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At the start of the play Boom, the ringmaster, is encouraging a young artist, Hum, to find their place in the circus.  The secret is...Hum already knows where they belong. This show will take you on a sensory journey through advocacy, understanding and acceptance.


The location is accessible, every show is Sensory Friendly, audio descriptions are available, and ASL interpreters from Interpreting Solutions will be there on Sunday, August 14th at 2:00 pm. If you have any access needs, please reach out to us at admin@pinkumbrellatheater.org.

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This show is written with ages 4-8 in mind but as always, you are welcome at any age

Under the Umbrella.

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Show Dates

All performances will take place at Christ Church Episcopal located at 5655 N Lake Drive, Whitefish Bay.  Street parking is available in the neighborhood.

The performance will be outside.  Masks, vaccines and/or negative COVID tests are strongly encouraged for all in attendance. We honor that there are members of our audience who are unable to receive the vaccine and we ask that you remain masked throughout the performance. 

Ticket sales are for everyone in your party. Only 1 ticket is needed.

There are three different pricing options.

Barrier Free = tickets for everyone in your party free of charge

One for Us, Please = $25 for everyone in your party to attend

Pay it Forward! = $50 for everyone in your party to attend and for another party to attend free of charge.

Ex: I have four people who would like to see the show. I RSVP for "one ticket" and can pick from any of the three categories above. I will then fill out the prompts and tickets will be ready for me to pick up at the door on the day of the performance.

The pricing levels are offered through a generous donation from the 

Rosmann Family Foundation
 

  • RSVP Closed
    Mon, Dec 18
    Zoom
    Dec 18, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
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    Celebration!
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    Mon, Nov 20
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    Nov 20, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
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    TBA
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    Mon, Oct 16
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    Oct 16, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
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    TBA
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    Mon, Sep 18
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    Sep 18, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
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    TBA
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    Mon, Aug 21
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    Aug 21, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
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    TBA
  • RSVP Closed
    Mon, Jul 17
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    Jul 17, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    Disability in Shakespeare
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    Mon, Jun 19
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    Jun 19, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
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    Art Jam
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    Mon, May 15
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    May 15, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
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    Disability History
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    Mon, Apr 17
    Zoom
    Apr 17, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
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    Guest Panel Discussion: Advocacy In The Arts
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    Mon, Mar 20
    Zoom
    Mar 20, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
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    Access as Love/Care Practices Within the Disability Community
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    Mon, Feb 20
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    Feb 20, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
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    First Meeting & Expectations/Requests for the Future
  • RSVP Closed
    Wed, Dec 21
    Zoom link will be sent in a seperate email.
    Dec 21, 2022, 6:30 PM CST
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    Celebration!!
  • RSVP Closed
    Sun, Nov 20
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    Nov 20, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
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    TBA
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    Sat, Oct 22
    Zoom link will be sent after registration
    Oct 22, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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    A panel discussion with members of Pink Umbrella's Teaching Artists who Identify with a Disability (TAID) group.
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    Sun, Oct 16
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    Oct 16, 2022, 6:00 PM CDT
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    Advocating for the Arts in Traditional Academic Settings
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    Sat, Oct 15
    Milwaukee
    Oct 15, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Milwaukee, 2717 E Hampshire St, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA
    Taught by Teaching Artist, Molly Kiefer
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    Sat, Oct 08
    Zoom link will be sent closer to the date
    Oct 08, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Zoom link will be sent closer to the date
    Taught by Teaching Artist, Brenna Kempf
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    Wed, Sep 21
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    Sep 21, 2022, 6:30 PM CDT
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    Disability and Teaching
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Explore the Story

A costume rendering of BOOM. He wears a red vest, pants and a shirt that is black and white striped.

Boom is the ringleader of the circus. He keeps things moving!

A costume rendering of HONK. He wears a bowler hat and pants that are green and gold.

Honk is one of the clowns in the circus. He is fun and funny!

A costume rendering of HUM. They wear overalls covered in paint.

Hum is a visual artist.  They like to listen to music and are the youngest member of the circus.

A costume rendering of POP> She wears a hat and a turquoise jumper.

Pop is bubbly, energetic and playful! She is a dancer and juggler.

A costume rendering of Tick Tock. She wears a green bolero and has purple pants. She uses wheels.

Tick Tock is an animal handler and loves helping people

A costume rendering of SQUEAK and SQUAWK. They are in black and white jumpers.

Squawk is fun, fantastic and calm.

Squeak is supportive and inclusive and loves Strawberry Jam.

Costume Design by Kristina Van Slyke

Play Synopsis

Visual Agenda

Social Narrative

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Meet the Cast

Amanda introduces Tick Tock
00:26
Ash introduces Pop
00:25
Clayton introduces Boom
00:42
Jack introduces Honk
00:17
Jasper introduces Squawk
00:11
Kendra introduces Squeak
00:24
Michael introduces Hum
00:48
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Cast & Crew Info

Click through the slideshow to meet the cast and crew of BIGGER TOP

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