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Braeden Schilling-Smith
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Braeden Schilling Smith: Breaking Barriers in the Circus

December 21, 2024December 26, 2024 Shenea StilettoClowning

On this special mentorship episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto ​⁠interviews Clown in training Braeden Schilling Smith, also

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History of Pantomimes
Europe News United Kingdom 

History of Pantomimes

December 17, 2024December 7, 2024 Drew JanineArtistic / Creation, Clowning, Producing

The United Kingdom has a long standing history of pantomimes, or pantos as locals know them. Perhaps best known for

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Patch Adams
Circus History Comedy News 

Patch Adams: Medical Doctor, Clown, and Humanitarian Activist

December 10, 2024November 30, 2024 Liam KlenkClowning, Equity and Inclusion

Looking more closely into socially engaged circus, and into Clowns in particular, there is one person who stands out. Many

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Comedy News News 

Spreading Smiles: Laughter League Launches ‘Cool Fool School’ in Atlanta

January 10, 2024April 22, 2024 CircusTalkClowning, Press Release

Experience the Laughter League’s ‘Cool Fool School’—a specialized physical comedy workshop with renowned instructors coming to Alliance Theatre Atlanta from

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Behind the Curtain Circus News Comedy News Partner Podcasts 

Tapis Rouge! Podcast: RENÉ BAZINET! Master of Physical Comedy and Iconic Cirque du Soleil Clown

May 2, 2023April 22, 2024 Guilhem CauchoisCirque du Soleil, Clowning, Tapis Rouge! podcast

Embodying perfection of movement, precise and unusual body placement, and rhythmic timing, René carries us through his incredible career. Collaborating

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Comedy News Partner Podcasts 

“Elbows In My Ears” with Trailblazing Clown DANISE PAYNE- Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.56

April 27, 2023April 22, 2024 Shenea StilettoClowning, Women in the Performing Arts

On this whimsical episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Danise Payne, a circus clown

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Behind the Curtain Comedy News Partner Podcasts 

Tapis Rouge! Podcast: ROCH JUTRAS! Cirque du Soleil MVP of Clowns since Day 1

April 4, 2023April 22, 2024 Guilhem CauchoisCirque du Soleil, Clowning, Tapis Rouge! podcast

Roch has been with Cirque since the birth of the company and was a part of the very first rise

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Behind the Curtain Circus History Circus News Comedy News 

Dimitri – Swiss Clown, National and International Legend

January 4, 2023May 23, 2024 Liam KlenkClowning

Dimitri is a Swiss and international legend. And you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone in Switzerland who hasn’t heard of

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Social Circus 

Clowns without Borders – Bringing Laughter to Where It Is Needed

December 28, 2022May 23, 2024 Liam KlenkClowning

Clowns Without Borders was founded in 1993. Best to say it in the words of the Clowns themselves: “We bring

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Behind the Curtain Comedy News Partner Podcasts 

Tapis Rouge! Podcast: JOHN GILKEY! Iconic Cirque du Soleil Clown & Master of Comedy

December 21, 2022April 22, 2024 Guilhem CauchoisCirque du Soleil, Clowning, Tapis Rouge! podcast

Legendary Cirque du Soleil clown John takes us on a journey with his method of character creation for Cirque. From

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Ukrainian clown Misha Usov, in profile view, looks out at the audience at the Cirque Noel de Bale
Comedy News PRO PRO Advice 

Finding Your Clown Character

April 18, 2022April 22, 2024 Misha UsovArtistic / Creation, Clowning, Cover Story

If in my first article, I drew our attention to having the right attitude for performing in front of an

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Behind the Curtain Comedy News News United States 

Expanding “Hot Clown Sex” Series, the Hot Clown Company Helps Chicago Comedy Get Physical

April 14, 2022July 30, 2024 CircusTalkClowning

Following the sold-out and extended run of their smash hit Hot Clown Sex: The Second Coming, the Hot Clown Company

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Ukrainian Clown Misha Usov
Comedy News PRO PRO Advice 

How to Clear the Obstacles to Success?

February 28, 2022April 22, 2024 Misha UsovClowning, Cover Story

In this article, let’s examine a little more deeply that quality which is so similar to fear, but —more precisely—

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Comedy News News Spain 

Luis Raluy Tomàs, Circus Legend, Dies at the Age of 79

December 29, 2021July 30, 2024 CircusTalkClowning, Cover Story, Obituary

Luis Raluy Tomás, the patriarch of the traditional Circo Raluy, has died at the age of 79, after a long

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Donald Lehn faces an audience on stage
Comedy News Europe News 

Congratulations–and Farewell–to Donald Lehn

July 17, 2021August 6, 2024 CircusTalkClowning, In Spanish/En Español, Juggling

CircusTalk would like to congratulate busker, school director, and long-time circus performer Donald Lehn on his retirement! Originally from New

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Martin Burton bio picture
Circus News Comedy News Partner Podcasts United Kingdom 

Hideaway Podcast Episode 105 – Martin Burton, Founder and Owner of Zippos Circus

May 12, 2021July 30, 2024 Hideaway PodcastClowning

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay announce the relaunch of Beyond Babel coming September 2021, and discuss recent drama with

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Michelle Matlock in ladybug costume spreads her arms wide and smiles at the camera against a white background
Behind the Curtain Comedy News North America Partner Podcasts 

Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep. 30: The “Ladybug” from OVO Michelle Matlock

March 31, 2021April 22, 2024 Shenea StilettoClowning, Women in the Performing Arts

Celebrating women making history in circus, host Shenea Stiletto interviews the “Ladybug “ clown character from Cirque Du Soleil’s touring

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Petra Massey smiles before the crowd, wearing her red hair in long pigtail braids and a cowboy hat
Behind the Curtain Comedy News North America Partner Podcasts 

Hideaway Podcast Episode 98 – Petra Massey, Joint Artistic Director of SpyMonkey and MC of Atomic Saloon

February 10, 2021April 22, 2024 Hideaway PodcastClowning, Women in the Performing Arts

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the future of Blue Man Group in Orlando, if insurance payouts will

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Professional clown Leo Bassi spreads his arms open while covered in honey and feathers
Behind the Curtain Comedy News Europe Partner Podcasts 

Hideaway Podcast Episode 97 – Leo Bassi, Sixth Generation Clown and Foot Juggler

January 29, 2021April 22, 2024 Hideaway PodcastClowning

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about new online circus shows from the 7 Fingers and CCIAC as well

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Comedy News News North America 

Show Spotlight: A.Lone Brings Laughter to COVID-Weary Audiences Through Digital Circus Performance

January 20, 2021April 22, 2024 CircusTalkClowning

CircusTalk would like to share with you a unique upcoming production: A.Lone. A.Lone was developed and rehearsed remotely, giving the

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circus book
Comedy News North America Reviews 

Echoes from the Center Ring–New Book Looks at the Influence of Rob Torres

September 21, 2020April 22, 2024 MIchael TrautmanBook, Clowning

I first met Rob Torres in 1998 in my home in Portland Maine. Avner (the Eccentric) Eisenberg had brought Rob

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