A circus where nothing goes right led by a wonderful Ringmaster with an unbreakable spirit
about to be taken over by a bunch of greedy Rodeo Cowgirls
A cannon ball man that mysteriously disappeared
A Trapeze artist that lost her love and her nerve
A street musician in search of a home and happiness
A lion that lost it's roar and
A knife thrower that drinks
Clowns, roustabouts, jugglers...
All are they thrown together by misfortune to
Save the Circus!
A search for love
A search for meaning
A circus family that will never give up despite all odds
An instant audience hit!

CASTING INFORMATION:

Suitable for professional productions and
amateur productions for actors 11-16 years old.
No circus skills required; We follow the story of the circus family.

PRINCIPALS:

- Ringmaster
- Trapeze artist Maria (daughter of Ringmaster)
- Cannonball-man Romeo
- Rodeo Girl
- Strong Man
- 3 Clowns

OTHER SPEAKING ROLES:

- Circus Manager
- Leo the Lion Tamer
- Knife Thrower
- Juggler
- Roustabouts
- Rodeo Girls

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY:

4 strong vocalists required:
- Ringmaster
- Trapeze artist Maria
- Cannonball-man Romeo
- Rodeo Girl

Also featuring easier songs sung by:
- Lion and 3 Clowns
- Rodeo Girls
- Knife Thrower
- Roustabouts

All songs are supported by the full ensemble/choir

PRODUCTION KIT:

The production kit includes the script, vocal and piano score, rehearsal CDs recorded by

professional artists and the superb orchestral backing CD to use in performances.
We can also help with set-design and costume ideas.

CROSS-CURRICULAR ENRICHMENT

Values, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus ">The history of the circus, Workshops teaching Circus tricks, Clowning.

COMMUNITY

Organise a trip to the Circus
Sign up for a one-day circus workshop
Work with parents on costumes
Involve parents in teaching the songs at home (using the CDs)
Involve the Art Department in Set Design
Invite a younger audience from a primary school you
normally receive a lot of your best students from
Invite a less privileged audience
Raise money for charity

COME CLOSER

Buy it -  How to set it up - actual music - video from an amateur stage production.