tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post8665706576683072229..comments2024-03-24T11:56:43.208-07:00Comments on Showbiz David: A Tale of Two Museums: Baraboo Revisited; New Visions Needed ...Showbiz Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921904778000552196noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-253570494920646192012-05-31T05:58:58.008-07:002012-05-31T05:58:58.008-07:00It seems museums, fraternal organizations, the art...It seems museums, fraternal organizations, the art of costuming, sawdust, spangles and dreams are not in "vogue" at this time. I see multimillion stage sets of lighting color etc. and the performers and muscians come out in torn bluejeans dirty looking T shirsts no hair styling boys and girls look like they just crawled out of bed. The Ent. industry has brainwashed the public to be suire. No expensive bands just geetar singers have no voice training and in fact do not even know how to hold a Mike. They try nto eat on it. This is all the Rock and Country that seems to have maximized the Ent. industry. They have no allegiance to those before them.[Roy Rogers, Buck Owens,would be laughed off the stage.]The beautiful circus girl in exquisite wardrobe presentation for her act is passe. The men in tux or full dress all in the past. I see on Dancing with the stars that the Master of ceremonies is in a regular suit, no Tux. Imagine Frank, Dean, Sammy, Jessel like that. And the band leader and muscisians all in street clothes. The set is beautiful and most of the dancers are in nice wardrobe [not all]so some director is not up to professional requirements for that type of presentation. I am glad to be old enough to remember because I fear any nostalgia craze is not foreseeable. Well enough rambling but I do feel CWM carries on pretty well but unfortunately their key people never really had any circus experience. too bad but there aren't any old timers left.John Herriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143215052908011039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-61314362397576687102010-03-07T13:03:25.598-08:002010-03-07T13:03:25.598-08:00the wagons 63, 39, 10 etc were used as dressing ro...the wagons 63, 39, 10 etc were used as dressing rooms when CWM used a tent. I was told they were not "real historical wagons" and it was ok that we decoupaged the dickens out of them. The summer of 2003 we collaged and decoupaged with a frenzy inspired by he who shall remain anonymous.<br />I suppose they are now housing some history on the insideRebecca Ostroffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290321679756590510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-8115823498447409492010-02-21T16:19:00.875-08:002010-02-21T16:19:00.875-08:00Greg, Congratulations on your appointment, and I w...Greg, Congratulations on your appointment, and I wish you much luck!Showbiz Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921904778000552196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-64549146596071536572010-02-21T14:26:31.322-08:002010-02-21T14:26:31.322-08:00David,
As the newley minted director of the Inter...David,<br /><br />As the newley minted director of the International Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center, I aggree that the beauty of the Al Ringling Theater, the massive scope of the Circus World collection and our unique and specific clown related artifacts and history make Baraboo a destination that should draw historians, researchers and the general public. <br /><br />Museums can only draw if their contents are creatively presented and engage their audience. Our slice of the museum pie is being crafted to include many community outreach programs that will allow us, as a partner with the Baraboo community, to give back and enrich, entertain and educate, those who might not be have the chance to experience the wonder and magic that clowns and laughter can bring.<br /><br />We have already forged some great partnerships with local business leaders, city government, youth groups, senior centers, circus fans, professional circus's and clown groups. <br /><br />Donations have been coming in, grants have been applied for, and been approved, a five year business plan is being prepared and much good will is being created between the Clown Hall of Fame and professional clowns and performers. It's hard work, but we feel we owe it to the legacy of clowns and the craft itself to pursue our mission and feel Baraboo, WI is the perfect place to call home. It is our hope that we can compliment the circus heritage that defines this community.<br /><br />-Greg DeSantoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-42388700541438942992010-02-16T14:52:59.949-08:002010-02-16T14:52:59.949-08:00Were I a man of means, I would go to family court ...Were I a man of means, I would go to family court on behalf of my beloved thimble theatre and seek custodial rights to protect her from further neglect and harm in baraboo. I would then take all means to have her airlifted out of the town and into a proper facility, to be treated for trauma and physical abuse. Too long has she withered away, waiting for her turn to be "restored" while, one after another, yet another orphan circus wagon is ushered to the front of the line. A preciously complex artifact of carnival fun house history, circa 1920, now stands, sinking in the mud, on museum death row. This is a shame!Showbiz Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921904778000552196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-23063222919692639662010-02-16T12:45:03.273-08:002010-02-16T12:45:03.273-08:00the only hope that carnival equipment has is that ...the only hope that carnival equipment has is that when the gibtown museum opens in a few year, that they will be able to get there hands on some of the stuff. They already have some wagons and equipment, and maintain it all in excellent shape.ryannoreply@blogger.com