Born
to Entertain: Classic Comediennes Inspire Orange County Local Genevieve Flati
By
Annie Rivera
Growing up in Southern California, Genevieve
Flati, always knew she wanted to be a performer that made people laugh.
Studying theater at Chapman University while working at Disneyland, Flati
already had a knack of entertaining. When Ringling Bros. announced auditions
for Clown Alley two years ago, she was ready to give it her all.
“In theater, you learn about improv and how to
go with the moment of a scene,” Flati said. “That’s just what I did in
auditions. They loved my ‘willingness-to-play spirit’ coupled with my athletic
background. I knew I nailed my audition and was thrilled to get a call-back.”
She credits two comedic legends, Lucille Ball
and Carol Burnett, as her inspirations that paved the way to becoming a Ring
Performer at Innoventions at Disneyland. “I envisioned myself incorporating
some of their genius moves in my own performance. My clown character pays tribute
to both of them for empowering female comedians.”
Performing in her hometown will have special
meaning to Flati. “This is the first time I’ll be home in two years since
auditioning for Ringling Bros.,” Flati said. “It will be nice to be home in
front of my family, friends and old theater groups.”
Coming to the Honda Center (2695 E. Katella
Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806) Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey presents “Built To Amaze,” an extraordinarily engineered
circus experience custom-built for the entire family where audiences will find
out what it takes to construct The Greatest Show On Earth. Featured this year
are: nine-time international award-winning comedic animal presenting duo Alex
and Irina Emelin of Russia; The Trampoline Tower Tumblers; the popular King
Charles Troupe hailing from New York City; electrifying high-wire acrobats;
daredevil stunts on the Steel Vortex; the youngest female Human Cannonball;
remarkable hand-balancing duos; famous four-legged star performers like the
majestic Bengal tigers and “Taba” the tiger-tamer; fun-filled Asian dancing
elephants; and the renowned, ever-loving Clown Alley performers.
Opening 90 minutes before every show,
guests are invited to the Animal Open House to get up- close with some of the
amazing animals. Then one hour before the show begins, visit the All-Access
Pre-Show for FREE for all ticket holders. Learn juggling and balancing skills,
get autographs, take photos with performers, and interact with Ringling Bros.
Clowns.
When: Friday, July 26 through Sunday,
August 4.
Tickets: $20, $26, $42 (VIP), $70 (Front Row) and $100 (Circus Celebrity)
Opening Night
tickets are $12 (not valid for VIP or premium seating)
All seats are
reserved; tickets available thru Ticketmaster.com or HondaCenter.com, charge by
phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the venue box office.
For show
times and more information, visit www.Ringling.com or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.
