These activities were created and written by the New 42nd Street Summer Apprentices, Kevin Burns and Kendall Bowden.
You've heard all about our
2018-19 Season. Now it's time to get to know these 16 world-class shows a little bit better with Summer Field Guides! This group focuses on shows for kids of all ages,
Machine de Cirque,
Velocity, Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams,
A Simple Space and
SNAP. Not finding the show you're most looking forward to in this Summer Field Guide? Check back soon for more!
Behind the scenes of these high-flying circus tricks, the five company members of
Machine de Cirque used collaboration, imagination and play to create a show that surprises and delights.
Machine de Cirque has a little bit of everything, like circus, live music, physics and teamwork. Check out these New York City science and music related events and activities to spark your creativity and inspire teamwork!
Dream! It’s a Family Festival
When: Saturday, August 25, 2018 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: The High Line at 16th Street
What: Create crafts, enjoy music, giggle with clowns and take in some site-specific art in this free event perfect for kids up to 12 and their families. Dream big with ArchForKids and imagine what New York City might look like in 2038. The event is held rain or shine.
MakerFaire NYC
When: September 22nd and 23rd
Where: New York Hall of Science
What: Join
Make magazine at New York Hall of Science for a weekend filled with crazy machines, drones and other STEM activities.
Unicycle Festival
When: September 1st - September 2nd, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Governors Island
What: Whether you are a beginner unicyclists or a seasoned pro, the New York City Unicycle festival is perfect for any one-wheel fan. The weekend is packed with workshops, games, races and more. Make sure to roll through.
ve·loc·i·ty
[vuh-los-i-tee]
noun
1. The speed of something in a given direction
2. An Irish step and tap show from David Geaney and James Devine that will have you jumping for joy!
Velocity contains some of the quickest moves around. In fact, artist Devine holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the "fastest feet in the world" with an astonishing 38 taps per second!
Check out our Spotify playlist full of songs about dance to get your feet moving:
Then, spend your summer dancing at these free events before you boogie on over to the New Vic to see
Velocity.
Battery Dance Festival
When: August 11-18
Where: Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park
What: The 2018 Battery Dance Festival is a week-long festival full of local and international dance companies. At the end of the concert, they host a program called Everybody Dance Now where the audience learns and performs choreography they viewed earlier that night!
Fiddles and Whistles and Bodhráns, Oh My!
When: Saturday, September 22 at 10:00am
Where: Irish Arts Center, 553 West 51st Street
What: Learn all about traditional Irish instruments in this hands-on event, including performances by Darrah Carr Dance and Irish Arts Center musicians.
Bibi and Bichu, the brothers behind
Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams are renowned for their juggling skills. Watch as New Victory Teaching Artist Billy teaches you some simple juggling moves to master before you see Bibi, Bichu and their company in action!
The performers in
A Simple Space are phenomenal gymnasts who work together to create mind-blowing tricks. Now it's your turn! Grab your friends or family members to learn basic partner acrobatics from New Victory Teaching Artist WT.
The stars of
A Simple Space take "a simple space" and make it special! Now that you have practiced your new skills, it's time to show them off in your very own show.
If you and your friends have other talents like singing or dancing, add it to the program. Make sure to use your newly acquired juggling skills too! When you're rehearsing, think about the following:
- What could be a stage? Maybe your living room or a park.
- Do you have a lamp or some flashlights? Turn them into spotlights, just like the performers in A Simple Space.
Once you have completed your show, invite your friends and family to see your performance!
In
SNAP, magic is real, as this company from South Korea takes the audience on a tour of illusion and silent comedy! In fact, many performers take inspiration from the silent film actor, Charlie Chaplin. In this Summer Field Guide, watch a few Charlie Chaplin movies and learn more about the history of magic.
First, check out our two favorite Charlie Chaplin movies, then read more about his life and style
here.
The Kid: Chaplin directed, produced and starred in this film. He also composed the score!
The Kid follows The Tramp (Chaplin) who discovers a little orphan and raises him.
The Circus: In this movie, Chaplin is on the run from the police and hides away at a circus. The Ringmaster soon realizes his wit and ability to make a crowd laugh, so he becomes a part of the show.
The Tramp and The Ringmaster are interesting names, right? In
SNAP, the characters are similarly named with titles like The Dreamer, The Alchemist, The Florist and The Oddball.
Next, visit the New York Historical Society to join in a summer-long celebration of magic! You can pay what you wish to enter on Fridays from 6:00-8:00 pm. Here are just a few things we’re most excited for:
Summer of Magic: Treasures from the David Copperfield Collection
When: On display until September 16
What: At this exhibit you'll travel back in time as you explore the history of magic through treasures from the collection of Emmy Award-winning illusionist David Copperfield. Some highlights include Harry Houdini’s Metamorphosis trunk and handcuffs, and Copperfield's groundbreaking death saw illusion.
Capturing the Magic Weekend
When: Friday, August 24 – Sunday, August 26
What: This weekend-long event has tons of activities for all to enjoy from film viewings to a Victorian lantern show.
Watson Adventures' "Escape the New-York Historical Society"
When: Friday, August 10th, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
What: This 45-minute mystery adventure challenges you and your team to solve a series of puzzles involving objects on display in the museum.
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Kevin Burns is a student at SUNY New Paltz studying Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and minors in Theatre Arts and Visual Arts. He is currently a Summer Apprentice in the Communications Department for the New 42nd Street. He has previously interned for the Fine and Performing Arts Department at SUNY New Paltz and for the Madison Theatre at Molloy College. His interests include theater performance, graphic design and drinking large amounts of iced coffee.
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Kendall Bowden is a Summer Communications Apprentice for The New Victory Theater. She is currently a junior at New York University where she studies drama. She loves singing, making music and writing—but has a very hard time keeping up with the Kardashians.
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