Événement

Space Commando and Other Odd Hobbies

Dreamland Arts presents Space Commando and Other Odd Hobbies, an autobiographical acrobatic comedy, written and performed by David Harris, and featuring Sam Mistry. Recommended for ages 13+. 60 minutes.

At the age of 14, David Harris knew exactly what he wanted to be, a professional yo-yo player. This dream led to a 20-year pursuit of odd hobbies; seemingly impossible stunts with folding chairs, shopping bag dancing, juggling feats, and inspired paddleball moves. Along this unexpected, hilarious, and often embarrassing journey, David finds amazing yo-yo masters, paddleball kings, and wedding rings. As part of the show, David will have on display his extensive collection of antique yo-yos; rare Duncan classics from the 50s, silver-plated designer yo-yos, Tom Kuhn prototypes, and yo-yos autographed by awesome people you've never heard of! Also featured in the show is drummer Sam Mistry, a 14 year old student at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists and a resident of the Midway area of St. Paul.

David Harris has amazed and amused audiences with his physical comedy shows. Using a variety of unconventional props such as hand trucks, sheets of paper, bicycle wheels, and buckets, David blends acrobatics, comedy, and virtuosic object manipulation. He graduated from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks with a degree in English. David frequently performs in Minnesota at venues such as Dreamland Arts, The Red Eye, The Ritz Theater, Bryant Lake Bowl, Jon Hassler Theater, and Patrick's Cabaret.He has performed at libraries, schools, fairs, corporate events, comedy clubs, variety shows, cabarets, and in dozens of theatrical productions. His shows include The David Harris Show (with magician David J. Harris), Everything Must Go (with Katie Kaufmann), Delivery Guy, The Paper Mover, BOOKcrobatics, and What I Want to Be When I Grow Up!

Located in the Midway area of St. Paul, Dreamland Arts is a 40-seat theater and performing arts studio that presents performances, classes and workshops in theater, music, dance, puppetry and literary arts. Celebrating 5 years in the neighborhood, the small theater has hosted over 100 original shows by local artists.

Photo Credit: Charissa Uemura