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| Image © 2009, Beth Rooney || Carlo Gentile holds Giulia, 1, in front of the tent at The Zoppé family circus in Addison, Illinois. |
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Beth Rooney: Photographer/freelancer: Beth Rooney Photography
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1265 W. Flournoy St Unit A, Chicago, IL 60607, USA |
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Thanks for checking out the images! Here's a brief explaination and if you would like to hear what the circus sounds like, please visit www.bethrooney.com and click multimedia.
Zoppé, an Italian Family Circus, has been entertaining crowds around the world since 1842.
Unlike most contemporary circuses which feature unrelated individual acts, performances of the Zoppé Family Circus tell a story, starring Nino the Clown and Tosca, the equestrian ballerina. Nino and Tosca's tale includes acrobatics, juggling, dogs, horses, audience participation, and even more clowns. With a cast that changes from city to city, the Zoppé troupe focuses on emotional connections with the audience and works to preserve the dying art of family circus. As Nino Zoppé explains, “To me, the word circus means family.
I am a freelance photographer in Chicago. I specialize in documentary work, food and portraits. And as always, any freelance offers are welcome. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
Thanks.
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10.26.2005 (Senior Member) |
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The images below are from the
portfolio of Beth Rooney. They are presented here for your viewing pleasure. These images may not be used elsewhere and are protected by copyright. To see these images, click on the icon and you will see a much larger image.
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"Behind the Curtain"
Carlo Gentile holds Giulia, 1, in front of the tent at The Zoppé family circus in Addison, Illinois. |
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"Behind the Curtain"
Before each show all the performers form a circle to say a prayer asking for safety and a good show. |
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A member of the troupe holds the curtain closed during a performance. |
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Tosca Zoppé enters the ring to perform her equestrian ballerina act. Tosca's family has been perform... |
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Children gather together to watch as their Polaroid with Cavalino develops. During intermission chil... |
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Carla Zoppé has a cigarette before the first show in Des Plaines, Illinois. Carla used to perform eq... |
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Giovanni returns to his trailer to change and remove his make up after the final show. |
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Sandra talks with Tosca as she sweeps up the trailer between shows. Normally Tosca would have change... |
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Tommy Poema, 3, watches Nino get ready behind the curtain for his next act. Tommy loves to follow Ni... |
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The Zoppé family Circus wave goodbye to the audience after a show in Des Plaines, Illinois. |
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