West-Fest Vaudeville 2013 Schedule |
TOP EVENT
For the sixth year Pontine Theatre presents a host of New Vaudeville performers at its annual WEST-FEST. Performances are scheduled for 2 pm, December 26-30 at Pontine's West End Studio Theatre located at
WEST-FEST is modeled on the Phyzgig Festival which was founded in
Each of the featured performers are skilled in multiple forms: physical comedy, clowning, juggling, magic, and more. BJ Hickman, of
Roderick Russell, of
SCHEDULE -- (subject to change)
Thu 26 Dec --
B.J. Hickman
Roderick Russell
Fri 27 Dec --
B.J. Hickman
Roderick Russell
Sat 28 Dec --
The Yoyo People
Roderick Russell
Sun 29 Dec --
The Yoyo People
Modern Times Theater
Roderick Russell
Mon 30 Dec --
Roderick Russell
Phil Smith
Ryunosuke Yamazumi
PERFORMERS --
BJ HICKMAN (26-27 Dec) He entertains family audiences with comedy magic, dazzling deceptions, and mind reading miracles. Hickman's audience participation magic shows are a popular favorite throughout
MODERN TIMES THEATER (29 Dec) Modern Times Theater is duo entertainment at it’s best. Mastering the thoroughly modern mediums of pantomime, puppetry and novelty music, husband and wife performers Justin Lander and Rose Friedman delight crowds with a fresh take on the entertainment styles of the past. Friedman and Lander are also co-founders of
PHIL SMITH (30 Dec) Phil Smith of Abracadabra Productions will delight and dazzle audiences with whimsical illusions and comic bits. (abracadabraprod.com)
RODERICK RUSSELL (26-30 Dec) Roderick Russell is a professional sword swallower, mind reader and stage hypnotist. He performs nationally and internationally. His work has been featured on the Discovery Channel, the Travel channel, CNN, NPR, and Ripley's Believe It Or Not. When not on the road, he resides in
RYUNOSUKE YAMAZUMI (30 Dec)
He is an extraordinary big ball juggler from
YO-YO PEOPLE (28-29 Dec)
John and Rebecca Higby bring back that nostalgic toy, the Yo-yo, reminding audiences of old favorite tricks such as Walk the Dog and Rock the Baby, then amazing them with new and bizarre tricks, such as Boingy-Boingy and Iron Whip. Yo-yos attached to bouncy balls, yo-yos with 10-foot strings, and multiple yo-yos looping while hula hooping and unicycling are just some of their finely tuned feats. High skill and deft timing to swingin' music coupled with high energy and sarcastic humor make the Yo-Yo People a favorite for every age. As seen on David Letterman, they hold a Guinness World Record, a Yo-Yo World Champion title, and have performed in over 20 countries. yoyoshow.com