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Welcome backstage, where you'll get the inside scoop.

For further assistance: pr@smirkus.org or call 1-802-533-7443 ext. 24.


FLYERS
A sampling of flyers about Circus Smirkus.

Welcome to Smirkus
General sheet highlighting our various programs.

The Big Top Tour
Details what is special about the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour.

Highlights in the Limelight
Historical timeline of Circus Smirkus history

By the Numbers

Fun and useful stats about Circus Smirkus

Contact Sheet
A sampling of past Big Top Tour photos

To download PDF Flyers: Right-click on any of the files above and "Save target as" or "Download link to disc" to save a file to your hard drive.


2012 BIG TOP TOUR INFORMATION
PDF files specifically about the current tour.

2012 Big Top Tour Schedule
(Available mid February)

2012 Big Top Tour Trouper List

2012 Big Top Tour Trouper Photos
(Available Febraury 7)

To download Big Top Tour PDF's: Right-click on any of the above files and "Save target as" or "Download link to disc" to save a file to your hard drive.

Releases about the 2012 Big Top Tour:

2012"Topsy Turvy Time Travel" Press Release
PDF version
Word doc version
(Available February 7)

2012"Topsy Turvy Time Travel" Brief Press Release
PDF version
Word doc version
(Available February 7)

To download a Press Release: Right-click one of the files above and "Save target as" or "Download link to disc" to save a file to your hard drive.




RECENT PRESS OR OTHER COVERAGE

NY Times
A Young Clown Follows in a Father’s Giant Footsteps
A Family Trade (slide show)

Northern New England Journey (AAA magazine) pdf
Come One, Come All

Cool Mom Picks
Join the Smirkus like you wanted to . . .

Boston.com Parents Pick
Circus Smirkus to set up in Waltham

Yankee Magazine (blog)
The Circus Comes to Town

Vermont Public Radio
Circus Smirkus' Show Recalls Bygone Era

The Portland Press Herald
Young performers of Circus Smirkus find an audience in Maine

The Portland Press Herald
Smirk, and the world smirkus with you

Cape Cod Times
Cape Cod circus performer soars

Fox 44
Circus Smirkus Kicks off in Vermont

Waltham News Tribune
Meet your neighbor: Kia Eastman

IBerkshires
Circus Smirkus Brings BIg Top to WIlliamstown

Boston.com
Circus sets up in Waltham

Press Republican
Extra, extra: Circus Smirkus in town

Houston Community Newspapers
Cypress teen clowns around, joins circus

WCAX
Circus Smirkus kicks off summer big top season

Seven Days
Clowning in the Kitchen: Katie Schroeder makes feeding a circus seem as easy as pie

Atlanta AOL
Meet Whiz Kid: John Stubbs

WKTV
Love of the circus wins Rome teen a spot on traveling youth circus

The Wellington
Running off to join the circus

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
CIRCUS TOUR HITS HOME: Two local teens who travel with Circus Smirkus will perform Saturday

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Spectacle Magazine (pdf)
A Change Of Pace Pays Off for Circus Smirkus (review of the 2010 Big Top Tour)

Spectacle Magazine (pdf)
Troy Wunderle speaks about the creative process of Circus Smirkus

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The St. Croix Lime
Good Hope School Turns Into Big Top

WCAX
Circus Smirkus Performs for former president

Teen Kid News
Circus Smirkus

VPR
Female Clowns Flourish at Circus Smirkus

Waltham Newswatch
After Circus Smirkus, Waltham Trapeze Artist Ready to Soar

Spectacle Magazine
(pdf)
To Mold or to Train: That is the Question

Seven Days
Kids on Wire

Brattleboro Reformer
(video)
Highlights of the 2010 Big Top Tour

Brattleboro Reformer
Circus Smirkus takes a walk on the wild side

WCAX
(video)
Young Vermonters Featured in Circus Smirkus

Press Republican
Talented teen shows skills in circus

The Saratogian
(photos)
Circus Smirkus performances continue today

The New Yorker
Summer Preview: Circus Smirkus

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WCAX
(video)
Last Minute Preps for First Night

New England Cable News
Circus Smirkus returns to Burlington, VT

Burlington Free Press
Ringing in the New Year

Spectacle Magazine (pdf)
This One will be Tough to Top Ever After

Vermont Arts Council
Annual Report
Feature article on our School Residency program

Deerfireld Valley News
A rising star in the world of clowning
Feature on Big Top Tour Artistic Director, Troy Wunderle

Clownlink.com
Troy Wunderle directing Ringling clowns

The Landmark
Circus Peformer Training Students
Article focused on our School Residency program

Arlington Advocate
Circus learning and real-life lessons at Thompson Elementary School
Article focused on our School Residency program

Circus 4 Youth
Circus Smirkus Camp: 2 Weeks of Fun, Part 1
Circus Smirkus Camp: 2 Weeks of Fun, Part 1

Seven Days
Theater of the Bazaar - Seven Days catches up with Circus Smirkus composer Tristan Moore

The Times Argus
For Harwood junior, summer has been a circus

New England Cable News
Circus Smirkus Stops in Montpelier, VT

WCAX - Channel 3 News
Circus Smirkus Comes to Town

Revere Journal
Circus Smirkus brings its 'big top fairy tale to Revere this weekend

Crazy Kids Boston (blog)
Circus Smirkus

Nashua Telegraph
Wilton teen takes on new role in circus

The Cabinet
Wilton resident to perform under the Big Top with Circus Smirkus

Circus 4 Youth
Smirkus Ever After . . . 2009 Circus Smirkus Tour

The Forecaster
Cumberland teenager clowns around with Circus Smirkus

The Times Record
Mainers mix magic, mirth under the big top

Portland Press Herald
Close to Home: Clowning around, creating a career

Brattleboro Reformer
Circus Smirkus 2009 Clips

CapeCast
Circus Smirkus Comes to Town!

Albany Times Union
Local teen rides unicycle with Circus Smirkus

Poststar.com - The Mom's Picks
The Moms’ Picks (July 2-8)

The Newton Tab
Newton South student joins Circus Smirkus

Saratoga Today
Waldorf Students Perform: Wright-Sanson, Ribereau wow crowd in Circus Smirkus

Wonder and Will (blog)
Time Out Tuesdays: Circus Smirkus
93.9 - The River
Quit School. Join the circus.

Wilbraham - 22 NEWS
Circus Smirkus Comes to Wilbraham

The Arlington Advocate
Love of circus wins local teen spot on Smirkus Big Top tour

The Saratogian
Waldorf duo take to unicycles for Circus Smirkus

The Troy Record
Youth circus builds camaraderie

Manchester Journal
Circus Smirkus Returns

Wellesley-Weston Magazine
Circus Smirkus

Jewish Telegraph Agency
Rabbi Blesses the Circus

Vermont Public Radio
Circus Smirkus kids learn the showbiz ropes

The Boston Globe
Local youths flying high with Circus Smirkus

Other noteworthy coverage

NPR - Day to Day
Circus Smirkus: Training Clowns on Tour


Associated Press
Syndicated story, published worldwide:
Teens jump at chance to join the circus

Slideshow: Circus Smirkus: Group Transforms Teenagers From Around World Into Performers

Reuters (slideshow, part of a photo essay, photos published worldwide)
Circus Smirkus - Audio slideshow

Fox & Friends
Circus Smirkus

New Hampshire Public Radi, Sean Hurley
The Circus is Coming to Town
The Circus is Coming to Town (video montage)

The Boston Globe
Swing Shift


2012 VIDEO PSA
Download the video PSA for this year's Big Top Tour (on external host) .

30 second High Def PSA (97 MB

15 second High Def PSA (53 MB)


BIG TOP TOUR PHOTOS

PHOTOS FROM 2007-2011 BIG TOP TOURS

To download high-resolution photos from 2007- 2011 Big Top Tours, please click on the links below to access the corresponding Flickr pages.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING high resolution photos from the these Flickr pages:
Find a photo that you’d like to download.
Click on "Action" above the photo.
Then click "View All Sizes" in the pull-down menu.
Then click "Original" to access the highest resolution or "Large" for the next highest.
Then click "Download the Original size of this photo."

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING high resolution photos from Smugmug pages:
Find a photo that you’d like to download.
Click on the largest size available in top menu.
Click “Save Photo” from top menu to download to your computer.

2011 Big Top Tour Photos
Links below are collections uploaded by Trouper parents. Be sure to credit all use of these photos to them.

2010 Big Top Tour Photos
Links below are collections uploaded by Trouper parents. Be sure to credit all use of these photos to them.

2009 Big Top Tour Photos
Links below are collections uploaded by Trouper parents. Be sure to credit all use of these photos to them.

2008 Big Top Tour Photos
Link below is to a collection uploaded by a Trouper parent, Harry Powers. Be sure to credit all use of his photos to him.

2007 Big Top Tour Photos
Link below is to a collection uploaded by a Trouper parent, Harry Powers. Be sure to credit all use of his photos to him.

FOR PHOTOS FROM 2003-2006 BIG TOP TOURS
To download high-resolution photos (300 dpi TIF) from the 2003-2006 Big Top Tours, click here to access our password-protected archive room.





 

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