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Bindlestiff March Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 13 Mar '07

13 Mar '07

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This Update Contains: * Mr. Pennygaff & Philomena's Cirkus & Sideshow comes to Hudson, NY * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus comes to Roxbury, NY * Circus Skill Workshop in Hudson, NY * Seeking performer for Summer Tour * Seeking Musician for summer tour * Cavalcade of Youth seeking performers and stage crew * Bring the Cirkus to Your Town This Summer * Save the Date for Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Camp * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Pennygaff & Philomena's Cirkus & Sideshow Saturday, April 14 at 2:00 pm Hudson, NY Admission: members/students/general:$5 / $2.50 / $5 at John L. Edwards Elementary School - 360 State Street, Hudson, NY For more info: http://timeandspace.org Time and Space Limited present Mr. Pennygaff & Philomena's Cirkus & Sideshow, a Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts production. The Hudson-based Vaudeville celebrities will be performing their juggling, bed of nails, broken glass dancing, and sword swallowing with a twist of slapstick. The Bindlestiffs will be presenting Mr. Pennygaff & Philomena's Cirkus & Sideshow, a kid oriented performance that romanticizes the heyday of vaudeville while adding a contemporary flavor of irony and silliness. Regardless of how old (or young) you are, you'll be amazed by the sword swallowing, tickled by the monologues in between set changes, and intrigued by the forgotten history of vaudeville. A question and answer period will follow the show. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS at The Roxbury Arts Group April 21, 2007 Roxbury, NY ROXBURY ARTS GROUP Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY 12474 Family show at 2 pm, Adult show at 8 pm. For more information call (607) 326-7908 The Cirkus is coming to Roxbury, NY. Bindlestiff will present two performances. An afternoon show that is the perfect family event. The evening show is disigned for an older audience. Joine Mr. Pennygaff, Philomena, and Benjamin Ickies for a spectacular evening of entertainment. For the young audience: Cirkus Variety show at 2 pm. $5.children under 12 and $10 for adults. For adults: "From the Gutter To the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs", a raucous look into the history of America's illegitimate theater traditions: circus, sideshow, vaudeville, burlesque, medicine shows, casino shows, and television game shows. 8 pm $12 . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Register Now for Cirkus Skill Workshops in Hudson, NY April 9 to 13, 2007 Spring Vacation Cirkus Skills Workshop For Youth Only! Time and Space Limited 434 Columbia Street Hudson, NY Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders are offering a week of circus skill workshops for youth in Hudson, NY. Visit www.timeandspace.org for registration and more information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus Seeks Performer The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a nationally touring variety arts group, is seeking a performer to join the troupe for June and July East Coast regional tour with possibilities for additional dates in September. We are looking for a clown/character with solid professional experience in ensemble theater, who has created original solo work, who has broad work experience with cabaret and family entertainment. Someone who feels comfortable with improvisation and who is flexible about the spaces in which they can work. An additional skill like prop manipulation or music is a plus. Performer would be expected to interact with the audience prior to the show and present a couple stage acts. Most of the shows on the tour are adult oriented and performers material can reflect this. However there will be family shows on the tour, so performer must also be able to entertain all ages when necessary. Compensation package includes salary, room and board. You may bring your own merchandise to sell. If you have any questions, you can email cirkus(a)bindlestiff.org Send your material to Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus Seeks Musician The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a nationally touring variety arts group, is seeking a touring musician for June and July East Coast regional tour with possibilities for additional dates in September. We are looking for a multi-instrumentalist with keyboard concentration. Experience accompanying live performance is a must. Musical styles that work well with our aesthetic include 20's and 30's hot jazz; traditional circus/ carnival tunes; novelty instrumentation, Balkan brass, tango, old-timey/ roots and contemporary. Compensation package includes salary, room and board. You may bring your own CD's or merchandise to sell. Please email stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org with resume and MP3 samples. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Seeking Youth Acts and Stage Crew for Cavalcade of Youth Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth is currently seeking young performers and stage crew (up to age 18) to participate in the Spring 2007 Cavalcade of Youth on April 15. This is our fifth year of this fantastic variety show for and by youth—register now to participate! If you would like to be a part of the Cavalcade of Youth, contact Viveca Gardiner at viveca(a)playfulproductions.com. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to Your Town This Summer We are currently booking the 2007 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Show Tour. We will be touring the eastern United States Summer. If you know of a great venue or festival in need of a visit from the Bindlestiffs, e-mail Stephanie at stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Save the Date for Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Camp This summer the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be offering a two-week day camp program at Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center, where children can learn circus skills like juggling, balancing, acrobatics, clowning, physical comedy, and stilt walking. Save the date! July 30–August 10, ages 7 to 14. Details coming soon! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23 payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. DVD is also available online: www.bindlestiff.org/merch_media.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org

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