Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. presents:
From the Gutter To the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs
This 90 minute stage production presents a look into the history of
America's illegitamate theater traditions: circus, sideshow,
vaudeville, burlesque, medicine shows, casino shows, and television
game shows. Philomena Bindlestiff performs a poetic piece on the
trapeze, sings songs from by-gone stages and presents her legendary
target bull whip act. Mr. Pennygaff will dazzle with his top throwing
demonstration and amaze with his sword-swallowing abilities. Together
they will leave you speechless after witnessing their fire-eating
spectacle or their interpretation of orificular love poetry. From the
Gutter to the Glitter features the live musical accompaniment of Peter
Bufano (piano and accordion) and Kaethe Hostetter (fiddles).

A Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Production
From the Gutter To the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs
Produced by
Keith Nelson and Stephanie Monseu
Written and Conceived by
Keith Nelson, Stephanie Monseu and Peter Bufano
Directed by
Barbara Karger and Michael Preston
Music Composition
Peter Bufano
Cast
Keith Nelson, Stephanie Monseu, Peter Bufano, and Käthe Hostetter
Orkestra
Peter Bufano (accordion and piano) and Käthe Hostetter (fiddles)
Publicist
Karen Greco
Sound and Lighting Design
Kris Anton
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Photos by Maike Schulz
Poster Design by Greg Stadnyk
Special thanks to Legion Arts and New York City Department of Cultural
Affairs for making this production possible.
The music of From the Gutter to the Glitter is available on CD
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