Upcoming: The Flame, Sky Candy Aerial Arts, July 12 - 27

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The Flame

the journey of the Olympic flame from ancient Greece to the London 2012 Olympics

featuring aerial stunts, poetry, and an original score

JULY 13 – 27, Fridays - Sundays at 8 p.m.

3 p.m. matinees on Sundays

507 Calles Street (click for map)

Tickets $15 - $25 available on-line at eventbrite

Sky Candy aerial arts collective will produce “The Flame,” a theatrical presentation of the story of the Olympic flame, running July 17 - 27, 2012, at its studio atin East Austin.

"The Flame" is an original contemporary interpretation of the history, meaning and spirit of the Olympic flame, conceived, produced and directed by Sky Candy founding member Andy Agne. The audience will be taken on a journey from ancient Greece, when the flame was born, to modern day England as the torch arrives in London for the Olympic Games and takes the spirit of the Olympic games into the future.

“I’m excited about showing the timeline, the progression of the Olympic Flame from ancient times to the present,” said director Andy Agne. “It’s a reminder of what the Olympic games really are and should be, a friendly competition between countries, finding that common denominator that unites us all, that’s what the spirit of the Flame really is.”

“The Flame” will feature music composed by Chris Humphrey and dance & aerial choreography by Andy Agne, as well as aerial stunts on hoop, straps and trapeze, and ground-based dance, acrobatics, poetry and acting.

The final performance of “The Flame” will be held on the night of the opening ceremonies of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, and the show will be followed by a viewing of the opening ceremonies and Olympic kick-off party.

“The Flame” will be held at Sky Candy’s studio located at 507 Calles Street in East Austin. Ticket prices range from $15-$25 for the show and can be purchased at http://theflame.eventbrite.com/. The show will run at the following dates and times:

Sky Candy debuted its first theatrical production, “The Red Shoes”, to Austin audiences in 2011, receiving rave reviews. Their follow-up “The Time Machine” in April 2012 was similarly well-received.

About Sky Candy Sky Candy is an aerial arts collective whose mission is to develop and foster interest for the aerial arts in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2010, it offers aerial classes in multiple apparatuses such as silks, lyra, static trapeze, static pole, corde lisse and hammock for all skill levels. Sky Candy also offers open studio and rehearsal space in the fast-growing artist haven of East Austin. For more information, visit www.skycandyaustin.com.

Upcoming: Fundraiser for Last Act Theatre Company at Sky Candy Aerial Arts, June 15

One-Year Anniversary Party!

(B.G. at Sky Candy aerial arts)

Friday, June 15, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (or later!)

at Sky Candy Aerial Arts Studios, 507 Calles St., #117 (click for map)

The Last Act Theatre Company will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary with a huge Fundraising Party at Sky Candy (aerial acrobrats) in which a $10 ticket will get you admission to enjoy free food, drinks and entertainment. 

The event will be Friday June 15th from 7 pm-10 pm (maybe longer) and feature several 10-minute acts which will include singing by Bridget Farr, David Miller and Andrew Brett, a choreographed fight by Andrew Rodgers, Domenic Procaccini, Andrew Brett and Mindy Griffin and much much more!  This will be such a fun event and we can't wait to see you all there.  So...save the date to party LATco style!

Auditions for The Flame, a celebration of the Olympics, Sky Candy Aerial Arts Collective, April 1

Audition Notice: Sky Candy Aerial Arts Collective is looking for actors, aerialists, singers and artists with special skills to audition for The Flame. All demographics are welcome to audition.

The Flame is an original contemporary interpretation of the history, meaning and spirit of the Olympic flame. The audience will be taken on a journey from ancient Greece, when the flame was born, to modern day England as the torch arrives in London for the Olympic Games and takes the spirit of the Olympic games into the future. Produced by Sky Candy, directed by Andy Agne,The Flame will feature music composed by Chris Humphreys and dance & aerial choreography by Andy Agne.

Auditions will be held: Sunday, April 1st from 10am – 5pm, Singers from 2pm - 5pm. Callbacks will be scheduled individually the following weekend: Sunday, April 8th from 10am - 5pm. Please call 512-800 4998 or email andy@skycandyaustin.com to schedule your audition.

Actors: Please come prepared with a 1-3 min monologue performed in poetry form.

Aerialists: Please bring a 3-5 min solo on Lyra, Trapeze, Aerial Straps. We also are looking for aerialists with a great singing ability in the apparatus.

Artists with Special Skills: Please come prepared to show your ability within a 3-5 min window.

Artists with disabilities are also encouraged to audition for a segment about the Paralympics.

All performers should bring a picture and a resume and be prepared to fill out a waiver, release form and questionnaire about your availability over the course of rehearsal and production period.

Show opens July 12th - closes July 27^th, one hour before the opening ceremony for the Olympics. There will be an Olympics opening party after the last performance. Rehearsals will start beginning of May for Aerialists and end of May for actors.

Opportunity: Help Build and Run The Time Machine for Sky Candy Aerial Arts

Published yesterday at the online classified page of NowPlayingAustin

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Help Build The Time Machine, Earn FREE Classes

Hi Everyone! We are just a month out to The Time Machine and there is still lots of work to get done! We would love your help in a few different areas. In exchange, we can offer you some free classes with us as a token of our thanks for pitching in to make this amazing theatrical production a reality. Sky Candy's studio is located at 507 Calles Street, #117 (click for map).

Builders This week, we've got three build sessions with Andy Agne. In these sessions, you will help Andy put together some of the big wooden structures we'll be using as set pieces for the show. In addition to your help, if you've got tools, please let Andy know so can let you know what we may need extras of! We will give you one free class for each shift you work. Email andy@skycandyaustin.com if you can join us.

Here are the build dates for this week:

* Wednesday March 21 | 2pm - 5pm
* Friday March 23 | 12pm - 3pm
* Friday March 23 | 3pm - 6pm

Sound Board Operator & Light Board Operator For the run of the show, we would like to employ the help of one sound board op and one light board op. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn how to operate the boards! We can offer internship credit as applicable and $100 credit towards classes (good for one 6-Week Series or 5 individual drop-in classes) if you can help us for the entire run of the show. Email celeste@skycandyaustin.com if you are interested in helping us out.

It's a 7 night commitment: April 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29. You must also be free to do a training session during tech week with our sound or lighting designer.

Back Stage Helpers With a cast of more than 20 people and a number of costume and makeup changes - we need a number of back stage helpers! These folks will assist with things like organizing props, helping folks out with makeup and more! We can offer internship credit as applicable and $100 credit towards classes (good for one 6-Week Series or 5 individual drop-in classes) if you can help us for the entire run of the show. Email celeste@skycandyaustin.com if you are interested in helping us out.

It's a 7 night commitment: April 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29. You must also be free to join us for at least 2 tech rehearsals (likely April 17th, 18th or 19th) to learn the ropes.

Door Person For the run of the show, we would like to employ the help of a door person to man the booth. This person is responsible for checking in ticket holders at the door, accepting cash, and answering questions about the show while folks are coming in. We can offer internship credit as applicable and $100 credit towards classes (good for one 6-Week Series or 5 individual drop-in classes) if you can help us for the entire run of the show. Email winnie@skycandyaustin.com if you are interested in helping us out.

It's a 7 night commitment: April 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29. You must also be free to interview and train with Winnie at least two weeks before the show.

Upcoming: Nightmare Circus, Halloween Night at the Vortex, October 31

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CircX VorteX, Sky Candy Aerial Arts and The VORTEX Present

Nightmare Circus

on Halloween Night

It’s way too late to run away from the Circus…

When: October 31, 2011 7 pm – Midnight

Doors & haunted circus @ 7pm, stage show @ 8pm, costume dance party @ 10pm

The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX (click for map) Free Parking. Bus Route.

The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX Open 5pm – Midnight with beer, wine, savory snacks, and desserts.

Tickets: $13 Available at EventBright, www.vortexrep.org or call 512-478-5282.

Enjoy a frightful night at the Circus, with the scariest clowns, evil ringmaster, diabolical magicians, soul-searing fortuneteller, knife jugglers and more! Sky Candy Aerial Arts flies with death-defying aerial acrobatics above the stage…and on the spider webs above your head. The Fantastic Kent Cummins creates stage magic and juggling feats, including a shocking Guillotine act! Darling Dames Burlesque haunts your fantasies and your nightmares with striptease.

Costumes are encouraged and a photo booth will be provided for you to take pictures with the CircX characters, if you dare!

After the stage show, join us in The Butterfly Bar and on the Autumn set of Sarah Silver Hands in the theatre of The VORTEX for the most danceable Halloween music with DJ Deathpanel. Teaser performances from the cast of Sarah Silver Hands. Enter the costume contest for fabulous prizes.

Upon arrival you will be given a quest. Your successful completion of the challenge may just be your only ticket out of Nightmare Circus!

MC, Acting Direction by Justin LaVergne. Artistic Direction by Helen Hutka, Aerial Choreograpy and Set Design by Andy Agne. Aerial Choreography and Production Consultation by Winnie Hsia. Stage Magic and Juggling Direction by Kent Cummins. Music Direction by Tyler Mabry. Produced by Cedar Stevens.

Upcoming: CircX VorteX Father's Day Carnival, Vortex Repertory, June 19

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VORTEX Repertory Company and The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

present

CircX VorteX Father’s Day Carnival
A Modernistic Vaudevillian Circus for the People

Sunday, June 19 5-10 p.m.
The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX (outdoors in The yard), 2307 Manor Rd. (click for map)
The Butterfly Bar--beer, wine, luscious desserts, and savory snacks.
Admission: $5-$25 Sliding Scale. Kids get in free.

CircX VorteX is an inclusive, multi-disciplinary arts initiative that blends circus arts, performance, and vaudevillian style into a delightful event for all ages. This edition of CircX VorteX honors the Dads with a Father’s Day Carnival.

CircX VorteX Father’s Day Carnival stars Sky Candy Aerial Arts Collective, and features smoking surf rock with The Nematodes, dog, parrot and human circus acts with Circus Chickendog, burlesque comedy from Darling Dames Burlesque (rated PG), unicycle, juggling, hoola hoop stunts with Connie Leaverton and Hullaba Loola, belly dance, fire arts and more. Hot dogs and Barbeque!

Fun for all ages!

For more information contact vortex@vortexrep.org. or go to www.vortexrep.org