
02-07-2008, 10:13 PM
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Off the road, into the real world
Greetings all,
My name is Alan Ware. I just finished 10 years with Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey. Most of you who have seen Ringling over the years might remember me as 'Grampa'. I'm currently in New Mexico taking a much needed vacation but I hope to get to know more of you and your community.
If you need some info regarding my background and approach in circus clowning and pantomime, do a search for Calliope Magazine. Anne Sanders wrote a very nice article regarding my character this past Spring.
look forward to hearing from you
Would love to know about any conventions or workshop information.
Sincerely,
Alan 'Grampa' Ware
96 - 98 Blue Unit
00 - 07 Red Unit
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02-07-2008, 10:30 PM
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Howdy and welcome to the group, come and join us on Thurs. for chat, I know we'd all love to hear about some of circus years.
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02-07-2008, 11:41 PM
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Welcome, Grampa!
It's good to have you join. Enjoy you time off. I saw you on the blue show a number of years ago. Welcome to the forum!
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02-08-2008, 12:54 AM
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Welcome to the Forum Alan. I just missed seeing you with the show in Chicago in November (doesn't seem like three months already.) So glad you joined. It was a very good article in the Calliope. I look forward to your postings.
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02-08-2008, 01:29 AM
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Alan Ware on the clown forum? WOW!
I don't know how many of you have seen Alan perform. But, in my estimation, he is one of the single best clowns out there today. Every chance I had to see his act was like getting a free lesson.
So glad to have you around, "Grampa!"
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02-08-2008, 03:46 AM
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Welcome Alan! I'm really looking forward to your input around here!
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02-08-2008, 05:08 AM
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Welcome to our little home on the web. I look forward to hearing more of your adventures and learning from the things you have to share with us.
Do you remember Rex "Boxcar" Young? He lives in my hometown, which I just found out.. can you believe that. I hope to be able to finally meet him soon.
Cathy
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02-08-2008, 09:17 AM
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WOW! Welcome Alan!
We hope to glean much from your years @ Ringling...
It is an honor to have you join us.
Just hope to "chat" with you on Thur. nights!
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02-08-2008, 10:52 AM
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Welcome Alan,
All I can say is wow
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02-08-2008, 12:21 PM
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Welcome Grampa! I haven't had the pleasure of seeing you perform, but I've seen profiles and was amazed that a spry young fellow could create such a fabulous character. We hope you'll join in the discussions and chat! Let me know if you need any help, we'll find a place for you to put your feet up 
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