Edith Tankus is an actor, theatre artist and clown living in Canada. An alumnus of L’Ecole Jacques Lecoq and L’Ecole Philippe Gaulier. She is an award-winning actress and clown who has toured North America garnering rave reviews with her one woman show “Not Yet, At All”, a lyrical and humorous piece of storytelling and aerial work. Edith also has a […]
Read moreFascinating hour of conversation about clowning and clowns with Bill Irwin and Aaron Cromie regarding the Happiness Lectures. http://www.whyy.org/podcast/052208_110630.mp3 Definitely listen to it!
Read moreLaura Herts is a France based American performer, whose training began years ago at the The Baltimore School for the Arts where she studied Dance and Visual Arts. Upon graduating, she began a world tour, which has now been extended into a lifetime experience. Through her travels she rediscovered a childhood passion; mime. From that moment on, she performed wherever […]
Read moreCircus Flora is a one ring tent circus founded in 1985 by Ivor David Balding, Sheila and Sam Jewell and Alexandre Sacha Pavlata with the dual mission of entertainment and education. In 1986, the first Circus Flora production premiered at the internationally acclaimed Spoleto Festival, an annual celebration of the performing and visual arts in Charleston, S.C. Circus Flora was […]
Read moreTHE 2008 New York Downtown Clown GOLDEN NOSE AWARD WINNERS ARE: Audience Choice Best Clown Film: Retard Midget Get Out of My Life, by Happy Hour Audience Choice Best Clown Act: At The Opera, by Those In The Nose Audience Choice Best Clown: Chris Allison Clown of The Year: Keith Nelson Clown Achievement of The Year: The Brick Theater, producers […]
Read moreKirk Marsh is a clown and entertainer that has been described as an amalgamation of Charlie Chaplin, Jerry Lewis, and Dick Van Dyke rolled into one. His shows feature magic, juggling, eccentric dance,and oddball audience participation routines. His performances portray a man at odds with his life and his props. Kirk is a graduate of Ringling Brothers Clown College. Part […]
Read morePaul Wildbaum is a mime/clown/ standup comedian that has thrilled audiences around the world with an inspired repertoire of comedy, visual theater and audience participation. Described as “hilarious” and “touching”, Paul is a compelling performer who combines the sublime with the ridiculous to create a brilliant cast of characters: Hamlet as a drunk, a baby unsure about being born; and […]
Read moreI saw this show last night, and I highly recommend it– there are just 2 performances left. It's pretty damned fantastic.==============================Did someone leave the blender on, or is that the sound of Tennessee Williams turning over in his grave? Why would anyone do this to an American masterpiece?!? Bouffon Glass Menajoree2007 NY Innovative Theatre Award winner for Outstanding ProductionTWO PERFORMANCES […]
Read moreOver the past 20 years, the UMO Ensemble has become known as one of the most innovative, compelling and critically acclaimed performance companies based in the Pacific Northwest. The Ensemble has performed in theaters, at festivals and in schools throughout the Northwest, the United States, Canada and Europe. The mission of the UMO Ensemble is to stir the human spirit […]
Read moreA Benefit and Birthday Party for The CombustiblesFood, Drinks, Performances, Music, Dancing! What * All the beer and wine you can handle* Local snacks* Fabulous auction items – Check our website* Exceptionally strange performances* Live music! Set in a sparkling trash heap of a circus ring, jugglers toss water bottles in the air, trash bag balloons fly high, crooners sing […]
Read moreThanks to Aaron Cromie for the tip! (He’s in the show too!) THE HAPPINESS LECTUREWORLD PREMIEREBy Bill IrwinMay 16 – June 15, 2008 Bill Irwin – a two-time Tony Award-winner, film/television star, physical comedian, playwright, director and choreographer – leads a brilliant ensemble on an adventure in the pursuit of happiness. Irwin has created a unique and imaginative evening of […]
Read moreClowning Around! An all Clown Variety Show for the Whole Family! Clowning Around! is an all clown variety show with acts of skill and silliness- a fun, fast paced, interactive show for the whole family! Suggested for ages 5 and up. Performing Clowns will include: New York Downtown Clown of 2007, Joel Jeske Clown Olympics Gold Medalist, John Leo Clown Olympics Gold […]
Read moreDan Kamin, a clown, mime, and expert performer (who taught Robert Downey Jr how to be Charlie Chaplin for the movie Chaplin, and taught Johnny Dep how to be Buster Keaton for the movie Bennie and Joon) is an expert on Chaplin. His previous book on Chaplin is now out of print, very hard to find, and quite good. So […]
Read moreAdam writes: My good friend and collaborator Tom Sgouros has a fantastic show that he’ll be performing in the Bay Area on Saturday May 3 at the Maker’s Faire. A fun and engaging show that asks the question: What is it like to be a robot? It’s not quite clowning, but Tom is a very good clown, and the show […]
Read moreInternational clown teacher Giovanni Fusetti will lead a class in Theatre Clowning in Kristiansand, Norway this summer from June 24-July 20. The class is limited to 14 students, and there are still a couple of places available. The class promises to be highly international– thus far they have received applications from Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, Norway, South Africa, UK, and […]
Read moreThe 2008 NYDC Golden Nose Award Nominees New York Downtown Clown would like to thank all the performers of our second year. Without each of their talents, innovations, and hard work, there would be no show on the third Monday of every month. The amazing clowns of New York City are brave, poetic, unique, and funny. New York Clowns are […]
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