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Connie Shaver
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Circus Juventas Announces its Annual Summer
Spectacular Showdown
August 2–19, 2012
Tickets go on sale on Thursday, July 5
Saint Paul, Minn., March 26, 2012 – Kick up your heels and lasso up a posse of friends: Circus
Juventas, North America’s largest youth circus, proudly presents 20 performances of their allnew production Showdown. With a rip-roarin’ cast of characters, it’s the most foot-stompin’
hair-raisin’ high-ridin’ spectacle East—and West—of the mighty Mississippi.
The 18th annual summer extravaganza will be performed August 2–19 in its award-winning, airconditioned Big Top at 1270 Montreal Avenue in Saint Paul.
The Wild West adventure gallops into non-stop action, starting with a dramatic introduction in
the depths of a gold mine, followed by somersaulting outlaws, lasso-twirling cowboys, aerial
spinning Dance Hall belles, contorting card players, and the most rootinist-tootinest group of
ornery prospectors ever to set foot in a saloon. Meet famous Wild West characters including
Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kidd, Johnny Ringo, Black Bart, Lilly Langtry and many more; be amazed
by the fearless feats of aerialists on a wagon wheel chandelier, a blazing spiral wheel of fire, a
tension-filled 7-man pyramid on the high wire (only the second youth circus in history to perform
this feat) and the most calamitous bank heist shootout /parkour extravaganza on the wildly
popular wall trampoline ever staged under a big top. Patrons will again be gripping their seats
as performers show their skills on the thrilling Wheel of Steel, the only one found in the amateur
circus world.
Showdown will feature traditional circus acts by over 80 advanced-level students including
amazing acrobatics, breathtaking aerial acts, slapstick clowning, energy-filled teeterboards, the
popular Russian swing and most exhilarating of all—the flying trapeze—plus we’ll be dagblasted if there’s not also hoedown dancin’, cowboy lassoin’, card gamblin’, barroom brawlin’
and sharp shootin’, guaranteeing a whopping good time for all.
Tickets for Showdown performances go on sale Thursday, July 5 and will be available through
Ticketworks at www.ticketworks.com or 612-343-3390 or by calling the Circus Juventas box
office at 651-699-8229. All seats are reserved.
Adults
Children up to age 10 & Seniors over age 65
Zone 3
Zone 2
Zone 1
Front Row VIP
$13.50
$18.50
$20.00
$27.50
$17.50
$22.50
$25.00
$27.50
Family 4 Pack for the matinee performances on August 4, 10 and 11 are $55 for two children’s
and two adult tickets in Zone 3.
Group rates are available for $13.50 in Zone 3.
Circus Juventas’ summer shows, featuring the school’s advanced students, are elaborate
spectacles in the tradition of Cirque du Soleil. Circus Juventas productions represent the best
of contemporary circus arts, combining evocative music, extraordinary sets and costumes, and
stunning theatricality, dance and athletic artistry with a global flair. This year’s show is
sponsored by Cirque du Soleil, Clear Channel Outdoor, Minnesota State Arts Board, Target,
Star Tribune, Starbucks, Noodles & Company, McCarthy/Bjorkland Foundation and Ruehling
Associates.
SHOWDOWN PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 2 @ 1pm – (pre-sold)
Friday, August 3 @ 7pm – OPENING NIGHT
Saturday, August 4 @ 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, August 5 @ 1pm
Wednesday, August 8 @ 1pm (pre-sold)
Thursday, August 9 @ 1pm (pre-sold) & 7pm
Friday, August 10 @ 1 pm & 7pm
Saturday, August 11 @ 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, August 12 @ 1pm
Wednesday, August 15 @ 1pm (pre-sold)
Thursday, August 16 @ 7pm
Friday, August 17 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 18 @ 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, August 19 @ 1pm & 7pm – CLOSING PERFORMANCE
About Circus Juventas
Circus Juventas, celebrating its 18th anniversary this year, is a non-profit youth performing arts
circus school based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Circus Juventas offers an array of circus arts
training and performance opportunities to children and youth up to age 21. Its mission is to
inspire artistry and self-confidence through a multi-cultural circus arts experience. Students
learn acrobatics, balance, aerial techniques, juggling and theatrical skills in a safe and
noncompetitive environment. The focus is on discipline, hard work, and mentor and peer
relationships.
Showdown
August 2–19
Circus Juventas Big Top
1270 Montreal Avenue, Saint Paul
Tickets: $13.50-$27.50 on sale Thursday, July 5
Box Office: 612-343-3390 or online www.ticketworks.com or Circus Juventas 651-699-8229
More information: 651-699-8229 or www.circusjuventas.org
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