Circus Amok in Prospect Park tomorrow

apollonia666 · September 2006

Oooh, fun -- I think I might go:

Circus Amok's Citizen Ship: An Immigrant Rights Fantasia in 10 Short Acts

Circus Amok returns for its 13th season of annual gender-bending urban circuses. This unusual collection of performers will offer 16 free shows in parks and other public spaces throughout New York. Circus Amok continually delights spectators as they juggle political satire, with traditional circus slapstick.

Circus Amok is a one-of-a-kind, free associating, schtick driven, star-studded circus. Directed by the unstoppable bearded lady Jennifer Miller, this poly-sexual troupe of jugglers, stilt walkers, drag divas, and acrobats balances danger with laughter, politics with punchlines. The troupe is accompanied by the blasting, percussive sounds of the six-piece Circus Amok band, playing a variety of international musical styles from klezmer to funk to folk. This year, Circus Amok grapples with immigration reform. Hold on to your green cards, boys and girls.

Prospect Park
9th Street and Prospect Park West, behind the Picnic House, Brooklyn
1 and 4p; $free
Continues selected dates in various parks through Sunday, September 24; check website for complete details
http://www.circusamok.org.

stacey · September 2006

Subject: Re: Circus Amok in Prospect Park tomorrow

apollonia666 wrote: Oooh, fun -- I think I might go:
Circus Amok's Citizen Ship: An Immigrant Rights Fantasia in 10 Short Acts

Circus Amok returns for its 13th season of annual gender-bending
urban circuses. This unusual collection of performers will offer 16
free shows in parks and other public spaces throughout New York.
Circus Amok continually delights spectators as they juggle political
satire, with traditional circus slapstick.

Circus Amok is a one-of-a-kind, free associating, schtick driven,
star-studded circus. Directed by the unstoppable bearded lady
Jennifer Miller, this poly-sexual troupe of jugglers, stilt walkers,
drag divas, and acrobats balances danger with laughter, politics with
punchlines. The troupe is accompanied by the blasting, percussive
sounds of the six-piece Circus Amok band, playing a variety of
international musical styles from klezmer to funk to folk. This year,
Circus Amok grapples with immigration reform. Hold on to your green
cards, boys and girls.

Prospect Park
9th Street and Prospect Park West, behind the Picnic House, Brooklyn
1 and 4p; $free
Continues selected dates in various parks through Sunday, September
24; check website for complete details
http://www.circusamok.org.

I just saw some of their act in Washington Square Park yesterday. They are really really entertaining.

detem · September 2006

They were pretty entertaining, and I had no idea who they were beforehand. The Hugo Chavez/Evo Morales/Lula da Silva segments (no, really) were fun for me; probably not so much for the tykes.

doctorj · September 2006

Applause to apollonia666 for bringing this to our attention; greatly enjoyed.

detem wrote: probably not so much (fun) for the tykes.

Seems like the original Tyke was never much of a fan of the circus either.

apollonia666 · September 2006

Aww, thanks! I'm a dork -- didn't end up going myself. But I'm glad some of you did!

Circus Amok in Prospect Park tomorrow

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