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Circus show returning for spooky sequel
If you go
The Salt Fire Circus presents The Halloween Sideshow, with two shows at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Oct. 28-31 at the Durango Arts Center Theater. Tickets cost $20 in advance and go on sale Wednesday at the Durango Arts Center and Southwest Sound. For more information, call 759-9716
One of the benefits of bachelorhood is not having to apologize for ogling scantily clad, beautiful women. Not that that’s my sole reason for remaining unwed, but it’s a nice perk.
Last May, I had the privilege of reviewing the Bare Bones Burlesque and the Salt Fire Circus, which turned out to be the social event of the season, if not the year.
The show played to sold-out crowds at the Durango Arts Center on four consecutive nights and had locals, especially those who were tardy in procuring tickets and got shut out, pleading for a follow-up.
After five months, the time has thankfully come.
Chrissy Mosier now is the sole director after her cohort, Julie Hudak, opted out of this month’s sequel for logistical reasons.
Aptly named The Halloween Sideshow, Mosier has doubled the run with two shows every night between Oct. 28 and 31.
I haven’t seen any previews yet, but the idea is that all the acts will be based on the 78 ancient images of the Tarot, and it’s supposed to be a spooky affair indeed.
There’s not much of a sales pitch here.
Anyone who saw the May shows likely will line up when tickets go on sale Wednesday morning. Word of mouth should take care of the rest.
What the puritanical at heart should understand is this is burlesque, not pornography.
While there may be a prurient interest for some, visually speaking, let there be no doubt that these performers are tremendously talented folks whose real gifts lie in their ability to sing and dance like true professionals.
The audiences for all four nights are encouraged to dress in costume as well – it is Halloween, after all – and the Saturday performance on the holiday itself should be an evening few will forget, personal imbibing notwithstanding.
There will be a huge buzz surrounding The Halloween Sideshow as it approaches, and I’ll revisit this in a few weeks, but consider this a public service announcement. Unlike the debut shows in May, the Salt Fire Circus no longer is a secret and tickets will go quickly.
What Hudak began and Mosier is continuing is a great example of a grass-roots group whose only goal is to put on a first-rate show that involves everyone in the community.
Their thanks will come from the applause of eight more standing-room-only crowds, because no one’s getting rich from this venture.
It’s a gift to all of us, and this time it’s not sneaking up on us unannounced.
Take the morning off, hit the ATM (ticket sales are cash only) and get in line.
You can thank me later for the heads-up.
ted@durangoherald.com
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