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Updated 1/23/2025

Henry the Juggler

  • Massachusetts

    MA

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

A zany attempt to defy the laws of gravity, Henry Lappen tries the impossible, and sometimes succeeds! He juggles any number of objects and balances strange items on the tip of his nose. He is silent on stage, using mime and gesture (and road signs!) to communicate. Each show is filled with comedy and loads of audience interaction. A free juggling workshop follows the performance, where participants can try some of what they have witnessed. This show is excellent for ALL ages. Henry can perform outdoors or in; at festivals, schools, libraries, recreation departments, private parties, corporate functions, holiday events, etc.

     Henry the Juggler is a professional.  He has been seen by tens of thousands up and down the East Coast - at theaters, schools, libraries and festivals.  He has been performing for almost 40 years.  He studied physical comedy at California's Dell'Arte School and continues his development with classes in tango and yoga.  He is an active member of the International Jugglers' Association.  His website is www.HenryLappen.com.

Find Me

Henry Lappen (He/him)
Job Title: Juggler
Phone: 413-549-3722
Address:
120 Pulpit Hill Road, #31
Amherst, MA 01002

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1982

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1982

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Theater - Variety / Vaudeville

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 17

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens

Languages Available:

  • Spanish
  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Multi-State Region

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing

Media Gallery

Clowns Without Borders South Africa
Henry the Juggler Speaking
Grand Finale - balance and juggling
Juggling 5 balls

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • International Jugglers Association
  • Western MA Tango

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • International Jugglers Association
  • Western MA Tango

Awards

Awards:

  • I have received grants from several local cultural councils this year, and many more in the past years.

Education

Education:

  • Dell'Arte School of Physical Comedy graduate

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Theater

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Theater

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • High ceilings (over 10 feet) prefered, but not required.

Accessibility Accommodations Needed:

  • Access accommodations for people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing

Non-verbal show

Fee Range:

$400 - $750

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

1