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  Performers University April 6-9
Posted February 17, 2008


Note: This is a new convention for family-oriented variety performers of all disciplines to meet, perform, workshop, develop, and network. We don't know of any such thing since MotionFest reorganized (moment of silence please). They've got some strong instructors signed on. Give it a shot. Posted more or less as received.

Deadlines approaching for Performers University!
  • Hotel rates go up from $59 per night to $99 per night on Feb. 18. Register directly with Sam's Town.
  • *Discounted registration* online extended to March 1.
CALLING ALL MAGICIANS, CLOWNS, BALLOON ARTISTS, FACE PAINTERS, JUGGLERS, AND VARIETY ARTISTS FOR AN AMAZING TIME!

You're invited to four days of spectacular fun and learning from professional variety artists. Pat in the Hat is producing this convention where performers are teaching performers their art.

  • This convention is geared for pros, taught by pros
  • Advance your performing skills
  • Renew your motivation for entertaining
  • Try out new material
Featuring our headliners Jay Alexander and Silly Billy!

Jay Alexander went from a local San Francisco magical legend to an internationally known stage performer. His credits including working for Robin Williams, Bono, Apple Computers, Rollling Stones, the Marlboro tour, Good Morning America, and much more. See: sfmagic.com. His teaching experience and coordination of Motionfest makes him an invaluable part of our Performers University!

Silly Billy is one of the most well-known performers around the country. His lecture material, props, and books have a proven high impact on audiences of all ages. Come and see what he's all about!

OUR EXCITING INSTRUCTORS!

  • Don Caldwell, World's Greatest Balloon Twister
  • Ken Stillman, International Performer-Design Trendsetter
  • Silly Billy, Acclaimed Children's Comedian & Magician
  • Popo the Clown, Former Pickle Circus Clown
  • Boswick the Clown, Former Ringling Clown
  • Jodi Carr, International Instructor and Face Painter
  • Todd Neufeld, Lawyer and Award-winning Entertainer
  • Jay Alexander, Magic Extraordinare
  • Terry Ricketts, Instructor of Fun
  • Mike Ianneo, International Balloon Artist
  • Scott Hitchcock, Las Vegas Magician
  • Pat in the Hat, Notable Clown and Artiste
This convention will be offering performance classes, acting workshops, Q&A sessions, networking, 3 shows nightly, and much more! All for the price of a few gigs!

Come join this new adventure on April 6-9, 2008 LAS VEGAS!

To find out more or to register, go to performersuniversity.com.

Produced by Pat in the Hat, Headliner Productions
Patrick Duffek, (408) 374-8244, patrick@headliner-productions.com




See also JuggleNYC.com

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