Big Apple Circus returning to Ninigret
By Doug Norris/Features EditorThursday, October 6, 2011
CHARLESTOWN - Summer may be in the rear-view window, but the Big Apple Circus has given South County something to look forward to over the long winter with the announcement that it will once again raise the tent at Ninigret Park.
Big Apple will make Rhode Island the last stop on its 2011-12 season tour, performing 14 shows from June 23 to July 8, 2012.
"They are one of the world's great circuses, and to know that they're coming back to Charlestown is wonderful news," said Heather Paliotta, executive director of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce.
"We have always loved performing there," said Philip Thurston, public relations manager for the circus. "We love the audiences, we love the venue, and we never wanted to leave. We've always been looking for a way to make it back."
Thurston said the circus has not been immune to the difficult economy over the past few years.
"We know that Rhode Island has been particularly hit hard," he said. "And we've gone through some of the same things - cuts, layoffs, furloughs, a shrinking budget. But we always knew that we were wanted by the community of Charlestown and the surrounding towns, and we're thrilled to be coming back."
This year's show, "Dream Big," opened last week in Dulles, Va., to rave reviews from The Washington Post and DC Theatre Scene. Thurston said it "is all-new and created from two artists from the world of opera." Renaud Doucet, who has performed as an actor, solo dancer, ballet master and choreographer in international dance companies, serves as director and choreographer. Andre Barbe, with experience in TV, theater, opera and musical theater, provides the scenic design and costumes.READ MORE AT:http://www.scindependent.com/articles/2011/10/06/arts_and_living/doc4e8df7fe425d8790586108.txt
Big Apple will make Rhode Island the last stop on its 2011-12 season tour, performing 14 shows from June 23 to July 8, 2012.
"They are one of the world's great circuses, and to know that they're coming back to Charlestown is wonderful news," said Heather Paliotta, executive director of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce.
"We have always loved performing there," said Philip Thurston, public relations manager for the circus. "We love the audiences, we love the venue, and we never wanted to leave. We've always been looking for a way to make it back."
Thurston said the circus has not been immune to the difficult economy over the past few years.
"We know that Rhode Island has been particularly hit hard," he said. "And we've gone through some of the same things - cuts, layoffs, furloughs, a shrinking budget. But we always knew that we were wanted by the community of Charlestown and the surrounding towns, and we're thrilled to be coming back."
This year's show, "Dream Big," opened last week in Dulles, Va., to rave reviews from The Washington Post and DC Theatre Scene. Thurston said it "is all-new and created from two artists from the world of opera." Renaud Doucet, who has performed as an actor, solo dancer, ballet master and choreographer in international dance companies, serves as director and choreographer. Andre Barbe, with experience in TV, theater, opera and musical theater, provides the scenic design and costumes.READ MORE AT:http://www.scindependent.com/articles/2011/10/06/arts_and_living/doc4e8df7fe425d8790586108.txt
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