Ringling Clown College Auditions in NY

SirToony | February 19, 2012 | No comments

2012 Clown College® Auditions Announced

This is a once-in-a–lifetime opportunity to audition to become part of The World Famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Clown Alley

NEW YORK, NY

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL – VANDERBILT HALL
87 E 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

Sign Up

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.

Category: Clown Events, Clowns, News, Training

Clown Forum

SirToony | February 18, 2012 | No comments

The first clown group I joined was the Clown Forum. I wasn’t a clown yet. I had no training, no costume or makeup, and hadn’t come up with a name. I was looking for something different and had stumbled upon two summer programs for clowns, Clown Camp and Moose Camp. I thought it would be fun spending a week learning how to be a clown and I couldn’t wait. The Clown Forum seemed like a good place to get started and meet other clowns.

The Clown Forum is a message board where clowns (and magicians, face painters, balloon twisters, etc.) can interact and share ideas. I quickly became an active member of the forum and found myself visiting almost every day. I have made great friends through my time on the Clown Forum. I highly recommend it to all clowns.

Category: Clowns

Circus Magic Convention

SirToony | February 13, 2012 | No comments

Just 12 days away from the start of the Circus Magic Convention. Steve “Salty” Kissell sent out an email update with some changes and special announcements.

  1. Danny Taylor will be joining us for the Thursday evening show with Don Bursell, you don’t want to miss this zany pair. Don is a Ringling trained clown that will bring the house down!
  2. For those that are signed up for Thursday-Sunday at Circus Magic, you can attend the Balloon Mania Day on Wednesday for only $5! This will be for beginning and intermediate twisters. Then you can step up your game with Ken Stillman with Advanced Balloons on Thursday.
  3. For those of you who signed up for Storytelling on Friday: Red Hawk’s brother Swamp Rat will be in the house in full Native American regalia sharing the history of NA artifacts at the workshop.
  4. Chagy the Clown has graciously agreed to perform on our Saturday evening show.
  5. Please consider donating clown or magic items to the Betsy Ellis Scholarship Fund. You may drop off your donation at the registration desk. Items will be placed in the silent and live auction.
  6. Mark your calendars for next year (February 21-24) as Jim Howle will be holding a two day performance and presentation class. At the completion of the workshop, his students will perform on the Circus Magic stage! AND on Saturday evening next year, you don’t want to miss Jim Howle’s final farewell performance! Jim is retiring from clowning to pursue his other love of painting. This will surely be the show of the century with special guests from his past to send him out with fanfare. You may register this year at Circus Magic for next year and receive a free pre-day intensive for 2013.
Category: Clowns, Training

Ringling Clowns on the Radio

SirToony | February 12, 2012 | No comments

Clowns from the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus join the Preston and Steve Show in studio on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia. They demonstrate riding the unicycle, juggling, and plate spinning.

Category: Clowns, Videos

Big Apple Circus – Circus After School

SirToony | February 12, 2012 | No comments

Video by the Big Apple Circus about their Circus After School program.

Category: Clowns, Training, Videos

This Month in Clown Conventions

SirToony | February 7, 2012 | No comments

There are many regional and national clown conventions each year. Some attract 20-30 participants and others attract 100-200 participants. Conventions are a great place to meet other professional clowns, attend workshops, enter competitions, and try out the latest items from their dealers. I try to go to several conventions each year. Most are regional conventions that are close enough for me to drive.

So far, I have signed up to attend two conventions: Circus Magic Convention later this month and the Clowns of America International (COAI) Annual Convention in Kansas City, MO in April. There are two other conventions that I have attended the past two years and will likely attend again: Clownfest in Seaside Heights in September and the Mid-Atlantic Clown Association (MACA) Convention in November.

February 2012 Clown Convetions

Circus Magic Convention
February 23-26, 2012
Holiday Inn Patriot 3032 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
http://www.circusmagicconvention.com/

Presented by Steve Kissell. Bringing Education Excellence to the Performing Arts! Come Celebrate, Laugh, and Learn at Clown Jamboree on their 19th Birthday with the special theme of: Tribute to the Wizard of OZ! Note, this year the convention is at a new location.

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March 2012 Clown Convetions

World Clown Association 2012 Annual Convention
March 19-23, 2012
Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA
http://worldclown.com/

The Annual convention for the World Clown Association.

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Bubba University Clown Training
March 23 – 24, 2012
Hosted by the South Shore Joey’s
First Baptist Church
219 Adams Street
Abington, MA 02351
508-284-4048

If you have ever wanted to be a clown or if you are a clown now, and need professional refresher training, here’s your chance. Your instructor is Bubba Sikes and he will be sharing over 25 years of professional clown knowledge. Remember, the FUN starts HERE.

Category: Clown Events, Clowns, Training

Ringling Bros. Juggling Flash Mob in Times Square New York

SirToony | February 5, 2012 | One comment

On March 9, 2011, Ringling Bros.® took over NYC Times Square in a spontaneous juggling extravaganza, an event that has never happened before.

Also shown by the NY Daily News Channel

Category: Clown Skits, Clowns, Juggling, Videos

Clown Types from Clownfest

SirToony | February 4, 2012 | No comments

Four clowns at Clownfest 2010 talk about their clown makeup after the clown makeup demo.

Category: Clown Events, Clown Makeup, Clowns, Training, Videos

Clown Summit

SirToony | January 30, 2012 | No comments

I must admit, I missed last year’s Clown Summit. But, it is back and the Clown Summit 2012 starts today. The Clown Summit is an online, audio event where you can listen to interviews with select clowns from around the world. The interview will be available to listen to for free for only 24 hours. Then, the next day a new interview will be posted. After the Clown Summit ends, the interviews will be available for purchase.

This year’s schedule includes:

  • Day 1 – January 30th
    Joe Dieffenbacher of The Clown Conservatory
  • Day 2 – January 31st
    Sue Morrison of The Institute of Canadian Clowning
  • Day 3 – February 1st
    Jesse Dryden of Circus Smirkus
  • Day 4 – February 2nd
    Ronlin Foreman of The Dell’ Arte School with Joe Krienke and Gabe McKinney
  • Day 5 – February 3rd
    Pricilla Mooseburger of Mooseburger Camp
  • BONUS Day 6 – February 4th
    Jango Edwards of The Nouveau Clown Institute
Category: Clowns, Training

Websites for Clowns

SirToony | January 24, 2012 | No comments

I am in the process of building two new websites. This website (Just for Clowns) and Websites for Clowns. Both are websites that will hopefully provide information that will help the professional clown, but their focus will be different.

I plan to use the website to discuss topics related to becoming a better clown. I will share jokes, announcements of upcoming conventions, product reviews, and other items that I come across.

I plan to use Websites for Clowns to present topics related to the business side of being a clown including websites, business cards, and marketing. I launched my own personal website in 2004 and since then have created and maintained several other websites for myself and others. I have also spent countless hours on the Internet and hope to be able to share some of what I have learned.

Category: Clowns, Website News
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