The trio of clowns arrives at the theater with an antique trunk full of circus props, and discovers that the audience is already waiting, but the show is late. When the circus doesn't show up, they decide to perform the show themselves, playing all the roles and creating an amazing and hilarious performance full of clever surprises. Clowns Shea Vaccaro, Joy Powers and Joshua Shack with friend Book Kennison take on the roles of acrobat, lion or musician they still remain at their core a group of loveable clowns that have set out to bring you the world's greatest circus in a trunk. The trio has been featured in Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey, Midnight Circus, on Jay Leno's The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman with Taylor Lautner in the film "Shadow Fury"and in Circus Smirkus.
Intimate and engaging, the show is creative and current while evoking a nostalgic old-world charm. The Piccolini Trio combines contemporary and classic European style clowning, and bring to life a repertoire of routines using music, acrobatics, physical comedy, poetic whimsy, juggling, and pantomime.All performances are suitable for all ages. The afternoon shows are precededby a fun a la carte brunch where families can enjoy waffles, yogurt, pastries, oatmeal and other foods in a friendly environment before the show. All food items are at a separate cost than the ticket price and a full menu can be found here. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.canalparkplayhouse.com or by calling 866-811-4111. Tickets are on sale now.ABOUT CANAL PARK PLAYHOUSE:Canal Park Playhouse is an intimate venue for theater and cabaret It offers a hurly, burly mix of entertainment each week including one and two character plays, the best of New York City's Subway and street entertainers, classic vaudeville acts from plate spinners to magicians to ventriloquists and Children's shows with waffle brunches every weekend. Performances range in price from free to $30. Canal Park Playhouse is located in the landmarked 1826 Canal House, adjacent to the recently restored Canal Park. It has two venues- The Front Room and The Back Room. The Front Room, with cabaret chairs and tables, seats 35 and houses the concession stand which features an eclectic menu of fun foods which will begin serving wine and beer in winter 2010. The Back Room is furnished with upholstered theater seats salvaged from the legendary Sullivan Street Playhouse. It seats 55, has a proscenium stage with raked seating and charming 1826 architectural character. Both rooms feature state of the art lighting and sound.Videos