FSU Circus COSMIC Show Program 2024

As the FSU Circus performs in its 77th year, we reflect upon the history and tradition of the program which are woven into the fabric of Florida State University. Thousands of students have been able to take part in one of the most unique college activities in the United States. It is something distinct to FSU and is a part of what makes this campus such a special place.

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Since the program began in 1947 the campus has changed dramatically as have the students. The expectations of the students are higher and the standards of the University have been raised. The academic reputation of the University as well as its overall national rankings are ascending.

The circus too must strive to provide improved opportunities for students and support them to the best

of our ability. We need the tools to do so.

The primary need now is our facility, built in 1965. It is time to address the older building in a way that will not only meet our current needs, but account for the future growth of the program.

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A new and expanded circus facility would be an exciting feature for FSU and a hub of campus and community involvement. Situated in an exceptional location along the activity corridor, this building would speak to campus residents and visitors alike.

This would be a feature no other campus could boast and something all of the FSU family can call their own.

The FSU Circus has embarked on a capital campaign to expand its current facilities and ensure the Circus remains an enduring FSU tradition.

These new facilities will provide larger rehearsal spaces, storage for a growing equipment inventory, public amenities for our sold-out shows, dedicated locker rooms for student performers and so much more.

Renderings by Architects Lewis + Whitlock Photos by Bob Howard

We need your help to continue the legacy of the FSU Flying High Circus.

Please consider making a gift today.

To make a donation, visit

new.circus.fsu.edu

To learn more about ways to support this project, please contact Alanna Kibiloski, Director of Development for Student Affairs (850) 459-2384 or akibiloski@foundation.fsu.edu

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The 2023-24 season of the FSU Flying High Circus marks the 60th anniversary of one of the greatest singular achievements in the history of the circus program.

In 1963, Adrian Catarzi completed the elusive triple somersault to his catcher, Ivan Williams.

He was the thirteenth person in world history to complete this feat.

The year after Ivan graduated, Larry Camp stepped into the important role as catcher and successfully caught the triple somersault with Adrian.

In 1977, Adrian was honored as a charter member of the FSU Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing the amazing accomplishment.

On this occasion, we would like to remember Adrian Catarzi and his

flying teams, especially his catchers, Ivan Williams and Larry Camp. They are one of the best examples of the possibilities of our students and the extraordinary heights they can reach.

PHOTOS Left to Right 1. (1963) Adrian Catarzi & Ivan Williams 2. (1964) Brent Pichard, Dorothy Anne Gilmore, Larry Camp & Adrian Catarzi 3. (1963) Brent Pichard, Judy Allen, Adrian Catarzi & Ivan Williams

S ince 1947 the FSU Circus has been a constant feature of the F lor ida S tate Universit y c ampus.

The stor y of the circus is one of dedic ation, perse verance, tr ust and lifelong fr iendships. Multitudes of students spanning the dec ades have come together to make this special program what it is today.

A special thank you to the incredible generosity through their support of our program!

Angela Seymour Bob Dawson

W hen they began their circus invol vement they may not have had pre vious instr uction or any idea of what they were about to experience.

Af ter months of training they were able to showc ase their skills to fellow students, the communit y and even people in different countries.

Carol Ballantine

The names of those people who created the foundation of this program and ensured its continuous success are too numerous to list.

We are here today to honor this great tradition and the memories of all those who c ame before us, those who allow us to fl y high.

Elaine Tully & Bob Woodward

Thank you to all our FSU Circus Alumni!

We would not be here today without you.

Chuck & Donna Ross Douglas & Karen Ullman

Jayne Mittan Meghan & Morty Gudelsky The FSU Student Foundation Trish Kohler

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SHOW CUE

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Outside Rings

Center Ring CLOWNING DANCE

SWINGING TRAPEZE TEETERBOARD DOUBLE TRAPEZE

TRIPLE TRAPEZE

BIKE FOR FIVE

SKATING JUMP ROPE

LYRA ROLA/SLACK INTERMISSION

INTERMISSION

WIRE INTERMISSION

INTERMISSION

LOW CASTING CLOUD SWING CHINESE POLE BALANCING

DANCE

QUARTET WEB

DANCE CLOWNING JUGGLING

FLYING TRAPEZE

INTERM

For our performers, this journey began last August when our cast was first assembled. With a group of over 100 FSU students, we run a complete working circus operation.

WE TRAIN DAILY WE RIG OUR EQUIPMENT AND WE EVEN RAISE THE TENT Now, eight months later, through a concentrated and determined effort these students have put together a full-length circus production.

We are proud to present the 77th Annual Home Show Series, COSMIC!

ENJOY THE SHOW!

Space photos courtesy of NASA /JPL-Caltech

THE ACTS CLOWNING

Did you have trouble finding your seat? You’re not alone.

This unlikely pair of passengers find themselves fumbling at every stop, and our flight attendant can’t quite seem to keep them in check.

DANCE

This lovely team is here to entertain and inform you throughout our journey. Sit back, relax, and make sure to pay attention as they assist our captain in delivering our most important rules.

RINGMASTER

This courageous captain is here to safely guide you from galaxy to galaxy! With hair up to Saturn and a license to fly, you’re in good hands as she takes us from planet to planet even if we do have a few… unplanned stops along the way.

SWINGING TRAPEZE

Attention Passengers, we are currently approaching an interplanetary toll booth run by the new and improved Nexus-9 androids. You may feel a slight tingling sensation as they scan over our ship and catalog our cargo. Keep your seatmates close and your contraband closer as we pass through the scanners of our cybernetic security guards!

TEETERBOARD

If you look around the inside of our stellar ship, you’ll easily notice the enigmatic engineering that prevents any mechanical issues. However, if you find yourselves in need of space-side assistance, there is only one group for you to call upon; find yourselves astounded by the intelligence of this relentlessly crafty crew.

THE ACTS DOUBLE & TRIPLE TRAPEZE

From the far flung corners of the galaxy, we’d like to introduce to you a group of desertfaring aliens you will not soon forget.

BIKE & SKATING

Temperatures rise as we close in on our next destination. Our wheeled masters of magma thrive in this planet’s inhospitable terrain; while other species would perish, our volcanic virtuosos flourish!

JUMP ROPE

In the limitless expanses of space, it can be a bit overwhelming to know exactly where you are and what’s around you. But never fear, we have an intrepid team ready to storm the stars and light the path to safety.

LYRA

Traveling once every 5000 years to Earth, it is a rare sight to see these extraterrestrial entities exploring the outer-reaches of our universe. Keep a close eye on these interstellar idols as they spin through the starlight.

TIGHT WIRE SLACK & ROLA

In the northernmost part of the galaxy, these creatures live in an icy isolation. Only to awake from their slumber to perforate the permafrost, so that they may demonstrate their gifts to us trepidatious travelers.

LOW CASTING

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CLOUD SWING

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BALANCING

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WEB & DANCE

I am over the moon to announce that we have reached the next stop in our quasar quest! But beware! Do not allow yourself to be allured by the sirens awaiting you in the dark-matter-depths beyond.

JUGGLING

Be cautious and courageous, dear passengers!

Our sensors indicate that we have some uninvited guests aboard our luxury craft. This crew of bold buccaneers is armed with wily tricks, that aim to charm and disarm you.

FLYING TRAPEZE

In the northernmost part of the galaxy, these ethereal entities will allure and astound you.

Watch with wonder as they glide effortlessly through the cosmos, moving in tandem and with spectacular opulence.

FSU CIRCUS STAFF Chad Mathews - Director Charley Mason - Associate Director Nate Stapp - Associate Director Celina Dezzuto - Creative Director Allie Hetherington - Assistant Director Sydney Strauch - House Manager Thomas Vatter - Guest Coach Sam Abel - Guest Coach Joe Mason - Guest Coach A special thank you to the staff of the FSU Student Union, FSU Student Affairs, & the FSU Foundation for your support!

2024 CAST & CREW Abby Bryan Abigail Palacios Addison Nance Ais McFarland Alex Herndon Alison Roush Alyssa Lee Alyssa Migenes Amelia Schneider Ana De Leon Andrew Nance Annabelle Riha Annika Fuhrer April Schmidt Ariana Katsaras Ashley Jongerius Ava Polly Breanna Stamper Brian Friedlander Cait McCall Callie Skaggs Camila Dotti Carolena Arroyo Caroline Creighton Casey Kerr

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BOB & ELAINE WOODWARD AWARD

Jonathan Sullivan QUARTET SKATING TEETERBOARD

life-long friends and felt supported by so many people during my time here. Everyone cheers each other on, from practices to raising the tent to performing in shows. It’s such a team environment that I’m so grateful to have been a part of.

I can’t imagine my time at FSU without being in the circus. When I auditioned sophomore year, I fully did not expect to be casted in. I don’t have a background in theater or gymnastics, but the beauty of FSU circus is that anyone can perform. And while the tricks are incredibly fun to do, the true magic of the circus is in its community. I have made so many

Cir

BOB & ELAINE WOODWARD AWARD

Lindsay Like TRIPLE TRAPEZE SPANISH WEB LYRA

Circus has been a very important part of my life for many years, when I heard that FSU would offer me the opportunity to continue training with the Flying High Circus; I immediately knew where I was going to go to college.

The circus community is something that is dynamic, special, and not easily replicable.

It’s a place where people with various backgrounds and skill sets can come together to produce a show that is unique to the community and the campus. Apart from just being fun, the circus teaches us dedication, perseverance, and skills to collaborate, that help shape our college years and lead us into a successful future. I am very grateful that I was able to spend 2 years with this organization and wouldn’t have changed it for the world!

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HASKIN AWARD

connections I have made during my time here under the big top, and for the people who have BALANCING become my family. The support, TEETERBOARD encouragement, and love that is in every corner of this tent is When I auditioned for the FSU priceless and I am all the better Flying High Circus back in 2019, for it. This community has taught I never could have dreamed of the impact that it would have on my life. me to always get back up, always strive to be unapologetically you, When I was lucky enough to have and to always reach for the stars. been cast in the Circus, I was not only introduced to some incredibly cool party tricks, but I was thrown into a group of the most supportive and uniquely talented people I have ever met. I learned that nothing is impossible, and you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it.

I can’t explain in words how grateful I am for the experiences and

Saralynn Premer

GIL ALDRIDGE AWARD

Daly Santana

Joining the FSU Circus my freshman year was one little decision that became most life-changing. I cannot put into words the way this organization has affected me. And sure, it’ll always be cool to say I was in a circus or that I did little flips and tricks in the tent- but that is not what comes to mind when I think of who I am because of this program. I learned so many life lessons about friendship, teamwork, leadership, and community. This is a place of learning and self-improvement, a place to grow your self-confidence and learn humility. I am beyond lucky to have had the opportunity to be a small part of the FSU Circus, and I have so much excitement to see how it will continue to grow and change lives for the better. I am endlessly grateful for everything I learned from the coaches and the people I met through the FSU Circus, and I am forever indebted to the Circus for bringing me some of the best memories, life skills, and friends that I have. As always, Go Noles! And, may all your days be circus ones!!

PHOTOS BY BOB HOWARD & KAITLIN SIMPSON

JUMP ROPE SPANISH WEB CLOUD SWING

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(Top Row) Caitlin McCall, Alison Roush, Grace Lumpkin, Ariana Katsaras,

Faith Harris, Lauren Lazar, Tricia Wilson, Kayley Rodier, Lexy Glor, Annabelle Riha (Middle Row) Jeanni Castro, Gwynne English, Breanna Stamper,

Nyah Fisher, Emily Shay, Saralynn Premer, Kathryn Welch, Callie Skaggs, Gabie Manzo, Ana De Leon (Front Row) Jonathan Sullivan. Nicolas Porcelli, Brian Friedlander, Jameson

Lombardy, Ethan Dhanarajan, Hayden Lenk, Zachary Christoffersen, Pierce Thomas PHOTO 2 Bottom Left

(Top Row) Gwynne English, Jonathan Sullivan. Grace Lumpkin, Pierce

Thomas, Zachary Christoffersen, Nicolas Porcelli, Ethan Dhanarajan, Nyah Fisher, Brian Friedlander, Jameson Lombardy, Hayden Lenk, Faith Harris, Saralynn Premer, Jeanni Castro (Front Row) Caitlin McCall, Kathryn Welch, Annabelle Riha, Addison

Nance, Carolena Arroyo, Sydney Zambrana, Ana De Leon, Gabie Manzo, Callie Skaggs, Lexy Glor, Emily Shay, Breanna Stamper, Alison Roush, Tricia Wilson, Ariana Katsaras, Kayley Rodier, Lauren Lazar

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