Circus Amok: The Park Party That Makes You Think!

Circus Amok isn't your usual circus with elephants and lions. It's a super cool group that puts on free shows right in the parks of New York City! They started way back in 1989, and since 1994, they've been bringing their amazing performances to neighborhoods all over the city.

Think of it like a traveling party that visits your local playground, but with acrobats and clowns who also talk about important stuff!

A super creative person named Jennifer Miller is the boss of Circus Amok! She's an artist who loves to perform. She dreamed up this idea of bringing exciting shows to everyone, for free, in the places where people hang out. It's like she said, 'Let's make the parks even more fun and also talk about things that matter to everyone!'

Circus Amok uses all their amazing circus skills, like juggling and tumbling, to tell stories. But these aren't just any stories! They talk about making the world a better place, like making sure everyone has a safe home or that everyone is treated fairly. It's like a fun game of tag, but instead of running, they're using their acts to teach us about being good neighbors and friends.

You can find Circus Amok's fantastic shows in parks all across New York City! They visit big parks and small neighborhood spots in places like Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. So, if you ever see a colorful tent and hear exciting music in a park, it might just be Circus Amok putting on a show that's both fun and makes you think!