 Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Colden Auditorium, 3 pm
All Ages.
Seen on the “Late Show with David Letterman,” on Broadway at the New Victory Theater and at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, it’s the show called “helium light and hilarious” by The New York Times.
Fast-paced, universally engaging and theatrically clever, Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co. has won the praise and affection of audiences worldwide. The big blow-up shapes shimmer, balloon, deflate and bounce in a rainbow of colors. Fred Garbo and Daielma Santos inhabit this enchanting world with tremendous aplomb and skill.
About the Actors
Fred Garbo has been a professional performer since 1974 (when someone gave him real money for doing card tricks). He has been the man inside Sesame Street’s Barkley the Dog; and on Broadway was the chief juggler in the hit musical Barnum. He performed in the high-flying, torch twirling, Obie Award-winning Foolsfire, He even tumbled at Lincoln Center with the New York Opera’s Turandot, and worked with MOMIX Dance Company in Brazil. For the last 19 years he has been inventing inflatables with artist/builder George York. He trained and performed with the Master of Illusion, Tony Montanaro and snowboards every chance he gets! In recognition of excellence in the art of juggling through professional performance the International Jugglers’ Association presented Fred Garbo with the ‘Award of Excellence’ this summer.
Daielma Santos was born in São Paulo, Brazil. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance of London and has extensive training in dance/choreography, mime and theater. She has been working and touring around the world with Fred Garbo for more than 18 years. As a Ballerina, she brings grace and fantasy with her whimsical dance and amazing rhythm, renewing your sense of wonder and exciting your imagination. Ms. Santos has been the principal dancer with the Opera Paulista Company of Saõ Paulo, and has performed with several companies in Brazil including the Cisne-Negro Ballet Company. Her performances span Brazil and Uruguay, acclaimed as a talented choreographer and teacher. For many years she worked as a teacher/ resident choreographer and principal dancer with the Portland Ballet Company in Maine.
Tickets: All Seats $18; $12 children 12 and under
(does not include $1 online ticket surcharge)
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