Hanna Tamrat, a Staff Writer for the Alameda Times-Star, clues us in on the new juggler set to become Corteo’s Dead Clown in December 2006:
“Alameda parent and professional clown Jeff Raz will juggle a few clubs at his last Bay Area performance Sunday before joining highly acclaimed Cirque du Soleil. Then, he will have to juggle work and family for a year. The 49-year-old veteran clown is ringmaster at the third annual Circus for the Arts morning and afternoon shows at Kofman Auditorium that benefit arts programs in Alameda public schools. He will perform a few acts, including juggling with the Lincoln Middle School Juggling Club, but mainly will work backstage putting the show together.”
But don’t fret, Mauro isn’t leaving for good… “The regular performer in the role, Mauro Mozzani, is taking a year off and asked Raz if he would be interested in taking his place, Raz said.”
{ Source: Inside Bay Area/Alameda Times-Star }
