2001
Sci-Fi Smirkus: A Space Idiocy lands in 15 towns with 72 shows in 7 weeks. First appearance of the Chicago Boyz, and full collaboration with Chicago’s Midnight Circus. First Arab-Israeli circus kids from Jerusalem perform in the Smirkus tent; part of a joint peace program. Julia Child joins Honorary Smirkus Board of Directors after dining at the Smirkus “pie car.” Smirkos stand out at first festival of American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO). Smirkus invited back to the International Children’s Festival at Wolf Trap.