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Lanky brings his signature energy, creativity and playful spirit and is a
proud TCA member who travels the world with inspiration and joy of play
to think boldly outside the box.
Brenda will share How to Put a Show Together, filled with practical ideas to help
you build engaging performances. Be sure to watch for her brand-new book, Something So Ridiculous. It is a long-awaited follow-up to Sharing God’s Love Through Laughter.
Derrel Allen will show us how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to simplify
marketing, save time, and grow your entertainment business. He will
show clowns and variety performers how AI can handle the busy work
while you focus on creating unforgettable performances.
Grab a yo-yo (they are provided) and come play! Nicole Hodges, an
accomplished performer and professional yo-yo artist with “The NED Show”, will
teach fun tricks, tips, and techniques that you can use in parades, shows, or just
to amaze your friends. Whether you have never mastered a yo-yo or already
know a few tricks, this class is guaranteed to bring out your playful side.
Wake Up Wiggles – Silly Songs & Even Sillier Dance Moves – Let’s have FUN! Let’s start the day with some wiggles, some giggles and some silliness! Silly songs and easy moves to add to your school shows, parties and events. Also, Brittany will be giving her special presentation on bringing joy through hospital clowning.
Learn practical techniques, brush control, blending, line work, and design tips that will help you create beautiful, crowd-pleasing faces with greater speed and confidence. You will leave with new ideas, helpful tricks, and inspiration to elevate your face painting.
Balloon art – Roundabouts Class – Learn a versatile modular design using 5-inch round balloons to create a variety of fun characters, including web guy, butterfly, ghost, and more. You will also twist with printed balloons like alien faces, skulls, and unicorns. These eye-catching “Roundabouts” are sure to earn lots of “oohs” and “aahs,” so come round out your balloon skills!
Cheerful Clown Alley has been training clowns through a nationally acclaimed program since 1982. In 2021, Blades and Shotzie took over and have had great success in the subsequent six years. In this seminar, they will talk about how they went about setting up the schedule and venue, developing the curriculum and choosing class leaders, purchasing supplies and adhering to a budget, and most importantly, getting the word out through advertising and social media.
Learn how to transform your puppet from a prop into a true performance partner. This workshop covers the fundamentals of bringing your puppet to life through movement, voice, personality, and audience interaction. You will discover practical tips for creating believable conversations, involving your puppet naturally in your act, and making it an unforgettable part of your show.
Learn the fundamentals of juggling from accomplished circus performer Tony Winiecki and Juliana. Whether you are picking up juggling for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on approach will have you tossing with confidence in no time.
Unleash your inner bubble artist in this hands-on workshop! Learn the secrets of professional bubbleology, including how to mix giant bubble solution, create custom bubble wands, and master tips for crowd control, weather conditions, and bubble-making success.
Spanish/English Lunch Workshop – Join Alberto Lira Rotto and Friends for a lively, interactive workshop packed with surprises. Explore magic, puppets, music, props, audience participation, and more as Rotto invites special guests to help bring the fun to life!
Margaret Clauder is a seasoned professional entertainer known for creating fun and engaging performances for audiences of all ages. In these workshops, she will share creative ideas and practical tips for building memorable holiday-themed and birthday party performances that you can easily add to your repertoire.
Bruce is a professional entertainer and experienced magician who has inspired audiences through both performance and ministry. In this workshop, he will share practical ideas for using magic as a meaningful tool to communicate faith, engage audiences, and enhance ministry programs for churches, outreach events, and community gatherings.
You are in for a wonderful meal, an uplifting worship service, and plenty of fun as Rudie and Matty lead us on a memorable adventure filled with faith, laughter, and inspiration.