Presents CIRCUS REPORT & ShowbizUSA Circus Vargas 2024 By Alex Smith


   for the second half. The show had a successful run at the


 


routing thus far has been very similar to years past, save for       having previously run the circus out of town wasn’t able to prevent their return to the  very heated council hearing that made local   course was a Vargas lot all through the 70s    with homage to the true nature of inclusion within the circus production and their performers with respect to their countries  into the ring by each act during productions  each rider represents a different nation. An important aspect of these production numbers is the original sound score  a talented professional keyboardist who consistently works  the circus in recent years. Good music, costumes, and even talent need to be held


together and precisely executed to give the audience the  


to those familiar with his repertoire and decades as a Ringling 


as a singer and professional actor. His vocals and presence 


acts not only with a booming voice but with spontaneity of a seasoned pro. A far cry from the massive mega arenas played  


18 OABA ShowTime Magazine • JULY 2024 faking (not that he ever was) in this setting with that sincere


to come.   


Liina in the air on the cloud swing and on a web. Among the highlights of her intense routine is the drop and the free breakaway from the swing onto the web (that really gives the audience a jolt). An outstanding act.      only high performance level achieved by obvious    her contortion act (a necessity on repeat territory) with a production representing the four seasons. This latest spin gives a fresh look on her solid routine and having watched her for a  few years now it’s been exciting to see her


 


 


Patrowicz (yes, an Ivy Leaguer in and out of the air). Graciela   following in her older sister’s footsteps in circus discipline. As usual, this Vargas show is tight with lots attention to detail and technical upgrades. It’s a testament to the veteran circus personnel both in and out of the ring directing a predominantly younger generation coming up. It’s very well received and encouraging to so many families enjoying and experiencing the magic of this troupe. The new buzz word or  experience” for the audience. Similar to all the recent hype over inclusion, a foundation of circus existence since its beginnings,  immersive 2024 experience?  





and validates the importance of the Ringmaster role. A great 


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