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Dr. Techno Returns Home to Perform

 

Last updated 10/15/2024 at 9:59am



This Borrego Days Desert Festival will feature a hometown original, as Technomania Circus – led by Borrego Springs High School alumnus Bruce Cartier, also known as Dr. Techno – returns for a special performance on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center.

Cartier, who grew up in nearby Ocotillo Wells, was once a familiar face in the local desert community. At 13 years old, he was featured in the Borrego Sun for his ham radio hobby, where they nicknamed him “Dot Dash Man” for his Morse code expertise. A true desert original, Bruce spent his youth communicating with people far and wide using his radio, and now, as Dr. Techno, he’s coming back home to bring his one-of-a-kind performance troupe, Technomania Circus, to his roots.

Dr. Techno says, “This festival has always been special for me, not just because it’s in my hometown, but because my classmates from high school still gather here each year. It’s like a mini-reunion – and this year, we’re bringing some truly wild entertainment.”

Cartier, a 1973 graduate of Borrego Springs High School, has become an icon in the world of alternative, underground circus. His troupe, Technomania Circus, is known in San Diego and the Bay Area for their offbeat and highly imaginative shows that mix blacklight, puppetry, comedy, experimental music, dance, and magic.

This year, Bruce’s return to Borrego Days feels particularly poignant. Not only will old friends and classmates be in the audience, but the show will serve as a testament to how the desert and its community shaped his creative journey.

Ticket Information

Tickets for Technomania Circus are available exclusively through http://www.technomaniacircus.org. Be sure to grab yours in advance for what promises to be one of the most memorable performances during Borrego Days 2024.

About Technomania Circus:

Founded by Bruce Cartier (Dr. Techno), Technomania Circus has been delighting audiences for 25 years with its blend of surrealist theater, mixture of high-class and low-brow entertainment, and interactive, boundary pushing performances.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center

Ticket Price: $30 (18+ event)

For additional information, contact Technomania Circus through their website.

Media Contact:

Technomania Circus

Email: technomaniacircus@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.technomaniacircus.org

Come celebrate Borrego Days and witness a local legend in action!