Totally Circus
Season 1
Circus Smirkus gives kids a chance to run away and join the circus with their parents' blessings. Since 1987, they have provided a format for youths and adults to collaborate in life enhancing adventures in the circus arts. They give kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in the circus life. Totally Circus is the reality show based on the trials and tribulations of the kids of Circus Smirkus. Filmed during the 1999 Robin Hood tour the show focuses on these talented troupers as they prepare their acts and take the show on the road. In this 15 part series we get a glimpse of what the circus life is really like as we are allowed to follow the troupers throughout the whole season. From day one to the very last show we are able to get a sense of what these brave and talented young people face every day. Whether it be broken bones, storms raging through the area, or just your typical fight amongst the ranks, we can truly come to respect and admire these young people for what they do. Theme Song You gotta have talent, and you know you gotta have heart. It's a real live circus, and only kids take part. Got to work hard now, and tears may flow. Gotta take it to the limit, put on an awesome show. Gotta hit the road now, gotta make things swing. Raise the tent high, above the circus ring.
Where to Watch Season 1
15 Episodes
- Totally Tryouts!E1
Totally Tryouts!The pilot episode for Totally Circus. In this episode we meet the trouper hopefuls who have come to an audition for a chance to run away with the circus for the summer. We meet founder and director of Circus Smirkus, Rob Merimen. We also find out more about what it takes to make it in the Smirkus troupe. - Total Identity Crisis!E6
Total Identity Crisis!The twins of Smirkus, Kaleen and Kerren, are in almost everything together and are worried about whether or not people see them as individuals. Kerren is having trouble learning the routines while Kaleen catches on very easily, causing some problems for the girls. Meanwhile, the smirkos prepare for and present the first show. - Totally Hot Temperatures! (aka Hot Stuff)E7
Totally Hot Temperatures! (aka Hot Stuff)The troupers hit the road on the stretch of 6 week tours. They get a new counselor, Eileen, who has some trouble with a couple of the kids. They head to their first show where its extremely hot and the troupers must decide if the show can go on. - Total Rain, Total Pain! (aka ER)E8
Total Rain, Total Pain! (aka ER)The smirkos head to the next town and the next set of shows. At the next show they receive a very heavy rainstorm. During the show Raber falls over the ringcurb and breaks his arm. Everyone is upset by what happened to Raber so the smirkos are taken to a beach. Raber finds out he wont be returning to Smirkus for the remainder of the tour. - Totally Jealous! (aka Substitutes)E9
Totally Jealous! (aka Substitutes)When Olivia hurts her ankle Juliana and Julia must fill in for her on two of her acts. Olivia becomes upset at seeing them do her parts. Meanwhile, Olivia and Sian are having some argumental problems. Tosca gives the girls a bunking party and the boys are taken to a church for a lock in. - Totally Uplifting! (aka No Time for Tears)E10
Totally Uplifting! (aka No Time for Tears)The troupers head to Martha's Vineyard where Sarah's mom visits with some bad news. Sarah, however, knows that the show must go on since she has been given the opportunity to work with the horses. Stevie, meanwhile is having problems with his attitude and it is affecting the other troupers. - Totally Backward! (aka Tight Wire and Tents)E11
Totally Backward! (aka Tight Wire and Tents)When the smirkos pull into Marthas Vineyard it is discovered that the tent has been put up backwards. In addition the ground is wet and the stakes are being pulled out. Jade tells us how dangerous it is for Willow and Rachel to do the wire act under those conditions. - Totally Joking! (aka Flying High)E12
Totally Joking! (aka Flying High)As the troupers close out the season they head to Barton Fair where they all have a chance to have fun with the show and play jokes on eachother. Barton is also a big opportunity for Nerida. She has been given the chance to display her talent on the trapeze in the show. She is worried, however, that she wont be able to learn a new trick before showtime. - Totally Tired! (aka The Long Goodnight)E13
Totally Tired! (aka The Long Goodnight)The troupers are getting exhausted as the tour winds down so they are taken to get some extra sleep. When Julia is told to go to bed with the younger kids she feels that she has been treated unfairly. She and her friends request a meeting with Eileen to straighten it out. Meanwhile, the excitement is growing as the kids head back to the barn. After arriving back they hold the untalent talent show. - Totally Too Short Summer! (aka Raber's Return)E14
Totally Too Short Summer! (aka Raber's Return)As the summer draws to an end Raber returns to the barn to bid the troupers a fond farewell. The staff and kids have the last council meeting and all describe what it means for them to be troupers. Stevie holds the 1st annual smirko auction and Case and Tamir hold a ping pong tournament.