Mark Lonergan and Joel Jeske of the Physical Theatre company Parallel Exit  are teaching a Comedy Academy. Open to all levels, the classes (8 in number) will give students practical knowledge and technique that will make them funnier as they develop and perfect their own performance, material, character, and style.Classes are mix and match (you can go to all 8, […]
Read more“As circus artists, we aim to show the outrageous things that our bodies can do and to surprise people as much as we can,†said Chris Lashua, artistic director of the Las Vegas based contemporary circus troupe, Cirque Mechanics. “However, we take circus one step further by building machines that not only capture the spectacle of circus, but thrill in […]
Read moreTEN WEST is the comedy duo of Stephen Simon and Jon Monastero under the direction of Bryan Coffee. They blend physical virtuosity and inventive comedy with poignant writing, broad audience appeal to create their own theatrical style with strong influences of vaudeville, commedia, and clown. Ten West originated in the sketch comedy world in 2003, and has been touring throughout […]
Read moreI reviewed Jamie MacVicar’s book The Advance Man,last May (read my review here), and now I’m happy to say that Jamie’s book has become a finalist for the prestigious Marfield Prize. This $10,000 prize—(also known as The National Award for Arts Writing) is one of the largest given to a single author. It is awarded annually to a work of […]
Read moreWhen I studied at the Dell’arte school of Physical theatre, our Commedia teacher (Michael Fields) would be coaching a scene or an improvisation and then suddenly say “Ah– the Ghost of Chekhov has entered the room.” This was a short hand way of saying he meant that your performance had descended from a heightened state into naturalism or traditional acting, […]
Read moreCarlo Mazzone-Clementi was the founder of the Dell’arte school of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake California. He was a childhood friend of Amletto Sartori, Marcel Marceau’s first touring partner, worked with Jacques LeCoq, and performed with Dario Fo, Franca Rama, and Giorgio Strehler at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan. In 1959 he came to the United States to teach commedia, […]
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 moreAn Important Message From – Serving Theatre Since 1884 – Save 25% on Musashi tickets* ($55 & $75 tickets only)Musashi is the story of two legendary swordsmen on a mission for retribution. This riotously funny and intensely dramatic play by Hisashi Inoue depicts the spirit of the samurai and the futility of revenge through Yukio Ninagawa’s lavish directorial rendering. Starring […]
Read moreThis Friday, MOMA gives everybody a laugh with a set of rare classic comedies. It’s a Free day, courtesy of Target, so you should get there well in advance of the 8 pm start time to reserve yourself some tickets. With Piano accompaniment by Ben Model. Includes the following films: Max et son chien Dick 1912. France. Directed by Max […]
Read moreA behemoth of a book just came out, which is a 660 page tell all by Jamie McVicar about his days as an Advance man for Ringling. For those not in the know, the Advance man is the promoter of the show who travels in advance of the circus, making sure that all of the publicity is done, that the […]
Read moreThe Silent Clowns Film Series under the direction/curation of Bruce Lawton and Ben Model has created another stellar lineup of classics and gems for cineastes and physical comedy aficionado’s to drool over. This time it’s films that are held in private collections, so these are RARELY seen. If you fall into either of those categories (film lover or physical comedy […]
Read moreSpeaking of the Midnight Circus, I nearly forgot that they are doing their annual set of Halloween Free shows in Daley Plaza again this year. This year the show is called SpookaPalooza! They’ve been doing it all week, so you’ve missed a lot of shows, but there’s 7 shows you can still see. The cast features a rotating round of […]
Read moreTHE SILENT CLOWNS FILM SERIES MEETS “THESE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES” HEAD-ON… WITH SLAPSTICK SALUTES TO FOLKS JUST TRYING TO GET BY! ( NOTE NEW THEATER LOCATION!!) The Silent Clowns Film Series has become the place for film buffs and families to go to see classic silent comedy films. Presenting its programs on Sunday afternoons from fall to spring the series […]
Read moreHotel Bananas The NY GoofsJuly 23 – 25Clowns check in but they don’t check out at the Flea Theater, 41 White Street (between Broadway & Church Streets) An evening of raucous laughter with the New York Goofs America’s Got Clowns, Season Two, proves exactly what the title says, that America has some rocking physical comedians. New York Goof co-founders Dick […]
Read moreThe Maestrosities (the self-proclaimed coolest band ever) is a group of clown musicians who have a really good time while playing instruments. They’ve announced a collaboration with The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra. On the program: Finlandia – Jean Sibelius Peter and the Wolf – Sergei Prokofiev The William Tell Overture – Tonto They most certainly won’t be interfering with the […]
Read moreJim Moore’s exhibit Up and Clown (talked about here) will have a closing party on Sunday May 31 from 5-8 pm. Come check it out if you get the opportunity, and may I mention– freeroll! SB Digital Gallery125 East 4th St.212 979 7239(1 block east from Kraine Theatre)
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