ClownFest:
Omong Kosong - Trickster Tales of Indonesia and Elsewhere
Omong Kosong: Trickster Tales of Indonesia and Elsewhere
Presented by Jusby the Clown
Sept. 12, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
“Omong Kosong” is a phrase that means nonsense (literally ‘Empty Chatter’), and Jusby brings to life several Indonesian fables in honor of his maternal ancestors, sharing two classic fables and two contemporary looks at childhood. He’ll be sure to include both traditional and avant-garde clown techniques. A modern comedic twist on lessons learned from Indonesian legends, Jusby deftly weaves tales of his ancestors into present-day quandaries.
Jusby's Stories
- Kancil, the Mouse Deer, an Indonesian trickster uses valuable natural resources to outsmart Harimau the tiger three times by listening for hints from the Cosmic Giggle.
- Kraken-Ka, the First Komodo Dragon disobeys the Goddess Naga’s one rule and suffers the consequences. TW: infanticide.
- The Giant Leap, 10,000 Hops, & the Broken 5th Metatarsal, in which Jusby learns how support arrives in many forms.
- & The Tale of the Twice Lost Tooth, in which 2d grader Sydney ponders their mortality and the values of scientific inquiry.
Each story concludes with a moral, or morale, or morel as the case may be.
About the Facilitator
Jusby the Clown studied dance, multimedia, and the shamanic origins of clowning at the Evergreen State College. In 1996, during “Circus Olympus” he discovered that had already been a clown his whole life. It was both a calling and a right livelihood. After he joined the Red Nose Brigade, an Olympia area clown alley, he began performing consistently at schools, parties and parades. In 2009 he graduated from the Simple Fool’s Silly School of Top Secret Esoteric Clowning.
Jusby continues his studies by attending conventions, workshops, meet-ups and playshares. He’s committed to preserving, promoting, and improving the art and vocation of clown. He’s led clown camps and sponsored internships for First of Mays.
Jusby’s speciality is the pie-in-the-face and claims nearly 1600 #willinglypiedfaces from Olympia, Washington to Washington DC including Canada and Mexico. During the festival he’s offering a Spooky Clown intensive using elements of Butoh dance and Laughter Yoga.