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Thanks to my involvement with the Open Stage project, I receive a fair amount of email from YouTube. At first my “penpal” was somewhat aloof and stuck only to professional topics; notifying me about the odd channel subscription or comment on our ever-evolving online video archive. Over time, our relationship has truly blossomed, and now YouTube speaks pretty openly about its feelings. In point of fact, we seem to be having a bit of a tiff at the moment. The … Continue reading
Hey everyone, TJ Whisker Nibbles here to help you out with some informative mumbo jumbo from the tech pit at the Open Stage. Spoken Word Artists and Singer/Songwriters 1. Microphones typically go near your mouth. There are some condenser microphones out there that somewhat resemble a symmetrical space station that one could be a little ways from and still be heard by said microphone, however these are typically found in recording studios and movie sets. 2. Microphones and … Continue reading
Who are you? Emily Dewbre-Young is an independent traditional artist who was born in Odessa, Texas and presently lives with her husband, two kids, two cats and a dog while working from her backyard, solar powered art studio in a humble, neighborhood in Arlington. She is also a supporting member of the Arlington Museum of Art and Earth Rhythms. She began her work in oil and acrylic painting, colored pencil, chalk and pastel drawings as well as sketches in the … Continue reading
There are moments in life where everything changes direction. Significant things and people enter, and if you’re very lucky, there’s a bit of fanfare. More often, though, it sneaks up on you, spins everything around, and before you know it, everything has changed. Six months ago, I joined the Circus. I didn’t really know it at the time. I just met some new people who played with some shiny toys. They let me play with them and shared time with … Continue reading
What’s In My Food? Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, although I do look rather snazzy in a lab coat. As always, take advice given over the Internet with a grain of salt, and consult your doctor or a similar healthcare professional before adopting any new diet or exercise program. Last time we talked about Calories, the way we measure the chemical energy in our food, but isn’t food more than just energy? … Continue reading
How does a quiet and shy computer geek break out of their shell and learn to enjoy crowds or being in the spotlight? Seriously, if you know, please pass it along. I might have an idea, though. And it all starts when the circus comes to town. Recently, I was at a sci-fi convention. At this convention there was a panel on Poi spinning. It fell during a quiet hour for me, so I went. In my mind, it was … Continue reading
Burn Baby Burn Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, although I do look rather snazzy in a lab coat. As always, take advice given over the Internet with a grain of salt, and consult your doctor or a similar healthcare professional before adopting any new diet or exercise program. Calorie. That word strikes fear, or at least frustration and annoyance, into the heart of anyone who has ever wanted to lose a few … Continue reading
The Dallas circus scene continues to amaze me on a weekly basis. It is a very concentrated, active and ambitious community. But what surprises me most of all is thinking back on the very first impression I had of this scene, and how a first impression can be so completely incorrect. As many of you know, I moved to Dallas from Austin, and not to place one above the other, but Austin has a vibrant skill toy scene … Continue reading
You Are Not Special Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, although I do look rather snazzy in a lab coat. As always, take advice given over the Internet with a grain of salt, and consult your doctor or a similar healthcare professional before adopting any new diet or exercise program. I have taken it upon myself to write a regular column for the circus/skilltoy community about nutrition and fitness. Why? Well, even though … Continue reading
In January of 2011, Mr Cirque (aka Noah Maudlin), a multi-talented performer from Houston, visited one of Creative Motion’s Cirque Out practice nights. With him, he brought a six-and-a-half foot diameter hoop made of steel and coated in clear rubber. I had no idea what I was about to see. Phase One: The Tease He slid it down from on top of his car, rolled it out into the middle of the parking lot, and when I saw him flip … Continue reading
