Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com Get the real scoop, tune into Lara and Erin's daily podcast about what's happening behind the scenes of "The SHOW to End All SHOWS" presenting a traditional American circus as it romps joyfully toward oblivion. featuring Pink Poodle Girls, A Ball-Balancing Seal Boy, A Real Mermaid, and an original music score by the incredible Circus Contraption Band. Circus Contraption Yes, it's true. Circus Contraption crowns its 10th year with its first full-length production since Grand American Traveling Dime Museum. The SHOW to End All SHOWS presents a traditional American circus as it romps joyfully toward oblivion. featuring Pink Poodle Girls, A Ball-Balancing Seal Boy, A Real Mermaid, and an original music score by the incredible Circus Contraption Band! en-us Copyright 2008 Circus Contraption Circus Contraption kevin@circuscontraption.com Wed, 21 May 2008 19:23:12 -0800 720 http://CircusContraption.com/img/buttons/dandle_button.jpg http://www.circuscontraption.com Arts Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows no Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_18.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_18.m4a After a couple days off during the preview shows, we chat about the opening, the cancelled first preview (gas leak nearby!), and getting drunk at Gasworks park. Podcast 18 Sat, 17 May 2008 19:12:23 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_17.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_17.m4a In which we discuss: Car trouble, Technical challenges, and the Very Magic of our en-light(en)ing designer... Podcast 17 Sun, 18 May 2008 17:24:43 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_16.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_16.m4a Lara got her nails done, and we listen in on an authentic circus moment. Podcast 16 Fri, 16 May 2008 18:45:54 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_15.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_15.m4a The show draws nearer, we hear more name submissions and discuss the finer points of airbrushing. Podcast 15 Thu, 15 May 2008 13:34:12 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_14.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_14.m4a We hear a couple more suggestions for space names, as well as the thing Max said. Podcast 14 Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:19 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_13.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_13.m4a Random, hunger-fueled thoughts after the second run-through. Podcast 13 Tue, 13 May 2008 19:16:49 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_12.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_12.m4a Lara Learns to air-brush late one night. Podcast 11a Mon, 12 May 2008 17:48:23 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_11pt_2.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_11pt_2.m4a A visit with both the East-side and South-side smokers (conclusion). Podcast 11b Sun, 11 May 2008 19:22:51 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_11.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_11.m4a A visit with both the East-side and South-side smokers. Podcast 11a Sun, 11 May 2008 19:12:52 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_10.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_10.m4a After a great run-through of act one we re-live another seal moment, meet the president of our board of directors and wonder why Terry is throwing things lately. Podcast 10 Thu, 8 May 2008 21:34:58 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_9.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_9.m4a At band practice with lots of volunteers, we learn how to have a lucky day. Podcast 9 Wed, 7 May 2008 17:48:19 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_8.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_8.m4a We hear some submissions for our space-naming contest, try some circus names on Erin, and suggest some things to watch out for around the city. Podcast 8 Tue, 6 May 2008 13:46:18 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_7.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_7.m4a How to tell when Erin is about to lose it. A visit from Daisy Kangoo. Is it a coincidence that all the Theo employees are hot? Podcast 7 Mon, 5 May 2008 15:58:19 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_6.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_6.m4a Sari and Lara chat on the long drive home about tour stories, potential porn plots and fabulous buffets. Noisy because we're in a large moving van! Podcast 6 Sun, 4 May 2008 18:12:58 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_5.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_5.m4a A mere three hours before the first stumble-through of the show, we announce a contest to name the performance space in the South end of the Theo Chocolate Factory. Podcast 5 Fri, 2 May 2008 17:02:23 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_4.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_4.m4a In a mellow mood, Erin and Lara discuss the concept behind the SHOW to end all SHOWS over Thai food. Podcast 4 Thu, 1 May 2008 15:12:14 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_3.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_3.m4a Lara interviews some of our designers, volunteers, and circus members as they paint the set. Podcast 3 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_2.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_2.m4a Join Erin and Lara in the car as they describe the state of their houses, among other things. Podcast 2 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows Circus Contraption http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_1.m4a http://www.circuscontraption.com/pod/STEAS_Podcast_1.m4a Find out about the glamorous things Erin and Lara are doing today. Podcast 1 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PDT Arts no Circus,Circus Contraption,Grand American Traveling Dime Museum,Show to End All Shows