Circus Amok

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/circus-amok

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year?1989
2. What is the director?Jennifer Miller
3. Why does Circus Amok perform in parks instead of theaters?Performing in parks lets everyone, even those who can't afford tickets, see the shows and feel part of the community.
4. How does Circus Amok make people think about important topics?The troupe mixes circus tricks like aerial acts, juggling, and clowning with stories about things like housing, healthcare, and equality, so people can learn while they watch.

Performance Art: An art form where the artist's actions, often in a public setting, constitute the artwork itself, frequently conveying conceptual or political messages.
Social Justice Activism: The practice of advocating for policies and actions that promote fairness, equality, and human rights within society.
Gentrification: A complex urban process involving the rehabilitation of deteriorated urban areas, often leading to the displacement of existing, typically lower-income, residents and businesses by more affluent ones.
Public Space: Areas that are open and accessible to all people, such as parks, streets, and plazas, serving as sites for social interaction and cultural expression.