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Hello, The following event may be of interest to you: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus: My Last Cirkus Saturday, August 17, 2013 Tickets: $35 (inner ring table); $30 (outer ring table); $25 (booth); $20 (standing room)(18+ unless accompanied by an adult)"Old-fashioned variety entertainment of the sort Ed Sullivan so astutely scooped up, but with twists.”—New York TimesThe Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents My Last Cirkus, an all-new 90-minute circus theater work, created in residency this August at the Spiegeltent. Set against the stunning backdrop of the mirrored jewel-box, Ringmistress Philomena faces fear, aging, and the inevitable pull of the ring. Will she run away from the Cirkus and finally join a town? Featuring a dynamic, world-class cast of contemporary circus artists from an intriguing variety of backgrounds, including former Russian rhythmic gymnastics champion and Cirque du Soleil artist Ekaterina Sknarina; innovative prop manipulator Brian P. Dailey; acrobat and B-boy Richard Maguire; and Bindlestiff cofounders Stephanie Monseu and Keith Nelson. Written and scored by Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey and Circus Smirkus composer Peter Bufano; with percussionist and actor Michael Dobson. Directed by physical comedian and star clown of Parallel Exit Physical Theater Company and Big Apple Circus's Step Right Up! Joel Jeske; in collaboration with Spiegeltent host Michael McQuilken. Location: Fisher Center, Spiegeltent Sponsor: Bard SummerScape Contact: Fisher Center. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 845-758-7900 Website: http://fishercenter.bard.edu If you would like to see more events please visit the following URL: http://www.bard.edu/news/events/