Cincinnati Circus Company

BUILDING A CIRCUS
A diary of dreams, persistence, and love.

I have always wanted to change the world. I don’t think I’m unique in this, nor do I think the world is a bad place. I think the world (and life) is wonderful, but I would like it to be better. I would like it to extend to all people and all situations and I would like to make the world better for all.

Circus is about changing the world. All of life’s moments are opportunities for change and improvement. Circus gives us many unique pathways to effectively improve the lives of others. It’s important that we understand that we are not a construction company that can build homes like Habitat for Humanity; nor are we a health group like Doctors without Borders. We have been given a special set of skills, we are circus, and we are meant to inspire the world... Not to remind all people how special we are, but how special they are. This is our calling, our mission, and our purpose.

Star Gazing

When I was little, my mother used to show us the stars and many nights we looked for meteors. I remember when I was young, going out west and camping in the desert and at night we could see the arms of the Milky Way! The darkness of the desert allowed us to see the millions of stars more vividly.

There are people in our lives that stand out more than others. There are people who shine brighter. Often these people are present to us in our darkest moments and often show us the way. Circus performers are stars... Not in a show biz use of the term, but within the metaphor of the heavens. Circus performers show us the zenith of human potential. They are athletes of art, and they show us what people can achieve through hard work and dedication. Circus performers are flying upon a trapeze high in the air, causing us to look up much like at the heavens, and they inspire us to have dreams as large as the night sky.

Change

We are here to inspire the world, and it will not be easy because the world is a big place. We begin with how we treat others who are around us. First, we must strengthen our fellow circus members and shine for them because it is our fellow circus members who will shine for others. It will not be easy, but it will be worth it.

History

Our history is filled with people accepting our mission and carrying it forward. We brighten the lives of the people around us. First our circus family, then our audiences, then we give generously much of our finances to children who are ill.

We began in the last century and have been steadily building. Making the circus grow is important to effecting more and more change in the world. We have worked to make our circus a financial success as well because financial balance is important. If we wish to help the world, we must first make sure that we will be able to do so.

There have been many amazing people in our circus family. We cherish them and are grateful to them for what they have contribute... Most importantly, we are grateful to them for helping to carry our circus vision forward to today’s performers and members. We are here to inspire the world.