Circus Natures’ Three Rings of Play
Circus
Nature Performances and Activities to engage the audience in theatrical play. Each of Rings of Play are available either
individually or in combination.
Ring One: Make
Believe Theatre — Skits & Puppets, & Wizardly Storytelling
Ring Two: Circus Skills Extravaganza — We
show how - Kids show off new Circus Skills Ring Three: Peaceful Pandemonium — Enjoy active play in a Kind and Rowdy way
Objectives:
1. Lots of Fun for All Who Play
2.
A Joyous Spectacle as Participants and Performers Play
3.
Lead Cooperative Play to Integrate Performance and Games
4.
Encourage People of Diverse Backgrounds to Play Together
5.
Facilitate Personal Skills and Social Growth.
The Three Rings of Play engage the
audience in a variety of performances and kinds of play.
People arriving can either watch the activities
and performances or join in the play.
As groups complete one Ring of Play, the next Ring of Play is
ready to involve them.
Each of the Rings of Play will have one or two performer/coordinators to
encourage and lead play as well as provide security for participants and equipment. Each Ring has performance,
games, and “free-play” in sequence.
Materials
and Play Areas Outline
Ring One: Make
Believe Theater — Costumes and props for skits and games. Puppet shows, Camp songs, Bubbles
& Animal Balloons.
Ring Two:
Circus Skills Extravaganza — Toys for all - juggling balls and pins, devil-sticks, hula hoops,
jump ropes, large rubber balls, twirling ribbons, batons, poi spinners, stilts, pogo sticks, drums, bells
and whistles,
Ring Three: Peaceful
Pandemonium — Ring the Clown, Human Pinball, Parachute play, Dragon chase, Piñata
swing from 6’ unicycle, red light - clown light, water-balloon toss, tug of peace , trust games, balancing tricks, mats
and springboards.
We would happily consider adapting this proposal to the needs of your
event.
Yours in Peace & Play, A.
O' Kay
