Podcasts about physical theater

(00:47) Sie las dem neu angetretenen US-Präsidenten Trump die Leviten und wurde über Nacht weltbekannt. Am Deutschen Evangelischen Kirchentag in Hannover spricht sie über die Hasskultur und macht Mut, durchzuhalten. Weitere Themen: (05:37) Intendant des Opernfestivals in Aix-en-Provence und Regisseur Pierre Audi ist überraschend gestorben. (11:04)«Big brother is watching you»: Basierend auf George Orwells «1984» kommt am Theater Basel ein «Physical Theater» mit Schauspielern und Tänzerinnen auf die Bühne. (15:35) Diesjährige Bieler Fototage stehen unter dem Motto «Horizons – Horizonte». (19:50) Jubiläumsausstellung zur «Malerin des Todes»: Kunsthaus Zofingen würdigt Künstlerin Eva Aeppli zum 100. Geburtstag.

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!In this episode, Adam and Budi are joined by Andy Paris. Join us as Andy talks through the process of creation of 'The Laramie Project', to his personal practice. Andy Paris is a director, writer, actor, teacher, and entrepreneur. As an original member of Tectonic Theater Project, he co-wrote and directed Uncommon Sense, developed and acted in Gross Indecency and The Laramie Cycle (Emmy nomination for writing) and co-wrote the book, Moment Work: Tectonic Theater Project's Process of Devising Theatre (Vintage 2018). Other favorite directing projects include Goldstar, Ohio (A Times Newspaper's Theatre Tribute for Outstanding Direction), The American Family, and at UNCSA: Inheritance and the Taub/Woolery musical adaptation of As You Like It. Other favorite acting credits include Or,, The Quiet Room, Innocents, The Necklace, and Love's Labours Lost. Regional: La Jolla, Berkely Rep, Huntington, Cincinnati Playhouse, et al. TV: L&O SVU. Andy is a 3-time AUDIE Award winner for his audiobook narrations. www.andyparis.net www.voiceworksaudio.comSupport the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

Who finishes the Boston Marathon on a unicycle and still has energy to make the world laugh? Alex “The Jester” Feldman, the gibberish-speaking, rule-breaking performer who's redefined what it means to be a “wise fool.” On this episode of So What Do You Really Do?, Deadair Dennis Maler digs into Alex's extraordinary journey from anthropology student to Commedia dell'arte-inspired trailblazer.They discuss how a college juggling club ignited Alex's passion for physical comedy, leading him to train at the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theater, and how a pivotal performance at Montreal's Just for Laughs launched his career. Alex shares stories about family tragedy, the unicycle stunt that turned heads (and caused some headaches), and the philosophy of being a modern-day fool with something to say. This episode is a masterclass in following your passion, bending the rules, and embracing the absurd. KEEP UP WITH ALEXWhile most comedy engages the language center of our brain, Alex's visual humor, sight gags, and light-hearted music bypasses the head altogether and goes straight to the heart.Feldman's love of music, comedy, cirque, magic and a touch of mischief ultimately gave birth to the impish rascal that audiences worldwide have come to know and love as Alex the Jester.The persona that Feldman has brought to life through Alex the Jester is one that combines the costuming and skills of Cirque du Soleil with a brand of humor that is seldom found elsewhere.He not only entertains with his hilarious routines — he inspires the audience to express themselves, and is ready to improvise with them at the drop of his floppy hat.They are co-creators.They know that, together, they've contributed to a show that will never be quite duplicated. With this shared accomplishment, many leave the performance walking on air and feeling closer to those around them. And some forget where they put their keys!He performs clean comedy. It's perfectly fine if young people are present. In fact, theaters often book him as a means of developing the audiences of tomorrow. But make no mistake- this is no kiddie show! The costuming and skills evoke cirque du soleil, with an extra dose of laughter. Most notable, Alex takes the audience on a journey. They enter the world of the wise fool, where crazy sounding gibberish makes perfect sense. They laugh at that rare sliver of humor that is understood around the world. They get involved at his interactive humor, and by the end of the show, everyone feels a little bit closer to one another.Website: https://alexthejester.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexfeldmancomedy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexthejester

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the co-founders of the Physical Theater Festival a decade after he caught up with them before the first edition of the fest. It's still going strong. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new play titled ZACK EFRON. And later in the show, Gary revisits a piece he did on a fun exhibition that looks back at the heyday of a popular Chicago nightspot.

Please join me in welcoming accomplished actor, clown, acrobat, and badass art maker, Ross Travis.  Ross is a prolific and dedicated creator, always pushing boundaries and with a creative practice deeply rooted in his values, and disregard for the status quo.  His company Antic in a Drain is also one of the only American freelance artists I know who has had success within the American funding system. Y'all excited yet?  You should be.What you'll hear:The spectrum of clown, from light to dark (yes this is an actual thing) and the history behind it 2:15What it was like to work together on Salvage and Inversion at Kinetic Arts Center, and how an audience member's complaint led to new opportunities instead of less 8:00What it was like attending the notorious Dell'Arte School of Physical Theater 16:15Via Negativa!  If you're tired of being called amazing without getting necessarily actionable notes, listen up 24:15What I've experienced as a mentor happening in graduates from various professional circus programs (why is it so much fun when guests ask me a question?  it is!) 29:00What it's like to perform for a mud circus (Flynn Creek Circus) for 6 freakin seasons JFC 32:24The role of risk in physical performance 40:00How Ross scared the shit out of me in his show The Greatest Monkey Show On Earth 41:00On navigating the American funding system for the arts LISTEN UP PEOPLE!!! 45:00What's next on the buffet for this hungry hungry artist?  1:03:00See Ross perform at Kinetic Art's Center's Summer Circus Celebration and the San Francisco Aerial Arts FestivalViaHow to find, follow, and support Ross' work:https://anticinadrain.com/https://www.instagram.com/anticinadrainhttps://www.patreon.com/anticinadrainDon't go back to sleep.xoRachelSign up here for monthly blasts and functional wooFind me on InstagramSupport this podcast on Patreon

An der bekannten Theaterschule «Accademia Teatro Dimitri» im Tessiner Dorf Verscio – gegründet vom verstorbenen Clown Dimitri – soll sich ein Schüler gegenüber einer Schülerin übergriffig verhalten haben. Die Schule ist mit öffentlichen Geldern finanziert und lehrt «Physical Theater»: eine Kunstform, die von Körperlichkeit, Berührungen und Nähe lebt. Entsprechend löst der Vorfall eine Diskussion über Grenzen aus – und über die Verantwortig einer Institution, in der junge ehrgeizige Kunstschaffende über Jahre zusammen leben und lehren. In der Folge des Übergriffs fordert ein Manifest von Studierenden ein konsequenteres Vorgehen der Schule gegen Grenzüberschreitungen. Was ist geschehen`? Was hat sich seither getan? Simone Rau vom Tamedia Recherchedesk und Kulturredaktor Andreas Tobler haben zu den Vorgängen in Verscio recherchiert – und sprechen darüber im täglichen Podcast «Apropos». Gastgeberin ist Mirja Gabathuler, Produzent dieser Folge ist Noah Fend.Die Recherche zum Nachlesen. Als Podcast-Hörer:in den Tagi 3 Monate zum Preis von einem Monat lesen und hören: tagiabo.chHabt ihr Feedback, Ideen oder Kritik zu «Apropos»? Schreibt uns an podcasts@tamedia.ch

Guest: Kristen Brooks SandlerDirector, Choreographer, CreatrixFounder & Artistic Director of Thistle DanceToday marks our first interview episode with an incredible guest who challenges what sustainable, collaborative, inclusive, consent-based work can look like. Not only does she share how she holds space for both the person and the artist but the collaborative framework she believes (and we do too) has the power to make a bigger impact on our industry at large if we all chose to meet each other with more transparent authenticity.Kristen (she / her) is an award winning director and choreographer whose work can be seen on screen and stage. Purple haired & proudly queer, she is committed to physical storytelling, believing in movement as the language that bridges the gap between audience and artistry. On stage, she has directed & choreographed musicals, immersive work and original dance creations at regional & international theaters. Her screen credits include work on set with Nickelodeon and Hallmark, & her films have been featured in festivals in over 30 countries. Her first original creation, won Best Dance and Physical Theater at the Capital Fringe Festival, and she has since been nominated for many awards, including a New York Innovative Theater Award for Best Choreography.Her company, Thistle Dance, uses movement as the primary language to conjure wonderfully strange creations challenging our codified perception of history and lore. The company is currently in their second year of creating the immersive experience “UNBOUND” in partnership with the New York Public Library, opening in October.Before leading her own rehearsal rooms, Kristen worked as a performer alongside such creators as Andy Blankenbuehler, Savion Glover, Karma Camp & Connor Gallagher. Follow & Learn More:IG: @kristenbrooks19 & @thistle_danceWebsite: https://www.kristenbrookssandler.com/ & https://www.thistledanceinc.com/RSVP for your FREE tickets to "The Art of Sin" at the Jefferson Market Library running 3 shows per night Friday October 13th / 20th / 27th: https://www.thistledanceinc.com/tickets Support the Show.M.O.V.E. with Eileen + Amy is a Kaia Evolutions Podcast.New episodes air on Wednesdays when in season.To learn more about Eileen + Amy, be sure to follow them on instagram at @ekielty + @amyreah and keep up to date on the podcast at @movewitheileenandamy. For more information about Kaia Evolutions, a culmination of Eileen's life's work and a love letter to her sister, Katie, who died by suicide in 2019 - visit https://www.kaiaevolutions.com/ or follow on instagram at @kaia.evolutions If you want to share part of your dancer / movement artist journey with us, email us at movepod@kaiaevolutions.comThank you for moving with us.-Eileen + Amy*If you or anyone you know is in need of support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.8255 OR text 988. You are not alone.

How might we connect more deeply with the Divine via dance? What can water teach us about the flow of life? And what happens when we combine the two? On the latest episode I explore this rich topic with Venezuelan contemporary dance performer, choreographer, and teacher Juliana Mendonca. Juliana is an innovative bodyworker influenced by Latin Traditional Dances, Butoh, Contact Improvisation and Physical Theater. In particular, water has represented a very important element for her to understand herself, and Juliana has dedicated many years to creating projects and performances inspired by the element of water. These include the music and dance company Raíz de Agua, La Naciente, Drop & Drought, Sono Somatic and most recently, Liquidanza – a relaxation and dance practice based in the water. In this episode we discuss:Juliana's early, formative experiences with nature, and why they made a deeper impression on her than her experiences within the Catholic churchJuliana's journey through formal dance training and into more experimental, flowing forms of dance, such as the Japanese Butoh dance methodHer relationship with water, including what it's taught her, and how she understands it as holding feminine energy that can benefit us allHow we can all deepen our awareness and understanding of the sacred nature of waterShow Notes If you'd like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.I'm so excited to announce the launch of the Home to Her Academy, a school dedicated to seekers of Sacred Feminine wisdom! To learn more and register for my upcoming class, "Home to Herstory, Home to Your Story," please visit www.hometoheracademy.com. And while you're there, don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date with upcoming classes.My book, “Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine,” is available from Womancraft Publishing! To learn more, read endorsements and purchase, please visit  https://womancraftpublishing.com/product/home-to-her/. It is also available for sale via Amazon, Bookshop.org, and you can order it from your favorite local bookstore, too.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review! For the podcast, reviews on iTunes are extremely helpful, and for the book, reviews on Amazon and Goodreads are equally helpful. Thank you for supporting my work!You can watch this and other podcast episodes at the Home to Her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hometoherGot feedback about this episode or others you've heard? Please reach out on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hometoher/ ), Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/hometoher)You can learn more about Juliana and her work at her website, www.liquidanza.com.The Venezuelan Goddess Juliana mentioned is named Yara. I couldn't find many good sources about her written in English, unfortunately. Juliana referenced Butoh Dance and the Naguchi Taiso method as part of her own dance journey. This article provides more information: https://zenembodiment.com/2019/06/08/body-as-bones-in-a-leather-bag-of-water-exploring-noguchi-taiso/Juliana also mentioned Watsu therapy. You can learn more here: https://www.healthline.com/health/watsu

How do you inject humor and storytelling in your speaking?Don Colliver helps you transform your communication through the secrets of clown! He is a comedian, improvisor, director, writer and clown. He has toured internationally as clown MC of Speigelworld's Empire, has performed with Blue Man Group and is a member of the Cirque du Soleil performer database.Don has performed at festivals including Coachella and Lightning in a Bottle, is a member of the Hollywood Fringe award-winning clown troupes Wet the Hippo and Four Clowns. He is a founding member of The Innocents clown troupe and the Del Close award-winning mainstage iO sketch team DJ Faucet, performing at the Chicago and San Francisco Sketchfests. His sketches have been featured on Funny Or Die, Huffington Post and Comedy Cake. He teaches sketch comedy writing and improvisation at Google.Don originated the lead roles of Butterbeans Arbuckle in Four Clowns' The Halfwits Last Hurrah (Fringe Award for Best in Physical Theater 2015), Noah in the Four Clowns production of Noah, and Captain Buck in the 60's space sex farce Wild Space A Go Go. Don has studied clown with Sue Morrison, Avner Eisenberg, Eric Davis, John Gilkey, David Bridel, Daniel Passer, Paola Coletto and Aitor Basauri, has trained at Tim Robbins' Actors Gang, and has studied comedy at UCB Advanced Study, Improv Olympic and Second City.In his bestseller, "Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence", you will learn to communicate more deeply and effectively than ever before through authenticity, listening, and play: the Secrets of Clown!Seth Godin said this of the book, Wink: "This book is a breakthrough, a powerful tool for anyone who cares enough to give a speech or presentation."Listen as Don shares:- the 'fourth wall' principle when speaking- how to make audience members feel included- how to use clown to engage audiences- using self-deprecating humor appropriately- how to inject humor in your presentation- applying the 'ATM' principle if thrown a curve ball- using improv and 'clown' for better storytelling- how to give encouraging feedback to those you coach- the key elements that any good joke should have- what to focus on when speaking- the 5 Ps of public speaking from his book, "Wink"...and much more!Connect with Don:Website: https://www.doncolliver.comhttps://www.doncolliver.com/wink-exercise (for a FREE exercise)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncolliver/Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0d6NMz5txFkGu9dOwaEeJqApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wink-transforming-public-speaking-with-clown-presence/id1614151066?i=1000584099119Additional Resources:"Wink: Transforming Public Speaking With Clown Presence" by Don Colliver"FREE exercise""How To Write Comedy For Corporate Events" w/ Jan McInnis"How To Be Edu-taining In Keynotes And Presentations" w/ Geoffrey KleinFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: roberta4sk@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss his career as an Actor, Director, Choreographer and how those different artistic expressions helped him navigate the world. We also talk in depth about what it was like to travel with a deaf theatre company without knowing any sign language goin in. Professor Stephen Buescher is an actor, director, and teaching artist who has designed and led movement training curriculum for various master's programs including Brown University/Trinity Repertory Consortium and the American Conservatory Theater. He has also taught physical theater in the master's programs at the Yale School of Drama, University of Missouri Kansas City, and the University of Connecticut. He has choreographed Hamlet, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Orphan of Zhao, Stuck Elevator, Monstress, Let There Be Love, and Underneath the Lintel at the American Conservatory Theater; The Imaginary Invalid at the Old Globe Theater (Fiasco); A Midsummer Night's Dream and Private Lives at Long Wharf Theater; A Christmas Carol at Trinity Repertory Company; Love's Labour's Lost at Shakespeare Santa Cruz; Blues for an Alabama Sky at the Lorraine Hansberry Theater; and Black Maria at The Providence Black Repertory Theater. He has directed numerous productions in the MFA Conservatory including The Bacchae Communion Rite, The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, Galileo, The House of Bernarda Alba (Moscow Art Theater), Hotel Paradiso, Black Orpheus, and Crazy for the Country. Professor Buescher has been a long time company member with Dell' Arte International where he has performed both nationally and internationally. International Festivals include the International Small Scene Theater Festival (Croatia), The Festival of New Adaptations (Hungary), and The Festival International de Teatro Caribe (Colombia). He has also performed with the National Theater of Greece, Oktana Dance, and Tanz Theater Heidelberg. Nationally he has performed with Dell' Arte International, American Conservatory Theater, Smith Wymore Disappearing Acts, Scott Wells and Dancers, Shotgun Players, and Deborah Slater Dance. He is a first round recipient of TCG's New Generations Grant, a member of SDC, and the Network of Ensemble Theaters. Professor Buescher is a graduate of the Dell' Arte International School of Physical Theater and California Institute of the Arts.EducationDell'Arte International School of Physical TheaterCalifornia Institute of the Arts

Born and raised in New Jersey, TIMOTHY JANOVSKY is a queer, multidisciplinary storyteller. He earned a Bachelor of the Arts in both Theater (acting and performance studies) and Dance (choreography) from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. He studied abroad at the Accademia dell'Arte in Arezzo, Italy where he spent a semester immersed in Physical Theater practices and Commedia dell'Arte.  As a performer, he has worked numerous times with well-known theater directors and choreographiers.  He is a former member of the comedy improv troupe the Underground Improv Project (UiP), which has performed at Muhlenberg College, Skidmore College, and multiple times at ArtsQuest Steelstacks in Bethlehem, PA.  His work as a humor writer has been featured on Points in Case, The Broadway Beat, and Well Mannered Grump, and his work as a playwright has been showcased in staged readings at Muhlenberg College. HIs debut rom-com Never Been Kissed gives us a story about second chances, sweet summer nights, and the magic of love. You can find Timothy at his website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.  

Born and raised in New Jersey, TIMOTHY JANOVSKY is a queer, multidisciplinary storyteller. He earned a Bachelor of the Arts in both Theater (acting and performance studies) and Dance (choreography) from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. He studied abroad at the Accademia dell'Arte in Arezzo, Italy where he spent a semester immersed in Physical Theater practices and Commedia dell'Arte.  As a performer, he has worked numerous times with well-known theater directors and choreographiers.  He is a former member of the comedy improv troupe the Underground Improv Project (UiP), which has performed at Muhlenberg College, Skidmore College, and multiple times at ArtsQuest Steelstacks in Bethlehem, PA.  His work as a humor writer has been featured on Points in Case, The Broadway Beat, and Well Mannered Grump, and his work as a playwright has been showcased in staged readings at Muhlenberg College. HIs debut rom-com Never Been Kissed gives us a story about second chances, sweet summer nights, and the magic of love. You can find Timothy at his website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.  

In this episode, Budi speaks with Master Clown Christopher BayesChristopher Bayes began his theater career with the internationally acclaimed Theatre de la Jeune Lune where he worked for five years as an actor, director, composer, designer, and artistic associate. In 1989 he joined the acting company of the Guthrie Theater where he appeared in over twenty productions.  In 1993, commissioned by the Guthrie Theater, he produced his one-man show This Ridiculous Dreaming based on Heinrich Boll's novel The Clown.In New York, he has directed at the Juilliard School;  for New York University's Graduate Acting Program; NYU's Experimental Theater Wing, and Fordham University. He was part of the creative team for the Broadway and touring productions of THE 39 STEPS, for which he created additional movement and served as Movement Director. He has received numerous awards and grants including a Jerome Foundation Travel/Study Grant, a General Mills Foundation Artist Assistance Grant, and both a Minnesota State Arts Board Fellowship Grant and a Career Opportunity Grant. He is a 1999/2000 Fox Fellow.He has taught classes and workshops internationally at Cirque Du Soleil, Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Big Apple Circus, Vassar College, Stella Adler Conservatory, Bard College, Fordham University, University of Texas Graduate Acting and Directing Programs, National Shakespeare Conservatory, University of Minnesota Graduate Acting Program, the Guthrie Theater, Iowa State University and Theatre de la Jeune Lune.He has served on the faculty of the Juilliard Drama School, the Actor's Center (founding faculty and master teacher of physical comedy/clown), David Geffen School of Drama, the Public Theater's Shakespeare Lab, the Academy of Classical Acting at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC, and New York University's Graduate Acting Program and Tisch School of the Arts. His most recent position was that of Clinical Professor of Theater, Speech, and Dance at Brown University and Director of Movement and Physical Theater at the Brown/Trinity Consortium in Providence, RI. He is currently a Professor Adjunct and Head of Physical Acting at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale UniversityMentioned in this episode:Phillippe GaulierTo submit a question, please visit http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers for voice recording or submit an email to podcast@theatreofothers.com Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwiseIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, we´d love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps with our visibility, and the more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest in it and make it even better

Hi there, Today, I am overjoyed to catch up with a dear friend and outstanding theater artist and educator. I'm Arts Calling Billy Higgins! About Billy: Currently serving as Artistic Producing Director at Ferndale Repertory Theatre, Billy Higgins (He/They) has worked as a director, producer, actor, devised theatre maker, and circus artist, creating live performance and providing arts leadership throughout the United States and abroad. He serves as a director and teacher on the Movement faculty at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, and is the creator of the Arts Justice work The Constitutional Arts Project. Additionally, Billy has worked in various capacities as a performer, director, and movement designer with The Public Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Turkmen State Circus in partnership with The United States State Department, The Dell'Arte Company, and The Samuel Beckett Center, among others. His work with the Tony Award Winning Broadway Advocacy Coalition as a member of the Artist Impact Team in partnership with Columbia Law School, and Rattestick Playwright's Theater as a member of the creative team of The Pilot For Restorative Justice directly addressed issues of systemic racism and inequity through the lens of inclusive and accessible theatre. Whenever possible, Billy volunteers with Clowns Without Borders, and enjoys sailing and his dog, Norman. When not onstage or in the ring, Billy can most often be found sailing traditionally rigged tall ships and schooners, which he has served on as a professional mariner for over a decade. He received his M.F.A. from Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theater, M.Ph. from Trinity College, Dublin, B.F.A. from The University of Wyoming, and additional professional certifications in Building Diversity from The University of Pennsylvania. It was such a pleasure catching up and learning from you, my friend. We didn't cover everything this time around, but we must do this again sometime! Thanks again and all the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro at cruzfolio.com. If you like the show: consider reviewing and sharing the podcast, your support truly makes a difference! Check us out for more podcasts about the arts and original content! Make art. Much love, j

Dean Evans is a professional Actor, Mime Artist, and Clown. He has studied Mime and Physical Theater at The School for Mime Theater, The Ohio State University, and with masters Marcel Marceau, Stephen Niedzialkowsky, and Avner Eisenberg. He is an ensemble member of the Neo-Futurists and has performed with Kapoot Clown Theater, Redmoon, Chicago Children's Theater, Second City and as a solo artist. He performs a one man Clown and Mime show called The Magical Exploding Boy, and I'm happy to have him at the party. Follow Dean Evans on social media: Twitter Instagram Follow Ross Kimball on social media: Instagram Twitter This is an Audio Wool Original, produced by Byron McKoy. 

Today our guest is Amy Gonzales. A Los Angeles Native, USC Alumna, clown, actor, performer, poet, and writer. We discuss mental health, leaving your art and coming back to it, and surviving life to clown another day. Check out her fun videos on Instagram: @amylgonzales Check out my Instagram accounts: @artistswithem @empersico @emicoproductions

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Hello friends! Multi-instrumentalist, former member of Bob Schneider's band and all-around mad man, Oliver Steck is my guest for episode 1004! You can catch Oliver's weekly live stream, "The Squirrel Show" Thursdays at 7:30 CST on his Facebook page. He also does a kid's show on Saturday mornings at 10 am CST. He can be found on Tuesday's at 7:30 pm CST playing with Sarah Sharp and Harmoni Kelley on Sarah's Facebook page. Oliver and I have a great conversation about growing up in Chicago, Fang Beach, how comedy comes from personal pain, Dell Arté School of Physical Theater, crazy years finding himself, wearing bunny suits, singing telegrams, playing with Bob Schneider and much more. I had a blast getting to know Oliver. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Get Austin Music Foundation's Artist Development Program EP, "ATX Gen Next: Adventures In Lockdown" Side A and get a taste of Austin's next generation of musical talents at austinmusicfoundation.bandcamp.org If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Larry Ng, is an actor, director, movement coach and a drama therapist that is practicing playback theatre in Hong Kong in the last decade. In the current episode, Larry and I will talk about physical theater and playback theatre. We will answer the following questions- What is Physical Theater? How can we incorporate more physicality in our playback acting? Which exercises can help us in implementing physicality in our playback acting? How can we balance between structure and flow? How can it be possible to do playback when freedom of speech is restricted? Please join us!

Parallel Exit, the three-time Drama Desk nominated physical theater company, presents the World Premiere of THE ARTIST WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MOMENT, an immersive audience experience, March 7-29, 2020 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres, 502 W. 53rd Street. Our guest is Parallel Exit’s Associate Artistic Director, and show creator and solo performer Joel Jeske. For more, visit parallelexit.com.

Parallel Exit, the three-time Drama Desk nominated physical theater company, presents the World Premiere of THE ARTIST WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MOMENT, an immersive audience experience, March 7-29, 2020 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres, 502 W. 53rd Street. Our guest is Parallel Exit's Associate Artistic Director, and show creator and solo performer Joel Jeske. For more, visit parallelexit.com.

Parallel Exit, the three-time Drama Desk nominated physical theater company, presents the World Premiere of THE ARTIST WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MOMENT, an immersive audience experience, March 7-29, 2020 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres, 502 W. 53rd Street. Our guest is Parallel Exit’s Associate Artistic Director, and show creator and solo performer Joel Jeske. For more, visit parallelexit.com.

If you can’t tell by listening, we recorded this episode on April Fool’s Day! In this episode, I sit down with Beth Byrd-Lonski to talk clown energy (who knew?), creating characters, and the serious art of being silly. Beth Byrd-Lonski has been a professional mime, clown, physical theater artist, producer of physical theater, and teacher since 1982. Beth creates unique clown, mime and themed characters for parties, weddings, special occasions, corporate events, etc. and tours the country as a solo artist for schools and libraries as well as collaborating with various artists and arts organizations to create original material. She has trained with Marcel Marceau and—literally—ran into her hero Red Skelton and a room full of circus clowns at Gates BBQ in midtown Kansas City. Beth is a Physical Theater Artist who uses aspects of Mime, Clown, Music, Poetry, Art, Dance, and pure Physical Theater to create original work. Dealing with themes which go beyond words such as emotion and humanity, Physical Theater speaks directly to the essence of mankind; it is immediate, intimate, familiar, and universal. Beth strives to relate to her audience through skilled performance as well as through shared experiences. She chooses projects, commissions or assignments that challenge her to become a better performer, as well as a better human being. Whether it’s a commission from a gallery to interpret visual art through Physical Theater, a project with musicians to create a Bastille Day performance or a request to perform a Marcel Marceau tribute solo—each performance is a unique collaboration with fellow artists and the audience. For more information about Beth Byrd-Lonski and Byrd Productions Physical Theater, visit https://www.byrdproductions.org. For more information about Radiate Wellness, our practitioners, services, classes, and events, visit us at radiatewellnesscommunity.com, “Like” us on Facebook as Radiate Wellness, LLC; and follow us on Twitter @RadiateKC.

Physical Theater in the Classroom Paul Rajeckas is an educator, performer, and choreographer. Rajeckas uses theater and storytelling to help students improve collaboration and interpret curriculum. Rajeckas does this by working with students and other educators in his “Telling Tales workshop.” In Episode 68 of the Class Dismissed podcast, Rajeckas gives us tips on how educators can use physical theater in the classroom so students can have a deeper involvement with general curriculum. Listen to Episode 68 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or iTunes. Other links related to Episode 68 Time Magazine covers highlight teacher pay "I'm a Teacher in America" New Arizona law requires schools to provide two recesses How to use Apple Screen Time    

Heather and Darren Stevenson, founders of and actors in PUSH Physical Theater, tell WJBC's Marc Strauss about their unique style of performance.

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay recount their experience at the newly revived Big Apple Circus, the 6th annual New York Boylesque Festival, and a recent performance by the dance troupe Pilobolus at the Queens Theater. They also sit down for an interview with Mark Lonergan, the founder of the three-time Drama Desk nominated physical theater company Parallel Exit. Mark also directed Big Apple Circus the past two seasons and Circus Smirkus this year. We talk about the differences between directing theater and circus, and compare the old Big Apple to the new one.

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay recount their experience at the newly revived Big Apple Circus, the 6th annual New York Boylesque Festival, and a recent performance by the dance troupe Pilobolus at the Queens Theater. They also sit down for an interview with Mark Lonergan, the founder of the three-time Drama Desk nominated physical theater company Parallel Exit. Mark also directed Big Apple Circus the past two seasons and Circus Smirkus this year. We talk about the differences between directing theater and circus, and compare the old Big Apple to the new one. If you enjoy today's episode, please rate us on iTunes and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great week! [13:30] Growing up in "English Canada" [19:08] Mark on moving to New York City for the first time [21:41] The growth of Parallel Exit [29:32] The first time Mark directed the Big Apple Circus [34:40] On creative directing Circus Smirkus [44:25] What the new Big Apple Circus is like

This week’s guest is Karen Quest, a cowgirl performer born in St. Louis, Missouri, raised in Studio City, California, studied and taught in New York City, and now based in San Francisco, CA. After earning a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University at Northridge, she moved to New York City to join the No Elephant Circus and taught with Circus Education Specialists.  She continues to blaze a trail with her one-woman act which she calls “Cowgirl Tricks”. Karen trained at the Dell' Arte School of Physical Theater, Ringling Brothers and Barnum. She is an instructor at the San Francisco School of Circus Arts. She has performed to audiences between the size of 5 to 10,000 persons. Did you know that her grandma sent her to a modeling school? What you’ll hear in this episode: Where she had trained What tricks are included in her show What else she does while stilts-walking What she calls her 8-foot tall cowgirl (herself, on stilts) Why she is the perfect choice for your events – fair, festival, corporate, private,or special events Her age (yes she says how young she is) Countries she had performed in Movie stars she had trained Historical personality whom she would have wanted to meet Circus bands she had joined Characters she had portrayed on stage The book she recommends for reading The shows she recommends for watching Her tips to those interested in the same career The awards she has won Her secret dream Resources:   Website Cowgirl Tricks  Facebook, Personal: https://www.facebook.com/karenquest Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CowgirlTricks  Email: kq(at)cowgirltricks(dot)com

Dancer Manuelito Biag is the artistic director of SHIFT>>>. Spark visits with Biag as they work on "The Shape of Poison," which was inspired by the Tibetan Buddhist teachings of Klesha, the emotional obstacles to enlightenment. The three main Kleshas are passion, ignorance, and anger. The members of SHIFT>>> Physical Theater share an equal involvement in the development of choreography, narrative and structure for each project. Their work is generated out of the performers' own stories and use modern dance to examine the relationships between people in contemporary culture.

One of my favorite improv teachers, Jet Eveleth, led me to Paola Coletto. When I interviewed Jet, several times she brought up the study of clown and its effect on improv, and when I asked Jet for more, she recommended I speak to Paola, her physical theater teacher. Of course, clown is not the circus thing- it's something much deeper and more rewarding for improvisers, and even stand up comedians. I am hoping I can get up to do some classes with her in the next year.This interview, truly, has some of the most out-of-the-box and impactful content we've seen! We talk about red nose, neutral mask, embodying animals, vulnerability and mime. 

Spark visits with dancer Manuelito Biag, who is the artistic director of SHIFT>>> Physical Theater, as they work on "The Shape of Poison," which was inspired by the Tibetan Buddhist teachings of Klesha, the emotional obstacles to enlightenment. Original air date: April 2007.