Event

Cirque Du Shwazee

The magic of the circus comes to the Arcata Playhouse in Cirque Du Schwazee', an evening of family entertainment to benefit the Playhouse youth programs. Taking place on Saturday April 27, the event combines elements of theater, live music, outdoor spectacle, circus and general merriment to create a fun experience for kids and adults alike.
This family friendly evening will feature acrobatics, comedy and clowning with guest appearances from Alyssa Hughlett, Dustin Curry, Willa McWhorter, Oscar Nava, DellArte students and the hilarious Spring Break Workshop Kids from the Arcata Playhouse youth workshops all hosted by the great Schwazee. Live music provided by Gregg Moore and his band of merry musicians this event is sure to tickle your funny bone. Come early (5:30-6:45) and catch the Sideshow Midway with carnival characters, puppetry, short films, a fortune teller, portrait artist, face painting, and more. The show starts at 7 p.m. with the grand entrance of the Great Schwazee' performed by Cleo DeOrio.
Tickets are $12 general, $8 for children 12 and under.