'Celebrity Circus'
If you're over 30, the word "circus" conjures images of elephants and clowns and dancing poodles. If you are under 30, circus is spelled "cirque," and you envision an alien diva singing opera while freakishly painted mimes appear to perform what looks like tai chi in a giant bowl of lime Jell-O. NBC's Celebrity Circus, airing Wednesdays, is a little of both -- especially when you consider they have Wee Man and Blu Cantrell trying things like Chinese poles. So call the neighbors and ask to borrow a shovel -- elephant poop cleanup can be a chore -- because the circus is coming to town!
Setting the scene:
The first thing you'll need is a tent -- a huge one -- and some bleachers. Follow that up with hundreds of helium balloons and an elephant. Trust us, you can get one -- all it takes is money. Of course, if that doesn't pan out, you can still dazzle guests with stilt walkers, fire eaters, magicians, contortionists, acrobats, trapeze artists and clowns. You should also hang pictures of the show's celebrity performers that have been Photoshopped to make them appear more circuslike. For example, Christopher Knight with his head in the mouth of a lion or Stacey Dash about to be shot out of a cannon. Have face painting available for any kids attending. Every guest gets a clown nose as a party favor.
Attire:
Clown wear, sequined tights for the more acrobatic, and red tails and top hats for the ringmasters.
On the menu:
Animal crackers, popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy, caramel apples, giant lollipops, funnel cakes and hot dogs.
On the hi-fi:
Traditional: Under the Big Top -- 100 Years of Circus Music by the Great American Main Street Band. Modern: the official soundtracks of Cirque du Soleil.
The showstopper:
Sure, putting a tent in your backyard and watching Rachel Hunter swing on the trapeze are cool, but you are meant for more. Cirque du Soleil is always casting talent, from clowns and singers and acrobats and musicians to everything in between. Run away NOW.
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