In addition to offering spectacular shows, with performers from all over the world, Moisture Festival also brings speakers who can talk on the history, philosophy and silliness that inspires this vaudeville and burlesque showcase.
Consider attending one of the free Tent Talks coming up over the next three weeks, at Hale’s Palladium. Check out:
- Tuesday, March 20th at 7:30p – Charly Castors on The Circus: Fifth-generation circus performer and acrobat, Castors will speak on the history, birth, and development of the circus – and the wide-spread, international ramifications as this form of entertainment took hold, and as it now declines (except in Fremont.) Castors will explore the differences and similarities between the European and American circus. The 90-minute presentation will include video, slides and live performances, plus a question-and-answer period. Reserve a seat to this free event through StrangerTickets.
- Monday, March 26th at 7:30p – Jeff Raz, on Cirque du Soleil & The Clown Conservatory: Author of ‘The Secret Life of Clowns’ and featured Cirque du Soleil performer, Jeff Raz will share a behind-the-scenes peek at the world of big-time circus. The acclaimed clown/actor/director will give insights into how we clowning celebrates all that is different, odd, and whimsical about each of us. Director of the only comprehensive school for professional clowns in the U.S., Raz will present information and history rarely accessible to audiences in Seattle. Reserve a seat at this free presentation through StrangerTickets.
- Monday, April 2nd at 7:30p – Panel Discussion & Performance on 15 Years Of Moisture! Join Moisture Festival founders, producers and consummate clowns for a one-time only discussion and demonstration of what makes Moisture magic happen! From its first year, in a tent on a Fremont parking lot, this sizzling showcase has grown and built to become the largest vaudeville festival in the world. Expect to see a little mayhem, hear a lot of history, and share in a special, free, and open-to-the-public celebration of Moisture! Hosted by Alan Plotkin. Reserve free seats for yourself and your friends on StrangerTickets.
In addition to its free Tent Talks series, Moisture Festival will be hosting three workshops in the finer skills of circus performing. Find out more about these classes, including a workshop with Patch Adams, on the Moisture Festival website – or at the upcoming Moisture Festival shows!
Don’t miss out on our annual serving of Moisture! Shows are on now, with only three weeks left in this amazing offering of vaudeville and burlesque. See it all while we can!