I had the joy of experiencing the Flotsam Circus, a whimsical and high-energy performance that brought together acrobatics, comedy, and artistry sailing the Hudson River. As a hobbyist acrobat myself, I appreciate the work and strength it takes to put on a performance. Meeting the artists afterward was just as special, as we shared stories about training, creativity, and what it means to keep pushing boundaries in performance. It was a reminder of why I love this craft: the way it brings people together through movement, laughter, and storytelling. The clown is a necessary, and increasingly rare archetype needed in our society to bring joy when times feel heavy.

People in elephant costumes performing on a floating platform on the water, with a backdrop of hills and buildings, during sunset.
A performer in an elaborate costume with floral and pom-pom decorations is on a swing, performing a pose on a wooden platform at sunset, with crew members assisting.
Smiling man with a red beard and mustache wearing a striped shirt, black beret, and red neck scarf, standing outdoors near water.
Smiling woman dressed as a clown with face paint, making a peace sign outdoors during daytime.
Theatrical performance on a wooden dock by a river featuring actors in colorful costumes, some wearing animal masks and playing musical instruments, with a large puppet shark centerpiece and a rustic wooden building on the right.
A man with a black beret and striped shirt kisses a woman with curly blonde hair and bright blue eye makeup on the cheek outdoors near water.
A man with long hair and a beard wearing a pink animal costume hat with a surprised expression.
Person standing on a wooden platform holding a potted plant with green leaves, with a small wooden house and various rigging and antennas around, against a sunset sky.
A woman with curly blonde hair styled in two buns, wearing a red and white striped sleeveless top with a zipper and buttons, along with a blue fabric armband on her arm. She has bold makeup with blue eyeshadow, freckles, and bright red lipstick, and
A performer suspended on a harness during an outdoor costume performance at sunset.
A girl in a red outfit hangs upside down from a treehouse structure on a floating dock by a river, with a woman on the dock holding the ropes and a man in striped shirt and black pants standing inside the structure.
Yellow school bus with a sign reading 'Flotsam!' on the front, parked on a street next to two bicycles and a gray van. Behind the bus are trees with green leaves.
A floating house made of wood on a river, with children playing. One girl is hanging upside down from a swing with a red shirt, another child stands on the house's roof, and a third child standing on the ground is looking up.

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Hiker standing on a trail in a hilly, green landscape with a backpack and trekking poles, looking at the distant mountains under an overcast sky.
Empty bench at bus stop with shadows of a sign and windows cast on wall, trash on ground.

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