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Dear Bowlus Patrons and Friends,
As we continue navigating these uncharted waters and continue to seek stability in our COVID 19 experience, the Bowlus is looking to welcome you back through our doors, with cautious optimism. All the while following the guidance of our local government and health officials. Please visit our new COVID 19 page which has the most up to date information on facility procedures and protocols for your future visit to the Bowlus.
In the meantime, here are some updates on scheduled Bowlus Performances.
Stunt Dog Experience: August 16, 2020
- With limited capacity for seating, due to social distancing, this show has been frozen for new sales. Those with tickets to the performance have been sent an email on the process of dividing the sales into two performances. Once re-seating has taken place, the Bowlus will evaluate the option of selling a few more tickets.
Albert Cummings: September 18, 2020
- This show has been frozen for new sales. We are currently in negotiations with the artist and agency on adding a 2nd performance in order to accommodate our limited capacity for seating, due to social distancing. Those with tickets to the performance will be sent an email with updated information for this performance, once an agreement has been made. There will be seats available for new sales once a 2nd performance has been established.
Anne of Green Gables - The Ballet: October 2, 2020
- This show has been frozen for new sales. Due to the tour being put on hold for the fall, the agency has reached out to us to reschedule this performance. We are currently discussing options and will have more information in the coming weeks.
New 20-21 Season
- We are anxious and excited to announce the new season, but we ask for your patience. The current plan is to announce the new season in September.
CSTW
- Our summer program will start next Monday, July 6. Registrations are currently taking place. Please visit our website for more information
Our Staff, Trustees, Commissioners, and Volunteers wish you all well. We look forward to seeing you at the Bowlus once again.
Daniel Kays, Executive Director
Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic
With his cutting edge Op-Art and Plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning & original state of the art magic. One thing that distinguishes Bishop is his virtuosity. Each show features award winning sleight of hand, exclusive grand illusions and close-up magic projected onto a large movie screen. No other illusionist showcases such a diverse array of talents. Additionally, the show is delivered with a totally modern energy and an outstanding rock & pop soundtrack. Bishop cuts through the usual hype and focuses on entertaining audiences with one remarkable illusion after another. Each routine is presented in his unique style. Some pieces feature more laughs than expected from an illusionist, while other effects literally demonstrate sleight of hand skill performed at a world-class level.
Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who was the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance of Eastern States Stage Award and one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magicians World-Class competition. Bishop’s interest in magic ran throughout his youth, truly taking shape in his mid-teens. In college Jason studied theatre and then went on the road performing at resorts, amusement parks and later colleges.
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