Learning how to do a magic trick.

The answer is…practice, practice, practice! On Saturday, the Seattle Rep lobby was filled with kids and their families eager to participate in Circus 101, a free circus workshop held by Seattle Rep and Teatro ZinZanni. They learned juggling, physical comedy, magic tricks, and even how to create balloon animals.

Selecting a picture for face painting.

The event also included face painting and a clown graduation for all of the children.

Exploring how to juggle scarves.

Special guest speaker, comedian and Teatro ZinZanni original cast member Kevin Kent shared stories about the circus and life as a performer.

Practicing a physical comedy routine.

Even Lorenzo Pisoni, the star of Seattle Rep’s Humor Abuse, attended Saturday’s event to support the kiddos. Unfortunately, we didn’t snap a photo of him before he left to get ready for the show.

Our staff rocking the red noses.

And of course, clown graduation included a diploma and a big red nose. The staff had just as much fun as the kids wearing the noses afterwards!