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The Suitcase Sideshow is a fringe theater that brings a message of hope to the far corners of the world

current running shows

NOSFERATU

A SYMPHONY OF HORROR

On October 26, 2018, The Music Box Theater in Minneapolis will be presenting the old classic horror film – Nosferatu (1922)! The performance will include a LIVE accompaniment by The Curse of the Vampire Orchestra!

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THE SAILOR and THE BOAT

A sailor-themed parable based on the story of the Prodigal Son. The Suitcase Sideshow adapted it to also include the cross and resurrection narrative and gave it musical interludes throughout the story.

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MUSIC FROM BEHIND THE CURTAIN

Philip Shorey has composed the music for multiple productions throughout the years with The Suitcase Sideshow. This is a compilation of marionette and puppetry soundtrack music.

Available now on bandcamp.com

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KILL YOUR ART

A Street Performer’s Guide to Being a Messenger of Jesus Christ

Available now on amazon.com

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Curse of the Vampire

Curse of the Vampire is a comic book based on the popular classic horror film Nosferatu (1922). The twist on this adaptation however, is that it is also a gospel tract about Jesus. How can a vampire comic be about Jesus? The modern approach to vampire folklore is to romanticize the vampire, but this story instead glorifies the self sacrificial love of Ellen, as she willingly gives herself to evil in order to be rid of the vampire and its curse. The vampire is presented as sheer evil. This is where the gospel themes (created perfect, broken by sin, a rescue plan of self sacrificial love, resurrection, and the relationship restored) comes into play.

This comic book is available now on etsy.com