Circus Juventas has over 750 students perform in our Spring Shows every year. The event requires an incredible amount of organization, and we rely on parent and student cooperation to make sure everything runs smoothly. Read on to learn more about what it means to be involved in the Spring Shows.
Equipment Etiquette
In order to maintain a safe and orderly backstage area, we ask that all students abide by the following:
- All unicycles must be hung up in the designated area. Backstage volunteers have the right to confiscate unicycles ridden in the Big Top once the pre-show meeting starts.
- No juggling backstage.
- All safety belts must be returned to the stage manager or tunnel volunteer after the act in which it was worn.
- Rosin socks and athletic tape will be tied to the electrical closet door handle. Please use only what you need!
Performer / Parent Responsibilities
Both parents and performers should be prepared for what quickly becomes a marathon performance run. Keep the following in mind:
- Arrive on schedule for your makeup time! Pre-Show Meetings start at 6:00 for evening performances or 12:00 for matinees. All performers are expected to make it to the pre-show meetings with the exception of the Toddlers/Kinders.
- Remember that the volunteers are volunteers and are here to help with the show, so please remember to say please and thank you to them. This show cannot happen without them.
- Your costume is your responsibility. Please hang it up on the hanger with the correct label (your name and act are on the label) and place it on the rack in the correct spot, with your shoes/fishnets in the accessory bag.
- Eat your meals outside of the Circus Juventas building; you may bring an appropriate non-messy snack if needed so long as you clean up when finished. Bring a water bottle with your name on it!
- Bring quiet activities that are appropriate for the low level of backstage lighting. Leave valuable items at home.
- Performers and parents should make pick-up arrangements before the show.
- Cell phones must be silenced during the shows!
- No friends, siblings, or parents without volunteer badges are allowed backstage.