Historically, when the circus came to town, families around the globe would drop everything for a festive night under the big top. Everyone seems to have their favorite performance, from the absurd comedy to breathlessly watching acrobats and aerialists seemingly defy gravity. This summer, gather the gang and head to the magical striped circus tent of the Shoestring Circus. Their troupe of performers and entertainers hits the road to multiple locations in Washington State, bringing history to life one flip, twirl, laugh and gasp of astonishment at a time.
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Founded in 2022 by four longtime circus artists and friends, Shoestring Circus has grown into a beloved Pacific Northwest tradition. Nikki Laumb, a founding member, says this season’s stops include Bellingham, Olympia, Orting, and Vancouver, Washington with multiple shows in each city between June 6 and August 3.
Laumb and her fellow owners Sadye Osterloh, Poki McCorkle, and Justin Therrien have been circus performers, producers and directors for many years. “We bring in six new artists each season along with three support staff that also perform in ensemble numbers,” Laumb explains. “It makes for a team of about 13 people moving the tent, popping the popcorn and performing the shows.”
Because it just wouldn’t be the same without one, their big top tent is a vintage circus tent originally from Denmark and has that timeless circus feel. Laumb says the team loves playing in such a nostalgic setting mixed with today’s modern style of circus.
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