Tickets: https://bit.ly/CWBinPDX

Contact: David Lichtenstein (aka Leapin’ Louie) 503 425 9954 david@comedytricks.com

Two shows, both entertaining for adults and family friendly
—a one-act matinee show at 2:00, doors open at 1:00
—a full evening 2 act show at 7:00, doors open at 6:00

Top circus, comedy, and variety acts come together to bring
a raucous and moving show to support Clowns Without Borders USA, in the 26th
Annual Benefit Show on Saturday, March 8, at the historic Alberta Rose Theatre.

2 PM Matinée:
$20 General Admission
$30 Preferred Seating
$12 Child (12 & under)

7 PM Evening Show:
$32 General Admission
$60 Preferred Seating
$15 Child (12 & under)

Poki McCorkle and Sadye Osterloh of Shoestring Circus are our hilarious and wacky
comic MC’s for the evening

Theatrical Basque clown Iman Lizarazu, a crowd favorite in recent years, returns from Santa Cruz.

Youth performers from Echo Theater Company and Cedarwood Circus starring in the
matinee show!

Stunning partner acrobatics from Tempos Contemporary Circus

Amazing juggler Devin Tucker defies gravity with mind-bending object manipulation

Prismagic Circus performing marvelous aerial dance and acrobatics

Clowny antics of Michael O’Neil, Summer Olsen, Dave Clay, Spencer Sprocket, Rose
Festival Clown Prince Angel Occasio, cowboy comedian Leapin’ Louie, and more!

Tickets can be purchased https://bit.ly/CWBinPDX in advance or at the door day-of!

Event Details:
Join us at The Alberta Rose Theatre for two shows:

2 PM Matinée:
$20 General Admission
$30 Preferred Seating
$12 Child (12 & under)

7 PM Evening Show:
$32 General Admission
$60 Preferred Seating
$15 Child (12 & under)

2024 Benefit Show Photos:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/10JFxuHzy1Zogqvv8Po9TDUDDt4nZdTLc John Rudoff, IG: @rudoffphoto

Clowns Without Borders in the Field:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SD7hcyndaCks1bgVjVHjcgV25gF8taQN?%20usp=sharing

The show will include performances by:

Leapin’ Louie Lichtenstein – Known for his explosive cowboy comedy, Leapin’
Louie wows audiences with his giant lasso tricks and whip cracking while riding a
six-foot unicycle. A veteran performer with Clowns Without Borders, Louie has
entertained in over 35 countries.
“The crowd lost it after every one of his acts. He’s amazing!” – Portland Mercury

Poki McCorkle (aka Matthew McCorkle) – Poki creates mesmerizing and
surreal performances with circus, mime, magic, juggling, and physical comedy.
Their award-winning acts have been featured in top shows around the world,
including PALAZZO and Cirque Éloize. Poki has been involved with Clowns
Without Borders in the Philippines and Palestine, bringing laughter to childrenaffected by natural disasters and conflict.

Sadye Osterloh – Sadye’s passion for movement and laughter shines through in
her work as a circus instructor and performer. She combines cardio, strength
training, and comedy to make fitness fun for all ages.

Iman Lizarazu – A world-renowned physical comedian, mime, and juggler,
Iman’s performances are known for their originality and tenderness. She has
toured internationally and performed with Clowns Without Borders in crisis zones.
“Original, invigorating, and tender. Iman’s performances are a masterclass in
physical comedy and juggling.” – New York Times

Angel Ocasio – A master of physical comedy and clowning, Angel has
performed worldwide, including as the official Portland Rose Festival Clown
Prince.

Heather Pearl – Heather brings “human magic” to the stage with her experience
in physical theatre and clowning. A graduate of Dell’Arte and the SF School of
Circus Arts, she performs with a range of companies including Do Jump and the
Nomadic Theatre Co.

Tempos Contemporary Circus – This performance arts company blends dance,
physical theater, and circus arts to create innovative shows, PDX locals, they
provide training opportunities for emerging artists.

Spencer Sprocket – Spencer brings his experience in juggling, magic, and
circus to create performances that inspire joy and laughter. He began his career
as a camp counselor and now performs professionally for all ages.

Echo Theater Company: Zig Zags – A dynamic and experimental performance
group, Echo Theater Company’s Zig Zags combines dance, clowning, and
physical theater to create thrilling, avant-garde moments of humor and surprise.

Matinee Performers
Sadye Osterloh + Poki McCorkle
Iman Lizarazu
Leapin’ Louie
Heather Pearl and Cedarwood Circus
Summer Olsson
Angel Ocasio
Spencer Sprocket
Echo Theater Company: Zig Zags

Evening Performers
Rhys Thomas
Leapin’ Louie
Sadye Osterloh + Poki McCorkle
Prismagic
Iman Lizarazu
Michael O’Neil
Tempos Contemporary Circus
Angel Ocasio
Summer Olsson
Kylee Wegner
Devin Tucker

About Clowns Without Borders USA:
For 30 years, Clowns Without Borders USA (CWB-USA) has used the
power of laughter and play to bring emotional relief to children and families living in
crisis situations worldwide. Through performances and workshops, CWB-USA helps
those in refugee camps, conflict zones, and disaster-affected areas. These
performances provide a moment of respite, joy, and healing when it is needed most.
Portland is proud to host the longest-running and most successful fundraising
event for CWB-USA, and over a dozen local performers have joined CWB projects
internationally in countries such as Haiti, Turkey, South Africa, El Salvador, and Mexico.
All proceeds from the show will support CWB-USA’s mission to bring
laughter to those who need it most.

For more information about CWB visit: www.clownswithoutborders.org and to
purchase tickets for the benefit show, visit The Alberta Rose Theatre Website!