NEXT SHOW:
MAY 07, 2024
7:30 PM
FiRST TUESDAYS, ONLY AT BROOKLYN ART HAUS
24 Marcy Ave. Brooklyn, New York 11211
ABOUT THE SHOW.
Brooklyn Art Haus and Eccentric Bear Theater Co. have come together to bring you a variety show that's your monthly escape from the mundane: a world of sublime insanity where anything can happen and everyone gets to be a star. Your mysterious emcee beckons you through our playground of clowns, carnies, comedians, crooners, and queens who promise to amaze and delight. But watch out. You never know what surprises might lie just behind the curtain…
MAY 07, 2024
THE MUSIC.
Richard Lowenburg is Eccentric Cabaret's masterful house pianist. This Brooklyn-based musician, actor, and teaching artist can be heard playing keys with the jazz-funk band Mysa. As an actor, he’s performed new plays at the Tank and Dixon Place and in the films Magic Hour and Hold Your Breath.
https://www.richardlowenburg.com
THE HOST.
Mr. Eccentric is part used-car salesman, part circus ringmaster, and all charm. Your affable guide through the world of Eccentric Cabaret: Mr. E has many tricks up his sleeve. He's dedicated his life to showing off his collection of entertainers, and he's always on the lookout for the next big star. Who knows? That star could be YOU!
THE ACTS.
HUXLEY RAIN GARRETT
Huxley Rain Garrett (She/They) is an NYC-based queer theatre artist whose work is grounded in Clown and Bouffon! Huxley is a (somewhat) proud graduate of NYU Tisch, where they earned their BFA in Drama as well as a minor in Applied Theatre!
C.W. HEADLEY
C.W. Headley (He/Him) is a comedian, musician, and writer, best known for reviving both The Dougie and Millie Rocking.
REBECCA KIDNIE
Award-winning soprano Rebecca Kidnie (She/Her) is a versatile artist currently based in NYC. Described as “achingly beautiful,” Rebecca’s voice finds a home in repertoire from Mozart to the contemporary. A frequent interpreter of German Lieder, she is next performing Schumann’s Dichterliebe in New Jersey. Rebecca wrote her first comedic character for her school assembly in 6th grade and has been a muse of the stage ever since. Her self written one woman show, Rita Libretto is: The Ring Cycle tells the story of Wagner’s Ring Cycle through the eyes of Rita, an almost-making-it aging soprano. A budding comedic character actor, Rebecca is currently training with the Upright Citizen’s Brigade. For more info please go to RebeccaKidnie.com or follow on socials @RebeccaKidnie
ANIA UPSTILL & DANIELLE LEVSKY
Ania Upstill (They/Them) is a trans and queer clown and theater maker. They have toured to Palestine with Clowns Without Borders USA, and have taught clown internationally. Ania has also performed clown and drag acts at venues in New York City including House of Yes, The Duplex and The Tank. Danielle Levsky (She/They) is a queer transdisciplinary theater artist whose creative practice focuses on clown and physical theatre, poetry, creative essays, dramaturgy, and movement education. As the child of Soviet Jewish refugees, issues of diaspora, tradition, resilience, and humor have deeply shaped their work. Onstage, Danielle has written, performed, and produces a series of solo performances, as well as devised ensemble work. She also teaches workshops in person and online on clown practice and performance, Jewish clown history, and her original creation, The Fool's Yoga, a movement class that blends vinyasa yoga, meditation, and clown exercises/games. Discover more of their work at criticturnedclown.squarespace.com
DADDY DALLAN
Daddy Dallan (He/They) is the campy boylesque drag king you need in your life and in your bedroom. Here to steal your ones and your wives, he aims to tease and please with his fun and flirty stylings! You can find him dancing all around Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan! To catch another one of his shows, find him on Instagram at @daddy_dallan and on Venmo @sirdallang
MARINA GASPARYAN & MAARIT HARA
"Hi! We are Marina Gasparyan (She/Her) & Maarit Hara (She/Her). We produce and create unapologetic, female driven work. Our mission is to create work that challenges us to think about human behavior and makes us laugh. We are currently artists in residence at Ars Nova where we are creating a show premiering in June. We work in theater, film, and comedy. Visit us at www.tallwomenproductions.com"
THE REFRESHMENT.
The MOUTH is Williamsburg's newest bar and restaurant to talk about. Situated on cozy Marcy Ave, The MOUTH features Mediterranean-American fare alongside an enticing mixology cocktail program. Also featured are an array of rotating Natural Wines, beers and ciders from local breweries, as well as hot new industry takes. Enjoy a dinner or brunch at the mouth alongside our provocative art gallery illuminated by our giant disco ball. Music abounds through the lounge, and behind secret doors exist worlds of circus and cabaret like you've never before experienced... you'll be sure to walk away with plenty to talk about from The MOUTH.
THE VENUE.
Brooklyn Art Haus (BAH) is an arts organization that premiers new and innovative productions. For our artistic community, our mission is to serve as an incubator, social environment, and performance space built for the longevity and success of artists and companies that maintain high standards and take risks with their projects. Audiences will experience the best of Brooklyn art, as well as the beauty of our international community of artists and production companies. From inspiring artistic experiences, to delicious food and drink, to events and devising space, we invite you to make Brooklyn Art Haus your new home for the arts in New York City!
Eccentric Cabaret runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
This production is not recommended for persons under 18 years of age.
Eccentric Cabaret contains elements of audience interaction or participation.
Theatrical elements such as fog/haze or strobe lighting may be present.
* This venue is accessible to patrons who require a mobility device.