Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Updates
January 2005
Includes details on the following:
* About BFC's new show: "From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out
with the Bindlestiffs"
* Catch the Bindlestiffs on Tour: January 9th thru the 23rd
* BFC's Winter Cabaret at the Theater for the New City
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents
"From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs "
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is bringing its newest production to town!
This three-performer production features Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
co-stars and founders, Keith Nelson (aka Mr. Pennygaff) and Stephanie
Monseu (aka Philomena), along with the live piano accompaniment of
Peter Bufano, former Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus
clown.
The show takes the audience on an intimate tour the evolution of live
performance in
America, from the variety stages of the 1860's to the Rat Pack-era
lounges of the 1950's, to the razzle-dazzle circus spectacles of
today.,
"From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs" is
a non-stop display of variety art. This new production features
novelty songs, well choreographed routines, and a display of musical
comedy
celebrating its roots in "illegitimate theater"—variety houses and burlesque.
You will be able to see this show live in New York from February thru
April. See below for more details and ticket information.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Tour January 2005
We're hitting the road in January to visit some of the cites we missed
in our last tour and to visit towns where the demand for workshops has
been tremendous! This tour will be a great chance to see our new
production before it hits New York.
If you don't see your town on our list, let us know and we will
contact you with information about how to bring us to your local
theater.
See us In:
Cedar Rapids IA
January 6th thru the 16th
Legion Arts/CSPS 1103 Third St SE
Residency will include Kid/Family show, workshops, juggling lessons,
open rehearsals and the world premiere of the Bindlestiffs new
production, "From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the
Bindlestiffs."
Family Matinee Sunday, January 9 at 2 PM, Admission $1
>From the Gutter to the Glitter World Premier Performance: Jan 13, 14
& 15th, 8 PM
Admission: $12, $10 in advance or for those in costume
For details call: (319) 364 1580
Online: www.legionarts.org or call
St Louis, MO
January 19th, Wednesday
Cummel's Cafe, 1627 Washington Ave.
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $8 or $5 for students (with ID) or those in costume
Info (314) 231 9627
Morgantown, WV
January 21st, Friday
123 Pleasant Street, Morgantown, WV
Showtime: 10 pm
Tickets: $8 advance or in costume / $10 at door
For details call: (304) 292 0800
Baltimore, MD
January 22nd, Saturday
Otto Bar, 2549 N. Howard
with special guests: Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey
Doors at 7 pm
Tickets: $10 advance or in costume, $12 day of show
info: www.theottobar.com, www.missiontix.com, www.monozine.com
Providence, RI
January 23rd, Sunday
AS 220, 115 Empire Street
with Charming Hostess
Doors: 8:30 Show: 10 pm
Tickets $8 in costume / $10
Info: (401) 831 9327
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The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's 2005 NYC Season
Presented by:
Theater for the New City
February 23, 2005 through April 3, 2005
Theater for the New City
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Street), NYC
Admission for performances is $15.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret
Thursdays at 8 pm
Feb 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
The BFC Cabaret brings together elements of circus, side-show,
vaudeville, burlesque, and cabaret to provide a stage for some of the
most talented performing artists in the world. Jugglers, clowns,
acrobats, and trapeze artists share the stage with musicians,
magicians, dancers, daredevils, and more.
Each show features a unique combination of acts, but all promise a
legendary line-up of circus
feats, side-show marvels, and world-class entertainers. The New York
Times said of the BFC Cabaret, "It's old-fashioned variety
entertainment of the sort Ed Sullivan so astutely scooped up, but with
twists."
>From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night out with the Bindlestiffs
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm
Additional show Monday February 28 at 8 pm
This three-performer production features Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
co-stars and founders, Keith Nelson and Stephanie Monseu (Mr.
Pennygaff and Ringmistress Philomena), along with the live piano
accompaniment of Peter Bufano, former Ringling Bros. & Barnum and
Bailey Circus clown. The show takes the audience on an intimate tour
of American entertainment.
Paying homage to the evolution of live performance in America, from
the variety stages of the 1860s, to the Rat Pack-era lounges of the
1950s, to the razzle-dazzle circus spectacles of today, "From the
Gutter to the Glitter: a night out with the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus"
is a non-stop display of variety art. This new production features
novelty songs, well choreographed routines, and a display of musical
comedy and its roots in "illegitimate theater"—variety houses and
burlesque.
Cavalcade of Youth
Theater for The New City
Sunday March 13th & 27th, 2005, 2:00 PM
The performers of tomorrow steal the stage today! With the Cavalcade
of Youth, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents a special showcase
for young variety performers, ranging from amateurs to world-class
professionals. Juvenile jugglers, diminutive dancers, adolescent
acrobats and a host of other moppets and mummers present a full show
of vernal vaudeville. Acts range from debuting amateurs to world-class
champion performers, all under the age of 21.
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Donations and Volunteers are Needed!
We are a not for profit organization, and therefore depend on you, our
generous and loyal supporters for your donations of money and time.
If you would like to help us, please contact us via the phone number
or by visiting our website.
Tax deductible donations can be made via PayPal at:
http://www.bindlestiff.org/html/donate.html
Checks should be made payable to "Bindlestiffs Variety Arts, Inc. and
can be sent to:
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917
New York, NY 10009
To Volunteer, Call: 1-877-BINDLES
"May All Your Days Be Cirkus Days!"
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
Wishes You Happiness & Joy
in The New Year.
HAPPY 2005!
May All Your Days Be Cirkus Days.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917
New York, NY 10009
1-877-BINDLES
http://www.bindlestiff.org
