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The
Circus of Vices and Virtues 2003
The
Circus is a seven-act, semi-narrative circus based on the
medieval vices and virtues. Using acrobats, aerialists, stiltwalkers,
clowns, DJ beats, and other elements, it brings to life the
surreal imagery of the series of prints on this theme created
by painter and draftsman Pieter Bruegel in 16th century Flanders.
The production transplants Bruegel’s mordant commentary
on public moralism into contemporary American society.
Acts
Included:
Envy:
three dolls, suspended by harnesses and pulleys and perched
atop old-fashioned circus pedestals, are eternally on show--condemned
to repeat the same dance until they run out of juice. But
when the infighting begins, sparks begin to fly-and so do
they.
Sloth: a couch potato enamored with soap opera stars,
game show hosts and Blind Date contestants finds acrobatic
romance in a sweet young goblin her broken television spits
out--but is it really love? And what's that big hump on her
back? And why can she only slither--and what's that secretion--
Pride: an eager clown has been hired in a supersized
corporate law firm. Eager to please, she perfects the tasks
assigned her with verve & dedication. Her reward? Frequent
promotion-- with ferocious results!
The Circus
of Vices & Virtues 2003 was made possible by a grant from
the Greater New York Arts Development Fund, administered by
the Brooklyn Arts Council.
Photos
(c) Florence Montmare 2003.
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