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Performers needed in San Francisco Oct 18th

Valaquenta — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:14:57 GMT

The Sugarplum Elves (myspace.com/sugarplumelves) will be hosting a Calendar Release / Fundraiser / Wrap Party @ Space Lounge in San Francisco OCTOBER 18th.

We are looking for the followinf performers:
Burlesque
Hoop
Poi
Sword swallowers
Contortionists
Belly dancers
Anything that can be done indoors without too much room

Since this is a fundraiser, we cannot pay (sorry, we're broke performers too). However, you can sell merch and mingle with our party people which will have at least our 12 awesome photographers, as well as models, musicians and other creative peeps.

Please contact me for more information.

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Dealing with Trapeze Muscle Pain / Building Strength?

Katie — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:36:17 GMT

Howdy hi hello :) I'm Katie and I just started taking a beginner's class in corde lisse and trapeze, and I love it but am also suffering lots of ow. In addition I am reeeaallly hoping to improve, which for me requires building a lot of strength because I am wee and noodley-armed.

So does anyone have any suggestions for either/both alleviating muscle aches (the ordinary, after-workout kind; I haven't injured myself) and building upper-body strength for trapeze/corde lisse work?

Thank you muchly!

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schools world wide.. South america anyone?

Lisa — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:21:22 GMT

Hey guys!

I've been learning my circus skills for some years now.. Alll over the world and nowhere and have gotten to the point where all i really want to do is train!!! So i'd like to dedicate myself to one place with a circus school for a while... All european schools being degree courses... I'd like ot locate myself in south america for a while and i've heard there is a number of places in brasil that have circus schools... I mainly want to train Tissu and Lyra aerials, but it's hard to find anything about it online... does anyone know of any circus schools in brasil? anyone has been? Please share :) :) XXXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Ian Thal's "The Marmalope"

ianthal — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:06:07 GMT

Video and photos from my mime act:

http://ianthal.blogspot.com/2008/06/mime-at-somervaudeville.html

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Kinetic Theory Circus Arts Grand Opening

Rachel — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:25:22 GMT

Kinetic Theory Studio Grand Opening Extravaganza!
Kinetic Theory Circus Arts, LA’s only circus theatre training program, invites you to come out and celebrate the opening of their new circus training studio in Culver City! Enjoy aerial, hand-balancing and contortion performances by members of our student performance troupe, face painting, interactive workshops for the kids, live music, DJ's, food, prize give-aways and more!

Saturday, July 19, 12-4pm
FREE!!!!
5950 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, 90016 (near Culver City).
For more information call 310-606-2617 or www.kinetictheorytheatre.com.

Kinetic Theory is dedicated to exploring and expanding the boundaries of physical and circus theatre through performances and ongoing training. Their goal is to inspire people of all ages and all walks of life through physical, circus and experimental theatre.

Join the circus without leaving home!

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oh jeez no! Celebrity Circus?

jaine_is_good_juju — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:42:09 GMT

http://www.fadedyouthblog.com/29895/circus-of-the-d-listers/

apparently the hottest thing in the US will soon be six celebrities trying to learn circus skills. has anyone else heard about this attack on the arts?

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Cirque at SD pride?

Steve — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:03:02 GMT

OK I have a crazy idea - I'd like to see a set of acts for San Diego Gay Pride. Of course, it's a bit late to do something for this year, but is anyone interested in putting together something for 2009?

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Zirk Ubu's Circophilia! Tuesday, June 17

Zirk Ubu — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:05:58 GMT

~~ CALLING ALL CIRCOPHILIANS ~~

Zirk Ubu invites you to join us at Circophilia!
Our monthly appearance at Rich's Nightclub

Tuesday, June 17
10 pm
1051 University Avenue, San Diego, 92103

$10 cover

Come on out for a night of freak-show fun!

Featuring Zirk Ubu's unique fusion of Irrepressible Bedlam & Sultry Performance Art & Vaudevillian Cirque!

Don't be shy! Join in the fun yourself! Absurdist attire is strongly encouraged!

Zirk Ubu takes the stage for a three-part performance, beginning at 10:00.

Our usual bizarre procession of acrobats, freakizoids, sword-swallowers, dancers, puppeteers, comics and jugglers will construct an unpredictable, otherworldly evening of entertainment for your delectation.

Wait, you want dancing, too?

DJs 20 Meat and 6 Fry will be spinning beats to let you shake your groove thing.
& Rich's nifty drink specials will lower your inhibitions!

Zirk Ubu is a theater of urban inversion, where the unimaginable and the possible dance together in the night air.

Please come out to support your local circus and performance arts!

Learn more at: http://www.zirkubu.com
Read what they're saying at: http://www.zirkubu.com/publicity.html
Contact us at: zirkubu @ gmail . com

Please forward this message to any friends or groups who will enjoy a night of good-natured mayhem

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Felicity Perez

mt — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:49:03 GMT

For those who had the joy of knowing her...

Felicity left us on Wednesday, in the great nation of Texas.

Those who knew her will miss her dearly, and if you didn't cross paths I am sorry you never got the chance to know her...

I'm working on a memorial service for those in the SF Bay Area,
if you would like to attend, check this thread for location and details.
It may be a week or more, I'd like to fly Molotov out for the service if he's able.
If you've got frequent flyer miles to donate towards his flight,
please message me to make arrangements.

I'll miss her dearly.

MT

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A Big Top Circus Show in downtown LA

suzannebernel — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:10:35 GMT

Hey everyone -
Cirque Berzerk will be raising the big top right in downtown LA this July for 4 nights of shows!

Tickets on sale now at
www.cirqueberzerk.com

Step right up ladies & gentlemen the show is about to begin! Cirque Berzerk proudly delivers it’s first full run circus show to our home town of downtown Los Angeles and we are honored to have you in our big top home with us this summer.

"Beneath" is a loose new twist on the ageless story of Orpheus, featuring breathtaking fire stunts, aerial acrobatics, stunning contortionists, extra tall ladies, live vocals, and more set to an original score from the cast of Cirque Berzerk.

Come see what awaits our damsel in the underworld. Hang on to your seats ladies and gentleman our dancing girls and flying stunts are sure to have you clinging the edge of your seat!

The show, complete with the troupe’s own big top circus tent, runs for four nights from July 24th through Sunday, July 27th with nightly performances beginning at 8:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy picnicking “Hollywood Bowl” style before the show starting at 6:00 p.m.

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Aerial skills shares or classes in LV?

siah — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:29:52 GMT

Hi All!

I'm a SF based burlesque dancer and aerialist and I'll be rolling into town June 5-8. I'm hoping there's a skill share or a class I can attend while there 'cause I'd love to meet ya all and get a good workout in! I'm a rope & tissu chic but play on hoop & trapeze a bit too so anything's cool.

Cheers,
Siah

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Auditions- Aberrant Behavior- Saturday June 7th @ Mamma Buzz 4-6M in Oakland arts district- Need some of the crew too

Jason — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:19:58 GMT

I am having auditions for my new movie "Aberrant Behavior" Saturday June Seventh at Mamma Buzz Cafe in downtown Oaklands Art District 2318 Telegraph Ave from 4-6PM. If your interested in the movie you can e-mail me at: aberrantbehaviormovie@gmail.com. I have already casted some of the roles and have people working on it, I just have not cast all of them yet and of course the female lead.

There will be some paid roles (of course the leads) but this is a low budget (around 25-35,000 or so) affair so it won't be a whole lot. Just to warn you.

Aberrant Behavior, is basically a love story about two self destructive anarchistic-y street kids who have an exaggerated form of pica, a disorder where people feel compelled to eat non-food materials, carpet, dirt, soap, drano, various chemicals, etc. as portrayed as a drug addiction. They have a very co-dependent relationship and with there disorders too , they literally destroy each other.

There's more to it, but that's the basic synopsis. If you can't make it to the auditions, you can send me a head shot with resume, or whatever you want. We can then decide when and where to meet.

THERE WILL BE SOME SEXUALITY AND NUDITY FOR THE TWO LEADS, AS WELL AS MISTY AND FOGGY TO A LESSER DEGREE. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR THOSE ROLES, IF YOUR NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT. THANK YOU.

I will be hiring for many roles, all ages (over 18) races, sizes, etc. But here are the main characters:
Main Characters:

LEADS:
Victor Muertos: (Mid to late twenties) Half Mexican/Half white (Half latino/half white will probably work). Black hair, down to chin and five o clock shadow. (Flexible though). Tall and thin but not too thin. Dark, brooding, depressed, prone to long winded sarcastic, cynical rants. Living off the state for mental depression, and addiction, but eventually breaks himself from the state. He hates the state, and normal life in general. He hates almost everything. He is sort of sloppy hipster, slightly emo, slight slight slight goth meets street kid. Light or no body mod, piercings, etc. He eventually lives on the street because of choice.He falls in love with Aiko. SOME NUDITY AND SEXUALS SITUATIONS REQUIRED-CAST

Aiko Zumbi (18-early twenties or look like it) Half Japanese/Half German (or Japanese, or half Japanese/Half white). Shorter than Victor, thin but still slightly curvy.
Street kid with a bit of dark hippie. Has been sexually abused as a child. Prone to violence. Prone to long winded rants, or sometimes just total silence. Dark, cynical, with a very bleak view of life. Body mods, tattoo's, piercings, fine. Dreaded or colored hair fine as well. Actually preffered. She falls in love with Victor. SOME NUDITY AND SEXUAL SITUATIONS REQUIRED.

SUPPORTING LEADS:
Pedida Muertos- (20's -40's)-Mexican- Victor's nearly catatonic - mute drug addict mother, who is usually messing around with strange men, and drugged up. Mostly abuses Victor through neglect. Mostly shown in flashbacks, but one scene in present as well. Young actress aged to look older in present, or vice versa.

Misty & Foggy (20's) two girls that Victor and Chad meet at the bar, who are wasted, and act and look like twins. Very ditzy, drunk, corporate, normal. They take Victor and Chad back to there place. Drunken debauchery ensues.

Spic 'N' Span (20's -40's)- One of the horrible mascots for the advertising firm Victor works for, "Spic n Span's Whiten it up" Cleaning product. They play racist cliched versions of mexican house workers. Think Samo. It's meant to be horrible, and it of course offends Victor.

Aiko's Father-
A militant cold hearted man who sexually abuses aiko. Must be bilingual Japanese & English

Aiko's Mother-
Always screaming at Aikos father. Bi-lingual fluent in German & English

VARIOUS:
Hipster's (18-30) Some with speaking roles. A house party Victor crashes.

Office workers (20's -on) Some with speaking roles.

Various small roles for the horrible commercials and promo's from the firm Victor briefly works for

Other roles as well-Not listed

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Cirkus Skill Share @ ART SF!!!

Mischiefmaker — Mon, 26 May 2008 00:50:38 GMT

Hey you clowns,

Come one, come all !!!

We are continuing Circus Night
next Wednesday May 28th at ArtSF
. . . yay !

Come bring your circus toys
We have tumbling mats, unicyles,
and juggling things :)

Good people and good fun !

The Address:
110 Capp Street,
San Francisco CA 94110
(at the corner of 16th)

Wishing ya'll much clown love :o)

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Cool little festival + circus skills in POLAND next week

ACRODANCE / ADAGIO — Sun, 25 May 2008 13:25:23 GMT

http://www.altergrawitacja.pl

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Cirkus Skill Share Tonight!! (downtown Oakland)

Vaudie-slam... — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:16:52 GMT

Hello everybody...
I want to let you all know about the Cirkus Skill Share that goes on at the Your House Warehouse in Downtown Oakland.
The great klowns from the Sekret Cirkus were the ones hosting it,
but they left us and went on tour. :(
So, we need new faces, and new skills to learn!!
If you are interested, then send me a message and I'll give you the address.
It goes on EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT from 7-10 pm.
We have an array of things to juggle, a few unicycles, and a pair of stilts, along with some mats to tumble on, but feel free to bring lots of fun toys, music, snacks, drinks, and friends!!
Hope to see ya there!
-Vaudie Va-Boom!

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Seattle aerialist?

Rachel — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:48:51 GMT

any places to train in Seattle? I will traveling to Seattle in two weeks for work, any places to train on tissu,spanish web or hoop?

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Circophilia!

Zirk Ubu — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:42:03 GMT

~~ CALLING ALL CIRCOPHILIANS ~~

Zirk Ubu invites you to join us at Circophilia!

Our premiere appearance at Rich's Nightclub produced in conjunction with Tattoo Mike Productions.

Rich's Nightclub is located at 1051 University Avenue, San Diego, 92103.
Zirk Ubu performs on May 20.
Doors open at 9pm. Two totally unique shows at 10:30 and 12.
Drink specials.
$10 cover

Come on out for a night of freak-show fun! Featuring Zirk Ubu's unique fusion of Irrepressible Bedlam, Sultry Performance Art & Vaudevillian Cirque!

Don't be shy! Join in the fun yourself! Absurdist attire is strongly encouraged!

Zirk Ubu takes the stage for two different Circophilia! shows, at 10:30 and 12 midnight.

Our usual bizarre procession of acrobats, freakizoids, sword-swallowers, dancers, puppeteers, comics and jugglers will construct an unpredictable, otherworldly evening of entertainment for your delectation.

Wait, you want dancing, too?
DJs 20 Meat and 6 Fry will be spinning beats to let you shake your groove thing.

& Rich's nifty drink specials will lower your inhibitions!

! WE EXPECT A FANTASTIC CROWD FOR THIS UNFORGETTABLE, HIGH ENERGY NIGHT !
!! BRING YOUR FRIENDS !!
!!! ALL OF THEM !!!

Zirk Ubu is a theater of urban inversion, where the unimaginable and the possible dance together in the night air.

Please come out to support your local circus and performance arts!

Check us out at: http://www.zirkubu.com
Join our mailing list at: zirkubu@gmail.com

Please forward this message to any friends or groups who will enjoy a night of good-natured mayhem

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Welcome to the BIG TOP! The BEST (and only) Circus Magazine in the wooooorld!

ksea — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:37:07 GMT

Step right this way, ladies and gentlemen, and enter the Big Top! A place of wonder, delight and whimsy, a place of dreams and desires!
A place called home. (link here for the ADD krew – www.bigtopmagazine.com )
This site began as a vision of mine somewhere around a year ago, and though it has been met with many challenges in its creation – with more to come, I’m sure – here it is, for you.
One of the primary goals I have for it is connecting us, all around the world. The artists, the dreamers, the people who have the power to change the world through beauty – and do. That’s absolutely everybody as far as I’m concerned, but maybe someone just needs a kick in the ass to get them going.
Please push and post this site everywhere you possibly can think of; It is the first and only of it’s kind out there as far as I know, and maybe someone has been looking for it – which is where the seed for this dream was planted. I was that person not too long ago.

Though I wish to mostly keep away from political issues, I do want to address the numerous ways we can improve the world around us. Red, Black, White & yellow – with a Green tint. Dig what I’m saying?

SO – please check out the site, promote it to everyone, everywhere, put a link to it on your website if you wish (that would ROCK - & I'll return the favor)... and most importantly, enjoy it.

www.bigtopmagazine.com

With lots of love,

~ kSea flux

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new orleans circus scene

Raven — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:28:42 GMT

I’m new to tribe and I’m trying to get the word out about what’s going on now in New Orleans for Circus Arts. The scene revolves around the Whirly Bones Circus Collective. We have a large studio just outside the french quarter and we offer free skill shares in circus arts and aerial classes five days a week! We offer hooping, acro, conditioning, juggling, yoga and clown lab. For fifteen dollars a month (yes, I said fifteen dollars) members can train and teach in the space. Next month the collective is putting on a showcase which includes acro-balance, aerial, juggling and more. Aurora Aerial is also based out of the space and will be holding auditions for an autumn run of shows on September 1st. There is a new aerial yoga class at Swan River Yoga Shala uptown as well. To learn more, visit our myspace at www.myspace.com/whirlybones or www.myspace.com/ravenhinojosa. Come check out or join our growing circus scene!

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Anyone know quick change?

Raven — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:07:36 GMT

I am an aerialist who is down and out because of a car accident for a while. I am thinking of developing a quick change act while I recover, but I don't know any quick change artists and I have no idea where to start. Does anyone have any tips, suggestions, explanations for me? I know that Lex and Alina wrote a book on it but it only seems to be in German. Thanks!

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Motivational circus: first video of the year

PoiMei — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:34:26 GMT

Hey all-
I posted a few of our video blogs last year from 2007's tour of diabetes summer camps, "Tour Now & Then". We're ramping up for an even bigger year, and we have video to prove it.
At the end it has some clips from our black-light stage production that we'll officially debut at the end of May.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grSjFH3eCSQ
If it piqued your interest, see all our info at www.tournowthen.org
Kids need circus more than anyone!

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Klowns Not Bombs Tour Fun(d) Raiser tomorrow night in Oakland!!!

Vaudie-slam... — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:59:00 GMT

Featuring: The Sansa Show, The Can-Cannibals, Sekret Cirkus, Harmony Chigrin, Darling Nikki, Sarajean, Barackadactyl, The Hobo Gobblins, and more special guests and surprises!

You won't want to miss this!

Come help out the Klowns Not Bombs get throught their tour!

Friday, April 25th @ Your House Warehouse (Downtown Oakland)
... you don't know where this is? JUST ASK!

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All Clowns Birthday - First of May

Wolf — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:58:51 GMT

First of May, All Clowns Birthday

Did you know that All Clowns are born on May first?

It's true! According to tradition, all clowns are born on May first, which is the reason why a rookie, or beginner clown is known as a "First of May."

Some believe that the tradition of "First of May" may have begun with Joseph "Joey" Grimaldi. Others believe that it begun with the American circus. Which ever is the truth, it is an important holiday for clowns.

Here's a bit of background on First of May.

First, here's Joseph Grimaldi.

Joseph Grimaldi was an innovator, his performance as Joey introduced the modern clown to the world. Today he is known as the father of modern clowning.

Joseph Grimaldi was the original 'Clown Joey', the term 'Joey' being used to describe clowns since his day. Of his own name he punned 'I am grim all day - but I make you laugh at night!' Grimaldi became the most popular clown in pantomime, and was responsible for establishing the clown as the main character in the Harlequinade, in place of Harlequin.

His style of clowning had its origins in the Italian commedia dell'arte of the sixteenth century, but in the popular Harlequinades of the early nineteenth century he emerged as the founding father of modern day clowns. He died in May 1837.

Second, here's the second theory. The month of May was traditionally the time when circuses made their season run, thus rookie clowns are known as "First of Mays." May being the beginning of the warm months was an ideal time of the year to launch the circus season, which ran through the summer months.

Today, circuses may begin their run as early as January, and end in December, but one thing is constant, clowns continue to be born on May first.

Please join me in wishing all clowns a "Happy First Of May."

If you are a clown, remember to celebrate your special day.

We, clowns, deserve, need, and earned this special day.

I invite you to revive this tradition by celebrating May first as "All Clowns Birthday." It maybe us who will be remembered as the one who made it possible for “First of May” to become a National holiday, even an international celebration.

We can do it.

http://www.zootsuitclown.com

Souce:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Grimaldi

http://www.its-behind-you.com/grimaldi.html

P.S.

Visit http://circuspace.ning.com/profile/VeeKay

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"Call to Artists" Santa Cruz Performance Invasion

spacieface — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:39:05 GMT

Call to Artists

An all day performance event is being planned for May 31st in Santa Cruz starting early noon and continuing until sun down. This event will happen at San Lorenzo Park, an outside public space adjacent to downtown Santa Cruz and surrounded by residential neighborhoods. The intention of this event is to explore interventionist performance art and create space for collaboration and improvisation. By interventionism we bring performances outside the theatre space and place them in a public setting for the creation of community. Collaboration and improvisation will support the role of the performer, dropping the role of audience member.
The blueprint of the event encourages spontaneous performance areas and will include:
• An open forum for artists whose performances call for a more spontaneous, site specific environment
• A main stage
• Band creation area – with musical instruments and encouraged experimental band performances
• Workshop area
• Task oriented improvisational scores to participate in and perform for one another
• Trade area for artisans (non-monetary)
• Artists who have still-art are welcomed to install their work within the space
Those who contact ahead of time will have the choice to be scheduled into the main stage area and are also encouraged to take their performances outside the main stage for a shift of interaction. Even though this opportunity is offered, our hope is that it will not subtract from the spontaneity of the event or create separation between audience and performer.
We encourage those who perform to teach a workshop during the day to share ideas and art disciplines. The content of the workshop can be connected to your specific performance but is not required to be. There will be a workshop board to write down the time and content of the workshop. Do not be discouraged to perform if you would prefer not to teach a workshop, the workshop is not required but appreciated.
This event is free. Please do not expect to pay for performances, workshops, and entry; or to be paid. This space is for all to share performance and empower one another through teaching and critiquing.
Due to the size of the space and structure of the event we are asking for there to be no amplified music. Sorry if this comes as an inconvenience for some.
If your performance contains fire or open flame please contact us for further notice.

This is a collaborative effort and we want to hear your ideas as well. As much as this email might make the organization sound centralized this is a non-centralized event and we invite all too participate in the functions of making this situation manifest. This event is for all of us and more, so please send your questions, comments, ideas, critiques, and concerns to spacieface@gmail.com. Let’s get ideas spiraling.

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A Slapstick Slavic Cabaret - Circus Finelli 3 nights only!!!

ty-techslave — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:49:56 GMT

A colorful hilarious evening of dirty wholesome circus cabaret mayhem.
It's one of those shows that you'll just enjoy and wish would never end.

One weekend only!!

Friday May 2nd 8pm
Saturday May 3rd 8pm
Sunday May 4th 8pm

Tickets: $15 at the door or at brown paper tickets

Stage Werx Theatre
533 Sutter Street between Powell and Mason
Up the road from the Powell Street Bart Station
http://www.stagewerx.org

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Circus classes in Los Angeles!

betterfuture — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:05:23 GMT

Kinetic Theory Circus Arts, LA's only circus theatre training program has some BIG news!

Room to Spread Our Wings!
We are ecstatic to announce the opening of our new training studio! A perfect spot for circus and physical theatre training, the new studio will feature: a large open area, 20 foot high ceilings, a dance studio and, of course, the supportive, welcoming community of Kinetic Theory!

Our Expanded Schedule
We now have the time and space to offer more of our signature classes such as 'Circus Conditioning', 'Aerial Arts' and 'Contortion', and we've even added a few new classes to our repertoire! A little something for everyone...

New Kids Classes:
Circus Together- a class for toddlers (ages 2-3) and their parent/caregiver to play, move and explore!

Pre-school Circus Stars*- 3-5 yr. olds work coordination, motor and social skills while learning the fundamentals of acrobatics, juggling and object manipulation as well as expressive movement

Youth Circus Arts*- Introduces kids ages 6 and up to the dynamic art or circus. Students learn basic acrobatics, partner acrobatics and hand-balancing as well as juggling and object manipulation, clowning and expressive movement.

Youth Aerial Arts*- 8-15 yr. olds can start their aerial training on static trapeze, rope and tissue. Heavy emphasis is placed on safety and technique as well as fundamentals of performance and choreography.

Youth Contortion*- 8-15 yr. olds can explore the acrobatic art of flexibility. Students will learn proper stretching and breathing techniques, a basic trick repertoire and fundamentals of performance and choreography.

Stage Stars*- Ages 5-7 & 7-12. This class is for those kids who just live for the spotlight! Students learn to use improvisation, classical mime technique, and traditional and experimental theatre methods to create stories and express ideas on stage.

Performance Troupe* ages 8-15, By audition only- Intermediate to advanced students can continue to perfect their circus skills while learning to work as an ensemble and hone their craft as performers.

New Adult Classes (Ages 16+)
Beginning Acrobatics*- Learn the basics of tumbling and hand-balancing. A great workout and foundation class for any circus discipline!

Intensive Stretching- Just a little bit of focus on your flexibility and you'll be amazed at the results! This class emphasizes proper technique, posture and alignment.

Physicalize- Quite possibly the most fun you'll have all week! This class fuses traditional improv games with creative movement, mime and clowning exercises. Lose your inhibitions, feel free and creative, and learn to communicate with your body!

Performance Troupe*, By invitation/audition only- This program is designed for intermediate to advanced students who want to train at a professional level and reach a high-level of artistry as a performer. Troupe members continue to perfect their circus skills while learning to work as an ensemble and hone their craft as performers. Students at this level also gain "real-life" experience by performing in Kinetic Theory shows and at community events.

*Students perform an in class demonstration at the end of every session

Check out the Spring/Summer schedule to view class days & times: http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?d=1&u=stephanieabrams&v=1&y=2008&m=2&n=Kinetic-Theory-Circus-Arts.ics

Priority Registration for currently enrolled students begins April 14, Open registration begins April 21. Classes begin May 12!

Other Changes
- 16 week sessions: Students will now have a full 16 weeks of class... more time to build skills and/or strength and flexibility, more time to develop routines and feel more comfortable performing demos, and more time to have fun! The next session will run from May 12- Aug. 31
- Tuition fees: The more you train, the cheaper the classes! Your tuition is based on the total number of hours you/ your family spend(s) in class per week.
# of Hours Per Week Tuition Fee Per 16wk. Session
1 $320
1.5 $460
2 $576
2.5 $680
3 $768
3.5 $840
4 $850
4.5 $875
5 $900
Youth Troupe $240/mo.
Perf. Troupe $300/mo.

More Things to Look Forward to Soon...
This new space will also serve as a long awaited home for Kinetic Theory Experimental Theatre. The space will ultimately be a fully convertible performance venue for KTET shows as well as student performances.
We are also planning on bonding with our new studio by having regular events for the "Kinetic Theory family" and the local community.

Where to Find Us
Our new space is located at 5950 W. Jefferson Blvd. (at Holdrege) near the Jefferson/Rodeo/Higuera intersection in Culver City. We will be having an official opening party at some point, but until then... we hope to see you in class in May!

Got Questions or Ready to Sign Up?
Contact me directly if you have questions, need more info, want to discuss the right training schedule for you or your child or to sign up for the new session.
Stephanie Abrams, Founder/Artistic Director 310-606-2617

And visit our new website (still a work in progress): www.kinetictheorytheatre.com

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Kenetic theatre also invites you to come and check out the progress of our amazing students!

All of our students have worked really hard all session and are ready to show off their skills in their end of the session demonstrations. The performances are informal and open to anyone, so come and show your support. Current students are strongly encouraged to come to other class demos!

Wednesday Apr. 23, 9pm- Advanced Aerial
Friday Apr. 25, 8:30pm- Beginning Aerial
Friday Apr. 25, 10pm- Intermediate Aerial
Sunday Apr. 27, 4:30pm- Beginning Contortion

At the LA School of Gymnastics: 8450 Higuera St. Culver City, 90232

We will also celebrate the end of the session (and the transition to our new space) at 'Space is the Place' roller disco party on Sat. Apr. 26 from 10pm-2am!
For more information: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11896983709

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Lyra tabs????

Shenoa — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:29:56 GMT

Hello,
I am purchasing a 34" lyra. I want it to have double tabs but was asked by the manufacturer "what distance in between the tabs?". I know this is a personal preference. I guess I'd like some space but don't want it to be too top heavy. Any suggestions?
Thanks!!!! Shenoa

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lyra hoop in montreal

spectrahoops — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:21:11 GMT

Hi,
I am looking to meet someone who could help me learning lyra hoop this summer in montreal. I am a figure skating performer and I would love to combine lyra hoop and skating...

I'll be in montreal in june until end of august...

anyone?

Have a wonderful day,
Namaste.

=^.^=
Andreanne

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Head balancing and dizziness

fireflight — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:28:14 GMT

Recently I've been working intensely on different head balancing tricks. Yesterday while practicing I got this intense wave of vertigo that nearly knocked me over. It's happened a couple times since then, and I'm not sure if this is something I need to be worried about. Anyone out there have a similar experience? Is my inner ear just getting shaken up by these new movements?

any insights would be very helpful.

thanks!

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ACRODANCE- inviting a tribe for dancers, acros, contacters, circus people ...

ACRODANCE / ADAGIO — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:30:08 GMT

* Just take one look ! *

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Circus schools in Finland

liz — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:23:23 GMT

Does anyone out there know of any circus schools in Finland? I'm going to be travelling there in May for work and I'd like to be able to do some aerial training on my nights off if possible. I'm going to be in Oulu, north of Helsinki.

Many thanks!
Liz
Winnipeg, Canada

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Booking more shows in more cities....

Juliana — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:24:11 GMT

Hey I posted a little while ago about booking a show in san francisco. I got a lot of good info out of it so thanks. Now I was wondering if people had the similar information for Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Denver/boulder, Seattle or Portland, Oregon. Thanks!

Here's the original message:

Hey everyone,

I am part of a 10 person circus/music performance group called Criss Cross
Circus. We are based out of Hampshire College in western Massachusetts and this
summer we are planning a 4 week May-June tour from the east coast out to
Seattle in our veggie bus. One of our stops is San Francisco.

I was wondering if anyone had any information regarding venues that would be interested in booking a small circus show, or bands that would be interested in sharing a show (we do a lot of work with bands in western Mass, so we have a lot of experience with being general crowd winder-uppers and visual entertainment). We would be pretty adaptable but the place would need a semi-legit stage (not just a foot and a half thing in the corner of a bar).

Our website is: circusfolkunite.googlepages.com/cr...cus

please contact me at jnf04@hampshire.edu if you have any information that would be at all useful.

thanks! --Juliana

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Looking for Adventurers of Passion, Performance and Perception

Hjeron — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:47:31 GMT

Looking for Adventurers of Passion, Performance and Perception

Calling all
Sacred Warriors, Dragon Dancers, Wylde Elvin Wizards, Dream Walkers, Livers of legend and Makers Of Myth!!!
MythMaker Productions
The Mytho Theatrical Sacred Circus
Is looking for a few good Adventurers.
The Next Level of the Quest is about to Begin!!

We are recruiting a few new members for the 2008 summer tour season
A 40’ bus of Bards, Artists, Circus Creatures and Sacred Warriors
Will be traveling the U.S. & Canadian west coast in aims to shift culture thru Art.

We Are Seeking:
Spiritual Warriors
Circus Performers
Actors/Actresses
Stilt walkers/Fire dancers
Dancers/Acrobats
Musicians/Artists(Drums, Cello, Voice ect)
BUS DRIVER
Lighting/Sound tech, stage manager.
Support crew – vending, children, ect..

Management and booking agent
opportunities also available

Key Roles: Bus Driver, Cello, Drummer

Application Questionnaires available now

Auditions/Training camp begins this spring

For More Info Go to
www.mythmaker.ca

Please send replies to Hjeron through the website

See our new videos On you tube

Promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od_Q73KXL1I

Burning Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GFGr5v3L8c

Burning Man pt 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vx0BWihrj8
Fire Swords and Breathing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxbiADpSqj4

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Aerial dance equipment

ms-jenn — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:43:52 GMT

i have been searching with no rewards as for where to purchase aerial fabric. i have a rig but no fabric. anyone willing to help out a local cirkus girl in her quest for new arts?

anyone have any for sale?

i need to grab some asap...

much love

~Germany ... missfirefetish.

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National/International Partners for AcroDancingTheatre

ACRODANCE / ADAGIO — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:02:24 GMT

Searching for new partners doin´ the streets or stages...
just recall !

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wickerman burning! new burn in pennsylvania

~em — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:14:24 GMT

www.wickermanburning.org

come play with us!

~em

I wanted to let everyone know about a new burn, and I am part of the planning team for it, so my opinion is biased!

The burn is "Wicker Man," to be held Thursday through Monday, Memorial Day weekend; and we have a setup weekend, the weekend before. We are trying to lay the groundwork that will grow into a full-on burn, with an amazing site, roads for art cars, a $4,000 art grant budget and plans for a stupendous effigy.

We will be using Four Quarters as our site, which has the rep as one of the most edgy and progressive non-profit camps on the east coast. They have given us their full support for Wicker Man. Four Quarters has a piped water system, hot showers, flush toilets and of course port-a-potties. Buried power lines for their bio-fueled camp generator, a covered stage and three swimming holes. Lots of camping under tall trees and out in the sun too. And 2 miles of gravelled roads. Four Quarters is located 100 miles west of DC and Baltimore, just off I-68.

We want to develop a burn that is art focused and will support big art. And one that has a vision of the future of burns that is sustainable, ecologically responsible and leaves behind a small foot print. Thus "Wicker Man;" the old celebration of the Green Man and Green energy. We already have over 20 theme camps and art projects registered, and we are just beginning our announcements. We plan to have three "Theme Towns." "Sound Town," where we can run sound all night long, like the Gaian MInd psytrance festival held at Four Quarters. "Sin City" down along the river, a cure for what ever ails you. And "Center Circle," a place for nature and spirit; held inside the amazing stone circle at Four Quarters. (Yes, there is a circle of standing stones and they are BIG!)

And then there is the Man. Planned at 35 feet high our man stands on a round Temple to the Spirit of Fire, a big enough room that you can enter and place your own art and offerings to the burn. The roof of the temple is a deck upon which stands the Man, and people can stand too.. His belly is the Upper Temple, with room for just one person at a time. Each of his arms will hold a flaming fire pot, and we hope, will move as he burns. This is a huge project and we are looking to get as many people involved in his construction as possible. Ground breaking for the Man is Friday, May 9th, and then the next two weekends until he burns.

I could go on and on, but our web site is up, with the first design drawings for the Man, pictures of art grant projects and theme camps. We have a list serve / forum too. So visit the web site at wickermanburning.org for much more info.

"Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust,
Wicker Man Burning, In Fire We Trust."

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Bruxelles + Gent Street Festival in July 2008

ACRODANCE / ADAGIO — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:22:20 GMT

Hi
Searching for a nice + cheap place to sleep during those festivals ...
Thank you for help !

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Booking a circus in SF

Juliana — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:52 GMT

Hey everyone,

I am part of a 10 person circus/music performance group called Criss Cross
Circus. We are based out of Hampshire College in western Massachusetts and this
summer we are planning a 4 week May-June tour from the east coast out to
Seattle in our veggie bus. One of our stops is San Francisco.

I was wondering if anyone had any information regarding venues that would be interested in booking a small circus show, or bands that would be interested in sharing a show (we do a lot of work with bands in western Mass, so we have a lot of experience with being general crowd winder-uppers and visual entertainment). We would be pretty adaptable but the place would need a semi-legit stage (not just a foot and a half thing in the corner of a bar).

Our website is: http://circusfolkunite.googlepages.com/crisscrosscircus

please contact me at jnf04@hampshire.edu if you have any information that would be at all useful.

thanks! --Juliana

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a need for trainers

shadi, The Palestinian Circus School — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:08:34 GMT

dear circus friends
we would like to inform you that the palestinian circus school is looking for Volunteers in circus art from september onwards, if you are intersted please contact us on s.zmorrod@gmail.com
for more information visit our website www.palcircus.ps
best regards
Shadi Zmorrod

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antipodism hook-up

ladysalt — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:29:14 GMT

hey, does anyone know of a way to get foot-juggling parasols? seems my only option at this point is to visit china...any advice is appreciated.
*s*

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Circus Skill Share Space

Mischiefmaker — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:25:56 GMT

Hi.

I currently have acquired a medium sized warehouse, and would like to converted in to a circus skill share location. I would like some advice and suggestions. Such as, building, safety, and efficiency. We are thinking mirrors, spanish web, and trapeze.

Any feedback would help.

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Boston Burlesque Expo 3/21-3/23

bostonbabydolls — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:50:39 GMT

Mar 21-23, 2008
Hyatt Regency
575 Memorial Dr.
Cambridge MA

There are about 10,000 good reasons for you to go to The Great Boston Burlesque Expo. We'll hit a couple of quick ones here -- the rest are at www.Burlesque-Expo.com

1) Professional Training -- the Conference at The Expo offers classes in stagecraft, movement, dance, costuming, business, and more.

2) The Shows -- four amazing shows on three nights! The best in burlesque past and present, plus variety acts of poi, hula hoop, mentalism, juggling, and more.

3) The Vintage Fashion Fair -- featuring shopping, an exhibit of historic costumes, an art show, and "drop-in" classes for those of you who just want a taste of burlesque.

Tickets are going fast, so pick your favorite event or come for the whole weekend!

The Tribe Event listing is at http://boston.tribe.net/tribe/servlet/template/pub%2CEvent.vm?eventid=4aab643f-3bd3-4d0c-a04f-472dafabd652&published=true&nextpage=http%3A%2F%2Fboston.tribe.net%2Flocal

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Call for central TX acrobats and aerialists

Ellen — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:16:04 GMT

The producers of the Broken Clock Cabaret are looking for highly skilled central Texas acrobats and aerialists to help us woo SPIEGELWORLD, a world-class circus venue, to Austin.

You can find out more about Spiegelworld, its fabulous tent, and its jaw-dropping shows at these links:
http://www.spiegelworld.com
http://revver.com/video/642004/absinthe-at-spiegelworld-miami-beach/

As part of an effort to bring Spiegelworld to Austin for SXSW and an extended run in 2009, we'll be holding a closed exhibition/audtion for the Spiegelworld owners on April 26. We hope to showcase Austin's (and Dallas' and Houston's) most accomplished circus performers to show them the level of talent and commitment that central Texas has to offer.

No immediate casting will be done, but Spiegelworld has historically hired local talent from each city on its growing circuit to augment and sometimes join their core cast and programming. Spiegelworld's presence in Austin could provide central Texas' circus and performance communities some unbelievable opportunity and exposure.

If you're interested and you've got skills, email peepshow@brokenclockcabaret.com or call Ellen at 512-480-0799.
Thanks-- Rick and Ellen

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Calling all Portland Freaks!

smitty — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:13:18 GMT

Do you have a favorite place in Pdx? Do you like to do Circus, acro, trap, robe, tissue, ect? Would you like to do circus in your favorite place and be filmed for a local project? Let me know if you have interest in this.

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giant puppet builders and performers needed in CT area

James — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:18:17 GMT

Waking Dream, the performance company that has brought giant puppets to the Starwood Festival for the last five years, is seeking artists interested in helping us build and perform new work at this year's Starwood Festival, and at other regional gatherings this summer.

Experience not necessary, however we are looking for people who have confidence making things and performing in front of people. Must be will to challenge ones self and be willing to perform in bizarre, sometime uncomfortable costumes.

Our studio and workshop is located in Greenwich, Connecticut, about 45 minutes from New York.

www.wakingdream.org

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Circus Conditioning, Contortion and Aerial classes starting in March!

betterfuture — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:42:43 GMT

The Kinetic Theory Circus Arts program is the only progressive, skill-based circus theater training program in the Los Angeles area. Created by Stephanie Abrams, an award-winning performer and director and a highly acclaimed choreographer and coach, this unique program is designed to motivate aspiring performers and provide them with the skills they will need to excel on stage and in life. Whether learning the basics or developing an act for a show, the Kinetic Theory Circus Arts program will help you reach your goals.

Kinetic Theory's Spring session is beginning on March 3rd!

-----

Where:
LA School of Gymnastics
8450 Higuera St.
Culver City, CA 90232

Price: Please contact Stephanie Abrams at (310) 606-2617 or send an email to stephanie@kinetictheorytheatre.com

What classes and When: For full listing and description check www.kinetictheorytheatre.com/ktca.html

Adult Circus Conditioning
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm

Beginning Contortion
Sundays 3:30-5p

Beginning Aerial Arts
Youth- Fridays 6-7:30pm, Adult- Fridays 7:30-9:00pm

Intermediate Aerial Arts
Fridays 9-10:30pm

For more information or to sign-up for a class, please contact Director Stephanie Abrams at (310) 606-2617 or send an email to stephanie@kinetictheorytheatre.com , I am just a student who offered to help her out with a Tribe promo :).

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Come and check out our amazing students showcasing their new skills!

In only 8 weeks of classes our driven 'Beginning Aerial Arts' and
'Beginning Contortion' students have made some pretty impressive
accomplishments! Come and marvel at their skills and show your support
for our growing program.

'Beginning Aerial Arts'- Friday, Feb. 1 at around 8:15pm
'Beginning Contortion'- Sunday, Mar. 2 at around 4:45pm

at the LA School of Gymnastics: 8450 Higuera St. Culver City 90232

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Aerial Training in Vancouver?

marcia — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:15:55 GMT

Does anyone have any tips on interesting aerial classes or trainers in Vancouver, i'm looking for classes that teach the creative side of the art form as well as the technical. Thanks circus people, u are all so beautiful!!

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Durable, lighter weight unicycle wanted in SF Bay area.

aaronironscmt — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:29:32 GMT

Anyone here in the SF Bay area with a unicycle in excellent mechanical condition they'd like to sell?

Im looking to acquire my first unicycle to learn to ride. Prefer one of the stronger materials / made brands. Something suitable for moderate to longer range riding and speeds, hops, and obstacles.

Essentially, a unicycle that will be a good first time cycle as well as still being good as skills develop. Im fairly small, 5'5" so one fitting my size. I can pay up to $100, or trade for massage session - Im a certied massage practitioner & qigong practitioner & instructor, mostly do out-call massage sessions.

If you have such a unicycle or know of someone who does for sale, Id love to hear from you. Send me a message.
I live in the San Francisco east bay, close to Berkeley.

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Circus Performers contracts

Jasmine — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:02:41 GMT

I have loads of new contracts available right now for circus performers please visit our groups site and join, that way you will get contracts sent straight to your inbox http://groups.msn.com/galaentertainmentmanagement

Regards

Jasmine George
Director
Gala Entertainment Management
Australian Institute of Circus Arts
Circus AICA
www.galaentertainmentmanagement.com
www.circusinstitute.com
admin@galaentertainmentmanagement.com

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Circus Vargas 2008 Season

Wolf — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls! Introducing the All New 2008 Edition of Circus Vargas!
A high energy show with new acts.

Circus Vargas is happy to announce that John Weiss has joined the Circus Vargas family.

This year it showcase an interactive preshow featuring the children of Circus vargas, and hosted by John Wiess.
New acts includes Miss Mariela on a bareback horse ballet; the Españas Due on the Rolla Bolla; Matty, Jordan and Dorian theExtreme Jugglers; The Les Arata Spanish Web; The Skyriders Sphere of Death; The Torreblanca Clowns.

For schedule and route visit:

http://www.circusfolks.com/circus/vargaslocation.html

and for more information visit:

http://www.circusvargas.org

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IBCC Sale- only 3 days left!

Princess — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:29:28 GMT

Reminder: the Early Bird deadline for the IBCC 2008 is January 31!!

IBCC 2008 Featured Instructors:
Tito- Egypt
Aida Nour- Egypt
Amy Sigil of Unmata- California
Bozenka- Florida
Aisha Ali- California
Mayyadah & Amir- Germany
Lesya Starr- Spain
Nath Keo- British Columbia
Yasmina Ramzy-Ontario
Ferda Bayazit- Turkey/British Columbia

IBCC 2008, April 23-27, 2007
4 days of Dance Workshops, Performances, Lectures, Films, Panel Discussions, Music Classes and Parties!!

Register Now for $599 until Jan. 31/08!
* All IBCC 2007 registrants receive $100 off!
Call: 416-920-5593 to register

Our Sponsors:
Arabesque, Bhuz.com,
Gilded Serpent, Mid-Bits!, MEDA
Toronto Arts Council ,
Turquoise International

www.bellydanceconference.com
Toronto

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Cirque du Soleil -- Promo Bus

theatremama — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:14:59 GMT

Hey kids!
We are currently casting a few positions on the Saltimbanco Promotional Bus and I’m trying to get the word out!
http://www.saltimbancobus.com

We’re right now looking for two tumbler/juggler types who play really well off of one another.
Please feel free to send out our casting notice to your crew as well as to any lists etc you think might help? The gig runs Feb. 9th – April 26th.

With Warmest Regards,

Michelin

Theatre MAMA seeks

TUMBLERS, JUGGLERS, ACTORS, PERFORMERS, DANCERS,
ACROBATS, GYMNASTS, to join the team on the

Saltimbanco Promotional Bus Tour
to theatrically announce the arrival of SALTIMBANCO by Cirque du Soleil to the various cities where the bus will travel in Winter/Spring 2008.

For the promotional bus, we are looking for creative people to help us \"create a buzz\" in each of the cities where the bus will travel. We call our promotions, theatrical promotions, in that we hire all sorts of talent to deliver materials to the public in a creative and fashionable manner! Imagine a pair of stilt walking angels around Downtown at 5pm to wave goodnight to all of the commuters and leave them with a flier announcing the arrival of SALTIMBANCO by Cirque du Soleil.
We deliver a lot of materials to the public & we do it with a lot of fun theatrical energy & positive emotion!

In addition to performers, we are searching for solid, energetic, positive people that have a lot of promoting experience.

THE SCHEDULE FOR THE BUS TOUR:
February 9th 2008 – April 26th 2008 (11 weeks)

For the Promotional Bus Tour Characters, we seek performers to be in character, hand out fliers and \"cause a scene.\" Must have performance experience, be comfortable promoting outside, and excited about living on a bus for 11 weeks.

For sample pics of the last tour of the bus, please visit http://www.saltimbancobus.com, which includes where the bus will travel in its next incarnation.

This is a paid gig which requires the utmost professionalism. In addition to being paid, each of our characters will have access to see SALTIMBANCO when our tour meets up with the show tour in various cities.

TO EXPRESS INTEREST:
To express interest, please send professional photo(s) & description of yourself to talent@theatremama.com for consideration. Please include any work experience if applicable.

Please help us spread the word by forwarding this along to your friends and associates!

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aberrant behavior-auditions saturday the 19th 2263 mission (between 18th & 19th) 3:30-6:30

Jason — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:25:12 GMT

I'm making a film, that will be somewhat explicit in parts. Also, there will be imagery that needs nudity.
I am afraid that I will not be able to cut the content of the movie script, even if I find actors interested .You can e-mail me with rates, photos, questions, etc. If your an actor or actress who has worked in nudity and/or sexual situations, is comfortable with it, and would like to take on a feature narrative film as a major role please e-mail me or show up to the auditions. The two main roles are the ones that require it but there are others. If you would like to be featured in sequences that do not involve the main characters, but are part of dreamlike imagery you can either show up to the audition, or e-mail me with link to your work. Please e-mail me :
theperiodmovie@yahoo.com
Thanks-
Jason

Here is the original posting:

I have a new movie called "Aberrant Behavior" auditioning Sat. 1/19 3:30-6:3- at the Dark Room SF 2263 Mission off of 19th and Mission@ 3:30 - 6:30. (My first movie "the period" came out through Sub Rosa Cinema can be seen/bought at Netflix www.myspace.com/theperiodmovie, as well as various other outlets)
Aberrant Behavior, is basically about two self destructive anarchistic-y street kids who have an exaggerated form of pica, a disorder where people feel compelled to eat non-food materials, carpet, dirt, soap, drano, various chemicals, etc. as portrayed as a drug addiction. There's more to it, but that's the basic synopsis. If you can't make it to the auditions, you can send me a head shot with resume, or whatever you want. We can then decide when and where to meet.

I will be hiring for many roles, all ages (over 18) races, sizes, etc. But here are the main characters:
Main Characters:
Victor Muertos: (Mid to late twenties) Half Mexican/Half white (Half latino/half white will probably work). Black hair, down to chin and five o clock shadow. (Flexible though). Tall and thin but not too thin.
Dark, brooding, depressed, prone to long winded sarcastic, cynical rants. Living off the state for mental depression, and addiction, but eventually breaks himself from the state. He hates the state, and normal life in general. He hates almost everything. He is sort of sloppy hipster, slightly emo, slight slight slight goth meets street kid. Light or no body mod, piercings, etc. He eventually lives on the street because of choice.He falls in love with Aiko.

Aiko Zumbi (18-early twenties or look like it) Half Japanese/Half German (or Japanese, or half Japanese/Half white). Shorter than Victor, thin but still slightly curvy.
Street kid with a bit of dark hippie. Has been sexually abused as a child. Prone to violence. Prone to long winded rants, or sometimes just total silence. Dark, cynical, with a very bleak view of life. Body mods, tattoo's, piercings, fine. Dreaded or colored hair fine as well. Actually preffered.
She falls in love with Victor.

Emma May (20's to 30's) Actress must be thin, because character is anorexic. Very fake, superficial, manic laughing. Very self deluded. She doesn't really see her anorexia as a problem, she think she looks great though she's obviously dieing and goes to extremes to keep herself thin. She is always dressed up elegantly and thinks of herself as a proper lady even when doing something grotesque . She is a head executive at a advertising/pr firm that she gets a Victor a brief job at, through meeting him in a class over there mutual addictions. (Brief Nudity /Partial a few times)

Caseworker Joe (30's-40's) Written has hispanic, but open. Larger guy, tall, built like a shed, a bit fat but not flabby fat. Very coarse, to the point, direct "Take no shit" kind of guy. Very normal, buys into the whole big house in the suburbs, good job, etc. He is Victor's Caseworker, and is tired of Victor's Shit, and believes he is not trying to quit. (None)

Glitters- a gay gangster rapper, take everything that's a cliche and horrible about it and flip it so that it's gay (some, will also need male models)

Pedida Muertos-Victors Mother. A nearly catatonic morally apprehensive drug addict who's always sleeping with random guys and ignoring her child (Some nudity/sexual situations can be negotiated to less)

And then random visuals, nudes for some flashback scenes (of some sort of psuedo porn the main characer shot) a girl that Victor sleeps with before he falls in love with Zumbi (requires brief nudity/sexuality) and some body part imagery that will not feature the face of the actor/actress, among other thing

thanks for reading
-jason

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aerial training in Dublin?

david — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:14:01 GMT

Hi all,
just wondering if anyone knows of a place to train silks in Dublin???
thanks,
David

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female stilters in portland

shireen — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:09:30 GMT

hi!

we want to collaborate with women to develop stilting skills, build stilts and make costumes, working toward creating a performance group.

no experience necessary.

interested? let's meet up!

chance of rain, 1522 se 32nd ave.
sunday, jan 27
1 pm

see you there!

burning brightly & flying high,
shireen

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CircusNYC.com

cynfulgurl — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:45:14 GMT

My partner and I just launched a new website, www.CircusNYC.com, a resource for circus and variety artists, industry folks, and fans. It's primarily for NYC, but out-of-towners can benefit from it too if you're looking for national or international gigs or looking for an artist or heading to NYC and want to find out what's going on. We list for gigs, shows, workshops and other events, and we have comprehensive (and growing) lists of community and professional resources including networking, equipment suppliers/manufacturers, professional development, news & information, youth programs and more. We also publish a free monthly newsletter with announcements and occasional deals for our subscribers.

Yes, this is a plug, but it's for you not us cuz we're not making anything on it- it's solely a labor of love.

We're open to suggestions, so if you check it out and think something needs to be added or removed, or if you think something sucks or rocks your world please let us know.

Play hard!

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Handbalancers and contortionists

Sora Sol — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:32:55 GMT

Hello! I am looking to take some handbalancing and contortion classes, though I do not know of any training facilities out in my area (Cleveland, OH). Are there any handbalancers or contortionists out my way? The closest school I know of is New England Center for Circus Arts.

Thanks in advance for any info!

Peace,
Sora

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Burners open a new Theatre Space in the Throbbing Theatre District! Great for classes, film/photo shoots/rehearsals/parties

ty-techslave — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:32:53 GMT

55 seat theatre with 20'x12' stage. Sound Proofed with Piano. Projector.

Great for classes, rehearsals, or productions, film/photo shoots, private parties.

5 blocks off Bart in the exciting theatre district.

Full theatre lighting system with 16 channel light board, 12 channel Mackie sound board and excellent sound system, 5 disc cd changer, dvd player, dual cassette player, projector, microphones, mic stands, piano, comfortable seats, dressing room with mirrors and lights, large stage with 3 possible entrances.

Email for booking and rates

Check out the website calendar for open booking dates and map of the area.
http://www.stagewerx.org

contact us at
heyyouguys@stagewerx.org
533 Sutter st. at Powell San Francisco California 94102

burners can own theatres too!

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Sekret Cirkus SF This Friday

Mischiefmaker — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:25:56 GMT

This friday a few of our fellow clowns are having (throwing) a little show at:

Accordion Apocalypse
2626 Jennings St
San Francisco, CA 94124
http://www.accordionapocalypse.com

See y'all at 8:00pm!

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Sea of Dreams photos

mr_nightshade — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:16:23 GMT

http://www.theblight.net/08/seaofdreams

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Looking for Circus anything in washington d.c.

zoe — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:04:22 GMT

hello I am looking for maybe like a circus school or maybe even a private tutor or anything circus related in or around the d.c. area...

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Dream of the Fools trailer

Matanuska — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:56:53 GMT

Finnish fireshow group Flamma present Dream of the Fools.
Coming up September 2008

Fire, Theatre, Circus and more!!

Want to know more, go check

http://www.flamma.fi/main.php

trailer:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uLFaj35EpCk

Enjoy!!

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photos - new year's eve - sea of dreams - sf

pixievision — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:22:21 GMT

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/sodsf123107

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The Circus is taking over the San Francisco Streets!

ksea — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:58:01 GMT

The Carnival Takes Over The San Francisco Streets!

Ahhh yes, my beautiful family – it is happening!
An idea bred in our dear Douglas’s noggin’ for the opportunity to take some pretty pictures of beautiful people in interesting settings (or vice versa vice, vice vice versa, any way you want it) this Saturday, December 22nd we gather and call the streets ours!

This is a time of celebration, so let’s make this Solstice, the darkest day of the year, shine with colors that only those of the Circus wear – let’s friggin’ BLIND the confused passerby with our beauty, shed our own light, dark, odds and delicious ends, and create an exquisite mayhem!

This is purely Doug’s idea, but I think I’ll throw a bit more delicious magick into it, as this opportunity is far too good to pass up, and for some reason, the guy has given me free reign for the gathering of people… and I’ve decided that it’s time to shake some dust!

We’re making this an event.

This will be purely a playtime, joined by members of our dear friends and family (and Top Royalty of the San Francisco Circus Scene) VAU de VIRE SOCIETY & GOOFERMAN, so get your sweet, twisted asses in gear and come play with us. We’ll be doing what we do and looking our best, roaming the streets and finding various San Francisco scenes to play on and around, titillating the innocent passerby, and letting *them* shoose what kind of dreams they want to go home with. We won’t be cooped up in a club or ruled by the laws they need to abide by, not constricted by the limitations in the corporate world – this is OUR FUCKING DAY!

Let’s face it – the goddamn bunnies (gods, I loathe bunnies) have theirs, the Santa’s have theirs, the pirates, zombies, Pee Wee’s – the list goes on. Well, my dear, dear beautiful Circus Family, THIS will be ours. You know as much as I do how needed it is, and it’s far past due. (If it were a library book, we’d be fucked.)

The route for this Saturday is still being figured out by Doug, but the meeting place for this first year will be the Xenodrome, on 26th and Portrero in San Francisco.

The actual day it happens in the future will very likely change to a warmer one later, but this is the first, annual or whenever we feel like it, and like the Carnival, it could show up anywhere, anytime.

Please come this Saturday - to the very first of many - CARNIVALIA!

We will be thrilled to see you!

*** Doors, preparation and PHOTOS at Xenodrome - 9:00am, with Douglass & possibly Nightshade shooting pictures in our beautiful sets.

***Leaving Xenodrome at 11:30am, as sharp as we can get it!

The route is at this point a secret (even to us) and at times even might be decided by consulting the Oracles, so get your asses there by the time we leave, okay?

*Dress in your circus best, but dress warm – the weather is supposed to be a bit chilly, but no rain.

>>>Added Bonus for this day! <<<
After Carnivalia, our dear friend Mark Growden is playing at 12 Galaxies for a Solstice Celebration with Tobias, The Nekyia, & others!

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Aerial training in Germany?

christiev — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:05:14 GMT

A friend of mine who has been learning the aerial art of rope and tissue (silks) is moving to Germany. She asked me if I could find out if there is anywhere to take rope and tissue classes in Germany. She will be living in Gottingen, which is in the middle part of Germany. Do any of you know of any circus or aerial schools near there, or of anyone teaching private lessons in that part of Germany?

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Donations to childrens circus

Earthdancer — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:03:58 GMT

Hey all. We are putting together a young childrens community school, and are seeking donations of circus equipment....silks, stilts, anything!!! Drop me a line if you can help.

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Help!

thomas — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:27:34 GMT

hi my name is thomas, i've been fire dancing for about two years now. but recently i went to the circus for the first time and fell in love! the part that i need help with is i live in dayton ohio and i have no clue where to go to learn any of the circus arts! so if any of you know of some places please let me know . thanx a bunch!

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Pictures Of Circus Past (recreations)

hernancortez — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:28:47 GMT

A lot of sideshow and old cicus recreations.

http://www.wschoenfeld.com/soleil/index.htm

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school ca

nativeman — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:37:42 GMT

i know there is a circus school in Sacramento. but i don't know how to get a hold of them.
i just moved to Stockton so i am finally close :)

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handbalancers in San Diego?

Steve — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:32:04 GMT

I haven't found a handbalancing class in San Diego, so is there anyone who does this in town who might want another partner to work with?

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98-year old trapeze artist died this month...he was still performing!

Rachel — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:21:14 GMT

This is sooo inspiring...I've often told my students and friends that I hope to be doing aerial arts through my 80s, now I have a new goal!...there is a video embedded in this article of Konrad Thurano performing at 98!...

http://www.pkblogs.com/arbroath/2007/11/konrad-thurano-worlds-oldest-trapeze.html

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Free Circo School In Argentina?

Holi — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:01:08 GMT

I have heard whispers that there exists such thing...I'm pleasantly surprised as circus training seems to cost collosal prices everywhere I turn.
If anyone has any info on this - whether its reality is true, or any other information on affordable training in circus arts, I'd appreciate the knowledge.
Thank you muchly,
Holi

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fire / circus performers in New Orleans 11/24???

creativeflame — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:47:43 GMT

I need a pickup artist for a gig tonight.
Know anyone in New Orleans, baton rouge area?
call 310 720 7201
Thanks!
Bash

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seeking circus connections in Toronto Montreal or Ottawa willing to travel

FirePhoenix — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 03:04:02 GMT

Im an insured fire performer looking for winteréspring gigs near these cities I have 15 years experience and I have traveled North America visiting the nutorious street performing scene.

contact me by tribe
myspace.com/richarderno
or 613-755-0203

My finally is handcuffed fire staff and my specialties are fire poi (contact) and contact staff

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Cirque du Soleil signs $100 million deal to bounce around the Kodak theatre on Hollywood Blvd for the next ten years

Alan — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:06:32 GMT

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-cirque20nov20,0,7378258.story?coll=la-home-center

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History of Chinese Straps

Rachel — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:53:36 GMT

I was interested in this history, and I found a good article which seems to have an accurate account of the origins in ancient China.

http://www.semioticon.com/virtuals/circus/dark%20and%20ancient%20roots.pdf

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PUNK ROCK CABARET!

Vaudie-slam... — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:25:32 GMT

I am looking for acts to be in my punk rock cabaret!

I need some high-kicking girls for the can-can and many other stage performers...
Including: singing, dancing, acting, circus acts, burlesque, music, gymastics, fire twirling, fire breathing... and anything and everything else you might want to do...

Once I get enough acts, it will be held at an "underground" punk venue in Oakland

Message me if you're interested, or e-mail me at punkrockcabaret@hotmail.com

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PURE Cirkus 2 Year Anniversary show Videos!

Xavier — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:01:28 GMT

If your missed the show here are the video clips!
www.purecirkus.com/media/2year1.php
www.purecirkus.com/media/2year2.php

CJ

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Taping a lyra

CarolKnopf — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:06:13 GMT

Hi,

I need to retape my lyra. The person who sold it to me had already taped it so I don't know how it was done. Now the tape is greying and shreading. Can someone advise me ? And what is the best tape to use? Can you use your lyra without taping it?

Carol

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British bureaucracy is laying off circus clowns left, right and center ring

Alan — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:27:11 GMT

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/28/nclown128.xml

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Video-summary of Summer Social Circus Project

PoiMei — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:30:39 GMT

We recently finished touring a motivational circus show to summer camps for diabetic children. The epic scale is chronicled here, with good juggling interspersed:
http://www.noahsvoyage.com/pages/tour/videos.html#4
Fun, and worth checking out.

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Auditions for Rose City Vaudeville, Portland OR

maquette — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:56:45 GMT

☞Open Auditions for
Rose City Vaudeville

We are looking for talent and acts for an all ages show: stilts, acrobat, aerial, guitar, accordion, or spoon players, jugglers, opera, sword swallowing, magicians, plate spinners, animal acts, contortionists, slack rope, and other gifted talent for an ongoing Thursday night vaudeville show in SE. The Rose City Vaudeville (with it's turn of the century theme) will hopefully become a long running show but for now we ask for a committment of 1 meeting, 1 dress rehearsal and 4 shows. Pay will be determined by audience seats sold.

Auditions: Sunday, November 4, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
at the Hippodrome 320 SE 2nd Ave Portland OR
Show dates: December 6 & 20, January 17 & 31.
Please sign in if you want to audition. Send a request to rosecityvaudeville@yahoo.com with your name/act name.

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THE HIPPODROME - Circus Arts Center - Grand Opening 11/17

Noah — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:55:02 GMT

Hey gang.

It is with great pride and satisfaction that I announce the actual, irreversible Grand Opening of our new circus arts center, THE HIPPODROME, in Portland OR.

In Summary: I'm doing the Grand Opening show November 17th. Starting that day, we'll have the space open during all days and some nights for classes, rehearsals, and performances. And we need the help of our amazing tech people to set up as much top-notch apparatus as we can squeeze in there, starting around October 20th.

If you've got a taste for details, read on.

What Creature and I have put together is a deal for a full-fledged circus venue, owned by my employer Mike Wolfson, housed in what was once the main room of the BComplex/MeowMeow/Loveland/Mercury Room/Euphoria. It's a 1000-capacity all-ages venue with a big stage, big PA system, 2o-foot ceiling, and big sexy exposed beams. This means that not only are we managing to avoid paying tens of thousands of dollars in renovation, insurance, and monthly rent; we are in fact pulling a salary to run the place. I'm the booker and Creature is the production manager.

So. There are a number of things we need to do to prepare:

I've got the Grand Opening scheduled for November 17th, with Batty's Hippodrome doing an 8-10:30 show and PURE Cirkus doing a much darker 11-12:30 show. Then I want to get a DJ in there (very likely Gypsy Sound System and Global Ruckus, who will already be playing next door).

The room will become available for all our nefarious plans circa October 20th. That means we'll have just under one month to set up whatever circus apparatus we want in the room for all our rehearsals, workshops, and performances. We have highly qualified friends who have offered to install first-rate professional aerial rigs, trapeze, and other hard-to-find trappings of the big top; though exactly what we'll have available when will be dictated both by constraints of time and budget.

Then, starting November 17th, the room will be available in the daytime and some evenings for rehearsals, classes, meetings, and performances. Creature will spearhead this operation in the same way I'll spearhead the show side of things, though both of us will surely be entangled in all of it. If you or anyone you know is looking for a place to practice/teach/study things like: aerial, juggling, fire spinning, dance, yoga, martial arts, tumbling, clowning, theater, or any other specialized skill within the broad definition of Circus; please let us know and we can find you a spot on the schedule.

Please do let me know if you can get in on this in any capacity. I'm sure we'll also need people to come and help us clean/build/decorate the place during that crucial 10/20 - 11/17 period as well, so even your totally unskilled friend can get in on the fun.

"Onward to glory, old friend." - Don Quixote

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