Frank Olivier, Juggler and Magician:
Frank developed his unique off-beat brand of humor in San Francisco's comedy clubs.  He was soon sharing the bill with Dana Carvey, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and others.  New York producers spotted his talents, and quickly signed him. He performed his act for the next three years in the Broadway hit show 'Sugar Babies'. He performed his act for the next three years in the Broadway hit show 'Sugar Babies'. Olivier has a growing number of television appearances including The Tonight Show, Comic Strip Live, and shows for PBS, HBO, BBC, Disney and more. He also headlines Las Vegas, comedy and theater festivals, and performs countless corporate shows. www.funnyfrank.com

Jay Alexander, Master Magician:
A master magician and comic, Jay Alexander is one of the top corporate and society entertainers in the country. He has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, MTV and a favorite on many local morning shows. Star of the award winning cd-rom “Learn the Art of Magic,” Jay creates customized shows for Fortune 500 companies and is a consultant and co-author of many magic books. Jay Alexander is the great grandson of the legendary vaudeville performer, Gentleman Ben Darwin. As a child Jay found a trunk in his grandparents attic filled with magic and escapes. His interest in magic took off from there. At the age of fourteen Jay was honored to be the youngest recipient of the Society of American Magicians Gold Medal of Honor. www.sfmagic.com

Sterling Johnson, Bubble Performance Artist:
The only performer who specializes in blowing bubbles using only his hands, Sterling Johnson was trained as an engineer and a lawyer. His bubble blowing to entertain friends over 30 years ago has developed into a full stage show. Sterling has appeared in Smithsonian and Omni magazines, and is a featured artist in Klutz's The Unbelievable Bubble Book.

Ryan Woessner, Unicycle:
Originally from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, Ryan Woessner is an eight-time world champion in freestyle unicycling and in 2002 became the youngest world champion in the history of the sport.  A Senior at Stanford University, Ryan currently serves as Director of the International Unicycling Federation as well as Chief Judge for all international freestyle competitions.  Ryan will be traveling to New Zealand this December to compete and judge at the World Unicycling Championships.

Jocelynn Rudig, Aerial Tissue:
Jocelynn has been a professional ballet, modern and aerial dancer for over 10 years. She enjoys all styles of dance including ballet, hip hop, African dance, contemporary and aerial dance. Jocelynn has danced for companies in Denver, San Francisco and Arcata and toured nationally and internationally with Capacitor, The International Ballet Theatre, Liss Fain Dance, Kim Robards Modern Dance and North Coast Dance. Jocelynn enjoys dancing on the ground as well as up in the air in a harness, in a lyra or on the tissue. When she is not rehearsing and performing, Jocelynn escapes to her second home on the Klamath River to work with and study the uses of medicinal plants. Jocelynn is a Gyrokinesis® and yoga instructor as well as a Practitioner of Herbal Medicine.
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Teens Who Fly from Studio12 Flys, Trapeze:
KIDS/GIRLS/ and TEENS WHO FLY are the aerial youth programs of Studio 12 flys that uses aerial dance as a vehicle to positively transform the lives of young girls/youth living in the East Bay. We offer high quality aerial dance instruction as part of a comprehensive curriculum designed to help young girls and boys build strength, flexibility and coordination as they learn compassion, responsibility, commitment, respect and accountability. Classes are focused upon nurturing self-discovery within each person, while using the form of aerial dance as a healthy way to learn teamwork, discipline, problem-solving skills and physical competence. We believe in the transformative power of the arts and the inherently positive spirit of young people. For more information go to www.studio12flys.org

Leslie Castellano, Aerial Tissue:
Leslie is an aerial performer with the nonprofit group Circus Remedy, interrupting the suffering of children with the laughter, wonder and magic of the circus. Circus Remedy is committed to reaching out to ailing children both as a circus and with individual performers.  Our goal is to reach out to children’s hospitals, summer camps for children with illness, hospices,  disaster shelters, orphanages and refugee camps.  Circus Remedy is an animal free, single ring circus in the European tradition, but more than anything it is a circus of the heart. www.circusremedy.org

Mz. Dee, Vocals:
Frontlady Mz. Dee, an Oakland native, has sung her elegant and soulful style of blues, jazz and R&B all around the world with many musicians including the Johnny Otis Band, Ruth Brown and the Ford Brothers.  She is also an accomplished song writer and studio musician who has appeared on recordings with many of the Bay Areas top artists. Mz. Dee credits her mother, Rochon Hemmans, noted as one of the Bay Area's top church organists and arrangers, as her first influence and greatest inspiration in the music world.

Garth Webber, Guitar:Vocals:
One of the Bay Area’s premiere blues-jazz-rock guitarists, Garth has performed and recorded with numerous stars such as Miles Davis, Mose Allison, Gregg Allman. Bill Champlin, Merl Sounders, Bob Weir and Kingfish and Robben Ford. Garth has released two solo CDs and is known for his exceptional work as a studio recording engineer.

Paul Olguin, Bass:
Paul is a highly sought-after player and has toured and performed with a range of national acts, from Huey Lewis to Earl Thomas, Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldauer and Shana Morrison. His playing, which included a performance on Prairie Home Companion, has floated over the airwaves on numerous radio stations.

Robin Roth, Drums:
Known for her versatility, Robin has recorded and toured with artists such as Angela Strehli, Garth Webber, Shana Morrison, Johnny Nitro, Me Jane (Sluggo Records), Monica Pasqual (of Blame Sally), Papa's Culture (Elektra), and Table Talk (winner of MTV Beach House Contest).

David Sobel, Piano/Organ:
A seasoned jazz and blues keyboard player, David has played at dozens of venues and festivals including the Kennedy Center, the Baltimore Blues Festival, Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and the Sonoma Jazz + Festival. He has performed and recorded with artists such as Kathi McDonald, Freddie Hughes, Chick Willis, Catfish Hodge, Lisa Kindred, Little Wolf, and Tia Carrol.

Lisa Boylan, Facepainting – Professional Make-up Artist & Desmoid Tumor Survivor:
JLisa has long been involved in the make-up business and has spent 12 years building her portfolio. Her projects have included a magazine cover, numerous runway shows, various print photographs and countless weddings. A recent desmoid tumor survivor herself, Lisa is passionate about getting the term "desmoid" out in the open and finding effective research to understand these destructive tumors. She is willingly open to share her experiences with anyone who may benefit from them. Please contact her via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Paint a circus mural with artist David Stern-Gottfried:
David has been creating art his entire life.  He works as a muralist and art educator, creating community murals and running banner painting workshops around the Bay Area.  His love for community-based art has taken him around the world, where he's painted murals with children in five different countries.  You can see much of his work at www.davesg.com

David Grace, Aerial Rigging www.theathleticplayground.com