THE DUMPSTER DOORS ARE FLYING OPEN AGAIN-- AND YOU’RE INVITED!

 

After the stitch-popping success of “RagTag: A Circus in Stitches,” we are thrilled to announce the return of Cirque Us’ debut show: “One Man’s Trash!” Since its original production in 2016, Cirque Us has wowed and astonished audiences with a myriad of touring shows each year. The physical feats, captivating characters, and sheer joy of the circus know no bounds. Its limitless spirit and anything-is-possible attitude make circus arts a testament to the strength of teamwork and community-- that trust in one another is what upholds us all, that connecting with each other is how we become our best selves. Be it the pass of a juggling club or the leap of an acrobat, “One Man’s Trash” is ready to prove what we’re capable of--what we’re all capable of--together.

“One Man’s Trash” is a story of creation and recreation. In the true spirit of the circus, revised and reimagined for 2022, our show challenges the possibilities of the everyday. “One Man’s Trash” reclaims and reanimates all that’s left in trash cans and littered in the garage to create a junkyard adventure like none other. Truly, our cast of inventive acrobats, high-flying aerialists, and quirky clowns are bursting to welcome you into their world! So, grab your garbage bags, pick up the recycling, and get ready to laugh and cheer as this repurposed circus turns trash into treasure.

 

The dumpster doors are wide open-- and we can’t wait for you to jump in.

 

For this upcoming Fall season, Cirque Us is proud to announce five tour stops including two festivals!

August 26th - August 28th: Troy, NY - Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center

September 1st - 7th: Philadelphia, PA - Philly Fringe Festival

September 9th-10th: Somerville, MA - Somerville Armory

September 11th: Cornish, NH - Upper Valley Circus Camp

September 15th - 17th: Rochester, NY - Rochester Fringe Festival

Just like our 2021 festival tour, this Fall gives us the opportunity to connect with producers, agents, and entertainment professionals that can further elevate Cirque Us’ scope. These festivals are some of our largest stages, and we need your help to get there! This Summer, Cirque Us sets out to break the fundraising goal of $6,500 from when we first produced “One Man’s Trash” in 2016. With the utmost humility we ask for your support to keep the magic alive this Fall.

All funds raised will go directly toward:

Festival fees for Philadelphia and Rochester Fringe Festivals

Van rental and gas to transport cast members and all circus equipment, set pieces, and props

Costume pieces for new cast members

Artist housing for the duration of the tour

Updated setpieces and props

Marketing and press materials

Insurance

Website and other maintenance fees

 

All of us at Cirque Us are so fortunate to have found a supportive and generous community as this one. Performing, sharing our art, and creating magic are among the most incredible things we get to do, but above all else we’re grateful for our community. Whether it was getting our first show off the ground or helping us rebuild in the wake of the pandemic, each of YOU have played an integral part in making Cirque Us all that it is today. For that, and for your continued support, we offer our deepest thanks. Thank you for believing in this cast, for believing in our dreams, and assuredly for letting us continue to spread circus magic.

Thank you for supporting Cirque Us!

 

~The 2022 cast & crew of “One Man’s Trash: A Repurposed Circus”

Doug Stewart

Justin Durham

Mariah Fraker

Ivan Jermayn

Maeve Beck

Charles Keidel

Jeremy Cifonie