The Show is On the Road!
The 2023 Big Top Tour is out on the road! Watch this video for a preview: We’ve sold out our first two sites! Don’t wait to purchase your tickets ! The troupers and all the staff are thrilled to present the 2023 Big Top Tour: A Midsummer Night’s Circus for you! The tour travels all over New England from now through August 19. The schedule and tickets are available at smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/
The Show is Almost Here!
The 2023 Big Top Tour opens July 1! Watch this video for a sneak peek: Catch a glimpse of our rehearsals, hear a bit of our music! The troupers, the creative team and all the staff are preparing the 2023 Big Top Tour: A Midsummer Night’s Circus for you! Come see the show this summer. The tour travels all over New England from July 1 – August 19. The schedule and tickets are available at smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/
Energy, Passion and Extracurriculars
Editor’s Note: This post was written by summer Tour Communications Associate June Mello Creation Week 2 was one bursting with activity. Not only have the acts been getting more and more polished each day, we’ve also moved on to the stage of production where run-throughs happen each day. Scene transitions and character work have now become just as important as refining tricks and practicing skills. The costumes and concessions departments have also both arrived since my last update, making the start of the tour feel even closer. They did first fittings for costumes this week, and next week I’ll be working with some…
Big Top Tour Sneak Peek!
The 2023 Big Top Tour show is in rehearsals. Watch this video for a sneak peek! The tents are up and the barn is buzzing with activity. The troupers, the creative team and all the staff are preparing the 2023 Big Top Tour: A Midsummer Night’s Circus for you! Come see the show this summer. The tour travels all over New England from July 1 – August 19. The schedule and tickets are available at smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/
A Welcoming Start
Editor’s Note: This post was written by summer Tour Communications Associate June Mello I’ve known about Smirkus for a long time. When I was younger, my mom used to bring my brother and me to see shows when the tour was close to home. I remember being awestruck by (as well as a tad jealous of) the troupers on tour, how skilled they were, and how much fun they seemed to be having. Now that I’ve finally come here to experience it myself as the Tour Communications Associate, and after meeting the troupers face to face, I have to say that my…
Trouper Arrival Day!
The 2023 Troupers Have Arrived! Arrival day was filled with joy and excitement as troupers arrived at Circus Smirkus Headquarters in Greensboro, VT. These 30 young circus artists now begin their 3 weeks of training in preparation for the 2023 Big Top Tour: A Midsummer Night’s Circus. Come see the show this summer. The tour travels all over New England from July 1 – August 19. The schedule and tickets are available at smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/
The Making of the 2023 Poster
You may have seen the beautiful poster art for the 2023 Big Top Tour: A Midsummer Night’s Circus. What you may not know is that it was illustrated by our own Joy Powers, an alum who has worn many Smirkus hats! It was then digitally finalized by another long-time Smirkus artist, Jason Eckenroth. Joy first became interested in circus and clowning after seeing a Circus Smirkus show at age 13. After attending Smirkus Camp, she auditioned for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour, in which she performed in the summers of 2006 and 2007. She is featured in and narrates Signe…
Introducing the 2023 Troupers
Watch this video to meet our 2023 Big Top Tour troupers! Congratulations to the 30 young circus artists, ages ranging from age 11-18, who will go on the road this summer performing over 60 shows all over New England in our beautiful Big Top circus tent! There are 20 returning troupers and 10 new troupers from the following United States (CA, CO, CT, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI and WI) and Canada. Stay tuned for our tour schedule and ticket information this spring. Tickets go on sale May 1, 2023. Special thanks to Andy Bell for creating this beautiful video!
Circus Smirkus Names Stephanie Abrams as 2023 Big Top Tour Show Director
Greensboro, VT. – Circus Smirkus announces Stephanie Abrams as the 2023 Big Top Tour Show Director. In this role, Abrams will lead the creation, development and execution of the 2023 Big Top Tour production. To the role of show director of the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour, the country’s only touring tented youth circus, Abrams brings 30 years of experience working with circus performers of all ages. Steve MacQueen, Executive Artistic Director for Circus Smirkus, outlines a vision for the organization focused on collaboration and diversity. “Bringing in artists with a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and abilities allows us to…
2022 Big Top Tour Closing Weekend Video
Thank you for spending the summer with Circus Smirkus!