20101211

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show Slideshow

Take a look at a few of the folks on the Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show at Galapagos.



Photos by Jim Moore (all rights reserved)

20101126

Join us on January 3, 2011 for next Open Stage

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show is taking December off, please join us on January 3, 2011 for the first Open Stage of the New Year.

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show is at Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Showtime 8 pm. Admission $5.

November 1, 2010 Bindlestiff Open Stage

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space
November 1, 2010

Open Stage Line-up
Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Rob Torres, clowning
Rockin' Reverend
Zero Boy
Carol Sirugo and Peter Straus present "Mr. Fromage Meets Coccina"
Adam Rinn, sword swallowing
Noah Tarnow, quiz show
Danny Champ, juggling
Meike Fromm, manipulation
Steph Santoro, trapeze
David James - aerial
Billy and Tanya, clowning
Dave Cox, unicycle


Mr. Fromage Meets Coccina
photo by Bill Huston

20101021

October 4, 2010 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space
October 4, 2010

Open Stage Line-up
Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Myron the Magnificent and Vera - Magic
Amazing Amy - Contortion
Noah Tarnow - quiz show
Catahoula Cajun Band
Meike Fromm - Sleight of Hand Juggler
Amy Chen - Trapeze
Stephanie Monseu - Rola bola
Dave Cox - Unicycle
Dave Cremmin - Magic
David James - Aerial

Keith Nelson presents combination trip during plate spinning act. photo: Jim Moore

Catahoula Cajun Band. photo: Jim Moore

Stephanie Monseu on Rola Bola. photo: Jim Moore

David Cremmin with audience volunteers. photo: Jim Moore

Amy Chen, trapeze. photo: Jim Moore

20101001

Bindlestiff Open Stage in New York Times

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show gets a nice mention in today's New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/01/arts/01miser.html

20100908

September 6, 2010 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space
September 6, 2010

Open Stage Line-up
Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson
Marisa Maffia - aerial
Pat Hull - musician
Becky Hahn - static trapeze
James and JF - clowns
Silky Sirens Burlesque
Billie Silman - static trapeze act
Mariko Iwasa - clown
Matt Henry - combination trick
Jennifer Slaw - juggling
Dave Cox - comedy juggling
Eric Allen - comedy straps
David Cremmin - magic
Zero Boy and Miss T from Thunder Bay
Danni Martin - juggler

Review written by Josh Bisker
September 6th saw another exciting foray into the world of variety arts with the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Galapagos Arts Space. For nearly two years, BFC’s monthly Open Stage Variety Show has showcased New York’s brightest new stage talents delivering something bold, new, and boundary-breaking to the audience. Geared for emerging artists and for established performers headed into new frontiers, each performance has the zest and spark of performers putting their skills on the line for your entertainment. And September’s show was a humdinger.

Clowns, aerialists, sound-effects wizards…Variety with a capital “V.” Jennifer Slaw started the evening out with a bang…or rather a chomp, with her richly funny and innovative Clown’s Picnic act—complete with audience participation, a juggling-while-eating (eating-while-juggling?) contest, human pyramids, a bottomless picnic basket, and belly laughs all throughout. Emerging clown Mariko Iwasa followed with a humorous tap-dancing pantomime, air guitaring and shadowboxing her way through snatches of West Side Story and doing her Slapstick Dojo pedigree proud.

The inimitable Zero Boy, most often a lone gunman, this time found a partner in crime with the sultry Miss T from Thunder Bay; their sans radio radio play about the licentious, salacious, and hilarious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde taught the dear moral lesson that apparently, crime can pay after all. Keeping right in line with the 1930s theme, Silky Sirens burlesque raised the, um, bar with a “Come Up and See Me” strip tease that would have made Mae West blush (Silky Sirens would return later in force as four ladies with Japanese parasols but very little else in the way of accoutrement…just the bare essentials). And just when it seemed like the audience couldn’t pay closer attention to anything than they did to silk stockings unsheathing, Danny Barton made the stage shine with a riveting glow-in-the-dark juggling act (that man has three hands, I swear).

And the hits kept coming: Pat Hull on guitar sang that “Everyone Can’t Be Your Friend,” and Eric Allen, a Circus Smirkus trained performer, performed a fabulous happy clown/sad clown comedic aerial straps act (I could not beLIEVE that it was only his debut. His debut! I obviously wasted my youth by not running away with the circus at a younger age).




Becky Hahn


Matt Henry, combo trick


Dave Cox with audience volunteer


Jennifer Slaw, juggler






Images and reviews on-line

NBC:
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/niteside/Circus-Open-Mic-102321729.html

Luke BurrageBlog
http://www.lukeburrage.com/blog/archives/1057

20100819

August 2, 2010, Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson
Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
August 2, 2010

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Adam Rinn strong man
Marisa Maffia - aerial
Ayal Prouser - juggling
Sarah Hassan - Belly dancing
Mark Winmill - aerial
Mark and Fez - comical Feather fan/clown/strip act
Maja Rajenovich "Grease" perf art piece
Amy Harlib contortion
Zero Boy
Le Gateau Chocalat
Jeff Seal

Following over three years of no success accomplishing the Kendama Blockhead, on August 2, 2010 Keith Nelson succeeded in the painful novel stunt. See it here:

Kendama Blockhead Completed by Keith Nelson from Jim Moore on Vimeo.

Le Gateau Chocalat. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Keith Nelson with mouth stick and ball. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Mark Winmill, aerial. Photo credit: Jim Moore

The Amazing Amy. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Mark and Fez, clowns. Photo credit: Jim Moore

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July 5, 2010, Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
July 5, 2010

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Shea Vaccaro - cyr wheel
Touching You - music
Supercute - uke and hoop
MARIKO IWASA clown and tap
Dave Cremlin magic
Alyssa Morar - aerial
Josh Bisker - uke and trombone
Todd Neufeld - balloon bit
Run Away Circus ?


Run Away Circus? Photo credit: Jim Moore
Supercute. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Shea Vaccaro on Cyr Wheel. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Mariko Iwasa, clown. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Keith Nelson performs Texas skip. Photo credit: Jim Moore

June 7, 2010, Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
June 7, 2010

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Liz Williams aerial rope
Dreagn Foltz - comedy music
Dreagn Foltz and Carol Sirugo - clown dance piece
Josh Aviner - straps
Zero Boy
Lorrine Lampert -uke, song and dance
Amazing Amy aharlib@earthlink.net
Helen Nesteruk and ________ - clown burlesque
Paris - juggler
Angelo Iodice - Cowboy from the Bronx
Tanya Solomon - magician
Billy Schulz - aerial
Howard Katz

Billy Schulz, aerial. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Todd Neufeld, balloon twister. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Lorrine Lampert on Ukelele. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Paris the Hip Hop Juggler. Photo credit: Jim Moore

May 3, 2010, Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
May 3, 2010

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Kim Mikenis, the Human Light Box
Matt Hopard - music
Josh Aviner - straps
Jordan Zinovich
Corneilius Loy - theremin
Zero Boy
Silky Sirens - Burlesque
Dreagn Foltz - comedy music
Ellia Bisker and ______ - ukelele and fiddle


Kim Mikenis, the Human Light Box. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Ellia Bisker and on ukelele and fiddle. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Cornelius Loy on Therimin. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Jordan Zinovich, music and spoken word. Photo credit: Jim Moore

Bindlestiff Open Stage Curtain Call. Photo credit: Jim Moore

April 5, 2010, Bindlestiff's Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff's Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
April 5, 2010

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Butt Kapinski - clown
Amazing Amy
Harlan Muir
Josh Bisker- uke
Diana De Luna - clown
Robin Hu - diabolo
Michael Schurefer -heavy metal clown act
Edward Lovett- crooner
Candy Janes Burlesque
Zero Boy

March 1, 2010, Bindlestiff's Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff's Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY

March 1, 2010

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Hula Hoop Harlot Melissa-Anne
Edward Lovett- crooner
Claire Wedemeyer - clown
Helium Aerial Dance - double lyra. Heather Hammond and Kristin Young
Onomatopoeia - juggling
Olivia Lehrman - comedy aerial fabric
Mika
Zero Boy
Todd Neufeld

February 1, 2010, Bindlestiff's Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff's Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
February 1, 2010

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Pendulum Swings (Jason Trachtenburg)
Candy Janes Rock n Roll Burlesque
Jordan Zinovich
Amazing Amy - contortion
Harlan Muir - accordion
Michael Karas - juggling
Lorinne Lampert - music and dance
Zero Boy
Kourageous Kipplingers
Book Kennison - Juggling
Magic Brian
Onamatopoeia- Juggling

January 4, 2010 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff's Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
January 4, 2010

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Jeff Seal and Chris Manley
Maestrocities
Candy Janes Rock n Roll Burlesque
Francis Stallings aerial
Jacob D'Estachio
Jan Manke
Zero Boy
Mika
Tanya Solomon
Michael Richter
Coney Island Chris
Magic Brian

20100818

December 14, 2009 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn
December 14, 2009

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Wild Red and Lillibelle / Merry Makers Dance
Maestrocities
Gina DeFreitas duo trapeze act
Amazing Amy - contortion\
Mika- hula hoop
Harlan Muir - Accordion/singing
Marisa Maffia- aerial
Todd Neufeld and Tawney -balloon twisting
Michaela Lind - theater improv

November 2, 2009 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn
November 2, 2009

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Tad Schlegel
Josh Bisker uke
Tanya Solomon
Pablo Paniagua - juggling
Billy Schulz-physical comedy
Zero Boy
Maite - trapeze artist from Barcelona
Mistress B
Mika
Dean Denham uke
Chris Lueke, Joel Jeske and Richterscale

October 5, 2009, Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn
October 5, 2009

Hosted by Magic Brian

Andrea Damian - aerial
Amazing Amy - contortion yoga
Margaret Steele, magic
Gina - aerial
Robert Cowie and Nidia
Paris
Tad Michaels - The Flirt-physical comedy

September 7, 2009, Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn
September 7, 2009

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Billie Silman - trapeze
Becky Hahn - trapeze
Josh Bisker - ukelele
Matt Henry - Video Killed the Juggling Star
Pink Angel and Thoth
Tanya Solomon
Andre Lamothe mime flash piece
Billy Schultz - clown music bit
Todd Neufeld - balloon twisting
Zero Boy - audio acrobatics

August 3, 2009 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn
August 3, 2009

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Amazing Amy - contortion
Hula Hoop Harlot Melissa-Anne
Jan Manke - Straps and Hand balancing
Nelson Lugo - Magician
Todd Neufeld - balloon twister
Angelo Iodice, aka A.J. Silver - trick roper
Zero Boy - audio acrobat
Jess Love - Hula Hooper
Sean Blue - Juggler

July 6, 2009, Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn
July 6, 2009

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Francis Stallings -aerial silks
Juliet Jeske - Princess Sunshine
Nelson Lugo - magic
Elena Simon - balloons and comedy
Melissa Arleth- Cirque de Sewer-rat circus
Sean Blue - juggler

June 1, 2009 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo Brooklyn, NY
June 1, 2009

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Amazing Amy - contortion
Melinda Smart - burlesque inspired vocal performance
Zero Boy
Olivia Lehrman- Comedy Concertina
Magic Brian
Joel Jeske
NYCAA
Rachael - aerial
Aerial Hoop Trio

20100817

May 11, 2009 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
at Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
May 11, 2009

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Maestrocities Band
Marisa Maffia- aerial hammock
Paris - club juggling
Francis Stallings -aerial silks
NYCAA:
Rachael aerial silk
Summer hoop
Andre & Helen physical comedy
Sarah B Aerial silk,

April 6, 2009 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
April 6, 2009

Hosted by Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson
Lady Aye - straight jacket
Jeff Seal - clown
Mary Kelly Rayel - comic baton
NYCAA students - aerial
Michael Richter - Unicycle
Get the Shoe - Juggling
Laura Ernst - juggler
Frank Sidebottom - musical hall

March 2, 2009 Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show
March 2, 2009
Galapagos Art Space, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
First Show!

Host: Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson

Jan Manke - straps
Michael Richter - slack wire walker
Michael Karas - juggler
Myles and Matt - strip tease juggling
Lauren Picheny - modern belly dance with acrobatics
Alex Merinov - Russian Acrobat

20100815

Bindlestiff Variety Revue

Next show September 6

Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show

Next show September 6
Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
First Monday of Every Month
Coming Shows: September 6, October 4, November 1...
Door $5
Showtime: 8 pm

A First Look at NYC's Finest Emerging Variety Talents
And An Intimate Experience with Circus Stars from Around the World
Circus * Sideshow * Vaudeville * Burlesque * Dance * Music

Come to Dumbo Brooklyn for a spectacular night of variety entertainment that will include much more than a simple song and dance. Hosted by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Keith Nelson, Bindlestiffs Open Stage Variety Show is a non stop variety show experience that may include The Heavy Metal Magician, Kung Fu juggling, trained rats, clown bands, aerial artists, wire walkers, sword swallowers, stripping clowns, living cartoons, physical comedy, a cougar contortionist and a cowboy from the Bronx. Every show offers amazing sights, quirky surprises, and some of the best variety artists working New York and the world.

Every month you can expect a different line up of emerging artists and world class entertainers. Galapagos Art Space has dedicating the one Monday of every month to New York City's variety, vaudeville, aerial, and circus artists. Celebrating works in progress, emerging artists, and professionals trying something new, this night promises many surprises.

For more information and to buy tickets go to
http://www.galapagosartspace.com

If you would like to be on the stage, email keith@bindlestiff.org. Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line!