Tuesday, October 17, 2017
The wildfires have cancelled several gigs of mine. It also looks like Ministry of Flow's Reunion empowerment retreat has been cancelled. I'm not glad for the devastation these fires are wrecking across the state, but I am sort of glad for the rest time I am getting as a result. I was a little nervous moving from a busy festival season straight into busy gig season.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Forward into Fall
The hectic summer months are past, with them my festival season is largely over too. I taught at Universal Flow Gathering, MOPS Manipulation, Buugeng Convergence, Firedrums, Enchanted Forest, New England Flow Fest, OolaHula's Flow Camp, and Pacific Fire Gathering. I performed at most of the above as well as at HoopCamp and Burning Man. I attended one festival for the joy of it (Priceless). I also went to Juplaya. I still found time to hike Sonora Pass and Desolation Wilderness. I need to keep all eight of my tentacles moving.
I have two festivals left this year. I'm attending Staff Senate in one week, where I am seeking only personal growth. I am also teaching, performing, and cohosting (with Erez Sas) at Ministry of Flow's Reunion retreat. Ministry of Flow is dear to my heart, so it is a happy way to close out the year.
My next year is already looking stacked. CampFire has expressed interest in having me. I'm taking on a larger role, as well as teaching/performing again, at Buugeng Convergence. I will also likely keep my role as FireDrums showcase codirector.
My planning has started for what things are of interest to me. I am returning to my home, New Orleans, for Mardi Gras and will be booking private lessons. I have dreamed about returning to Flame to teach and perform, but we will see if it is in the cards. I am very interested in looking into some kind of teaching road trip. I may also consider the spring program at the Clown Conservatory in San Francisco. I will be applying to shin for Ministry of Flow next year. MOPS in October of 2018 is a definite for me.
I've got the skeleton of my next solo buugeng piece in my head. I've also started a partner piece with a new performing partner. I'm listening to a lot of Forest Swords and Arca for inspiration. I've got the longer dream of a staff piece in my head.
See you on the road.
I have two festivals left this year. I'm attending Staff Senate in one week, where I am seeking only personal growth. I am also teaching, performing, and cohosting (with Erez Sas) at Ministry of Flow's Reunion retreat. Ministry of Flow is dear to my heart, so it is a happy way to close out the year.
My next year is already looking stacked. CampFire has expressed interest in having me. I'm taking on a larger role, as well as teaching/performing again, at Buugeng Convergence. I will also likely keep my role as FireDrums showcase codirector.
My planning has started for what things are of interest to me. I am returning to my home, New Orleans, for Mardi Gras and will be booking private lessons. I have dreamed about returning to Flame to teach and perform, but we will see if it is in the cards. I am very interested in looking into some kind of teaching road trip. I may also consider the spring program at the Clown Conservatory in San Francisco. I will be applying to shin for Ministry of Flow next year. MOPS in October of 2018 is a definite for me.
I've got the skeleton of my next solo buugeng piece in my head. I've also started a partner piece with a new performing partner. I'm listening to a lot of Forest Swords and Arca for inspiration. I've got the longer dream of a staff piece in my head.
See you on the road.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Beginnings of Summer
Gosh, so much has happened. Let's break this up into digestible chunks. I'm sorry it's been almost two months in between posts! So much time begets so much to try to cover!
I taught and performed at MOPS (Manipulation presented by Master Ong's Prop Shop). It was easily the most intimidating stage I have ever been on. Kyle Driggs act was my personal favorite there, and Amy Wieliczka's act gets better every time I see it.
I traveled to teach and perform at Buugeng Convergence in Austin, Texas. I had a really lovely time experimenting with weird tricks alongside Kaylie Kreatrix. We got into the pond there and did floating mandalas! I also had what I hope is the worst run-through of my "Clockwork" act I ever have. Coming off a really good run at MOPS, that was pretty disappointing. This was salvaged by the fest asking me to take an active role in organization for 2018. I've already started managing their media.
I taught several classes, performed, and directed the stage show at FireDrums. There was lots of herding cats leading up to the event, but once there I settled into the gravity of unavoidable certainty. I had a wonderful run-through, perhaps my best yet. The work I was doing between Convergence and FireDrums to polish up my musicality really showed.
We just made the final recording of our conclave submission for Burning Man. I proud of my section--I choreographed the finale, but the work isn't done, and we aren't accepted yet.
I still have New England Flow Fest and OoolaHula's HoopCamp ahead to perform my "Clockwork" piece at, and to teach at. NEFF will be special since I am teaching my character for movement class. Pacific Fire Gathering is a big question mark right now--I hope to be teaching as well as performing my Flow Show piece with Roux Brulee one final time.
Major news is that my FishSticks props are now in production and being sold by The Spinsterz. I'm also now sponsored by them!
I taught and performed at MOPS (Manipulation presented by Master Ong's Prop Shop). It was easily the most intimidating stage I have ever been on. Kyle Driggs act was my personal favorite there, and Amy Wieliczka's act gets better every time I see it.
I traveled to teach and perform at Buugeng Convergence in Austin, Texas. I had a really lovely time experimenting with weird tricks alongside Kaylie Kreatrix. We got into the pond there and did floating mandalas! I also had what I hope is the worst run-through of my "Clockwork" act I ever have. Coming off a really good run at MOPS, that was pretty disappointing. This was salvaged by the fest asking me to take an active role in organization for 2018. I've already started managing their media.
I taught several classes, performed, and directed the stage show at FireDrums. There was lots of herding cats leading up to the event, but once there I settled into the gravity of unavoidable certainty. I had a wonderful run-through, perhaps my best yet. The work I was doing between Convergence and FireDrums to polish up my musicality really showed.
We just made the final recording of our conclave submission for Burning Man. I proud of my section--I choreographed the finale, but the work isn't done, and we aren't accepted yet.
I still have New England Flow Fest and OoolaHula's HoopCamp ahead to perform my "Clockwork" piece at, and to teach at. NEFF will be special since I am teaching my character for movement class. Pacific Fire Gathering is a big question mark right now--I hope to be teaching as well as performing my Flow Show piece with Roux Brulee one final time.
Major news is that my FishSticks props are now in production and being sold by The Spinsterz. I'm also now sponsored by them!
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Post Flow Show
Flow Show was a great success! We had so much positive feedback on our story, characters, and costumes. I'm so proud we brought such a well-rounded stage act.
This weekend is MOPS! It'll be great to return to that training space. If you haven't been... why haven't you?
I'm also proud to announce that I'm teaching and performing at Buugeng Convergence in Austin! This is a huge honor for me.
This weekend is MOPS! It'll be great to return to that training space. If you haven't been... why haven't you?
I'm also proud to announce that I'm teaching and performing at Buugeng Convergence in Austin! This is a huge honor for me.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Just keep swimming
A lot has happened! I taught and performed for the Boy Scouts of America in San Jose. I've had a few dozen clowning gigs. I also taught and performed at Universal Flow Gathering. But tomorrow is the big one, Flow Show 9 is finally here.
I don't get to rest much after Flow Show. I have to go back to polishing my act for "Mops: Manipulation," where I will also be teaching. Barring any extreme negative feedback, I'll be performing that act at a few more places this season. It links well with the Flow Show act, as it is in a similar style and theme--even though it is not a partner act.
I don't get to rest much after Flow Show. I have to go back to polishing my act for "Mops: Manipulation," where I will also be teaching. Barring any extreme negative feedback, I'll be performing that act at a few more places this season. It links well with the Flow Show act, as it is in a similar style and theme--even though it is not a partner act.
Monday, January 23, 2017
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Fish and Roux have officially joined the cast of Flow Show 9
The news is in! The second round of cuts to the Flow Show happened, and Roux and I are now officially a part of the Flow Show SF 9! The Flow Show will be held April 14th-16th, 2017 at Dance Mission Theater in San Francisco CA.
We join other luminaries of our art such as Brian Thompson, Jake Yoshioka, Noel Yee, Danielle Good, Cassie McKenny, Brooke McKenzie Simper, SolRiso, Delila Sayso, Irie Gilbert, Cary Jerome, Wryly Fable, Dylan Bradley, Anni Kupper, Sara Noelle, Amy Wieliczka, Devin Tucker, Erol Efendioglu, Lane Lillquist, Russell McGeowan, Kyle Johnson, Cassaundra Smyth, Paul Savage, Leilani Ruffhouse, Jacob Turner, and Marlen Hazel
We join other luminaries of our art such as Brian Thompson, Jake Yoshioka, Noel Yee, Danielle Good, Cassie McKenny, Brooke McKenzie Simper, SolRiso, Delila Sayso, Irie Gilbert, Cary Jerome, Wryly Fable, Dylan Bradley, Anni Kupper, Sara Noelle, Amy Wieliczka, Devin Tucker, Erol Efendioglu, Lane Lillquist, Russell McGeowan, Kyle Johnson, Cassaundra Smyth, Paul Savage, Leilani Ruffhouse, Jacob Turner, and Marlen Hazel
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