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Circus Smirkus' Show Recalls Bygone Era

Thursday, 07/07/11 12:44pm

Steve Zind, Produced by Steve Zind

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Circus Smirkus Creative Director, Jesse Dryden
A good circus show is more than a series of acts.  

There's a theme or story line that ties all the performances  together, using set design, music and costumes to give the show a unique feel.

As Circus Smirkus, Vermont's youth circus, begins its annual summer tour, VPR's Steve Zind talks with creative director Jesse Dryden about what it takes to create a circus performance.

Circus Smirkus schedule.

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Circus Smirkus' Show Recalls Bygone Era

VPR's Steve Zind talks with Circus Smirkus creative director Jesse Dryden about this year's show and what goes into creating a circus theme.


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