Brad French: that juggling guy – resume
RESUME
Contact info:
Telephone – 312-265-0962
Email – thatjugglingguy@comcast.net
Blatant hype:
OUTRAGEOUS fun for everyone, Brad French’s ENERGETIC comedy-juggling show will keep your crowd smiling.
Brad’s unusual props and unique humor blend together to provide a SUPERLATIVE family-friendly entertainment experience.
Feel the EXCITEMENT as he calmly controls cannonballs or flips fire in the air.
Marvel at his INCREDIBLE balancing stunts and giggle at his slapstick antics.
Brad’s many years of performing EXPERIENCE in tourist destinations and amusement parks,
schools and colleges, nightclubs and county fairs guarantee you a PROFESSIONAL presentation
of AMAZING juggling tricks and HILARIOUS funny-bone tickles.
Colorful, interactive, self-contained — BRAD FRENCH: that juggling guy is the perfect show for stage or strolling.
Skill set info:
Demonstrates a working knowledge of juggling as many as seven balls,
devil-stick manipulation, ball-spinning, and some incredibly funny jokes.
Ring, club, and torch juggling and some ordinary jokes.
Careful handling of sharp objects (i.e., machetes, throwing stars, hecklers).
Unique props include mini-plungers, a basketball-hoop headband, and a mouthstick.
Presents several classic “balance and juggle” combination stunts.
Member organizations:
International Jugglers Association
World Clown Association
American Youth Circus Organization
Official Training:
“In Search of the Clown State” workshop with Paola Coletto, winter 2008
Annoyance Theatre Improv classes AP1-AP5, fall 2007 thru spring 2008
“Personal Style Theatre” workshop with Tony Montanaro, summer 2002
Unofficial Training:
Over 25 years as a solo & team act street performer
- Long-term Corporate Clients
- Overseas Contracts
- Television Appearances
- Theatrical Performances
- Special Engagements
- Fairs & Expositions
Sea World California, San Diego, CA
Jul’87 - Oct’01, Jul’04 – Mar’07
LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad, CA
Apr’00 - Jul’00, Mar’05 – Feb’07
Fern Street Circus (instructor/performer), San Diego, CA
Feb’01 - Dec’01, May’04 – May’07
Seaport Village, San Diego, CA
Dec’88 - Sep’99, Aug’01 - Sep’01, Jul’05 – May’07
National Circus Project (instructor/performer), Long Island, NY
Nov’02 - Jul’03
Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA
Feb’87 - Aug’88
Hotel Ginsuiso, Nishi-Izu, Japan (featured variety act)
Aug’93 - Jan’94
Department of Defense special events, Okinawa, Japan
May’84 - Sep’86
“Cue Dad,” Olhausen Pool Tables, ESPN-TV commercial, 1997
“Balboa Park - The Magic City,” KPBS, 1994
“Obsession,” ABC-TV movie, 1992
“America’s Funniest People,” ABC, 1991
San Diego Pantomime Theatre, Grossmont College, CA:
“Neverland” April 2000
“The Experiment” February 1999
“The Vagabond” February 1998
“The Toymaster” February 1997
MIDWEST
smARTshow (second annual) fall show, Chicago, IL
Edison Park Fest ’09, Chicago, IL
Wishbone Theatre Collective (first annual) Merrythoughts Masquerade, Chicago, IL
Girlie-Q Variety Hour @ National Pastime Theater, Chicago, IL
Comedy @ Carmichael’s, Chicago, IL
Lethal Poetry “Words That Kill” Series, Chicago, IL
Quennect4 Gallery Stage, Chicago, IL
Voice of the City Fine Arts for Kids program, Chicago, IL
Chicago AIDS Foundation Run & Walk Benefit ’08, Chicago, IL
Solestance (third annual) Comedies Festival, Chicago, IL
Milwaukee Avenue (first annual) Arts Festival, Chicago, IL
Park Ridge Country Club “Derby Days ’08”, Park Ridge, IL
Summerfest ‘08, Milwaukee, WI
The Park West Theater -- “Chicago Takes Off ‘08” TPAN Circus Benefit, Chicago, IL
Final Countdown Variety Show @ The Cornservatory, Chicago, IL
The Lincoln Lodge, Chicago, IL
The Playground Theater – “Belmont Burlesque Jingle Belles Revue ‘07, ’08,” Chicago, IL
The Double Door – “GirlsRockChicago Circus Sideshow Benefit,” Chicago, IL
Freaky Frights on Forest ’07, North Riverside, IL
The Motel Bar – “The Amazing Tomas Variety Show,” Chicago, IL
Martyr’s Pub – “Belmont Burlesque Halloween Spooktacular ‘07,” Chicago, IL
Gorilla Tango Theatre – “Three Cat Thursdays Cabaret Variety Show,” Chicago, IL
Vaudeville Underground, Chicago, IL
The Playground Theater -- “Forbidden Planet Cosmic Cabaret,” Chicago, IL
Urban Playground ’07, Milwaukee, WI
Annoyance Theater -- “Lil Talent Show,” Chicago, IL
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Millennium Park Family Fun Festival ’07, Chicago, IL
Taste of Chicago Festival ‘07, Chicago, IL
WEST COAST
Seaport Village (first annual) Spring Busker Festival ‘07, San Diego, CA
Sushi Performance and Visual Art “4x4 Series,” San Diego, CA
Pala Casino Mardi Gras, Pala, CA
KidsFaire Expo’07, San Diego & Costa Mesa, CA
Taste of Birdrock 100th Birthday, La Jolla, CA
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA
Kare Youth League Circus ‘06, Rosebowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA
Chula Vista “Taste of the Arts”, Chula Vista, CA
Viejas Casino “Dreamcatcher” Showroom, Alpine, CA
SDSU Theatre of the World Fringe Festival ’06, ‘07, San Diego, CA
Powers Craft Festivals (‘94,’96,’97,’99,’00, ‘01), Reno & Las Vegas, NV
Ventura Theater Comedy Nights, Ventura, CA
The Coachhouse Comedy Nights, San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Comedy & Magic Club, Hermosa Beach, CA
Full Moon Bar Comedy Nights, Encinitas, CA
The Magic Castle, West Hollywood, CA
Midtown Comedy Club, Fresno, CA
Bob Zany’s Comedy Outlet, San Bernardino, CA
The Old Ferry Landing, Coronado, CA
Belmont Park, Mission Beach, CA
UCSD “Evening of Comedy & Juggling,” La Jolla, CA
San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, CA
Sea World California IronKids Triathlon Awards ’91 (12 city U.S. tour)
Igby’s Comedy Cabaret (showcase for TV’s “Comic Strip Live”), Los Angeles, CA
San Diego IMPROV “Laff-Off,” San Diego, CA
SDSU Comedy Nights at Monty’s Den, San Diego, CA
Rio’s Off-Beat Comedy Showcase, Point Loma, CA
Confetti’s Nightclub, San Diego, CA
2007
Kane County Fair, St. Charles, IL
2005
Big Fresno Fair, Fresno, CA
Madera District Fair, Madera, CA
Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, CA
San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA
2002
Common Ground Country Fair, Unity, ME
The Maine Festival, Brunswick, ME
L.L. Bean Family Fun Expo, Freeport, ME
2001
Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, CA
1999
Big Fresno Fair, Fresno, CA
Santa Barbara Fair & Expo, Santa Barbara, CA
1998
Verde Valley Fair, Cottonwood, AZ
Yuma County Fair, Yuma, AZ
1997
Big Fresno Fair, Fresno, CA
California State Fair, Sacramento, CA
Monterey County Fair, Monterey, CA
Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, CA
Yuma County Fair, Yuma, AZ
1996
Delano Harvest Holidays, Delano, CA
Kern County Fair, Bakersfield, CA
Mojave County Fair, Kingman, AZ
Coconino County Fair, Flagstaff, AZ
Monterey County Fair, Monterey, CA
Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, CA
Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, CA
National Orange Show, San Bernardino, CA
Santa Barbara Fair & Expo, Santa Barbara, CA
Yuma County Fair, Yuma, AZ
1995
Coconino County Fair, Flagstaff, AZ
Del Mar Fair, Del Mar, CA