Lifelong Arts: My Circus Story Workshop Series

Sarasota is full of people with a circus memory, and this eight-session workshop at The Ringling's Education Center helps them shape one into a piece for performance. My Circus Story is taught by Valerie diLorenzo, a New York cabaret artist with more than 30 years in theater and arts education. Her method draws on improv, vocal exercises, physical movement, storytelling prompts and some exploration of the circus arts themselves. No writing or stage experience is needed. The series, for adults 55 and older, ends with a showcase at the museum where participants tell their stories.