Preschool Show Fun
The second annual Cirque fundraiser at the Rose Scharlin preschool was a great success. The day began at 9am where Rex (Cirque School owner), Tall Rick, Francesco, Jessica and myself met on site to set up the outdoor rig. This was the second time I've helped do that-- not that I'm a pro now, but I do feel like I'm learning something.
Mom came up on Friday night, saw a little rehearsal, then joined us for the show. Steve had to basically entertain her the whole day, and while Mom is low-maintenance I know the stress of it probably exhausted Steve as much as getting ready for the show exhausted me.
Here are some photos from the day...
Rex sits at the top of the rig while I'm at the base in the distance and Tall Rick has his back to the camera.
Francesco warmed up the crowd with some clowning.
Tall Rick did an elegant performance on tissu. Here he is just before the flippy fall and pinwheel down.
Beth and Thayr, the two professionals in the group, ended the first set with a comedy juggling show.
I started the second set. Here I am about to do iron cross above the bar.
Here I am doing iron cross on the bar as the trapeze spins in a circle.
And, of course, my signature move -- the back plaunge.
Jessica followed me. Here she is doing the candle stick.
Finally, Thayr ended the show with some rolla bolla action. Much fun, and hopefully more performances to come.