Thursday was for…
Waking up at 9am to get my hair done – way to early for me! Buying a limited edition print online while walking to my car in the rain because I was so worried it would sell out. French toast sticks… Read more
07.20.12 and Tagged circus
A Very Sparkly Day
My life is split between being parked at my computer designing websites and performing with my circus troupe. Yesterday was a fairly typical circus work day. I got up around 11 and had breakfast with the piglet on the deck.… Read more
06.15.12 and Tagged circusIt Came from Planet B!
Here are a few photos from the opening of It Came from Planet B! These are all from the end of the show when, after being abducted from the small town of Springdale Hollow, all of the townspeople return glowing… Read more
05.20.12 and Tagged circus, weird sistersLife Lately: Day & Night
[ day / night ] This week has been exhausting. Work all day, rehearse all night, and somewhere in there I fit in teaching class and a dentist appointment. I’ve been driving to rehearsal, getting blasted with black light paint… Read more
05.17.12 and Tagged circus, lifeCircus Make-up Inspiration
I’m always scouring Pinterest for make-up ideas to use at our shows. Even if we’re wearing black and white stripes, I love to add a pop of color and sparkle with make-up. Here are some photos I’m itching to use… Read more
05.10.12 and Tagged circus, makeup & hairSquared Circle Revue
This was, hands down, the most fun show I’ve ever been a part of. Sometimes we a book show and after a week of rehearsals, I just want to go home after we perform and pass out. This was actually… Read more
05.08.12 and Tagged circus, weird sistersCircus in Sandusky
Recently we’ve started performing with a circus company called Bacchanal Promotions – we had our second corporate gig last night. I got my hair colored in the morning, picked up snacks at Trader Joe’s, packed up my make-up and costume… Read more
05.02.12 and Tagged circus, weird sistersThings that happen when you join in the circus…
You buy clown noses and rubber chickens for work; you accidentally smack your head (full force) against someone else’s on more than one occasion; you randomly spot fabric burns and bruises on strange parts of your body and wear shorts… Read more
04.26.12 and Tagged circusCircus Sunday Funday Photos
Sunday we got up at 7am to load the rig and headed down to the Riverfront to showcase alternative forms of exercise at a 5k for literacy. It was just a little freezing being right on the water, but we… Read more
04.24.12 and Tagged circus, i love detroitPlaytime at The DAKA
[ Stretching before the show ] The thing about circus kids – everyone has talent, everyone has toys and everyone LOVES playtime. Before and after the show on Saturday, we had a potluck and open play time. I love when… Read more
03.16.12 and Tagged circusThe DAKA Open House / Showcase
Saturday was the showcase/open house/potluck for the opening of the new DAKA space. We’ve moved to the main level of the same building and have space to rig more toys, which means more students! Garrett and Chrissie were amazing in… Read more
03.13.12 and Tagged circusVideo: The making of Feast Your Eyes
This video is the epitome of why being a performer in Detroit makes me so damn happy. I’m so very thankful for the talented, sweet, supportive circus family I’ve become part of. This video was taken during the making of… Read more
02.20.12 and Tagged circusCircus kid plague
Feel like I’ve come back from the dead! I was hit with the flu/food poisoning/norovirus/some sort of stomach-destroying, body-crushing sickness after our show on Friday. Sunday as I was stuck in bed dying I check Facebook on my phone and… Read more
02.08.12 and Tagged circusTeaseTown LIVE!
Remember this cute little site I made a month ago? Last Friday Many, her bf and I went downtown to see the girls perform live and in person. The variety act show revolves around the singing, dancing ladies of TeaseTown… Read more
02.01.12 and Tagged circus, i love detroit, weekendTeased to Meet You
Friday, after a full day of circus work and play I ran home for a quick nap, changed clothes and headed back downtown to meet Mandy for The Detroit Burlesque Company Presents “Teased to Meet You.” Irina was parked in… Read more
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