Circus Smirkus proudly presents the 2016 Big Top Tour: Up, HUP and Away: The Invention of Flight! Come see this award-winning, international traveling youth circus where kids aged 11 to 18 are the stars…featured in aerial acts, high-wire, rolla-bolla, clowning, juggling and so much more! This is the circus featured on the Disney Channel, the circus that The New York Times called “exuberant” and “joyful.”
Circus Smirkus will be at Gore Place in Waltham July 22 – 25 (as well as in Sandwich, Northampton, and Newbury at other times during the summer). For times and tickets visit smirkus.org or call 1-877-SMIRKUS (1-877-764-
Chase Levy
Age: 15
From: Newton, Massachusetts
Years on Tour: 1st Year Trouper
Favorite Invention: Telescope
Training: NECCA, Smirkus Camp, Esh Circus Arts, Cambridge Community Gymnastics
When he’s not juggling or flipping people in the air, you can find Chase exploring the world with his trusty camera. Chase holds out hope that he can train his two dogs as circus dogs! He could not be more excited to share his smiles and skills this summer.
Eva Lou Rhinelander
Age: 11
From: Melrose, Massachusetts
Years on Tour: 1st Year Trouper
Favorite Invention: 3D Doodler
Training: Esh Circus Arts, Aircraft Aerials, Elevation Aerial & Circus Arts
Eva is thrilled to be making her touring debut with Smirkus this summer! Eva is learning Rhythmic Gymnastics which combines her love of dance and hooping with gymnastics and other props. When she’s not hooping, you’ll find her playing with her pug or solving math problems. She also loves unicorns.
Ripley Burns
Age: 18
From: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Years on Tour: 3rd Year Trouper
Favorite Invention: Escalators & Tape
Training: Esh Circus Arts, Aircraft Aerial Arts, NECCA, Smirkus Camp
The only thing Ripley loves more than circus is Smirkus. When she isn’t circusing or smirkusing she loves reading, eating, doodling, and wandering. This fall, Ripley will continue her circus education at École de cirque de Quebec.