copyright the Chronicle January 29, 2014 by Joseph Gresser BARTON — Vermonters have always had a yen for local entertainment. Most towns, including Barton, boast theaters that once hosted traveling shows that toured the country. Barton’s Memorial Building wil... More »
by Joseph Gresser GREENSBORO — A crowd of Circus Smirkus troupers moved around the ring here at choreographer Matt Williams’ instruction early Friday morning. Dressed in rehearsal clothes, the performers looked much younger than they do in their flashy show o... More »
reviewed by Joseph Gresser copyright the Chronicle, 6-20-2012 Circus Smirkus: 25 Years of Running Home to the Circus!, by Rob Mermin and Rob Gurwitt, published by The Circus Barn Inc., Greensboro, Vermont, 2012, 180 pages in soft cover, $20. When the youthful... More »
Circus Smirkus opens its season at the headquarters in Greensboro on July 1, with two shows, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Topsy Turvy Time Travel: A Blast from the Past & Fun from the Future.” The troop is taking a trip though the ages, as perf... More »
