Distillations
Distillations takes the audience on a multimedia and multidimensional journey through the anatomy of a moment, investigating causality, and emerging into the ground state of the juggling universe. By highlighting segments within the juggling process that are often only a means to an end – the suspense of a peaked throw, an object at rest, a dropped object, and the moving human body above, below, and through it all, we are…
Dare Night – School of Rock
“Ya not hardcore, unless ya live hardcore.” Theatre Contra Presents: DARE NIGHT: an electrifying live reading of the beloved Jack Black film, “School of Rock.” Brace yourself for an unprecedented theatrical experience where the audience holds the power. As the actors bring the hilarious script to life, spectators become daremasters, challenging the cast to take on outrageous, impromptu acts. Will they sing a metal anthem? Execute an epic guitar solo?…
Dancefusion & Friends 35 years!
Dancefusion will present two varied programs along with guest artists and companies that have shared Dancefusion seasons over the years! Friends will celebrate Dancefusion’s 35th anniversary over two days. Program A will be presented on Friday, September 8th at 6pm and 9pm and Program B will be on Saturday, September 9th at 3pm and 7pm. In both Programs A & B, Dancefusion will present Mary Anthony’s masterpiece Threnody (excerpt) based…
Cyborg Dreams
The piece lands in the not-so-distant future, when humans have evolved with their technology to become one. What ensues is a dreamlike remembering of what led to this moment. This is a nonlinear journey through the reimagined now, a world afflicted by global warming with vast forest fires, impossibly strong hurricanes, sprawling human construction, and all of the waste that follows- war, famine, and greed, that has spun our society…
CSz Presents
COMEDYSPORTZ | Sunday, September 17th at 2pmComedySportz is an improv comedy show that thinks it’s a sporting match. The comedy is made up on the spot, but the competition is real! Two teams, The New Jersey Turnpikes and The Philadelphia Whiz Wits, battle each other in a series of improv games and scenes; whichever one gets the most laughs from you, the Loyal Fans, wins! We have been entertaining fans…
COONING INTO THE METAVERSE
My performance is from the depths of hell that have come to emanate into the shadows of death. Everywhere we hear the sounds of pain, suffering, empathy, and nothing but. These performances are surrounded by the coons of the earth, ready to unearth and guide everyone who is melting and evolving and becoming! MY MY! the COONS of the earth have come to yield the pain and suffering. A leading…
Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties by Jen Silverman
Jen Silverman’s hilarious play, which The New York Times called “a fult-tilt lesbian/bi-curious/genderqueer/Shakespearean comedy for everyone,” explores anger, sex, love and the “thea-tah” through the the experiences of five women named Betty.
Clown in the Round
Do you hear that sound? It’s Clown in the Round! We searched Shakespeare’s pages For fun for all ages And wait til you see what we found! Bridging the gap between “high-” & “low-brow” comedy, between the “wordiest words” & “slappiest sticks,” Id Circo Theatre Group presents Clown in the Round for ages 7-12. Four clowns fool their way through some Shakespeare full of popcorn & sound effects for a…
Classical Open Mic Matinee
At the Classical Open Mic Matinee, we schedule several incredible professional musicians as guest artists to start the event and then anyone can get up and perform up to 5 min of classical music. You never know what you are going to see at the Classical Open Mic Matinee! Come join in the fun! No need to sign up ahead of time. Everyone is welcome! Enjoy live classical music in…
Circus Workshops
You’ll love it if you try it! Each week we’re is offering different workshops to get your body moving & your mind expanding. Experience the great community of Circus Campus by learning a new skill with our experienced coaches. Dance Trapeze: Ground to Air w Kyle Patrick (CANCELED) Intro to Chinese Pole w Charlie CollinsSat, Sep 9, 4 – 5You’ll have a great time learning the basics of how to…
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