COMEDY & CLOWN
A clown by nature, Cifonie works to be as well-rounded a troupe member as possible. His comedic work is rooted in a years-long exploration of improv comedy, during which time he made strides in character discovery, physical theatre, risk-taking, group storytelling, object work, and support-based scenework. His ventures with improv brought him to successful competition on an international level in addition to a performance residency and privately hired events. His work with clown mirrors his improvisational style; he values, above all, the relationship between clown and audience, and the relationship between scene partners--so that they might best know how to complement each others' natural play.
CIRCUS
Beyond his comedic work, Cifonie is disciplined in a variety of aerial and ground acts. Specialties include Aerial Rope, German Wheel, and High Wire. Cifonie also has experience on Fabric, Duo Straps, Roman Rings, Unicycle, Club Passing, Group Acrobatics, and Dance. He has performed in a variety of artistic styles spanning traditional and contemporary circus, though most frequently performs character-based acts with precise quality of movement, comedic and dramatic alike. He has performed for venues ranging 50 to 10000 audience members, and he has taught both experienced and novice circus artists, children and adults. In his coaching roles, Cifonie adheres to a strong, well-developed philosophy of education that values social justice, equity, and diversity.
RIGGING
In addition to performance and teaching, Cifonie has valuable trade experience with rigging and the efficient set up/tear down of a wide range of circus equipment. He has worked on freestanding stadium truss rugs up to 40 ft. in height, portable aerial rigs of various sizes, major set pieces such as wall trampolines and tumbling tracks, aerial apparatus and appropriate knots/lines, among other equipment. He has modest experience rigging in tents. He is proficient with hand and power tools.
WRITING, ADMINISTRATIVE, & OTHER SKILLS
Outside of the circus world, Cifonie earned a B.A. in English-Spanish Education and worked as a language teacher in Chicago Public Schools. He maintains an advanced-working Spanish proficiency. He has held numerous administrative and office positions both in and out of the circus world. Cifonie has formal training in violin and vocal performance, as well as experience acting and directing scripted/musical theatre. He has successfully completed several formal conflict resolution and leadership trainings.
~Always accepting inquiries regarding employment and performance/workshop/coaching availability. ~
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