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PURE Cirkus
27 August 2009 @ 05:35 pm
We have been working really hard on trying to get investors so we can open our own space.. we really really want this.. we are also working on some amazing show.. come check it out at the website. www.the4horsemen.org
13 July 2009 @ 03:03 pm
Some of the members of PURE Cirkus did a photo shoot for the Club Motor 2009 Calendar...here are the shots used (March and another included on the collage on the back of the calendar), plus some unused pics. All photos courtesy of RJB Photo
March photo
Collage from back of calendar
Unused photo
Another unused photo
And one last unused shot
March photo
Collage from back of calendar
Unused photo
Another unused photo
And one last unused shot
Current Location: work
Current Mood: 
cheerful
cheerful12 June 2009 @ 10:58 am
Have you always wanted to learn more about becoming an MC/Host/Compere but didn't know where you could find a professional to teach you? Come to our next class;
How to MC with Armitage Shanks from Circus Contraption!
Armitage Shanks is an International Compere, Singer and Performer. He is also the Co-Founder of Circus Contraption, a one-ring traveling circus at the forefront of the "New Circus" movement. His recent credits include the London Burlesque Festival, The Supper Club and Paleis Van De Weemoed (Amsterdam), Absolut Burlesque Ball (Dublin), The New York Burlesque Festival, Le Scandal and The Slipper Room (NY) as well as a tour of Portugal with Circus Contraption. Armitage Shanks was featured in the January 2009 issue of Playboy France, Dans (Netherlands premier performance magazine), and Time Out London, which hailed hims as "One of the darkest-hearted comperes on the burlesque circuit- not only a biting ringmaster, but a unique singer as well".
Find out more at- www.myspace.com/armitagephineasshanks
The 4 Horsemen will feature two classes; MC for Beginners and MC for the working Performer.
How to MC with Armitage Shanks from Circus Contraption!
Armitage Shanks is an International Compere, Singer and Performer. He is also the Co-Founder of Circus Contraption, a one-ring traveling circus at the forefront of the "New Circus" movement. His recent credits include the London Burlesque Festival, The Supper Club and Paleis Van De Weemoed (Amsterdam), Absolut Burlesque Ball (Dublin), The New York Burlesque Festival, Le Scandal and The Slipper Room (NY) as well as a tour of Portugal with Circus Contraption. Armitage Shanks was featured in the January 2009 issue of Playboy France, Dans (Netherlands premier performance magazine), and Time Out London, which hailed hims as "One of the darkest-hearted comperes on the burlesque circuit- not only a biting ringmaster, but a unique singer as well".
Find out more at- www.myspace.com/armitagephineasshanks
The 4 Horsemen will feature two classes; MC for Beginners and MC for the working Performer.
MC for Beginners
June 13, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
MC for the working Performer
June 14, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
Each Class will feature interactive lectures with Armitage Shanks, followed by workshop and interactive critiques. Each class will be offered for a sliding scale fee; $25 to $50. Pre-register by emailing: education@the4horsemen.org
Armitage will cover subjects such as;
-Role of the MC
-storytelling
-functional segue
-preparation and improvisation
-Psychology of the MC
-getting into character
-relationship to performers -relationship to audience
-Finding your MC Character
-the MC as a character
-originality
-body language
-servant leadership
-Getting Started
-classes
-where to go/offer services
-experimenting
June 13, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
MC for the working Performer
June 14, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
Each Class will feature interactive lectures with Armitage Shanks, followed by workshop and interactive critiques. Each class will be offered for a sliding scale fee; $25 to $50. Pre-register by emailing: education@the4horsemen.org
Armitage will cover subjects such as;
-Role of the MC
-storytelling
-functional segue
-preparation and improvisation
-Psychology of the MC
-getting into character
-relationship to performers
-Finding your MC Character
-the MC as a character
-originality
-body language
-servant leadership
-Getting Started
-classes
-where to go/offer services
-experimenting
25 May 2009 @ 02:30 pm
Have you always wanted to learn how to Emcee but didn't know where you could find a professional to learn from? Or are you already an Emcee but want to learn new skills and sharpen your talents. Come to our next class;
Emcee Workshop with Armitage Shanks from Circus Contraption!
Armitage Shanks is an International Compere, Singer and Performer. He is also the Co-Founder of Circus Contraption, a one-ring traveling circus at the forefront of the "New Circus" movement. His recent credits include the London Burlesque Festival, The Supper Club and Paleis Van De Weemoed (Amsterdam), Absolut Burlesque Ball (Dublin), The New York Burlesque Festival, Le Scandal and The Slipper Room (NY) as well as a tour of Portugal with Circus Contraption. Armitage Shanks was featured in the January 2009 issue of Playboy France, Dans (Netherlands premier performance magazine), and Time Out London, which hailed hims as "One of the darkest-hearted comperes on the burlesque circuit- not only a biting ringmaster, but a unique singer as well".
Find out more at- www.myspace.com/armitagephineasshanks
The 4 Horsemen will feature two classes; Emceeing for Beginners and Emceeing for the Experienced.
Emcee Workshop with Armitage Shanks from Circus Contraption!
Armitage Shanks is an International Compere, Singer and Performer. He is also the Co-Founder of Circus Contraption, a one-ring traveling circus at the forefront of the "New Circus" movement. His recent credits include the London Burlesque Festival, The Supper Club and Paleis Van De Weemoed (Amsterdam), Absolut Burlesque Ball (Dublin), The New York Burlesque Festival, Le Scandal and The Slipper Room (NY) as well as a tour of Portugal with Circus Contraption. Armitage Shanks was featured in the January 2009 issue of Playboy France, Dans (Netherlands premier performance magazine), and Time Out London, which hailed hims as "One of the darkest-hearted comperes on the burlesque circuit- not only a biting ringmaster, but a unique singer as well".
Find out more at- www.myspace.com/armitagephineasshanks
The 4 Horsemen will feature two classes; Emceeing for Beginners and Emceeing for the Experienced.
Emceeing for Beginners
June 13, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
Emceeing for the Experienced
June 14, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
Each Class will feature interactive lectures with Armitage Shanks, followed by workshop and interactive critiques. Each class will be offered for a sliding scale fee; $25 to $50. Pre-register by emailing: education@the4horsemen.org
Armitage will cover subjects such as;
-Role of the Emcee
-storytelling
-functional segways
-preperation and improvisation
-Psychology of the Emcee
-getting into character
-relationship to performers
-relationship to audence
-Finding your Emcee Character
-the Emcee as a character, originality
-body language
-servant leadership
-Getting Started
-classes
-where to go/offer services
-experimenting
June 13, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
Emceeing for the Experienced
June 14, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
Each Class will feature interactive lectures with Armitage Shanks, followed by workshop and interactive critiques. Each class will be offered for a sliding scale fee; $25 to $50. Pre-register by emailing: education@the4horsemen.org
Armitage will cover subjects such as;
-Role of the Emcee
-storytelling
-functional segways
-preperation and improvisation
-Psychology of the Emcee
-getting into character
-relationship to performers
-relationship to audence
-Finding your Emcee Character
-the Emcee as a character, originality
-body language
-servant leadership
-Getting Started
-classes
-where to go/offer services
-experimenting
22 April 2009 @ 08:37 pm
April 28th:
The 4 Horsemen, (Creators of PURE CIRKUS) bring you: HELLFIRE! The Darkest Variety Show on earth!
Step right up and witness the most unique, electrifying circus show on earth! HELLFIRE is an edgy variety circus show with a rotating cast from PURE Cirkus featuring new and unusual fire performance, daring acrobats, height-defying stilt walkers, illusionists, brilliant and exotic aerialists, jaw dropping acts of demented daredevilry by the geeks and freaks, with much more. HELLFIRE is a clash of both the macabre and mystical!
PURE Cirkus has been described as a "Modern Cirkus". The troupe focuses on corporeal storytelling through live performances merging elements of street performance, theatre, circus, and vaudeville.
Special Guest Performers: Leaf (Circus Contraption), Evilyn SinClaire (Sinner Saint Burlesque), Ben De La Creme and Fuchsia Foxxx (Fabulux), Vivan Tam .Hosted By: EV Evans.
Triple Door
216 union street
seattle | wa | 98101
206.838.4333 (tickets by phone)
http://www.thetripledoor.net/Calendar/Events/April-09/Pure-Cirkus-Hellfire--The-Darkest-Variety-Show-on-.aspx?date=2009-04-28(tickets by web)
7PM (17+) & 10PM (21+)
$20 adv / $25 day of show
www.the4horsemen.org
www.hellfirevarietyshow.com
Sponsored by: Seattle Sinner Magazine
http://www.theseattlesinner.com/
The 4 Horsemen, (Creators of PURE CIRKUS) bring you: HELLFIRE! The Darkest Variety Show on earth!
Step right up and witness the most unique, electrifying circus show on earth! HELLFIRE is an edgy variety circus show with a rotating cast from PURE Cirkus featuring new and unusual fire performance, daring acrobats, height-defying stilt walkers, illusionists, brilliant and exotic aerialists, jaw dropping acts of demented daredevilry by the geeks and freaks, with much more. HELLFIRE is a clash of both the macabre and mystical!
PURE Cirkus has been described as a "Modern Cirkus". The troupe focuses on corporeal storytelling through live performances merging elements of street performance, theatre, circus, and vaudeville.
Special Guest Performers: Leaf (Circus Contraption), Evilyn SinClaire (Sinner Saint Burlesque), Ben De La Creme and Fuchsia Foxxx (Fabulux), Vivan Tam .Hosted By: EV Evans.
Triple Door
216 union street
seattle | wa | 98101
206.838.4333 (tickets by phone)
http://www.thetripledoor.net/Calendar/Events/April-09/Pure-Cirkus-Hellfire--The-Darkest-Variety-Show-on-.aspx?date=2009-04-28(tickets by web)
7PM (17+) & 10PM (21+)
$20 adv / $25 day of show
www.the4horsemen.org
www.hellfirevarietyshow.com
Sponsored by: Seattle Sinner Magazine
http://www.theseattlesinner.com/
Current Location: Seattle
23 January 2009 @ 09:31 am
- HELLFIRE: The Darkest Circus show on Earth! Step right up and enter HELLFIRE, the Darkest, most Devilish Circus Show on Earth! HELLFIRE is an adult themed variety circus show with a rotating cast from PURE Cirkus featuring Fire performance, Grinder Girls, Acrobats, Aerialists, Freaks, Geeks and much more.
Hosted by:
Harlot O'Scara
HellFire on tour | Date: Jan 24th @ Mirkwood
Carnie Lurch
15 January 2009 @ 03:36 pm
- HELLFIRE: The Darkest Circus show on Earth! Step right up and enter HELLFIRE, the Darkest, most Devilish Circus Show on Earth! HELLFIRE is an adult themed variety circus show with a rotating cast from PURE Cirkus featuring Fire performance, Grinder Girls, Acrobats, Aerialists, Freaks, Geeks and much more.
Hosted by:
Harlot O'Scara
HellFire on tour | Date: Jan 18th @ Hells Kitchen
HellFire on tour | Date: Jan 24th @ Mirkwood
Carnie Lurch
19 December 2008 @ 09:25 am
Le Caberet Noir @ the Noc Noc
A Spectacular Variety show of Queens and Harlots from all over the Northwest. Featuring a rotating cast with: Fantastic Drag, Marvelous Burlesque, Amazing Impersonators, Comedians, Variety show and Cabaret performers and much more
Coming Soon!
Love,
Carnie Lurch
A Spectacular Variety show of Queens and Harlots from all over the Northwest. Featuring a rotating cast with: Fantastic Drag, Marvelous Burlesque, Amazing Impersonators, Comedians, Variety show and Cabaret performers and much more
Hosted by:
Harlot O'Scara
Coming Soon!
| Dec 26th, right before HELLFIRE Starts up in January The 4 Horsemen bring to you PLEASURE AND PAIN, an old School PURE Cirkus show featuring: PIERCING SUSPENSION FIRE GRINDERS FREAKS AND MORE Come out and kick it with us after Christmas! 10 Dollar Presale 15 at the Door! Doors at 10pm NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted. |
Love,
Carnie Lurch
08 August 2008 @ 01:38 pm
