Tag: Thom Monckton

The Clown UnMasked Series – A Comprehensive List 2010 – 2016

Post author By Jim R. Moore
Post date October 31, 2018

The Clown UnMasked

In 2010 I had a concept in my head one day that I should photograph my favorite subjects (Clowns) without their performance costume and makeup and match it with a performance shot. The ‘Unmask’ shot would be black and white and the performance shot in color. I decided to call it The Clown UnMask. I began shooting in Feb. 2010 with one of the funniest clowns I know and admire. Glen Heroy.

I followed up with many more (almost 50) until I stopped shooting the series in 2016. Here is a comprehensive list of the performers (with links to the original posts) I documented in my ‘hallway’ studio. In the order in which I photographed them. Full post are reached by using the links. Some portrait are provided for visual excitement!

(The wall came down in 2016 so the series was discontinued)

Lilli Sukula Lindblom

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“Members of Our Limbs” performing at Amuse Bouche – @ BRICK

Post author By Jim R. Moore
Post date September 19, 2013

They are Back! Direct from Finland…

3 extraordinary performers who constitute “KALLO COLLECTIVE“.

Thom Monckton, Jenni Kallo, and Sampo Kurppa

Last time they performed at The NY Clown Theatre Festival I was so impressed with their unique physical comedy.

For 2 more night only! Thursday 9/19 and Friday 9/20 @ 8pm.

For more information go here!

Jenni Kallo blends in to the scenery.

Sampo Kurppa samples the new brewed coffee as Thom Monckton looks on impatiently.

Sampo tries to squeeze a kiss out of Jenni’s face over after a few drinks. Hysterical fun!

Thom and Sampo try and remove Jenni limp body from the stage. Flowers in vases adorn the down stage area.

They shower the audience with flowers only to have the audience throw them back..Wonderfully funny show!

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Promoted by Finnish Circus Information Center, Arts Promotion Center Finland and City of Helsinki Cultural Office.

Tags Brick Theater, City of Helsinki, Clown Show, Finland, Jenni Kallo, Kallo Collective, Members of Our Limbs, Sampo Kurppa, Thom Monckton

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The Clown Un_Mask – Thom Monckton – New Zealand

Post author By Jim R. Moore
Post date September 30, 2012

Thom’s Monckton performed his one-man show “Moving Stationery” at the 2012 NY Clown Theatre Festival. What an amazing performance!

Thom Monckton performing his character ‘Sigmund’ in his one man show “Moving Stationery”.

Thom’s physical comedy routines were brilliant.

He also performs with the trio Kallo Collective that is based in Finland.

Thom Monckton photographed by Jim Moore for The Clown Un_Mask series.

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Tags Clown Portrait, Jim Moore, Moving Stationery, NY Clown Theatre Festival, Thom Monckton, Vaudevisuals.com

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Double Bill – Dante: Magicial Man in Plaid & Members of Our Limbs – 2012 NY Clown Theatre Festival

Post author By Jim R. Moore
Post date September 27, 2012

Creator/writer: Sean Dawson

Performers: Sean Dawson, Tanya Solomon

Director: Sean Dawson

Musician: Tanya Solomon

New Orleans, LA

Follow the Magical Mysterious Man in Plaid down the rabbit hole as he ponders the benefits of a low cholesterol diet. Then thank your little lucky stars he only uses his powers for good!

Finding a banana in his shoe was just the beginning of a great evening of surprises.

Tanya Solomon accompanies Dante with the accordion

Dante blows out the cigarette in his left hand and the match in his right hand goes out.

Dante dons a clown nose to entertain the audience volunteer Becca.

Dante performing with a magical scarf.

Dante and Tanya take a well deserved curtain call.

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Members of Our Limbs

The traditional and contemporary Frankenstein clown, Members of Our Limbs is a frenzy of absurd and eccentric clowning. It follows the antics of three sporadically violent and markedly edgy characters as they are dragged unwittingly through their own show. The patterns of the ordinary world mixed with principles and influences of clowning are put on an operating table and dissected. A suitable set of body parts are selected and a Frankenstein clown is produced like you’ve never seen before. It’s frantic, it’s visual, it’s skillful, and above all: It’s funny.

This is the premiere production from Kallo Collective and has received noteworthy reviews as well as invitations from programmers from around the world.

The Kallo Collective performing “Members of Our Limbs”.

Non stop hilarity from this zany show.

Thom Monckton displays amazing physical skills in comedy timing.

The Kallo Collective was working with great interplay and timing.

Tags Clown Cabaret, Clown Shows, Comedy, Dante, Jenni Kallo, Kallo Collective, Magic, Members of Our Limbs, NY Clown Theatre Festival, Physical Comedy, Physical Theatre, Sampo Kurppa, Sean Dawson, Tanya Solomon, Thom Monckton

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Clown Cabaret 9/20 – hosted by Jack and Diane – 2012 NY Clown Theatre Festival

Post author By Jim R. Moore
Post date September 27, 2012

(From the 2012 NY Clown Theatre Brochure)

JACK & DIANE present a cabaret of a very personal and intimate fashion. Their parents taught them that entertainment is a precious gift; and if it hurts, people will love it! Jack & Diane might just make out with you!

Featuring: Myles Goldin’s GAZEaperte Medusa did not start out how we know her today. How would you feel turning people to stone?

Bouffon Glass Menajoree Rises! Crawling back out of your nightmares, Tom Amanda and Laura plume the family nest with broken glass, twisted morals and perverted minds.

Cirque Du Soleil’s François-Guillaume LeBLanc.

Tanya Solomon in A Pretty Girl is Like.., in which Cloris Flap’s new dress inspires her to dance. Directed by Deborah Kaufmann.

Dell’arte Grads, Farfalla and Pico present an acrobatic and wild night!

And short excerpts from Lauffiti, Perhaps Perhaps … Quizas, Members of our Limbs,Moving Stationery.

Jack & Diane host the evening’s talent cabaret.