Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Revue
This monthly showcase of variety performers has a lot to be proud of.
The New York based cirkus family Bindlestiff has some great shows lined up all year long and not just in Manhattan. The company also has performances in Hudson NY and other locations. But, the monthly BOSVR as I refer to it as has so many great acts every month and an audience that sees it one month will see a ‘variety’ of other acts the following month. Keith Nelson hosts the monthly extravaganza and believe me it IS an Extravaganza!
The first performance of the evening is usually is reserved for Keith. Here is the ‘diablo’ or Chinese Yoyo act which he excels at.
Bethany Shao performed an amazing ‘hand balancing’ act.
Host Keith Nelson has a wonderful knack for presenting his skills in between the other acts. He claims it is the only time he gets to rehearse them. Here is his lovely spinning wooden top act.
Next was Tru-Dee (Deborah Lohse) performing her hysterical dancing/signing act.
The eccentric act of Cassandra Nemser was opera singing mixed with magic linking rings. 
Montana Miller told a true biographical story about her aerial work and meeting a sky-diving man that swept her away.
The back stage hands that move the show along by placing and replacing props for the acts also happen to be talented performers themselves. Here is clown/physical comedian Adam Auslander adding to the hilarity of the evening.
Brian Klimowski has a great talent for the Yoyo and sang/danced was well.
In every monthly show there is a ‘walk-up’ slot to be filled by anyone that wants to participate ‘last minute’ by walking up to Keith and telling him they want to ‘go on’. This month it was Ambrose Martos and he performed a clown verbal improv that involved audience participation and tickled the audience’s funny bone for sure.
Closing the show was Jared Shanks who performed the aerial ‘straps’ act. It was really wonderful to see his control and skill.
As Keith calls up all the performers for the curtain call he reminds the audience to ‘meet at the bar’ upstairs and buy your favorite act a drink!
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Every first MONDAY of the Month at Dixon Place. Come and enjoy the talent!
