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Born to be Circus

Born to be Circus

Circus

11/18/10

Performers who grew up in the circus find it difficult to imagine another kind of life.

Down the Road

Down the Road

Circus

11/18/10

As the tent comes down for the last time, we say one final "see you down the road."

Glen and Mark's Pre-Show Rituals

Glen and Mark's Pre-Show Rituals

Circus

11/18/10

Glen and Mark share their pre-show rituals. Mark stretches; Glen pretends to stretch.

Glen Gets a New License

Glen Gets a New License

Circus

11/18/10

Preparing for a year on the road, Glen goes to the local DMV to renew his license.

The Espana Funeral

The Espana Funeral

Circus

11/18/10

Friends from the larger circus community pay their respects to a beloved performer.

Preview: Gladis and Luciano

Preview: Gladis and Luciano

Circus

11/17/10

Luciano and Gladis both grew up in the circus, and it's the only life they can imagine.

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Walden, New York is home base of the Big Apple Circus. Here, the 150 members of the company gather from all over the country and the world to put together a new show for their year-long, town-to-town tour. As the sets are built, costumes designed and fitted, acts rehearsed and refined, we get acquainted with the members of the Big Apple family.

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