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ACME CLOWN HOME

Acme Clown Month
Greenbelt Arts Center
Greenbelt Maryland
April 1-May 13, 2001

SHOWS DURING ACME CLOWN MONTH

All shows are at the Greenbelt Arts Center, unless otherwise noted.
Shows cost $10, $8 for students and seniors, unless otherwise noted.

 

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BUFFOON ANONYMOUS
FLEA CIRCUS
PUPPET TRAGEDIES
BINDLESTIFF CIRKUS
STREET FESTIVAL
THE SECRET CIRCUS
ACME CIRCUS OF WONDERS
PUPPET SLAM


Buffoon Anonymous: 12 Steps To Inanity. SUITABLE FOR AGES 12 AND ABOVE
A fictional autobiographical clown play about a clown who needs to quit, but can't. Features classic clown routines, crazy music, an obligatory avante garde dance, audience participation, chilling monologues, the ACME DE-CLOWNIFIER, and mediocre juggling. The Providence Phoenix said "Brave work... silly sight gags, extended silences, galloping slapstick, and shameless borrowings from Road Runner cartoons that quickly win over the audience."

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The Acme Miniature Circus SUITABLE FOR AGES 6 AND ABOVE
An authentic Victorian style flea circus, featuring Midge and Madge, trained fleas who "... Perform Spectacular Circus Stunts As Seen Before (and on top of) The Crowned Heads of Europe." Picked as the Number One sure bet of the Montreal Fringe Festival, and described by Details Magazine as one of the top ten alternative circuses in the country. See the Website for More Information

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The Puppet Tragedies WORLD PREMIERE! SUITABLE FOR AGES 12 AND ABOVE
A world premiere as part of Acme Clown Month, this show features classic and new tales of tragedy told using puppets. Features such pieces as THE BARBIE OEDIPUS, which uses the popular dolls to enact Sophocles' complex tragedy, Other pieces include A Short Day's Journey Into Night, The Vegetable MacBeth, and a brand new French Tragedy entitled "Le Poisson Rouge Tragique" (The Tragic Goldfish)

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ACME PUPPET SLAM SUITABLE FOR AGES 12 AND ABOVE
A late night puppet salon featuring local artists creating new and exciting pieces. Each piece is approximately ten minutes long, and the evening will feature 6-7 puppet artists.

Tickets are just $5.00. One show ONLY! Buy a ticket now to avoid being closed out!

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STREET FESTIVAL SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
As part of Greenbelt's Open Arts Program, the Acme Clown Month students will perform, along with professional street performers on the open air. There will be a parade, and street shows in the Greenbelt Courtyard (above the Arts Center) Bring your entire family and enjoy the frolic! Local Greenbelt groups will have booths out too!

Admission is free, but donations are gratefully encouraged. Put them in the hat!

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THE SECRET CIRCUS SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
Directed by local theatre maven Chris Cherry, this circus musical is performed by Chris's students, who have been studying with him during Acme Clown Month. These talented youngsters are sure to delight your senses and tickle your funnybone.

Tickets are

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BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
"This New York City Cirkus has a message, and the cirkus is their medium." A radical troupe that specializes in a mixture of sideshow, circus, and burlesque with acts that range from the exotic to the erotic. They'll perform two shows in Greenbelt-- the first is an all ages show which is appropriate for anyone and everyone. The second show is an ADULT ONLY show. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted, and identifications will be checked at the door.

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ACME CIRCUS OF WONDERS SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
A clown cabaret to benefit MOTIONFEST, a Baltimore based festival for movement theatre artists, clowns, mimes, and other circus folk. You'll see a spectacular variety of some of the Beltway's finest entertainers.

Tickets are just $15.00. It's a benefit! One show ONLY! Buy a ticket now to avoid being closed out!

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