Big Apple co-founder "Mr. Paul" is both the leader of the troupe and one of its most recognizable personalities in the ring.
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Circus | The Early Years | PBS
Paul and Michael recount the early days of their partnership as street jugglers. 04:29
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Circus | Walden Is... | PBS
The company talks about the town of Walden, New York, home base of the Big Apple Circus. 02:17
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Circus | Meet Michael LeClaire...
When he's not taking care of the Big Top, Michael LeClaire can be found panning for gold. 04:29
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Circus | Meet Steve Smith | PBS
Big Apple Circus's guest director Steve Smith takes his work seriously -- but not himself. 01:01
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Circus | Meet Glen Heroy | PBS
Glen talks about being a newbie to the circus and his dream of performing in the ring. 00:52
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Circus | Meet Jake and Marty...
The LaSalle brothers talk about how they developed their intricate juggling act. 00:58
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Circus | The Heart of a Clown | PBS
Find out why clowns are more complex than they may appear. 02:54
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Circus | Olivier Becomes the...
Watch Belgian mime, Olivier Taquin, transform into the mannequin. 02:00
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Circus | Born to be Circus | PBS (#105)
Full Program: Performers who grew up in the circus find it difficult to imagine another kind of life. 53:42
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Circus | Down the Road | PBS (#106)
Full Program: As the tent comes down for the last time, we say one final "see you down the road." 53:12
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Circus | Glen and Mark's Pre-Show...
Glen and Mark share their pre-show rituals. Mark stretches; Glen pretends to stretch. 02:33
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Circus | Glen Gets a New License...
Preparing for a year on the road, Glen goes to the local DMV to renew his license. 02:34
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Circus | The Espana Funeral | PBS
Friends from the larger circus community pay their respects to a beloved performer. 03:12
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CIRCUS | Meet Gladis and Luciano...
Meet a multi-generation circus pair that keeps it all in the family. PBS' CIRCUS takes an unforgettable trip with... 02:49
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Circus | Circus Potluck | PBS
The season kicks off with a company wide potluck, with dishes from around the globe. 03:13
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Circus | Change On! | PBS (#103)
Full Program: A major act is cut just before the first show; it's an inauspicious start to the season. 53:42
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Circus | Survival of the Fittest... (#104)
Full Program: Three members of the company consider leaving the circus for the "real world." 53:42
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CIRCUS | Spirit of Big Apple | PBS
Experience the magic of the Big Apple Circus in the can-do spirit of the performers and their connection with the... 02:00
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CIRCUS | Meet the Flying Cortes...
Catch the Flying Cortes, a trapeze troupe who joins the tour in Virginia. PBS' CIRCUS takes an unforgettable trip... 05:11
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Post Date: July 25, 2011






