Event

ZirkusGrimm

"ZirkusGrimm" is a German inspired musical fantasy set in a macabre off-center circus and featuring many of the Grimm Brothers' most popular stories alongside more obscure pieces. Some of the stories included are Snow White, The Robber Bridegroom, and Hansel and Gretel. Featured "circus acts" include a homicidal Sharpshooter, a acrophobic tight rope walker, and a troupe of gloomy clowns.

The cast is lead by the Artistic Directors of 3 emerging companies (Georgeanna Smith / NoExit Performance, Thomas Cardwell / Eclectic Pond, Ben Asaykwee / Q Artistry) and is rounded out by a troupe of actors well known in the Indianapolis area: Jaddy Ciucci, Bill Wilkison, Scott Russell, Tommy Lewey, Paige Scott, Maria Meschi, Carrie Morgan, Abbie Wright, Ben Schuetz, Ryan Powell, B.J. Bovin, Amelia Smith, Danielle Carnagua, Janice Hibbard, Kimmie Icenoble, Maddie Deeken, Pat Mullen, Griffin Lohner, Elsie McNulty, Logan Sejas, Morgan Patrick Roof

"ZirkusGrimm" was written/adapted with original score and songs by Ben Asaykwee (BOT/IndyFringe 2012, Cabaret Poe/2009-10-11) and will feature a live band.