NOT ALL CLOWNS ARE BOZOS II: CLOWN HARDER Opens January 14 at Theatre Off Jackson

Following the success of its January 2009 production, Ear to the Ground returns to Theatre Off Jackson with Not All Clowns Are Bozos II: Clown Harder, an evening of theatrical clowning to run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 14, 15, and 16, 2010 at 8pm.

In December, Ear to the Ground announced the launch of its campaign to fund Not All Clowns Are Bozos II: Clown Harder via a grassroots fundraising project at www.kickstarter.com. The project aimed to raise $1,500 to fund the production while offering rewards such as program recognition, mixtapes, and invitations to special events for those pledging their support of the show. As of January 11, 2010, the campaign has raised $1,695, surpassing its goal by almost $200. Ear to the Ground Artistic Director Valerie Moseley responded to the campaign's success: "We met our fund raising goal more than a week ahead of schedule - we're so thrilled to receive that kind of support. I think we really reached some folks with our show last year, and we love that the momentum is building!" She continues, "The success of this project is incredibly heartwarming to us, especially in this time of financial stress when funding from additional sources such as grants is becoming harder and harder to obtain." While their initial fundraising goal has been met, Ear to the Ground continues to accept donations until 5:00pm January 12, 2010.

About the Show

In support of Ear to the Ground's mission to raise awareness about the finer aspects of clowning, Not All Clowns Are Bozos II presents the work of 13 award-winning clowns from around the Pacific Northwest. Returning from the original production are Nomadic Theatre Co-Artistic Director and trombone aficionado Sarah Liane Foster; clown, recording artists, and juggler Linda Severt; and the Ear to the Ground founding duo of Valerie Moseley and Cecelia Frye, also known as Chickee and Boom-Boom. Portland-based Collective of Geniuses' Jack StockLynn returns as well, this time with CoG partner Smitty Amabilis. Not All Clowns Are Bozos II: Clown Harder also features Seattle-based magician, clown, and actor Christopher Bange of The Baggy Pants; The Eastside Girls, Joy Easley and Xan Scott; Sachie Mikawa, a frequent performer on multiple Seattle stages; Luke Sayler and Garth Brewe performing as the duo Bently and Richie; and physical theatre artist Jens Wazel.

Not All Clowns Are Bozos II talent have trained at premiere institutions such as the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre, Freehold Theatre, Celebration Barn Theatre, UMO Ensemble, the Naropa University/London International School of Performing Arts, and Cornish College of the Arts, and have performed locally and internationally on stages at Annex Theatre, Balagan Theatre, Freehold Theatre, Theatre Off Jackson, the Kennedy Center, Stone Soup, On the Boards, Celebration Barn Theatre, Nomadic Theatre Company, ACT, Eclectic Theatre, Teatro ZinZanni, Open Circle Theatre, Book-It Repertory Theatre, and Seattle Public Theatre.

Ear to the Ground is also reaching out to audience members who are initially averse to clowning via a special 3-for-the-price-of-2 ticket deal. By bringing a friend who is scared of or doesn't like clowns, ticket buyers may get that friend in for free. To take advantage of this deal, audience members must visit the Ear to the Ground website at www.eartothegroundtheatre.org for a special discount code which can be used at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door.

Not All Clowns are Bozos II: Clown Harder, an evening of theatrical clown performance, runs January 14, 15, and 16, 2010, 8:00 pm, at Theatre off Jackson (409 7th Avenue South in the International District). Tickets are $18 ($15 for TPS members) and can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com). Not All Clowns Are Bozos II: Clown Harder is suitable for audience members ages 14 and up. Photos available upon request.

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