Phantastical Phanatical: A Philly Circus Cabaret

Enjoy a night at the "big top" as the region's top circus artists dazzle on fabric, single point trapeze, rope, hoop, and sideshow. Tickets for the 7:00pm family friendly show are $15 per adult and $10 per child. Tickets for the 10:00pm late-night cabaret are $25 per adult, which includes a glass of wine. The 10:00pm show is for audiences 21 years of age and older.

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Barnum at Ritz Theatre Company

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages... step right up to for a first rate glance at the jugglers, clowns, trapeze artists and original ring leader of them all... Mr. P.T. Barnum! The Ritz Theatre, in partnership with Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, presents "Barnum," at Ritz Theatre Company. Written by Mark Bramble, with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Michael Stewart, Ritz Theatre Company gives a fresh, exciting new look to this classic American Musical. Based on the life of showman P.T. Barnum, this spectacle takes you to a world like you've never seen before! Here lies a rare gem that offers everything from traditional musical theatre to the tantalizing stir of excitement that one can only find waiting underneath the big top! "Barnum" proudly features the aerial talents of PSCA performer and instructor Jackie Zalewski. All performances take place at Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Arts District, Haddon Township, NJ 08107. For ticket information, directions and additional details, visit www.ritztheatreco.org.

Circus Soiree - Circus Camp IV

Tease your hair, dig out the acid wash, and channel your favorite campy horror flicks of the 80's! Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) presents "Circus Soiree - Circus Camp IV," a Halloween-inspired collection of student performances that pay tribute to 80s horror flicks, with their stereotypical teens at sleepaway camps. Horror flick sleepaway camp attire encouraged! Special treat for most creative attire. "Circus Camp IV" is guided by PSCA Faculty Member Kendra Greaves. PSCA soirees take place at 5900A Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Tickets are $10.00 per person.

Circus Soiree - Winter Solstice

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) ignites a bright glow during the darkest time of year during "Circus Soiree - Winter Solstice." PSCA's third soiree is a collection of student performances that explores a cool mix of light and shadow. PSCA soirees take place at 5900A Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Tickets are $10.00 per person. "Winter Solstice" is directed by PSCA Faculty Member Jackie Zalewski.

The Green Fairy Cabaret

Look up! Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) presents another dazzling flight to 1900s Paris with "The Green Fairy Cabaret." Fly with the "Green Fairy" as she brings aerial feats, comedy, juggling and spectacular physical skills to the 15th Annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. Daytime performances are family friendly. Nighttime shows have their own special rewards. PSCA performances take place at 5900A Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Tickets are $15 for children (12 and older), and $20 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at 919 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Tickets are also available by visiting www.livearts-fringe.org, or calling 215-413-1318.

The 60-minute show stars Chris Chiappini (juggling), Kendra Greaves (fabric/tissu), John Jarboe (emcee), Kitsie Lundell (aerial ladder), Harley Newton (aerial ladder), Robin Marcotte (clown), Niff Nicholls (trapeze), Anthony Ruiz (acrobatic duo) and Erica Saben (acrobatic duo). "Green Fairy" is directed by PSCA's Marcotte. "Green Fairy" features original music created by composer Eric Michaels.

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PSCA Celebrates Philadelphia LGBT Pride

Philly Pride Presents, with support from Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, will host a giant street festival after the Pride Parade. The 2011 Pride Parade will kickoff at 12:00pm at 13th and Locust streets, and proceed to Penn's Landing Great Plaza. At Penn's Landing, the festival will feature from Aisha Tyler, from E!'s Emmy-winning "Talk Soup." PSCA will present breathtaking aerials and side show performances between 2pm and 4pm. PSCA will also host a table with circus class information between 12:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets to the festival are $10 per person. Visit www.phillypride.org for more information. Volunteers are needed to staff the PSCA table. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to sign up.

The Green Fairy Cabaret

Look up! Philadelphia School of Circus Arts transforms the region's skyline into a dazzling flight back to 1900s Paris. Fly with the "Green Fairy" as she presents aerial and acrobatic feats, plus comedy, juggling and spectacular physical skills. "The Green Fairy Cabaret" runs from Thursday, April 14, 2011 to Sunday, April 17, 2011, at the Kimmel Center's Hamilton Garden, at 10:00pm daily, and 12:00pm (Noon) on Saturday and Sunday. This new original production, part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, marks the first-time PSCA performs in Center City Philadelphia.

In the early 1900s, Paris sparkled with five permanent circuses. Night after night, artists watched the shows and mingled after hours with the jugglers, saltimbanques, clowns, harlequins and acrobats who virtually embodied artistic risk. Painters, sculptors and circus artists challenged the status quo by redefining the limits of human possibility. The popular – and controversial – drink absinthe (nicknamed the Green Fairy) was rumored to push these limits even further. The region's top circus artists will take you on a trip to this creative and socially volatile period with a dazzling and comical performance with fabric (tissu), aerial ladder, trapeze and acrobatics, all performed overhead at Philadelphia's most breathtaking rooftop spaces, the Kimmel Center's Hamilton Garden.

The show stars Aaron Cromie (Comedian), Kendra Greaves (fabric/tissu), John Jarboe (emcee), Kitsie Lundell (aerial ladder), Harley Newton (aerial ladder), Niff Nicholls (trapeze), Anthony Ruiz (acrobatic duo), Erica Saben (acrobatic duo), and Dave Smith (juggling). "Green Fairy" is directed by PSCA's Managing Director Marcotte. Original music will be created by Eric Michaels.

Tickets are $16 for seniors (60 and older), students and children (12 and older), and $20 for adults. All tickets are valid for general admission seating. Tickets are on sale now at the Kimmel Center Box Office, by calling (215) 546-PIFA or by visiting www.pifa.org. The daytime show is family-friendly for children of all ages. The nightly show has its own special rewards, including a special "Green Fairy Absinthe Bar."

For group ticket information, contact PSCA Operations Manager Kitsie Lundell at (215) 849-1991 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . For "Green Fairy" updates, visit the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts Facebook page. For media information, contact Public Relations/Marketing Manager Kory Aversa at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For showtimes and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.pifa.org/events/980191028 .

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"The Green Fairy Cabaret" was funded in part by and presented in partnership with the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), a three-week festival inspired by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, showcasing creativity, collaboration and innovation throughout Philadelphia’s artistic and cultural communities.

"Fly City" Soars with Flying Trapeze Lessons

Along with "Green Fairy," PSCA co-presents "Fly City" during PIFA, along with Fly School Circus Arts. "Fly City" runs from Thursday, April 7, 2011 and Monday, May 1, 2011, daily at 9am, 11:30am, 4:30pm, 7pm. Professional instructors will provide hands-on lessons for adults and children (ages six and up) on a full-scale flying trapeze, at the University of the Arts parking lot, at 319 South Broad Street. Lessons are two hours long. The cost is $55.00 per person. For information and tickets, visit www.flycitytrapeze.com.

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"Fly City" is presented in conjunction with the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, inspired by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

"Chance Encounters" Combines Circus Arts and Modern Dance

The artists of Grounded Aerial defy earth, air and gravity in performances that combine modern and aerial dance. Using bungee cords, aerial harnesses, rope pendulums and one-of-a-kind devices, this site-specific work will be performed inside the Commonwealth Plaza of the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts.

For information and tickets, visit http://www.pifa.org/events/980191162.

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Welcome Circus Arts Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Fly School Circus Arts and Grounded Aerial bring the show on the road - bringing a month of circus arts activities to the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), inspired by the Kimmel Center. PIFA launches the city's art and cultural scene onto the world stage with a month-long festival offering performances and exhibits for loyal fans and casual attendees. Based on the philosophy of collaboration, innovation and creativity, PIFA's programs represent every arts discipline and include more than 100 partners. Influenced by the artistic energy of Paris 1911-1920, PIFA celebrates works from that era and new creations inspired by the innovative spirit of the period. PIFA was made possible by a grant from Leonore Annenberg. PIFA takes place April 7, 2011 through May 1, 2011. For information, visit www.pifa.org.