Steampunk meets Circus

     "Twas cool." (Student)
     "The experience was fantastic. The kids absolutely loved it and were fully engaged.  We're very excited to return for another performance." (Teacher)
     "I liked it all.  It was cool." (Student)
     "There were people free falling from, like, 15 feet to the trampoline." (Student)
     "It was interesting how it was based on wheels." (Student)
     "The performance brought to life a new understanding of practice, dedication and passion." (Teacher)
     In a sleek melding of people and machines, the Cirque Mechanic descended upon Burlington's Flynn Center for the Performing Arts to awe and entertain.  Students from Laraway School were able to experience a professional theatrical spectacle in Vermont's cultural hub.
     Members of the circus troupe entertained by twirling and swirling in close synchronicity with mechanical staging, both elaborate and simple.  The show featured acrobatics, storytelling, highly precise maneuvers and genuine, knee-slapping, clowning around.
     Being able to take Laraway School students to cultural venues like the Flynn teaches them lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.  Circus performers must show utmost dedication to their craft. Like the acrobats on stage, we encourage our students to delve deeply to tease out those things to which they may dedicate their creative gifts and talents.
     We are grateful to the Flynn Center for Performing Arts and the Vermont Arts Council Cultural Routes Grant Program.