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Circus Theatre
Prescott Circus Theatre, founded by Aileen Moffitt at the Prescott Elementary School, is a highly regarded clown training and performance program for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Moffitt designed the program to promote leadership, skill training and academic achievement. Participants in the Prescott Circus Theatre learn circus arts, including juggling, stilt-walking and acrobatics, as a means of building confidence and fostering cooperation, discipline and trust. Students must audition to join the Prescott Circus Theatre. The 50 individuals who are accepted must consistently demonstrate a high level of commitment to the physical and emotional challenges of the program, and to one another. Prescott clowns quickly learn that good teamwork is essential for success. Funds from Oakland Fund for the Arts were used to increase the number of participants in the Prescott Circus Theatre and its number of public performances, as well as to assist with program expansion to other schools. Prescott Circus Theatre performs year-round at public schools and community events throughout the Bay Area. |
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