Circus Troupe '7 Fingers' Hits New Victory Theater 2/8-3/2

The fearless French-Canadian circus arts troupe, 7 Fingers, hits New York with their critically acclaimed show, Traces, which will run at The New Victory Theater from February 8 through March 2, 2008.

In Traces, five performers gather to leave an imprint on society in the midst of the chaotic events that surround them. Compelled by a a yearning to express themselves through any means possible -- from dance to drawing, music to humor, skateboarding to acrobatics -- these dynamic performers fuse circus skills, athletics and comedy to create their own playground of non-stop physicality.

Traces is directed and choreographed by Shana Carroll and Gypsy Snider. Training and acrobatic research is by Sébastien Soldevila; lighting design is by Nol Van Genuchten; costume design is by Flavia Hevia and Manon Desmarais; set design is by Flavia Hevia, and original piano score is by Francisco Cruz.

The cast for Traces includes brothers Francisco and Raphäel Cruz, Héloїse Bourgeois, Brad Henderson and Will Underwood.

About 7 Fingers
7 Fingers, the brainchild of seven seasoned circus artists who had spent many years training and performing on stage with some of the world's most prominent circuses and cabarets, came into existence in 2002. Combining years of experience with their multiple talents, 7 Fingers brings a new flavor to circus arts, creating intimate and daring contemporary shows on a human scale.

Blending genres and diverse art forms, 7 Fingers creates work that encompasses theater, dance, acrobatics, music and multimedia. The company takes a collaborative approach to each of their creations, thus exploring the full extent of their combined creativity. The alchemy that this creative process produces extends far beyond the vision of a single director.

Performance Schedule

Friday 2/8 7 pm
Saturday 2/9 2 pm and 7 pm
Sunday 2/10 12 pm and 5 pm
Friday 2/15 7 pm
Saturday 2/16 2 pm and 7 pm
Sunday 2/17 12 pm and 5 pm
Wednesday 2/20 2 pm*
Thursday 2/21 7 pm
Friday 2/22 7 pm
Saturday 2/23 2 pm and 7 pm
Sunday 2/24 12 pm and 5 pm
Saturday 3/1 2 pm and 7 pm
Sunday 3/2 12 pm *# and 5 pm
* = Talk Back with Performers # = Sign-interpreted performance
This show is best enjoyed by theatergoers ages 6 to adult.
Full-price tickets are $12.50 (balcony), $25 (mezzanine) and $35 (orchestra/front mezzanine). Those who purchase tickets to this show and at least two other New Victory productions during the 2007-2008 season become a New Victory Member and save 30% on tickets to all New Victory shows for the entire season.

On sale now:

* ONLINE at www.NewVictory.org
* BY PHONE at 646-223-3010; Monday-Friday 12 noon-8 pm; Saturday 10 am-8 pm; Sunday 10 am-5 pm
* IN PERSON at The New Victory Theater Box Office; Box office hours: Sunday & Monday 11am-5 pm;
Tuesday-Saturday 12 noon-7 pm

About The New Victory Theater
With a commitment to developing theater audiences of the future, The New Victory Theater - a project of The New 42nd Street - presents a range of professional productions at affordable ticket prices (regular season prices range from $12.50-$35 and Member tickets are only $8.75-$24.50). In addition, it also offers daytime school performances ($2 per student), family workshops and jobs to high school and college students. Interactive Lower Lobby Activities, FYI's (performance-related exhibits) and Talk Backs with the artists are offered in conjunction with select performances throughout the season. The theater's website, www.NewVictory.org , continues to be an excellent resource, providing video clips and more information about each production in the season, as well as show-related activities. The New Victory Theater sparked the subsequent revitalization of 42nd Street when it opened its doors in Dec 1995.

About The New 42nd Street
Founded in 1990, The New 42nd Street is an independent, nonprofit organization charged with long-term responsibility for seven historic theaters on 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. In addition to running The New Victory, The New 42nd Street built and operates The New 42nd Street Studios - a ten-story building of rehearsal studios, offices and a 199-seat theater named The Duke on 42nd Street - for national and international performing arts companies. Since its opening on June 21, 2000, The New 42nd Street Studios has been fully occupied by both nonprofit and commercial theater, dance and opera companies. With these institutions and the other properties under its guardianship, The New 42nd Street plays a pivotal role in fostering the continued revival of this famous street at the Crossroads of the World.