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Juggleville 9: Dead Man’s Jest

Posted by on Monday, March 10, 2014 in Archives, News.

VANDERBILT JUGGLING AND PHYSICAL ARTS TO PRESENT
-€œJUGGLEVILLE 9: Dead Man-€™s Jest-€
in the Langford Auditorium at Vanderbilt University
Saturday, March 29th at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -€“ On Saturday, March 29th, the Vanderbilt Juggling and Physical Arts Club presents Juggleville 9: Dead Man-€™s Jest in the Langford Auditorium at Vanderbilt University. Juggleville 9 combines juggling and physical comedy to unfold a riveting narrative for two extraordinary, hour and a half performances. Tickets are $7 for general admission and are available in advance through Ticketmaster or at Vanderbilt-€™s Sarratt Student Center Box Office.

Juggleville 9 follows a band of good-natured, bumbling pirates as they search for the fountain of youth! They have their trusty friends, the wizened mentor and a shiny new ship; what could go wrong?? Join us for their humorous and thrilling journey across the high seas. Now in its ninth year, Juggleville continues a tradition of packed performances. The show features a 40-member cast of Vanderbilt students and community professionals. Juggleville performances consistently delight the entire family and receive enthusiastic praise from audiences of all ages.

Combining a pirate-themed storyline with dynamic displays of juggling, dance, and acrobatics, this year-€™s show propels the series toward new theatrical heights. “Each routine has its own character, its own personality,-€ says Ben Draffin, Director of Jugglevilles 7, 8, and 9.   -€œOur talented performers and adventurous pirates are ready to dazzle the audience with exciting and climactic new juggling adventures!”

Juggleville 9: Dead Man-€™s Jest will be in Vanderbilt University-€™s Langford Auditorium located at 1 Garland Avenue in Nashville, TN. Shows will be on Saturday, March 29 at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster or at the Sarratt Student Center Box Office on the Vanderbilt campus. Tickets are $7 for general admission.

Parking will be available in Vanderbilt-€™s Lots 16 and 18 (Garland Ave & 24th) as well as street parking in the area.

A portion of the show-€™s proceeds will be donated to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. For more information on Juggleville 9 and the Vanderbilt Juggling and Physical Arts Club, please visit www.juggleville.com.

About Vanderbilt Juggling and Physical Arts

Vanderbilt Juggling and Physical Arts is a student-run organization whose members include students, faculty, staff, and other members of the community. During its twelve-year history, the group has delighted audiences at numerous events and theatrical productions on the Vanderbilt campus and throughout Nashville. They work closely with numerous non-profits and social benefit organizations to spread the joy of juggling. Contact juggling@vanderbilt.edu for more information or to invite us to perform.