Interstellar Open Stage | 2024 IJA Festival

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UPDATE: applications are closed

Free Show!

Prepare for an otherworldly experience at our upcoming free open-stage juggling show, set against the backdrop of a black hole! Step into a universe where gravity takes a backseat, and the stars align for an interstellar spectacle featuring up and comers. Talented jugglers from across the galaxy will astound you. Whether you’re a seasoned space traveler or a curious Earthling, this is an event that promises to be out of this world!

Be in the show!

Are you planning to attend the IJA Festival? Interested in showcasing your juggling skills? Looking for an opportunity to perform in front of an audience? Volunteer for the open stage performance! You’ll have the chance to dazzle your fellow peers and receive a video of your act. Complete the form below to sign up! The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2024.

Applications are now closed. Thanks for all those who have applied online.

Featuring

Jared Athias

Jared is a contemporary juggling artist from Philadelphia, PA. Juggling for over 10 years, he has developed an eccentric style.

Deriving inspiration from jugglers all over the world, he has brought his talents to juggling and flow festivals where he has performed and run workshops.

Workshops

Ben Brown

Ben Brown juggles in the park every Wednesday from 4pm until sundown in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Feel free to pop by! The gators won’t attack while Ben’s around. When not spreading the joy of music and juggling at Boys & Girls Clubs back home, Ben serves as the touring bandleader for Bread & Puppet. Check dates for the upcoming fall tour.

Donnell Griffith

Donnell Earl Griffith is a New York juggler. For nearly a decade, he’s trained, taught, and traveled across every borough in the city, Jersey included. He’s an adjunct professor of English, and driven by his passion for storytelling, whether it be through prose, dramatic writing, or of course, juggling.

Sean Kirkpatrick

Sean is a circus performer and teacher residing in Colorado. Past work includes: Le Cirque Risque (2024), Colorado Acro Festival Performance (2023-2024), Fort Collins Circus Center Open Mics (2023-2024), Cirque Fantasia (2023). He also is a teacher who teaches several disciplines throughout the Colorado area including Acrobatics, Acroyoga, Icarian Games, and Foot Juggling. Sean has studied under professional circus foot jugglers/Performers such as Benjamin Domask-Ruh (Juggler, Clown, Mime and Musician), Kand Pasi (Circus School Lahti), Nelli Kujansivu (DOCH), Eht (Foot Juggler/Icarian Games Artist for Ethiopia), Stephanie Morphet (Professional Hair Airlist). Finally, In association with the American Circus Alliance, Sean has joined the Winter (2024) mentorship program.

Jasper Murphy

Jasper Murphy is a long-time multi-instrumentalist and solo performer who frequents numerous music festivals across the country. Bored of being so effortlessly successful at musical performance, he turned his attention towards juggling pursuits—aspiring towards equal, if not greater levels of artistic mastery. His work has since garnered the attention of millions online, and he is eager to debut his craft on the stage.

Workshops

Salerno Ring and You!

Ty Zwisler

Ty Zwisler is a lifelong artist and performer from Colorado that stumbled into the juggling community in 2022. Since then he’s hit the ground running and restarted the Boulderfest Renegade Show, as well as created the open stage series at Junkyard Social Club, Stage Party.