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Circus Minimus - The One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase
Program Category
Clowns and Jugglers
Audience Age
2-102
Invite the One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase to your library and give everyone an opportunity to participate in an enthralling, whimsical celebration of the imagination. This show has been performed over 700 times around the globe, for family/theater/library audiences and school assemblies alike. From Kevin O’Keefe’s suitcase an entire circus emerges: tent, band, lights, the boisterous ringmaster Steve Fitzpatrick, the officious Mervin Merkle, the incredible Bumbilini Family, the Magician to the Stars Clyde Zerbini, and Keefer–an innocent trying to runaway and join the circus. However, the most important performers emerge from the audience. Each performance becomes a dialogue between the characters and the audience–a light-hearted collaboration.
SPECIFICALLY FOR ZOOM AUDIENCES: In response to Co-vid we're providing an edited digital version of The One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase with two new bookends - Intro of the show in the time of Co-vid and and "out-tro" of a short plastic bag juggling workshop. It's fun for the entire family and kids and adults will practice juggling and recycling at the same time. Take $200 off the price of $550 for the summer of 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDsIhmXRKPs&feature=digest
$550.
$550 for one show if it is block booked with another within 75 miles and on the same day. Otherwise it is $750 for a stand alone show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDsIhmXRKPs&feature=digest
Group Size
under 500
Program Length
60 minutes
LIVE and in Person: 10 foot by 20 feet of stage space, two tables, electricity, indoor preferred
Zoom Callers: 3 plastic bags (for our baggling) workshop.
Last Modified
06/22/2022
Performer’s Contact Information
Circus Minimus - The One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase
Kevin OKeefe422 Meadowbrook Rd
Brattleboro, VT 05301
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDsIhmXRKPs&feature=digest
"The Abington Library was thrilled to welcome your One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase show to our community for the very first time! Your show is on of the most creative once I’ve seen in awhile and it’s clear to me that you have spent time perfecting the program. All of you work has certainly paid off, as you program is on that will be enjoyed by kids again and again."
Amy Hindle Abington Library, Abington, MA
"Kevin O'Keefe's one man circus-in-a suitcase was a hoot! From the moment he stumbled into our lobby as head usher Mervin Merkle the giggles began and did not let up. Kevin's got a gift for inviting everyone into his wacky world and making them glad they came. One little girl who had a fear of clowns not only had a change of heart, but found herself performing onstage beside him! Folks who brought their grandkids were delighted that Circus Minimus appealed to them as much as their kids. A funny, feel-good show for children of all ages! Leslie Noble, Franklin Stage, NY
Over 135 kids and adults enjoyed Kevin O'Keefe's show in Natick. We sat in the shade under the trees because Kevin was willing to work with our small space issues. He is a true professional with a unique show. He is one of my favorite acts and we'll be having him back again."
Fran Daneault, Bacon Free Library