All projects in 2017

“The show is short and sweet, probably the best show we do that day because we feel more comfortable with one another. After our performance, the doctors and nurses thank us and tell us that after their own traumatic experiences, … Continue reading →

“At first, people had little understanding of clowns. Now they see what we can do. They see how clowns lift spirits.” -Albina Matuzko, Founder, Behind the Beyond Community Theater Foundation Tour Overview For the final tour of 2017, CWB – USA … Continue reading →

“A small black and white dog crosses behind me a number of times. The second time I give her focus, and the dog looks straight at me as she continues walking to the other side of the road. I’m totally … Continue reading →

“The group includes Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese people, from a variety of socio-economic and religious backgrounds. None of them have ever clowned, and some have never performed at all. It’s not common in Lebanon to have people with such varied … Continue reading →

“I realize just now that behind all the shyness from the first few days of the workshop, their eyes and ears were wide open.” -Ana, performing artist Tour Overview Clowns Without Borders USA and Clowns Without Borders – Brazil partnered for … Continue reading →

“After two days of workshopping, we perform in Istanbul with ASAM (Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants). ASAM works to bring Turkish and Syrian kids together in order to break the discrimination which can exist between these communities. … Continue reading →

“We’re truly all together, improvising with each other, child, clown and teacher. In the moments of laughter and wonder, we find ourselves all on equal turf.” -Tim Cunningham, CWB – USA board member and performing artist Tour Overview CWB – USA … Continue reading →

Two clowns are traveling along the Balkan Route, performing for refugees who are stuck in no man’s land, waiting between borders for access to the European Union. Continue reading →

“The translator is kept busy, because they have so much to say about how the exercises are affecting them. They say that the games are filling them with life and energy, and giving them a time to forget their sadness. … Continue reading →

We first performed in Chiapas in the Zapatista communities in 1996. With the support and commitment of our team leader Rudi Galindo, we’ve been returning to visit these beautiful communities every year since. Our latest trip to Chiapas continues this 20-year relationship. Continue reading →