The Amazing Acro-Cats are a circus troupe of domestic cats and a few other small animals. Founded by animal trainer Samantha Martin in Chicago, Illinois. The touring feline circus performers leap. They jump through hoops. They play instruments. In fact, the show ends with the all-cat (and one chicken) musical band, The Rock-Cats. The only feline band in the world.
This is a book about Simon the backstage cat. He rides with his leading lady to every rehearsal and performance. And while we follow Simon’s adventures, we learn a bit about that magical realm behind the curtains. The book is recommended for ages 5 to 7 and a great way to introduce your kids to the world backstage.
I’ve just adopted another cat. Much of my life revolves around the little feline beauties. Writing for TheatreArtLife, having worked in the entertainment industry, loving ballet, loving cats… I couldn’t help but wonder what I’d find if I simply searched for “cat ballet” online? If you are wondering now, too, let me share just six of my interesting (and rather hilarious) finds with you.
The Moscow Cat Theatre is the only place in the world that engages street cats as actors in professional stage performances. In an interview with the Anadolu Agency in 2019, the renowned Russian artist Dmitry Kuklachev explained how street cats can become famous actors.
Theresa and I have always been animal people. We love animals and they seem to like us back. As a result we have wanted to adopt pretty much every animal we encounter.
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