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Basically, most of my days are free because I only go on an audition once or twice a month. However, I’m afraid to take restaurant shifts during the day in case an audition comes up. Usually, I only get 24 hours notice or less, so should i just take the day shifts and if I get an audition try to get someone to cover for me. I’m pretty sure I would be fired if nobody could cover the shift and I didn’t show up. Or do most actors only take night shifts. But then, how do I go to acting class which usually occurs in the nights? Also, I feel like I could be making money during those days that I’m not auditioning instead of sitting around waiting for a call from my agent…Do you know of any jobs that allow for that flexibility to take off for an hour or two when i need to for an audition? My father said outside sales jobs, but I don’t feel like I’m that great at selling things and I feel like those jobs are all based on commission and I don’t think that it’s easy to sell that stuff. Help…

If you can type, apply to temp agencies for office work. Most actors work in restaurants or do temp work.

I am currently seeing a girl who is a bit of a hippy, she is a street performer, plays with hoola hoops, JUGGLEs, and does this thing with a firey stick – like twirls it around and stuff. Its very exciting and definatley a turn on to watch.

Shes against shaving body hair, using shampoo, she believes the bodies natural oils clean the body, she rarely showers or baths, and prefers to ‘purify herself’ in oceans, rivers or lakes – does not involve soap btw

So her cleanliness and hygiene arent the best, and is even worse after she has been performing, which is also the only time I can really see her. Shes a great person, and I really really like her, but shes a bit hard on the nose. We both want to take the next step, but I dont know if I can.

How do I tell her she needs to start washing? And also shaving? And start wearing shoes? And cut out the dreadlocks? And wear a bra?

You need to come right out and tell her that she needs to wash her a**, I dont see how you have been able to stmache her this entire time…

I’m teaching a ‘circus skills’ elective to a group of 7-12 yr olds, and I want to keep it simple but still a little challenging, even if I only get to introduce the skills. I have 3 sessions, so I was thinking juggling in one slot, tumbling (somersaults etc) in another, but I’m not sure for the last. I thought at first the ‘flower stick’ or plate spinning, but the problem with those is having the right equipment. I don’t want to have to buy much, because it’s a one-off. I can make things though (e.g. I’m planning on making the juggling balls). Any ideas?

Juggling and tumbling are good ideas. Would be good if possible to have balls, clubs, rings and scarves to keep the session interesting. How about poi for the 3rd (can make them cheaply out of long socks with juggling balls in the end). You can also make "cigar boxes" pretty easily out of any old boxes of the right size, or even use toilet rolls. Hula hoops are pretty cheap too. I’ve taken sessions in diabolo, tight rope walking, hat manipulation, DEVILSTICKs, contact juggling, unicycle, walking globe and stilt walking but those would all have costs to get the equipment. Perhaps theres a place locally to you where you can hire the stuff you need? Stilt walking always goes down a treat cause its easier than it looks so quite rewarding.

I have a twenty minute juggling performance at a small carnival at the end of the month. I wouldn’t have a problem juggling for twenty minutes for a crowd of JUGGLErs, but I’ve been told that a lot of siteswaps look the same and could be boring to non-jugglers. Basically, I am asking for some non-juggler friendly (and lengthy) tricks/routines. I have about 10-12 minutes if I don’t bore them with siteswaps. My skills include:
3-5 balls with a bunch of tricks
6 and 7 balls with a performable 30 catches
a couple 3 ball bounce juggling tricks
a 5 ball lift bounce cascade with a performable 20 catches
3 clubs with a couple basic tricks
3 and 4 rings with a couple tricks
5 ring cascade with a performable 20 catches
I have and can ride a regular unicycle and a 5 ft giraffe with a couple of tricks
basic 3 ball/club cascade on both unicycles
For some video of my juggling go to http://www.youtube.com/ilovejuggling
Thanks for your help, I appreciate your ideas.

Do lots of stuff on the uniccle coz non jugglers find that cooler than just normal juggling. Do things that look differnt like 441 1up 2 up. Do a lot for things that are obviusly differnt like backcrosses and under the legs.

I just want to go to a store and get like a cheap piece of shit pair for a gag gift

http://www.letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=devils+sticks

Tons of places selling them, and plenty of videos.

Good luck!

I’m a beginner and i want to know how to juggle a ball with my thigh successfully, then after using my thigh how do i JUGGLE it well using my foot? i tried my foot and the best i can do is 2 , then i kick it too hard and i have to start all over… please help!

Football = Soccer

like the first answer said, its all about finding your balance! you need to practice, and then after you do it and if you successfully do it, remember exactly what you need to do to repeat this! you’ll master it with that mindset.

i remember when i first tried to volley the ball up to my head, it was years ago but i remember… it was all about practicing and maintaining my balance. once i figured out the stance that my foot was at when it happened, it all came together within 10 mins. go for it! good luck!

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Fun at the hookah lounge I was managing in 2008.
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NYC local JUGGLEr Michael Karas performs a ton of great ring tricks right on the spot with some inspiration from Komei, Wes, Jay, and Bob. Shot by E-Man at Pratt Gym during Juggle This. More tricks from Michael Karas on his You Tube Channel; http://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelAKaras

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Fatboy Slim JUGGLING VIDEO Entry
by Mark McIntosh and members of the Vanderbilt Juggling and Physical Arts Club (JPAC). Filmed in Nashville, TN.

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