Through the art of the theatrical clown and the one-ring circus, My Nose Turns Red cultivates a supportive environment that inspires youth to challenge themselves, develop essential life skills and engage audiences.

Upcoming Events

Circus in the Parks

Get ready for an unforgettable summer as My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus brings ten free park performances to the community, thanks to ArtsWave, Ohio Arts Council, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and the Elsa Sule Foundation!

All summer long, Circus in the Parks, in partnership with Cincinnati Parks, will showcase the incredible talents of diverse youth circus performers. Audiences will be amazed by unicycling, juggling, diabolo (Chinese Yo-Yo), hooping, wire walking, rola bola, and breathtaking gym wheel acts.

So, grab a lawn chair, bring your sense of wonder, and join us for an inspiring display of courage, skill, and fun!

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Play in the Park - Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30 pm | 6039 Kennedy Ave, Cincinnati, OH

City of Independence - Friday, June 27, at 7pm | 5409 Madison Pike, Independence, KY

Hebron Public Library - Monday, June 30 at 6 pm | 1863 North Bend Road, Hebron, KY

Rapid Run Park - Friday, July 25 at 6 pm | 4450 Rapid Run Road, Cincinnati, OH,

Arts Alliance (Mason) - Sunday, July 27, at 2 pm | Kingwood Park - 4188 Irwin Simpson Road, Mason, OH

Kidchilla - Saturday, August 2 at 2 pm | 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Mason, OH

Summit Park - Sunday, August 3 at 2 pm | 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH

Erlanger Public Library - Wednesday, Aug 6 at 7 pm | 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY

Arts Education

MNTR presents their performance All About Balance and circus performances/workshops to schools and libraries for a demonstration of circus skills such as gym wheel, unicycle, tightwire, acrobatics, hoop dancing and more. Performers will share their creative process, skill development and take questions from the students. Past performances have included St. James Catholic School, Holy Family Catholic School, Wright Memorial Library, Miami Township Library and Dayton Metro Libraries. 

 

In-school performances, residencies, or workshops are tailored for grades K-12.

Contact My Nose Turns Red to hire us for a workshop at your school or library.

  • CLASSES

    Learn incredible circus skills for all levels. Classes are challenging and highly engaging!

  • PERFORMANCES

    Experience three major performances every year ranging from amazing shows at parks to ambitious extravaganzas!

  • SUPPORT US

    Because of donors, we can provide scholarships, host guest coaches, showcase our students across the country and more!

Our Story

My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus (MNTR) provides a non-competitive, safe environment for students of all ages to be courageous, set personal goals, persevere, work together, be inspired, and have fun. MNTR serves over 900 students annually through after-school programs, year-round classes and summer camps. Through funding from ArtsWave, the SC Ministry Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, MNTR is able to provide free after-school circus classes and summer camps to underserved youth.