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-The Seattle Times - The Seattle Times
I am writing today to recommend to you Rob Williams and Casey Martin, and “The Kamikaze Fireflies”. As a performer and entertainment director myself, I have worked with both these fine entertainers, together and separately for many years now.
Rob Williams has been a founding member of the iconic group “The Flaming Idiots”, has performed solo as “Saffron Finch” and currently is working with Casey as “The Kamikaze Fireflies”. He has also created numerous versions of himself for a diverse career in entertainment, spanning Renaissance Faires, Fringe Festivals, Private and Corporate Special Events, Live Theatre, Film and Television. He has an unparalleled versatility which is the result of a lifetime of training and experience, flawless craftsmanship and a genuine delight in life and performance and people. His comedy is singular and second to none. It is a combination of strength, physical agility, amazingly well crafted routines, a mind which sees comedic opportunities, and an immediacy and presence during performance which allows him to capitalize upon the moment. He is talent and craft masquerading as high octane lunacy. I am deeply honored and humbled for every opportunity I am given to work with this generously talented individual and friend.
Casey Martin is a performer I’ve watched grow and develop over the years of our association. She too has worked with some of the most highly respected variety acts, adding her unique humor and constantly learning new skills and developing new abilities. She has become a force of nature by combining classical theatrical training with disciplined circus physicality. As flexible as a gymnast, as strong as an athlete and as stunning as a movie star, she radiates confidence and intellect and beauty.
Together, they are the “Kamikaze Fireflies”.
The show is impossible to describe beyond hilarious. It is a constantly changing series of routines, patter, physical impossibilities, unbelievable situations and audience interactions. There is such a wealth of material available to these performers that they can readily adapt to any change in audience or situation. I have seen them perform many times and I am always struck by the huge audience reactions and constant laughter these two can generate. Also, no one just passes by one of their performances. From the first moment you notice them you will be captivated as the delight is infectious and the humor is universal. Onstage the show is magic, but after and between shows the magic continues as these indefatigable entertainers find every opportunity to mingle and perform in any available space. Stage or street, indoors or outdoors, stadium or nightclub, your entertainment dollar is well spent.
Finally, beyond the show and their individual abilities, Rob and Casey represent the highest professionalism. Contact, negotiation and bookings are all handled with the most disciplined business sense. Needs and expectations are communicated well and a positive and helpful attitude is always maintained. Rob and Casey are always available and first to volunteer for press events and happily assist in advertising. They are always welcome members of the backstage communities and families within the industry, and theirs is an opinion I welcome and respect. I recommend them highly and without reservation.
Richard Weber
Entertainment Director - Florida Renaissance Festivals
Managing Director - Atomic Talent Inc. - Richard Weber Entertainment Director - Florida Renaissance Festivals Managing Director - Atomic Tale
It is with great pleasure that I write a letter highly recommending The Kamikaze Fireflies. The booking process was a breeze. Rob and Casey were upbeat and easy to work with from first call, through tech, the show, and load out. More importantly they packed our venue and delighted our audience. I saw people from seventy years old to six years old cheering the jaw dropping tricks and wiping tears of laughter off their faces at the jokes. The second the show was over we were backstage trying to book them again for next season. Simply put, The Kamikaze Fireflies are outstanding family entertainment.
Sincerely,
John Mayer
Professor of Theater
CSU Stanislaus, CA - John Mayer Professor of Theater CSU Stanislaus, CA
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You want your date to have fun. Or- you want to laugh along with your kids. Or- you’re so old that you just want one more amazing experience before they put you on an all jello diet. This is the show for you.
The Kamikaze Fireflies is a Los Angeles based two person vaudeville smack down that will rip you a new laugh hole and that the Seattle Times said, “... provides a near riotous end to the show.” They will spin giant metal cubes. They will do contortionist backbends. They will whip crack the crowd into a frenzy or at least a near frenzy depending on the crowd.
Rob Williams (formerly of The Flaming Idiots) and Casey Martin (formerly of the acrobatic show Barely Balanced) combine their years of learning strange tricks in a dazzling display of the vaudevillian arts.
And if you don’t like the show you can punch them
(some restrictions apply).
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