Bizarre: A Circus Story

A Small Man with a Big Dream for the Big Top

An intimate look at the extraordinary life of Master Lu Yi, hailed as the father of modern acrobatics, and the vast community of big-top lovers who share his dream of a thriving US circus industry.

Documentary History

Lu Yi

(Self)

Joe Dieffenbacher

(Self - Professional Clown)

Xia Ke Min

(Self - Master Clown, Acrobat, Juggler)

Harriet Heyman

(Self - Journalist, Author)

Judy Finelli

(Self - Master Juggler)

Elena Panova

(Self - Master Aerialist)

Joan Mankin

(Self - Professional Clown, Actress)

Abigail Baird

(Self - Aerial Animation)

Andy Cook

(Self - Aerial Animation)

Haley Viloria

(Self - Professional Contortionist and Aerialist)

Dan Griffiths

(Self - Professional Clown)

Xiaohong Weng

(Self - Professional Acrobat)

Matthew Richardson

(Self - Professional Aerialist and Cyr Wheel Artist)

Noe Zavala

(Self - Professional Mime)

Eve Diamond

(Self - Professional Aerialist)

Derrick Gilday

(Self - Professional Clown and Acrobat)

Allison Daniels

(Self - Professional Clown, Acrobat, Puppeteer)

Jon Deline

(Self - Professional Clown, Actor)

Mikayla Dinsdale

(Self - Aerial and Contortion Youth Performer)

Leah Orleans

(Self - Professional Clown, Acrobat and Aerialist)

Brad Post

(Self - Former Circus Center Board President)