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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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