Many of the activities on these pages may require adult supervision.
Be sure to tell a grown-up about what you're planning and ask for permission before getting started.
Ideas for acts, props, and costumes.
A circus show is a great idea if you have lots of kids and time to make props and practice your acts. Don't try to get everything ready in one day. Take your time. Half the fun is in the preparation. Below is a chart of circus performers adapted for your circus. If you can't decide who's going to be what, take turns or skip some of the acts. PS: don't forget to make programs, sell popcorn, and have a circus parade at the beginning of the show.
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ACT |
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PROPS AND COSTUME |
Ringmaster |
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Announces the acts |
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High hat, bow tie, jacket, mustache, microphone, whistle |
Trapeze Artist |
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Does tricks on a swing |
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Leotard tights, bathing suit |
Tightrope Walker |
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Does balancing tricks on a board safely set
up on two sawhorses |
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Tights, fancy T-shirt, ballet slippers or sneakers, balancing pole |
Animal Trainer |
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Leads pets through their tricks |
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Boots, vest, fake whip, whistle, treats to feed pets |
Strongman |
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Lights heavy weights |
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Sneakers, jogging pants, bracelets, things to lift, scales to weigh them |
Juggler |
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Keeps balls in the air without dropping them |
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Balls and other things to juggle, a costume that doesn't get in the way of juggling |
Perch acrobats |
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Make formations, such as a human pyramid |
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Identical fancy but comfortable costumes, sneakers |
Clown |
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Does funny tricks to make people laugh |
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Baggy clothes, hat, big shoes, clown makeup, clown hat, yo-yo, whistle |
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