Almanac returns to the Fringe Festival with a consideration of illness and trauma
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Circus in Sketch: XOXO MOONGIRL (Almanac)
An acrobatic show with a slightly humorous, yet a serious smirk that hides a dark story
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Nick and Ben’s New Circus Jawn
Almanac cofounders spoke to Phindie about the Fringe Festival production and the state of contemporary circus in Philadelphia.
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LEAPS OF FAITH AND OTHER MISTAKES (Almanac): 2017 Fringe review
A beautiful spectacle, full of humor, sadness, joy and handstands
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LEAPS OF FAITH AND OTHER MISTAKES (Almanac Dance Circus Theatre): 2017 Fringe review
Four seafarers embark on a voyage of escapism and mutual self-discovery, expressed through breathtakingly impressive acrobatics
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24 Picks for the 2017 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
What to see at the 2017 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
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FRONTERAS (Almanac): An Homage to Whatshername and A Door in the Desert
Almanac Dance Circus Theatre ceaselessly invigorates audiences’ minds through their strength and ability to shape space using acrobatic feats and movement.
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#IAMMADEOFSTARS (Almanac): Artistes of the floating world
combines the complex questions of humanity, (such as ‘Why am I here?’) with the natural improvisation life requires, and expresses it physically alongside a healthy dose of humor.
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Performance in Sketch: NICE AND FRESH (Automatic Arts)
Last weekend Moving Arts of Mount Airy witnessed a gathering artists connecting subjects to their own artistic voices
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Shhh… tell no one, invite everyone: Almanac Dance Circus Theater has a secret show
Did you know you were a member of a secret religious cult? You are, and a meeting has been called to elect a new leader
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Deb Miller’s Top Picks for the 2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Can’t decide what to see in the 2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival? Check out Deb Miller’s recommendations in her annual top picks preview.
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LEAPS OF FAITH AND OTHER MISTAKES (Almanac): 60-second review
Almanac Dance Circus Theatre treat their audiences to a flippin’ fantastic foray into the world of waves and seafaring.
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A Leap of Faith: Photos and words from the creative team behind Almanac’s newest dance circus theater
The collaborators on Almanac’s newest show of dance circus theater talk about the joys of working for this creative group. Photos by Jenna Spitz.
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COMMUNITAS (Almanac): The Contortionist and the Dancer
The action in COMMUNITAS could be best described as four people taking turns carrying one another around a space, then falling off, then swapping who carries whom. In a way, it is structured around a continual exploration of ways to make two or more people into one. Balance is challenged not by standing on a tight rope, but by joining two bodies at a single point and leaning precipitously apart; disassemble and repeat as necessary.
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Communitas Organizer: Interview with Ben Grinberg about his dance circus theater
Together with collaborator Nick Gillette, Ben Grinberg founded Almanac Dance Circus Theatre to offer production of his unique brand of acrobatic theater. Almanac’s inaugural show, Communitas, launches this May 22-24 at Christ Church Neighborhood House. Phindie asked Ben a few questions about the show and his new company.
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