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Cannonball is the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, championing a revolutionary artist-led model that prioritizes equity, experimentation, and community connection. Now in its sixth year, Cannonball presents more than 100 artists across five stages, representing nearly 30 percent of the overall Philadelphia Fringe Festival. From rebellious circus and delicious dance to fearless theater and activist art, Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance while creating a vibrant, artist-centered ecosystem for independent performance makers and adventurous audiences alike.
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
Julia Baccellieri was born and raised in the vibrant Chicago performing arts community, beginning their training as a dancer at the age of five. Recognized for their distinctive movement quality and advanced acrobatic skills, Julia specializes in dance trapeze, Chinese pole, hula hoops, and acrobatic dance. Their multidisciplinary approach and dynamic presence continue to make a strong impact across contemporary circus and performance art spaces.
Lex Alston is a New York based performing artist, actor and teaching artist. They received a BA in Theatre and Performance from Purchase College where they premiered their one-person silent physical-comedy show, Falling on Purpose. Lex has performed in all 5 NYC boroughs with Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’ Flatbed Follies as a member of their Clown Alley and works as a teaching artist with Bindlestiff’s Cirkus After School, Time Flies Circus, and The Muse as a youth circus skills instructor.
Obie Award-winner Jennifer Kidwell's performer-driven theater work addresses the complexities of race and notions of American history with sharp intelligence and wry humor. Invested in probing challenging social and historical truths, Kidwell says her work is "concerned with discomfort and/or confusion around normative practices and systems." With Scott Sheppard, she premiered and performed in Underground Railroad Game.
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Adult Language
Strobe/Flashing Lights
Audience Interaction
Fog/Smoke Effects
This event does not require masks to be worn