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Sky Candy's "The Circus"
Friday, June 21 8pm
Saturday, June 22 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, June 23 2pm
Friday, June 28 8pm
Saturday, June 29 2pm & 8pm
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Sky Candy proudly presents its next theatrical production-The Circus!
THE CIRCUS, Sky Candy's fifth theatrical production, explores the struggles of a turn of the century American circus. Written by acclaimed poet and Austin Poetry Slammaster, Danny Strack and directed by Sky Candy cofounder, Winnie Hsia, THE CIRCUS is set in 1890 and follows the story of young girl who gets more than she bargains for when she runs away to join the struggling Piccolo's Acrobatic Circus Review of the South, featuring the Sideshow and Animal Extravaganza. (Note: THE CIRCUS has an all human cast.)
The show features Sky Candy's signature aerial acrobatics, as well as adventures in clowning, puppetry, live period music and theatrical magic. The cast boasts the talents not only of Austin's favorite aerial artists from Sky Candy and its Studio Company, but also local actors and puppeteers regularly seen at The VORTEX and Trouble Puppet Theatre.
"We have set out to challenge conventions of both circus and theatre to create an original work that blurs the line between onstage and backstage. THE CIRCUS ultimately focuses on the timeless and unique characters that call the circus home" says playwright Danny Strack.
Join us opening night after the show for an exclusive opening night gala and celebration, featuring live music, food and drink, and the opportunity to celebrate with the cast and crew! Tickets to the gala are $10 at the door, or included in your opening night VIP ticket.
The final two performances of THE CIRCUS, 2pm and 8pm on Saturday June 29th, will be ASL interpreted by Visual Voice Interpreting.
About Sky Candy
Since 2011, Sky Candy has delighted Austin audiences with their innovative circus theater productions including The Red Shoes, The Time Machine, and Land Without Evil, a collaboration with Agent Red which was featured on PBS Arts in Context. Founded in 2010, it offers aerial and circus arts classes for adults and children in silks, lyra, static trapeze, handstands, flow arts, and more. Sky Candy also offers open studio, private instruction and rehearsal space in the fastgrowing artist haven of East Austin. For more information, visit www.skycandyaustin.com.
About Scottish Rite Theater
Scottish Rite Theater is a 21st century nonprofit arts incubator housed in a 19th century opera house. Each year, SRT engages over 12,000 children and families in the arts from performances to festivals, summer camps and yearround school programs. Scottish Rite Theater delivers vibrant, adventurous and imaginative arts programming and educational opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. For more information, visit http://scottishritetheater.org.
The final two performances of The Circus, 2pm and 8pm on Saturday June 29th, will be ASL-interpreted by Visual Voice Interpreting.
Cast includes the talents of these fine folks:
Justin LaVergne
Gina Gordon
D. Poet Powell
Julie Moore
Anna McConnell
Robert Lance Hunter
Noah Bickford
Jamie Roberts
Marisa Pisano
Wendy Sanders
Byron Barksdale, Jr.
Lindsay King
Julia Hornsby
Tim Cole
Delaney Weaver
Rudy Ramirez
Jacob Cullen
Joanna Wright
Alex Suha
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LocationAustin Scottish Rite Theater (View)
207 W 18th St
Austin, TX 78701
United States
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| Minimum Age: 5 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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