the big top.

last friday evening, i was lucky enough to get to participate in the big apple circus's big fancy gala benefit. the big apple circus puts on a classic big top circus each year and the tent goes up right smack dab in the middle of lincoln center.

magical.

i wound my way around the tents and trailers trying to find the other clowns and our designated changing spot. turns out, it wasn't far from the circus horses (and pony!) who would later be performing their act to thunderous applause. i found the spot, changed and got into position with the rest of the clowns.

all of us clown care clowns were stationed at the entrance of the tent, greeting people as they entered. then, at the beginning of the show, we got to run around the ring like crazy fools. what fun! and after that, we got to go sit and watch the show! we ate a delectable boxed din-din and drank some wine (all in my lil' costume of course) and watched a real live circus.

i can't remember the last time i saw the circus. can you? i'll tell you, it's pretty awe-inspiring. jaw-dropping. beautiful.

especially the pony.