An Israeli study of an IVF clinic has found that pregnancy rate almost doubled when a “medical clown” visited clinic after the embryo transfer. From the Guardian article: During recovery from the procedure, each woman had a 15-minute visit from the clown, who performed a specific routine created by Friedler – who has studied movement and mime – and a […]
Read moreWeird commercial for Japanese McDonalds. He pulls a burger from his butt and then what? Not sure I get it!
Read moreCharacter Mask to Clown–with Deborah Kaufmann Inspired by the teaching of Richard Pochinko A multi-disciplinary way for any artist to make direct connection to aspects of his/her true self, for devising material and performance. In the spirit of playfulness we will face the six directions of self: North, West, South, East, Above and Below, by painting, sculpting masks with clay, […]
Read moreThe ever wonderful photographer Jim Moore has a new series of clown photos that he has been making (I say ever wonderful, which is true, but I may as well say ever-present, as this guy is at every show I see, plus a great many I don’t. I bet there is not another person (except for maybe Hovey Burgess) who […]
Read moreMike “Hillbilly” Weakley is a 1988 graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. He then toured with the circus for 7 years as Hillbilly the Clown, and as a featured stiltwalker. Since that time he has entertained and performed for audiences at theme parks, professional sporting events, casinos, corporate events, festivals, concerts, trade shows, and other special […]
Read moreGreat short documentary featuring Michael “Tuba” Heatherton. He was a Ringling clown who now works in the LA area doing a variety of stuff, including with the cabaret/pop band “The Ditty Bops” Not sure how much he uses it, but here’s Tuba’s Myspace Page: http://www.myspace.com/tooobah “TUBA” from Gabriel Romero on Vimeo. Tuba’s Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tooobah
Read moreTed Ferlo was a clown on the Blue Unit of Ringling from 1986-88 and on the Red Unit from 1989-1991. He had been the event manager of the Turning Stone Resort and Casino for approximately 10 years. He had not been well, and had a recent surgery that he did not recover from. He leaves a wife and two children, […]
Read moreThese are the photos that the New Victory sent to me. You can see the incredible detail and well thought out set design in these photos. They really have their aesthetic ducks in a row. All photo credit to Stephanie Berger.
Read moreI saw the Denver based Handsome Little Devils production Squirm Burpee Circus on the Saturday matinee at the New Victory Theatre . If you don’t know about the New Victory, you probably should — they are a beautifully restored off-broadway theatre (that is actually at 42nd and 7nth Ave, in the heart of Times Square) that specializes in presenting theatre […]
Read moreEric Davis (he who inhabits the flesh of the Red Bastard during non-business hours) posted some wonderful news on his facebook feed: This is very exciting news. Eric and John are both excellent clowns. The rumor is that this show will be a permanent 10 month a year thing, with time out for the Oscars and various other special events.  […]
Read moreThis post is in the style of Trav. S. D’s wonderful blog Travalanche in honor of Trav’s 45th Birthday. You should definitely be reading Trav’s blog, as he opines about lots of stuff, and gives information found nowhere else about his passion: vaudeville and variety. In a grand burlesque tradition, everyone should find Trav over the next year (preferably at […]
Read moreCall for submissions:Â 2011 Toronto Festival of Clowns The Toronto Festival of Clowns aims to bring together clowns and physical theatre artists of all disciplines and backgrounds and provide a common space to showcase their work. From June 2nd to 5th, 2011, some of the World’s best Clown and Physical performers will take over 6 Noble Street, the beautiful Pia […]
Read moreImage by chooyutshing via Flickr Mime an ongoing open class for actors, clowns, dancers & variety arts on all levels Taught by Stanley Allan Sherman Tuesday Mornings 10:15 – 11:30 AMÂ Nov. 9 – Dec. 21 (optional personal warm-up starts at 10:00 AM) $15 per class Pier Studios at Pier 40, Hudson River Park, NYC For information and reservations contact: […]
Read moreAmazon must be going crazy with classic comedy DVD’s. Which means that basically, so am I! This time they are offering Rowan Atkinson’s deliciously sinful Black Adder Remastered for $35.00 ! Retail price $80.00 BUY IT HERE If you don’t know Black Adder or only know Rowan Atkinson from Mr. Bean, you are in for a real treat.  Here’s a […]
Read moreJust heard the news that master clown Frosty Little, who was one of the main teachers at Ringling’s Clown College when I was there, passed away yesterday. He had been ill, so it is not exactly a shock, but it’s sad. He was a funny guy who basically dedicated his life to making other people laugh.  The last 15 years […]
Read moreI Love Lucy: The Complete Series This set features the whole McGillicuddy–34 discs of non-stop redhead hilarity. It’s retail priced at $235.98. Today at Amazon it’s $84.99. Click the link above or the image to the left to purchase. Hurry, it goes off sale tomorrow! CLICK HERE TO BUY. (Amazon affiliate link) This set includes all 180 episodes plus the […]
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