Yo-Yo People
John and Rebecca Higby, a husband and wife duo, have performed with their yo-yos in 20 countries. They are Guiness World Record holders and World Yo-Yo Champions. They have appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, on the Discovery Channel, in the ESPN Magazine, and on PBS Kids. www.yoyoshow.com
Images from our very first show in Orleans
Photo credit the Chronicle April 8, 2009
Mike Miclon
International Variety Artist, Michael Miclon has wowed audiences from the White House to the Keller Theater in Giesson Germany with his amazing juggling and side-splitting comedy. Now he’s coming to Hardwick. www.mikemiclon.com
Rob Mermin
Rob ran off to the circus in 1969 and clowned with shows throughout Europe, Scandinavia, and the former Soviet Union. In 1987 Rob founded the award-winning international touring youth company, Circus Smirkus. In 2008 he was awarded the Governor’s Award for Excellence, Vermont’s highest honor in the arts. www.RobMermin.com
“The Entertainment Stimulus Package” Spring 2009
Our first show at the Hardwick Town House!
Collin Miclon
Collin Miclon is 17 years old and has been performing since he was four years old, when he moved into the second story of a theater. Collin has studied physical comedy at the Celebration Barn theater, and been a part of his high school drama productions since his freshman year. This past summer Collin was a part of the cast of the Vermont based youth circus, Circus Smirkus, and hopes to attend next year’s Big Top Tour.
Aaron DeWitt
Aaron is eighteen years old and has been performing since he was ten years old. He specializes in juggling, but has many other interests in the circus arts. These include, handbalance, aerial straps, tumbling, and dance. Aaron plans to continue developing his skills by attending circus school in the near future.
Shane Miclon
Shane Miclon is nineteen years old and has been juggling since he was five. Shane lives in Buckfield Maine where he performs at the Oddfellow Theater almost every month. For the last two summers he has toured with Vermont’s own Circus Smirkus. When Shane is not juggling he enjoys… Well, he’s usually juggling. Shane plans on pursuing a career in juggling and attending a circus school in Quebec.
Dan Berkley
Dan Berkley is glad to be performing again after working 6 months as Carnival NYC’s Director of Entertainment. In the past, he graduated from the Clown Conservatory, toured with Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey’s Circus, coached at Circus Smirkus, and produced and performed his own trio show, Out of Orbit. He currently lives in NYC where he is taking up the fine art of sculpting balloons and studying the amazing art of the quick change. www.atomicclown.com