Dallas Children’s Theater presents the Lone Star Charivari Circus. This all-new show presented for the first time ever in partnership with Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT). The LONE STAR CIRCUS’® CHARIVARI brings together an international galaxy of acrobats, aerialists, hand balancers, jugglers, clowns, and dogs as they perform together to create the most sensational and joyous circus spectacular Dallas/Fort Worth has ever seen.
Playing at DCT’s Rosewood Center for Family Arts, December 27 – January 5, CHARIVARI is the perfect way for family and friends to celebrate the end of 2013 and the dawn of the New Year.
Directed by Fanny Kerwich, this dazzling new production features celebrated artists from all over the world. From the moment the curtain opens, you’ll be swept away on an emotion-stirring, magical journey.
Stars of this all-new LONE STAR CIRCUS production include:
- Recently returning from Broadway, Dallas Theater Center Resident Artist, Liz Mikel, as our Mistress of Merriment;
- Dallas/Fort Worth’s longtime fixture in the theatrical and television community, B.J. Cleveland, as the Circus Ringmaster
- The joyous and colorful canine antics of The Pompeyo Family and their Amazing Rescue Dogs;
- The spectacular and thrilling juggling of the Fusco Brothers;
- The soaring and lyrical aerial tango of Morgaine & Ryan;
- The marvelous and magnificent award-winning hand balancing of Christian Stoinev;
- The graceful and mesmerizing rhythmic gymnastics of former U.S. Champion Shelby Kisiel;
- The mind-boggling roller-skating and BMX acrobatics of The Zeman Duo;
- The energizing and beautiful Jesse Patterson and her twirling hula hoops;
- The delightful and startling trapeze duet of Morgan & Cody;
- And the all-time favorite queen and king of laughter, Slappy and Monday!
Lone Star Circus’ CHARIVARI is one of eleven shows in DCT’s 2013-2014 30th Anniversary Season. Robyn Flatt, DCT’s Executive Artistic Director states, “I fell in love with Lone Star Circus when I first learned about them in 2007. Anytime children have a chance to explore themselves through theatrical movement, music and rhythm, I’m happy. It’s just great food for their growing spirits.
As a tenant, Lone Star Circus has occupied our building for their holiday production five times, and I am even more excited that their sixth will be presented as part of our 30th season! CHARIVARI beautifully aligns with our vision to astonish, delight and challenge our young people through the transformational experience of live performance. I’m proud of how our relationship has evolved and I encourage people to see the show.”
Join DCT and LONE STAR CIRCUS for a magical addition to your holidays. CHARIVARI will hold ten performances only from December 27 –January 5 at DCT’s Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, in Dallas. Be sure to arrive 45 minutes before each performance and enjoy pre-show activities. Ranging from $20-$46, tickets are available by calling 214-740-0051 or visiting online at www.dct.org.
Performance Dates and Times
Fridays – December 27 & January 3 – 7:30 pm
Saturdays – December 28 & January 4 – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sundays – December 29 & January 5 – 2:00 pm
Tuesday – December 31 – 5:30 pm (New Year’s Eve)
Wednesday – January 1 – 2:00 pm (New Year’s Day)
About DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER
Rated by TIME Magazine as one of the top 5 theaters in the nation performing for youth, Dallas Children’s Theater features paid professional actors performing for an annual audience of 250,000 young people and their families through main stage productions, a national touring company, and an arts-in-education program. As the only major organization in Dallas focusing solely on youth and family theater, DCT builds bridges of understanding between generations and cultures, instilling an early appreciation of literature, art and the performing arts in tomorrow’s artists and patrons.
About LONE STAR CIRCUS
LONE STAR CIRCUS is the performing arm of LONE STAR CIRCUS ARTS CENTER, a Dallas-based non-profit organization, whose purpose is to promote circus arts through performance, education and community outreach. It is the brainchild of Fanny Kerwich, an 8th generation circus artist of French descent, who started teaching circus arts several years ago at Dallas International School, and in her own studio, The Expressionists. LONE STAR CIRCUS ARTS CENTER was incorporated in 2006. Its circus school, LONE STAR CIRCUS SCHOOL, organizes recreational and professional training in circus arts for children and adults. They also provide circus-themed entertainment for fundraisers and corporate and civic events.
*Photo courtesy of Lone Star Circus