Stay Tuned — A Dark Burlesque Circus Experience
Step inside the glowing screen of our times with Stay Tuned—a provocative, one-night-only circus where technology goes off the rails.
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the Secret Circus Society transforms Durango’s Animas City Theatre into a shadowy stage of temptation, mystery, and spectacle. This immersive production collides circus and burlesque in a thrilling exploration of the digital age’s obsessions: constant surveillance, the hunger for social media fame, and the unsettling rise of artificial intelligence.
As the lights drop and the performance begins, aerialists, jugglers, and burlesque artists blur the line between flesh and machine. Secrets are laid bare, privacy disappears, and seduction takes a dangerous edge. It’s entertainment for the dark side of the digital age—sinister, sexy, and impossible to look away from.
The Experience
- Dark Burlesque Circus Show
Witness a haunting fusion of circus mastery and burlesque allure: aerial artistry, juggling, and sultry movement woven together in a narrative of technology’s grip on human desire. - Immersive Storytelling
Performers embody the blurred space between human and machine, plunging the audience into a world where exposure is raw, passion is perilous, and the screen never stops watching. - After-Party
When the final curtain drops, the night is far from over. The theatre explodes into a full-throttle dance party with pulsing electronic beats, moody lighting, and immersive visuals that keep you moving deep into the night.
Event Details
Venue: Animas City Theatre, Durango, CO
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 8:00 p.m.
Format: Standing room only – early arrival recommended
After-Party: Immediately following the show
Tickets
General Admission – $35
- Standing room access on the main floor
VIP Admission – $69
- Balcony view
- Exclusive perks throughout the night
Tickets available now at: www.secretcircussociety.com
Featured Performers
RubiStarr
A 20-year veteran of the stage, RubiStarr blends aerial arts and character-driven storytelling to create unforgettable theatrical experiences.
The Fantastic Mr. B (Ben Dukeminier)
A circus chameleon with expertise in juggling, aerial performance, stilt dancing, and magic. Ben brings explosive energy to every performance, from intimate events to festival stages.
Jesse the Juggler
An internationally acclaimed circus artist who fuses live music with juggling, unicycling, skating, and globe performancedelivering a one-of-a-kind visual and musical spectacle.
Miss Sass A Frass
A burlesque artist who bridges vintage glamour with modern circus. Her elegant striptease choreography captures both classic jazz style and contemporary edge.
Tabatha Joy
With a decade of global touring as an actor and director, Tabatha infuses her performances with theatrical depth, precision,, and commanding stage presence.
Sponsors
This event is proudly sponsored by Hutton Broadcasting along with other dedicated local supporters who help bring daring cultural productions like Stay Tuned to life.
About Secret Circus Society
Founded by Rubi Starr Bornheim and Ben Dukeminier, Secret Circus Society is Durango’s longest-running circus collective. Known for combining technical mastery with theatrical storytelling, the troupe includes aerialists, jugglers, stilt walkers, and burlesque artists. Their productions explore powerful themes through high-energy spectacle, pushing audiences to experience the circus in bold, unexpected ways.
With Stay Tuned, the company takes audiences deep into the shadowy underworld of the digital era—where secrets, screens, and seduction collide.
Dare to look closer. Surrender to the spectacle. Step into Stay Tuned.
