One week ago, tonight (4 June), I was at the Big Top in St. Louis' Grand Center starting to volunteer for the new season of Circus Flora. Their 2025 season show, "Urban Legend," began last week. I was there with a few volunteers to help finish setting up the seating and to watch the dress rehearsal show.
I returned there last Sunday (8 June) for the matinee performance. After helping tidy up the seating area, I was stationed at one of the Big Top entrances to greet the audience. I offered programs for the show; plus, this day I also gave away Circus Flora cups courtesy of Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital. One of their recent patients served as honorary ringmaster for the day.
There's also hand balancing from Kyran Walton, the rollerskating duo of Alexis & Mary, the juggling of Book Kennison, and the perch pole of the Dauntless Duo. Also, there's acrobatics courtesy of Circus Harmony's St. Louis Arches.
Yo-Yo the Storyteller leads us through this tale of a monster stalking the city and the efforts to deal with it. Joining the company for all this are the clowning of Daredevil Chicken, the aerial rope performance of Madison Ward, and the trampoline wall act Off Axis. Live music is performed by the Circus Flora Band.
It's always a great time when you see a Circus Flora show, and "Urban Legend" is no exception. I look forward to volunteering with the circus, having done so since 2014. Tonight, I will be back for another volunteer shift.
"Urban Legend" runs through 22 June. Check it out. The whole family will love it.
Later.
Links to Websites of Entities Mentioned in this Post:
Circus Flora: Circus Flora | A St. Louis Tradition For Over 30 years
Grand Center Arts District: Grand Center Arts District | A Landmark Destination for the Arts
Circus Harmony: Home - Circus Harmony
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