2006 Newspaper Stories
THE BROWNSVILLE HERALD 1/26/2006: Circus' 'Alice In Wonderland Show' To Premier In Brownsville "Fridman Torales doesn't see anything that unusual about donning a big furry suit of a pot-bellied cat. It's work, says the Peruvian-born performer. I've lived in the circus all my life,' said Torales, an aerial acrobat who will play Cheshire Cat in Circus Chimera's national premiere of 'Alice in Wonderland' next week...."
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THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC 3/24/2006: Circus Comes To Goodyear; Ringmaster of Spectacle From Area "Roy Ordaz never thought he'd one day be a circus ringmaster. But when the dairy farmer from Litchfield Parkspent a week helping a friend put on a circus in Kentucky, Ordaz's short-term stint turned into a nine-year career of show-stopping fun for all ages..."
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THE ACTON/AGUA DULCE NEWS 4/17/2006: Circus Chimera sets up 'Reading Encouragement Program' with local schools "It was announced by Dave Bates, Circus Chimera publicist, that the circus is gearing up for local reading enrichment programs with Meadowlark and Agua Dulce Elementary Schools and High Desert middle school..."
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THE VENTURA COUNTY STAR 4/25/2006: One-Ring Circus Comes To Ventura "A caravan arrived in the dark, early morning hours Monday, pulling into a Ventura parking lot after a 90-mile drive from Palmdale. Just hours after they had performed their last trick, heard the last echo of applause and packed up the big top, acrobats, contortionists and the backstage crew caught a few hours of sleep inside their trailers..."
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THE HALF MOON BAY REVIEW 7/19/2006: Big Times Under the Big Top "Hurry, hurry, the Big Top is coming to Half Moon Bay! When Circus Chimera visits the city next week, you won't see tigers or elephants there. You'll see an extravaganza peopled by what circus Vice President Michael Gorman calls 'a small traveling circus family'... "
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THE EUREKA TIMES STANDARD 7/25/2006: Circus Chimera Opens Tonight "The circus is in town and Circus Chimera organizers say they are pulling out all the stops for its fifth Eureka engagement. The theme this year is Alice In Wonderland... "
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THE EUREKA REPORTER 7/25/2006: Circus Chimera's "'The World's Tallest Big Top', performed in Old Town Eureka for three days... " Photo essay.
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THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TIMES 7/28/2006: Romance on the road; circus acrobat, reporter defy odds "Who hasn't pondered that exotic notion at one stressful time or another: I'll just run away and join the circus. 'That's an old wive's tale,' said Roy Ordaz, 44, ringmaster for Circus Chimera, an acrobatic showcase in town through Sunday..."
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THE EL CERRITO JOURNAL 8/4/2006: Circus Chimera to play at school "The circus is coming to town, with its unique brand of family entertainment. Circus Chimera brings together acrobats, jugglers, aerial contortionists and more from around the world under a big top... "
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THE PHILIPINE NEWS 8/8/2006: Circus as ballet and theater "As you enter the Big Top, reputedly circus world’s largest traveling tent, the staff in their red polo shirt uniform flash their wide smiles as they welcome you to Circus Chimera’s dazzling interpretation of “Alice in Wonderland,” collect your ticket, stamp a re-entry color code at the back of your hand, and usher you to your seat. ... "
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THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE 8/21/2006: Fancy gutsy fantasy? Chimera's got it "'Awesome!' They know how to say it but have your children ever really dropped their jaws and gasped in disbelief? Have they seen the strength, agility, daring — and missed handholds and net drops — that real human beings are capable of performing? "
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THE DESERET MORNING NEWS 8/25/2006: Circus troupe brings its ring to hospital "Born and bred in the circus," Bobbi the Clown knows all about making kids and the elderly laugh. Thursday morning, Australia-native Bobbi emceed a mini performance of the Circus Chimera for children who are in-patients at Shriners Hospital for Children."
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THE LONGMONT DAILY TIMES-CALL 9/15/2006: Flash photo slide show: photos, audio and production by Joshua Buck, Staff photographer for the Longmont Daily Times-Call. Access the slide show by clicking on the newspaper image. |
THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN 10/13/2006: Circus Chimera 'Alice' With a Twist "Gymnists, contortionists present their version of a classic tale. Katerina Bazarova, 20, an extremely nimble, pretty blonde, sat backstage in a circus tent Thursday night trying to keep warm..."
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THE SEGUIN GAZETTE ENTERPRISE 10/20/2006: Circus will roll in to help Activity Center. "Tumbling acrobats, rosy-faced clowns and masters of illusion will delight audiences as they raise money for a good cause — the Seguin Activity Center...."
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THE EDMOND SUN 10/24/2006: Circus Chimera performs Alice in Wonderland for 44 shows this year. "Aqua, green and gold flags whipping in the Oklahoma air look as if they are inviting spectators to come and sit for a while..."
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THE DAILY OKLAHOMAN 10/24/2006: Circus comes to town. Act never bores 'Alice' performer. "As the lights in the tent bagan to dim, a spotlight illuminated the center of the floor..."
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THE HAYS FREE PRESS 11/8/2006: Lions bring Circus Chimera back to town. "For the third year Circus Chimera is bringing its performance to Kyle, with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14..."
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2005 Newspaper Stories
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