Tag: Variety Arts

  • Tammy and Tommy Parish

    by Bruce “Charlie” Johnson On November 13, 1996 Tammy and Tommy Parish finished 17 and 18 years respectively touring with the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Tommy graduated from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College in 1978 and joined the show in 1979.  He was promoted to blue unit boss…

  • The Comedy of Victor Borge

    By Bruce “Charlie” Johnson Victor Borge passed away December 23, 2000. If he was a clown or not depends upon whether you use an exclusive or inclusive style definition of clowning. It is a matter of personal opinion. I personally think he was a masterful clown who used a naturalistic appearance. In any case, clowns…

  • Presenting a Critique to Variety Artists

    By Bruce “Charlie” Johnson There is a lot of information here.  I decided to include all of it because instruction on presenting a critique is not readily available in variety arts. I was graduated by California State University – Long Beach with a BA in Technical Theater.  I took several makeup classes taught by Bill…