SMASH!: Black Circus Edition - Philadelphia Fringe Festival

SMASH!: Black Circus Edition

Cannonball, Various artists

Theater, Circus, Dance, Film

SMASH! Is the exciting conclusion to Black Circus Week. Stay after for a toast and a dance party!

SMASH! returns, this time featuring eight intrepid Black Circus Artists from across the country. Paired as strangers during a micro-residency, SMASH! shows what happens when artists meet for the first time. Will seeds be planted for a future creative relationships, or will they resort to... juggling?

Participating artists:
Chris Rooney
Raymond Diamond
Alanna La Primadonna
Jayla Johnson
Alizé Hill
Julia (JB) Baccellieri
Christina Gainey (cdawg)
Mel Robinson

*This evening of performance will be comprised of brand new creations, created during Black Circus Week 2024. In order to give artists full aritstic freedom, a full list of content considerations will be provided on the day of the performance and at the box office.

With over 100 offerings – from rebellious circus, delicious dance, fearless theatre and activist art to workshops, parties, and more – Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance at four different venues this Fringe. Come as you are and stay past bedtime. Blaze your own trail at cannonballfestival.org.

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Details

Run Time: 60 mins

Ticket Price: $25

Venue: Christ Church Neighborhood House

Dates: September 11, 2024

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September 11, 2024 8.00pm

20 N American St

General Admission: $25

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About the Artist

Black Circus Week, taking place from September 6-11, 2024. is a collaboration between Cannonball, CSAW, Rebel Arts Movement and Tauraro Artist Residency, celebrating Black circus artists and show creators. Join the community for workshops, panels, shows, cabarets, jams and kikis. Learn more at www.cannonballfestival.org/blackcircusweek.

Cannonball is Philadelphia’s fastest-growing incubator of daring and original performance. We present risk-taking independent artists back-to-back next to delicious lounge spaces, fostering creative collisions and community conversation.

Accessibility & Content Considerations

Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.

This event is appropriate for ages 13+

Nudity

Covid-19 Safety policy

Masks are required during this event