Posted 4/5/2004 8:39:45 PM by Ed Limbach
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Monday, April 05, 2004 - California
Upcoming dates for Circus Chimera and Other Information
Dear Friend of Circus Chimera at Circusvern@aol.com-
This is our 7th Season. Hard to believe - there were so many out there who thought that we would not get out of the barn - and we have been able to survive for 7 seasons. We have changed our pricing structure and have a whole new show - WOW! World of Wonders! I think that this is the year that we will go from survival to success.
As you receive the route cards, if we are in your area - or an area that you have friends or associates - please take the time to email them - letting them know that Circus Chimera will be in their area - and recommend that they come to see the show and that they email and phone their friends and neighbors as well. Our best advertising has always been word of mouth advertising.
The Chimal Family, who have been with Chimera from the beginning, recently became US Citizens. The Jorge Rosales Family, who were with Chimera for 5 years and have been touring with Circo Vazquez for the last two seasons, also became US Citizens at the same ceremony in Muskogee Oklahoma. Congratulations to both families!
Luis and Sandra Fernandez, who have been with the show for 3 seasons, are going to have a baby in September. Correction, we just found out that Luis and Sandra, who had been hoping to have a baby girl, will be having 2 babies, both boys, in September.
If you have seen our 2004 Show, we hope that you like if. If you have NOT seen the new show, make plans - we think that it is one of the most entertaining, fast paced, enjoyable family shows on the road.
As you know, many of the performers who work for Circus Chimera are from around the globe - Russia, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Mongolia. They work in the USA on work visas for a certain amount of time. Many return to their home countries and some want to have the option of staying and living in the USA. To do this correctly they need to apply for Permanent Residence Status in the USA. This process takes from 3 to 5 years and involves proving several things, including that they have not committed any criminal acts, that they paid their taxes, that they have a permanent job and that they will add to the USA. They must prove that they are exceptional or extraordinary artists - among the top 5% in the field - to qualify. To prove this they must show contracts, publicity material, awards that have been won - but most importantly they need letters of recommendation.
We are currently working on obtaining Permanent Resident Status for: Luis & Sandra Fernandez - who are all around performers, performing aerial acts (Trapeze, Aerial Perch), ground acts (bareback riding) and clowing. Fridman Torales-Rios - who performs his "Pase-de-la-Muerte" (upside-down walk), soaring bungee trapeze and Charlie Chaplin Themed rolley-bolley. Sheyla Torales-Rios - who performs as a contortionist and showgirl. We need letters of recommendation on all 4 of these individuals. The letters of recommendation must be separate and distinct and mention only one person - for instance we need a letter of recommendation for Luis Fernandez and another letter of recommendation for Sandra Fernandez - even though they are a married couple, working together, they will be judged on their individual merits and must have individual letters. Assuming that you have seen the show and are familiar with the artists, we are asking that you write letters on these artists. The correct form would be to put the letters on your personal or business letterhead. You need to introduce yourself, explaining who you are (i.e.: My name is Joe Blow and I am the regional Vice-President of the Circus Fans of America). Explain how you came to see this performer (i.e.: I had the opportunity to view his/her performance at Circus Chimera in 2003). And then explain that you feel that this performer is extraordinary and exceptional - has charisma - connects with the audience. Whatever your true feelings are about the performer and his/her abilities. These should be mailed as soon as possible to: Circus Chimera, PO Box 842, Hugo, OK 74743.
Our route is attached. Please forward to your friends. We look forward to seeing you soon!! Week #11 Mon, Apr 5 (7:30) Tue, Apr 6 (4:30 & 7:30) Wed, Apr 7 (4:30 & 7:30) Lake Elsinore, CA Corner of Collier & Central (Intersection Hwy 74 & 15) 88 Miles Thur, Apr 8 (7:30) Fri, Apr 9 (4:30 & 7:30) Sat, Apr 10 (1:30, 4:30 & 7:30) Sun, Apr 11 (12:30, 3:30 & 6:30) Moreno Valley, CA 60 Freeway & Day St. (Next to Wal-Mart) 23 Miles Week #12 Mon, Apr 12 (7:30) Tue, Apr 13 (4:30 & 7:30) Yucaipa, CA Corner of Yucaipa Blvd. & 14 Street behind Green Valley Farms Produce 27 Miles Wed, Apr 14 (7:30) Thur, Apr 15 (4:30 & 7:30) Beaumont, CA Stewart Park (9th St. & Orange St.) 12 Miles Fri, Apr 16 (7:30) Sat, Apr 17 (1:30, 4:30 & 7:30) Sun, Apr 18 (12:30, 3:30 & 6:30) Hesperia, CA NE Corner of Main & Mt. Vista (Main & Mariposa off Hwy 15) 60 Miles Week #13 Mon, Apr 19 (7:30) Tue, Apr 20 (4:30 & 7:30) Barstow, CA - Corner of Avenue H & West Main 46 Miles Wed, Apr 21 (7:30) Thur, Apr 22 (4:30 & 7:30) Ridgecrest - Desert Empire Fairgrounds 83 Miles Fri, Apr 23 (7:30) Sat, Apr 24 (1:30, 4:30 & 7:30) Sun, Apr 25 (12:30, 3:30 & 6:30) Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Swap-O-Rama 4501 Wible Road 108 Miles Week #14 Mon, Apr 26 (7:30) Tue, Apr 27 (4:30 & 7:30) Hanford, CA - Kings Fairground 10th Avenue & Hanford-Armona Rd. __ Miles Wed, Apr 28 (7:30) Thur, Apr 29 (4:30 & 7:30) Merced, CA Merced County Fairgrounds 900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way __ Miles Fri, Apr 30 (7:30) Sat, May 1 (10:30 Closed to the Public) (1:30, 4:30 & 7:30) Sun, May 2 (12:00, 3:00 & 6:00) East San Jose, CA Mexican Heritage Plaza Alum Rock Ave. & South King Rd. __ Miles Week #15 Mon, May 3 (DRIVE) Tue, May 4 (4:30 & 7:30) Wed, May 5 (4:30 & 7:30) Thur, May 6 (4:30 & 7:30) Manteca, CA Vacant Lot at Spreckels & Norman __ Miles Fri, May 7 (7:30) Sat, May 8 (1: 30, 4:30 & 7:30) Sun, May 9 (12:30, 3:30 & 6:30) Lodi, CA Lodi Grape Festival Grounds __ Miles
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