Enter the most unlikely setting for a circus - a factory where the workers are acrobats and the machines are circus props. Welcome to Birdhouse Factory!
See a contortionist perform on a turntable powered by unicyclists. Be captivated by the trapeze artist powered by the spins of an acrobat inside a giant wheel. Be stunned as the trampoline wall artists defy the laws of gravity. Giggle at the antics of the characters, be impressed by the acro-dancing and find yourself enchanted by the story of laughter, love, flight and birdhouses.
Birdhouse Factory was inspired, in part, by the masterful industry murals of Mexican artist Diego Rivera, the outrageous illustrations of cartoonist Rube Goldberg and the slap-stick humor of Charlie Chaplin’s film Modern Times. While these inspirations make Birdhouse Factory artful, nostalgic and funny, the true essence of the show comes from the circus.
Birdhouse Factory is a simple story of daily life in a “widgets” factory circa 1935 as workers are brought together by the most unlikely of events: a bird accidentally injured by the main steam boiler. The accident and caring for the bird, brings the workers closer together and inspires them to break away from the monotony of the assembly-line. They showcase their true inner talents and abilities by using their bodies and machines to build birdhouses in a more joyous and soulful way.
Come be amazed by Cirque Mechanics Birdhouse Factory on Thursday, November 18. Tickets are only $10 (plus applicable fees), making this a perfect show for the whole family. Tickets are available by clicking the button below, calling the box office at 479.443.5600 or by visiting the box office in person.