also check out […]
Read moreFundamentals 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: $425 Contact maskandclown@gmail.com or 347-799-2596 […]
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