The Tweaksters-Circus Show

The Tweaksters! Fabulous Feats of Physical Fun! Their innovative mix of acrobatic dance and artistic juggling blends pure athletic creativity with odd objects in a rhythmic, crazy cool performance designed to tweak and delight audiences of all ages. "Specialists at transforming the mundane into the magical" (L.A. Times), Regan Patno and Julia Snyder "have created a new genre of performing arts." (Greeley Tribune)

With the Tweaksters, you can’t imagine what you’ll experience next. From ping-pong air raids to glow-in-the-dark illusions to skillful feats of strength and balance, this 70 minute pulse-quickening adventure keeps audiences oohing and aahing. Sometimes regarded as “the Blue Man Group without the paint” the Tweaksters use their athletic prowess and fertile imaginations to deftly manipulate flower pots, meteors, luminescent ropes and galvanized pipes -- not to mention each other -- tweaking all the way.

With abs of steel and muscles rippling, they explore -- and seemingly ignore -- the laws of physics. It’s original, zany fun and all without words.

The Tweaksters' Technical Rider.

• Melody Stage...the audience will want to see the performers head to toe. A raised stage is recommended.
• Ideal stage size is 28' wide X 18' deep.Minimum stage size is 18' wide X 12' deep.
• Ideal ceiling height above stage level is 14' or more.
• Minimum ceiling height above stage level is 10.5 feet.
• Ideal stage masking is wings with legs. (Wings are the spaces on either side of the stage. Legs are the curtains in front of the wings.)
• Ideal stage surface is wood or linoleum safe for barefoot dancing. If it's carpet or anything other than finished wood or linoleum, again, please let us know.
• An electrical outlet is needed close to the stage.
• Lighting...Theatrical lighting coming from more than just the front is required. Routines with lighting effects require a highly controlled environment. For the special effects to work properly, a few necessities...

1. To be able to turn off all the lights so the environment comes close to total darkness.
2. A reliable, knowledgeable technician to run the house lights.
3. A black back drop is required for the 'Exposed' routine. (Nothing fancy here, just some non-UV active material in back of us. Anything black usually works well, and some wall coverings, are themselves not UV active.)

• Sound... Ideal: A quality amp and speakers appropriate for the room. Two XLR inputs in the stage left wing for us to plug in our music player.If you do not have an amplifier and/or speakers, let us know.
• Audience... If the stage will be in-the-round or a pronounced thrust, please let us know. This can affect how some routines play.If you have any questions at all, please ask.
• Payment... Upon booking a 50% deposit is due to hold the show date. Check payable to the Tweaksters. The remaining balance is due the day of show.