Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - March 26, 2009
This update includes:
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret comes to Hudson and Oneonta, NY
* Open Stage Variety Show at Galapagos, Brooklyn, NY
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Dixon Place, NYC
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth
* New York Center for the Variety Arts
* The Bindlestiffs Webisode #8 is now on-line
* Bring the Cirkus to your town
* Support the Variety Arts
For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret is coming to Upstate NY. THIS WEEKEND!
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret is taking Vaudeville and Cabaret back to the Borscht Belt and Catskill Circuit.
March 28, 2009
Foothills Performing Arts Center
24 Market, Street, Oneonta, NY
Showtime: 8 pm. Admission: $15 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up)
[This performance is recommended for adults]
March 29, 2009
Jason's Upstairs Bar
521 Warren Street, Hudson, NY
Showtime: 8 pm. Admission: $15 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up)
[This performance is recommended for adults]
These shows promises a legendary lineup of circus feats, sideshow marvels, and world-class entertainers featuring
* Ringmistress Philomena
* Kinko the Clown
* The Contortions of Ekaterina Sknarina
* The Eccentric Comedy of Ambrose Martos
* The Exquisite Juggling of Sean Blue
* The Amazing Sword Swallowing of Mr. Pennygaff
* and Francisco Monroy, the Musical Maestro
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Open Stage Variety Show at Galapagos
Mondays Open Variety Night
Next show: April 6, 2009 (then May 11, after that, the shows are the first Mondays of each month)
At Galapgos Art Space
16 Main Street, at the corner of Water Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
Showtime: 8PM
Admission: $5
One Monday of every month at Galapagos Art Space is dedicated to New York City's variety, vaudeville, aerial, and circus artists. Celebrating works in progress, emerging artists, and professionals trying something new, this night promises many surprises. Artists are invited to perform in New York City's first certified "Green" Cultural venue. The monthly showcase is open to all variety entertainers: jugglers, hoofers, magicians, aerialists, physical comedians, opera singers, violin playing pogo stickers, steppers, acrobats... The stage is here for artists to work out material in front of a live audience.
How to get on stage: email your name, bio, title and description of your act, and any relevant links to Variety@galapagosartspace.com Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! There will be one walk up slot open on the night of the show, offered on a first come first serve situation.
A Galapagos Art Space and Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. partnership
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret in NYC
April 26, and May 17, 2009.
At Dixon Place,
161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY
Showtime: 8 pm Doors: 7:30 pm
Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up)
[This performance is recommended for adults]
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret brings together elements of circus, sideshow, 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 lineup of circus feats, sideshow marvels, and world-class entertainers.
March 15 Cirkus Cabaret Line-up
Ringmistress Philomena
Mr. Pennygaff
Coney Island Chris
Miss Saturn
Kenichi Ebina
Kinko the Clown
Anne Weshinskey
Tanya Gagne
and Cirkestra (Boston's premiere Cirkus band)
* Substitutions and surprises may occur.
All line-ups are tentative until they are on stage.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth
April 26, 2009
Dixon Place
161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY
Showtime: 2 pm
Admission: Advance purchase $7 youth/$12 adults; at the door $10 youth/$15 adults
[Fun for the whole family]
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.
Entering its sixth year, Bindlestiff’s Cavalcade continues to feature an amazing array of young talent. These are the future stars of Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and television. Where else can you see juvenile unicyclists, tap dancers, magicians, clowns, and contortionists sharing the stage with Broadway-bound singers and classically trained musicians? Order your tickets early, recent performances have been sold-out sensations.
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If you are interested in performing in the Cavalcade of Youth contact viveca@playfulproductions.com.
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NEW YORK CENTER FOR VARIETY ARTS
So an acrobat, a ventriloquist, and a Burlesque queen walked into a building.... We're spearheading an effort to create a performance, practice, and research space devoted to the Variety Arts. The space will focus on the specific needs of the local Variety Arts community and will attract artists from around the world. This exciting project is still in the early stages, but it is moving rapidly. If you're interested in getting involved, would like to pledge your financial (or physical, intellectual, or emotional) support, or you happen to know of a large, conveniently located empty space, please let us know! More details coming soon.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line
Travel with the Cirkus. Episode 8 is now online.
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Bring the Cirkus to Your Town!
All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking.
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Support the Variety Arts
We ask for your contribution in support of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and our mission to promote, develop and sustain the variety arts.
This year started with a loss—not just to Bindlestiff, but to the variety arts community and beyond. The Zipper Factory Theater, which was a stronghold of the variety arts in NYC, unexpectedly shut its doors on January 14, just days before the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret was scheduled to open there. The cost of losing this venue goes far beyond our own promotional and travel expenditures.
In hard times, we draw closer, cultivate our connections and strengthen our bonds. If you feel a connection to Bindlestiff—if our unconventional vision and values speak to you, if you consider yourself a Bindlestiff at heart, or if you just love coming to our shows—we invite you to deepen that connection this year by making a tax-deductible financial contribution.
We need your help to continue creating provocative, thrilling performances, conducting youth programs that develop skills and self-esteem, and cultivating a vital community of variety artists, all while keeping ticket prices accessibly low.
Your donation, whether large or small, will support our programs and help us recover from this recent setback. It is also a reminder that you believe in the work we do. In the meantime, we remain committed to our mission, and we look forward to seeing you at the Cabaret.
Tax-deductible donations can be made at
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.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917
New York, NY 10009
1-877-BINDLES