The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Tour. * Cirkus seeks multi-talented theater technician/stage manager * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary featuring the first ten years of Bindlestiff. Produced by Alan Plotkin. * Cirkus skills workshops. * Binldestiff Family Cirkus on Staten Island * Bring the Cirkus to your town. * Help Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Cirkus is coming to town. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour (mostly eastern United States) This summer the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Brewing Company team up to satisfy all your thirsts! Coming to over 35 cities, form Maine to North Carolina, the long awaited Bindlestiff Family Circus East Coat Tour hits the road in June, July and August. To celebrate the launch of the Magic Hat Summer Variety Show 12 Pack, The Bindlestiffs will be rolling into a town near you with a classic variety show that promises something for everyone: circus, sideshow, vaudeville and burlesque presented in unique Bindlestiff style. Don't settle for any pale imitations! The cast features an All-star lineup of founding members of America's best travelling variety show--Scotty the Blue Bunny, David Didd, Philomena and Mr. Pennygaff, joined by Aussie circus sensation Dizzy Lizzie, Sxip Shirey, and other surprises! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be making appearances at the Bonnaroo Festival and Bard College's Summerscape. For a complete schedule and tour updates visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/06magichat.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus Seeks Multi-talented theater technician/stage manager The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is seeking a multi-talented theater technician with a focus in live music audio and lighting for The Summer Variety Show Tour, an East Coast regional route covering cities from Maine to North Carolina from June 1 to July 17, 2006. The troupe consists of six acclaimed circus/burlesque/variety performers from New York and around the world. Venues change daily and include music venues, theaters and festival settings. Duties will include: advancing technical aspects of show to venues; liason with venue sound and lighting engineers at load in, setting cues and overseeing focus of plot at each venue; Assisting with load in and out; driving equipment vehicle; stage managing; Overseeing local crew and volunteers; and merchandising- sales and stock maintainance Must have clean drivers licence, be at least 21 years of age and provide references and resume of projects and related work current to the last 3 years. Students encouraged to apply. Weekly salary plus commission on merchandise, room and board. Please contact Stephanie Monseu at stephanie@bindlestiff.org to schedule interview. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD coming soon. 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. Starting June 4, the DVD will be available at shows and on line. New York City screening at Coney Island September 16, 2006 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops. In October and November Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center. Registration details and additional information coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus comes to Staten Island Snug Harbor presents the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus this summer and fall. Details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to your town We are seeking venues to host a night of Cirkus. We are always looking for venues that are Cirkus friendly. For booking details email Stephanie at stephanie@bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Here at BFC headquarters we're thinking about the summer tour. As we prepare to bring the Cirkus to your town we focus on the many aspects: marketing, costumes, finding rehearsal space, technical support,and equipment. This tour we are facing an even greater burden on a touring company, the $4 gallon of gas, so we come to you, our fans, friends, and donors, with an appeal for your support. Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html 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 http://www.bindlestiff.org