Brooklyn Center Presents CIRQUE LE MASQUE: CARNIVALE
By: Gabrielle Sierra Oct. 06, 2010
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2010-2011 Theater Series with a speciAl Halloween presentation of Cirque Le Masque: Carnivale on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 3pm.
"Defying the law of gravity at all times... impressive!"-- The Boston GlobeConceived by veteran entertainment entrepreneurs Dennis and Bernie Schussel, Cirque Le Masque has performed in many international capitals around the world, including Paris, Athens, Dubai and Caracas, as well as in cities across the U.S. This sophisticated, animal free European-style circus features an international cast of brilliantly costumed jugglers, acrobats, aerialists and clowns performing gasp-inducing actors of balance, grace, strength, agility, and comic audience interaction.Cirque Le Masque's newest production, Carnivale, takes audiences to the streets of Rio de Janeiro during the pre-Lenten Carnival season, where they become participants in the world's biggest party, complete with colorful lighting, special effects, and an original musical score. This production won The Silver Medal Award, The Best Modern Show Award, The Best Stage Direction Award, and The Choice Award for Children's Entertainment at the 2009 International Circus Festival in Bucharest, Romania. This special performance is appropriate for children of all ages, making it the perfect Halloween weekend event. Children ages 18 and under pay half price, and kids are even encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the show.
Founded in 1954, the mission of Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts is to present outstanding performing arts and arts education programs, reflective of Brooklyn's diverse communities, at affordable prices. Brooklyn Center's presentations explore both the classical traditions and the boldest contemporary performances, embracing the world culture that defines Brooklyn. Brooklyn Center welcomes over 70,000 people to the 2,400 seat Walt Whitman Theatre each season, and boasts one of the largest arts education programs in the borough, serving 46,000 schoolchildren from over 300 schools annually with its SchoolTime series. In recognition of its commitment to quality family programming, Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts was voted Brooklyn's Best Theater or Theater Group for Kids as part of Nickelodeon's 2009 ParentsConnect Parents' Picks Awards.
Cirque Le Masque: Carnivale
Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 3pm
Tickets: $37/$27 in advance, $40/$30 at the door, ½ price for children (18 and under)
Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College
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Groups of 15 or more: (718) 951-4600 x33Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' presentation of Cirque Le Masque: Carnivale is sponsored, in part, by Kings Plaza Shopping Center, Health Plus and Susan Marinoff.Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' programs are made possible in part with public funding from the City of New York Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding for the 2010-2011 season is provided by: Target; JP Morgan Chase; Con Edison; Macy's Foundation; Brooklyn Community Foundation; Mertz Gilmore Foundation; National Grid; TD Bank; Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation; New England Foundation for the Arts; Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour; The Harkness Foundation for Dance; and the Lila Acheson Wallace Theater Fund, established in the New York Community Trust by founders of The Reader's Digest Association. Additional support provided by CNG Publications, The Brooklyn Eagle, and WBGO Jazz 88. The Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel is the official hotel of Brooklyn Center's 2010-2011 season. Backstage catering is graciously provided by Applebee's. Carnegie Hall's Neighborhood Concert Series is sponsored by Target. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges generous support from the Members of the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York State Assembly and Speaker Sheldon Silver; Members of the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York State Senate and Majority Conference Leader John L. Sampson; Members of the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York City Council and Speaker Christine C. Quinn; and Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Kate Levin.
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