CWB – USA embarks on a three-year partnership with Diyar Theatre, a Bethlehem-based dance company. During the first week, CWB clowns Michael O’Neill and Ania Upstill lead workshops for artists interested in developing their clowning skills. Ania writes about the … Continue reading
CWB – USA embarks on a three-year partnership with Diyar Theatre, a Bethlehem-based dance company. During the first week, CWB clowns Michael O’Neill and Ania Upstill lead workshops for artists interested in developing their clowning skills. In this blog, Ania … Continue reading
Robin Lara writes about performing in both intimate and colossal spaces, and the need to show up with an open heart no matter what. September 28, 2019 Today we’re in Harare, Zimbabwe, performing in a children’s cancer ward. But you’d never know it … Continue reading
Robin Lara writes about breaking the ice with kids, even when you stand out like “chingua” (white bread). September 18, 2019 We have been singing songs in Shona, the native language here. It’s so different from what I’m used to … Continue reading
Robin Lara writes about the culture shock of navigating Zimbabwean rules and regulations, and the universal joy of thousands of laughing kids. September 15, 2019 Our first two shows in Zimbabwe are tomorrow! There are four of us clowns: two … Continue reading
Melissa writes about the good, the challenging, and the transformative moments of emotional negotiation while on tour in Brazil. A Rough Start We have a strange start today. In the early morning, one of the slats from this awful bunk bed … Continue reading
CWB – USA joins Palhaços sem Fronteiras Brasil (PSF-Brazil) to perform for indigenous Guaraní communities in Mato Grosso do Sul, where they are displaced and threatened by loss of lands, deforestation, and export-agriculture. Faeble Kievman writes about the Guaraní people’s strong … Continue reading
“In Spanish we say resignificar, which I guess you could translate as ‘redefine.’ I wanted to redefine the role of the clown. To really make a transformation or push a button in society, we need professional clowns.” – Ilana Levy, … Continue reading
This fall, CWB – USA travels to Matto Grosso do Sul, Brazil sharing laughter with indigenous Guaraní communities facing displacement due to agribusiness incursion on their land. Less than 1.6 percent of Matto Grosso do Sul has been demarcated as … Continue reading
Hannah Gaff represented CWB – USA at the 2019 ClownEncuentro in Cali, Colombia. Prepping For The Show Following the three-day workshop, we’re invited to perform our show at a home for girls in protective services. We created the show during … Continue reading
Do you ever wonder about CWB – USA’s amazing partners? We’re sitting down with project partners from around the world to talk about their organization and its relationship to CWB! Ilana Levy, founder of CaliClown and ClownEncuentro talks professionalism and forging … Continue reading
Hannah Gaff represented CWB – USA at the 2019 ClownEncuentro in Cali, Colombia. ClownEncuentro ClownEncuentro is a magical clown gathering that takes place in Colombia every two years (or so) and has five major objectives: learning and artistic development, dialogue, … Continue reading
With hard work, commitment, and a funny-bone, anyone can be a clown. But, CWB – USA knows that certain histories aren’t as widely shared as they should be. Guest writer Beth Grimes draws on her encyclopedic entertainment history knowledge to … Continue reading
CWB – USA board member and CWBI representative Sarah Liane Foster writes about this year’s General Assembly. Why Does CWBI Hold a General Assembly? The 2019 Clowns Without Borders International General Assembly was a smashing success, bringing together representatives from … Continue reading
