Chloe Somers Wall is an outstanding example of the ‘nouveau vaudeville’ that seems to be all around us. I saw her perform at The Cutting Room in NYC (Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret) where she walked on the tops of about 12 bottles. She then performed on a trapeze and stunned the audience with her poise and skill. Then performed a ‘hula-hoop’ act. She is feisty, comedic and delightful.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret @The Cutting Room
What a treat! The Bindlestiff Family Circus Cabaret put together an ‘all-star’ lineup of talent for this show!
Directed by Michelle Matlock.
I was in the 2nd row so I didn’t get the best shots from that seat but I will share a few decent ones with you.
The Bindlestiff Family Circus band was so ‘on-point’ for all the acts. Great addition to the show. Live music makes a difference.
Eric Biondo and Robert Cowie.
(Sorry Eric and Robert- Could capture any shots of you from my seat)
Bindlestiff Co-founder Keith Nelson introduced the audience to the show’s lineup.
Multi-talented Chloe Somers opened the show with a beautiful aerial act.
The Great Kaplan (David Kaplan) mesmerized the audience with his magic.
After magically producing a candle it mistakenly (on purpose) caught his suit carnation on fire.
His credits are so long I will just link you to his webpage. A master indeed! Hysterical and very skilled.
After The Great Kaplan’s grandfather’s uke gets destroyed by a rogue bowling ball he gets consolation from Bindlestiff’s Co-Founder and stage manager Stephanie Monseu.
Keith Nelson entertained the audience with 2 classic vaudeville glass balancing stunts.
Chloe Somers returned to the stage by balancing and walking on Champagne bottles
She then rearranged them in a different order/line and balanced/walked on them again.
Chloe Somers was fantastic in her skills.
The Great Kaplan returned to the stage playing a ‘turkey baster’.
Evan Ruggiero played the guitar brilliantly and tap danced with his peg-leg.Â
Chloe Somers showed her multiple skill set by returning to the stage with her hula-hoop act.
Chloe Somers worked the hula-hoops with such charm and personality.
Keith Nelson performed his 8 spinning plate act.
Keith was successful in keeping all 8 plates spinning and catching the spoons in the glasses.
Mr. & Mrs. G finished off the show with their ‘crossbow’ act. Beautiful and daring indeed!
Mrs. G. (Naomi Brenkman) prepares her crossbow for shooting.
Both Mr. & Mrs. G. fired crossbows at one another in the act. Attempting to hit the target.
One More show tomorrow afternoon at 2 pm!
For more information on Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and their upcoming events go here!
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I have had the pleasure of photographing this company for years and I must say “They are great.”
The performers are amazing, professional and top of the line in their particular discipline.
A very special venue is The Cutting Room. Don’t miss your chance to see this show!
Tickets are $25.00 in advance, $35.00 at the door. Â $25.00 at the door for those attending in clown makeup or circus costume
Chloe Somers Wall
Evan Ruggiero
The Great Kaplan
Mr. & Mrs. G – Crossbow stunts
Keith Nelson spinning the china bowls. (Photograph ©2018 Maike Schulz)
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret features cast members Keith Nelson (vaudevillian juggler and sideshow marvel), Stephanie Monseu (emcee and instigator), The Great Kaplan (Eccentric man of magic, and purveyor of deadpan nonsense), Evan Ruggiero (triple threat, singer, actor, and one-legged tap dancer) and Chloe Somers Walier (delightfully daring aerial acrobat). The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Band features Robert Cowie on keyboards and Eric Biondo on trumpet and beats.  The show is directed by Michelle Matlock, the originator of The Ladybug role in Cirque du Soleil’s “Ovo”.
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I first met Jonathan Burns at the Festival of Fools in Vermont in 2012. I photographed him many times and laughed even more times. He is one funny man! Now he is coming to New York with a gang of  talent that Time Out calls “Some of the Most Skilled Performers in the Business”.
 I hope you can get a ticket~~
The show is described as “Acts of Magic, Mischief and Mystery”
Ben Nemzer – Direct from The Magic Castle in California
Marcus Eddie – Direct from Penn And Teller’s ‘Fool Us’.
Jo Firestone – Direct from ‘The Tonight Show‘.
Special Appearance by Vinnie DePonto – acclaimed mind-reader!
WONDERSHOW, 10pm
Thursday January 19th
The Cutting Room
44 E. 32nd St.
New York, NY, 10016
http://thecuttingroomnyc.com/
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