Banjos & Juggling: A World Vaudeville Adventure

Banjos & Juggling: A World Vaudeville Adventure is a high-energy, one-person variety show that has already delighted audiences at the Rochester Fringe Festival and is now available for booking at festivals, theaters, and special events.

Experience the sights, sounds, and rhythms of the world through music, juggling, and storytelling. The show blends acoustic music, classic vaudeville skills, and world travel into a fast-paced, family-friendly performance that works in black box theaters, festival stages, and community venues.

Join performer Brian Tomaszewski on a one-of-a-kind journey that blends banjo, guitar, tin whistle, percussion, ball and club juggling, and storytelling. From the rolling hills of Appalachia, where bluegrass banjo meets ball juggling, to the vibrant rhythms of East Africa, where drums speak in patterns of movement, this show brings global cultures to life through performance.

Audiences watch as clubs spin through the air while Eastern European folk melodies fill the space, then are transported to the bustling streets of Asia, where spinning yo-yos and quick beats create mesmerizing illusions. Finally, the show sails back across the Atlantic, from the misty landscapes of Ireland to the shores of the Great Lakes, where music and motion settle into a heartfelt reflection on life and love.

Brian, a professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, has spent over 15 years exploring the world, working with refugees, publishing textbooks, and even crossing the Atlantic on a freighter ship. He now weaves those experiences into a live performance that is equal parts music, movement, and adventure—a true Vaudeville experience for the modern age.

Ideal For

• Fringe and arts festivals looking for a flexible, self-contained show
• Small and mid-size theaters programming family-friendly variety acts
• Colleges, universities, and community events with a global / cultural focus

Show Snapshot

• Format: Solo vaudeville-style show (music, juggling, storytelling)
• Runtime: 60 minutes
• Audience: All ages; especially engaging for families and festival crowds

Booking & Contact

Interested in bringing Banjos & Juggling: A World Vaudeville Adventure to your festival or venue?

For booking inquiries, please contact brianbanjo@gmail.com.

Originally presented at the Rochester Fringe Festival .