"I would recommend the Give & Take Jugglers to anybody looking to entertain audiences of all ages. ...the audience left wanting more." ~ Kevin Ditzler, Director of Arts Education, Ephrata Performing Arts Center
We get asked back again and again.
The spirit of Chautauqua, the variety of vaudeville: The Give & Take Show will surprise and please you. It has impressive juggling, comedy, and lots of audience involvement. We use an antique calliope, traditions from vaudeville, circus arts, theater, and live music to create a lively and wholesome show that feels fresh and contemporary. We appeal to a wide range of ages: children, adults, (and even most teenagers).
We are primarily entertainers, but in our school assembly we can highlight the importance of character traits, teamwork, learning from mistakes, and the contributions of different cultures. Our corporate presentation can illuminate concepts such as motivation, innovation, risk assessment, and strategic thinking. But again, the emphasis is on entertainment.
We think about the needs and nature of each audience and occasion, and make adjustments in content and costume. We are always appropriate, and never offensive.
The bright and cheerful voice of our well-tempered calliope reminds some of a small circus they loved in Europe, or a hurdy gurdy played on a street corner from their childhood. Press the play button below on the Windows Media Player to hear it for yourself.
For Mac / Quicktime users, please click here: Play Calliope music
To see the full range of events that we are available for, please click on the link below:
Article from the Philadelphia Inquirer
Published April 18, 2007, we were very happy with
this coverage of our troupe and professional
associates.
Read the article for yourself
A Call to Local Performing Artists
We hold a monthly Peer-Review Workshop where constructive criticism and collaborative brainstorming are the evening's fare. Our studio is located at 6122 Greene Street in Germantown, Philadelphia. For more information call Dave at 215-842-9467
The next Peer-Review Session is not scheduled.