Morning Show
Searching For a Unique and Educational Field Trip Opportunity for Your Students?
Consider running away to the circus at the Gamma Phi Circus Morning Show at Illinois State University! We at Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University would like to cordially invite you to join us for the 28th Annual Gamma Phi Circus Morning Show on Friday, April 21, 2023 under the Redbird Arena Big Top, in Normal, IL. Our morning show begins at 10:00am and concludes by noon.
Oldest Collegiate Circus in the Nation!
In 2023, Gamma Phi Circus will celebrate our 94th year as an organization at Illinois State University. We are the oldest and longest running collegiate circus in the United States, carrying forward a long-held tradition of circus in Bloomington-Normal and the Midwest. The members of Gamma Phi Circus are students, faculty, and staff of Illinois State University. Members are representatives of all colleges and a variety of majors. Between multiple practices a week and campus and road exhibitions, members hone their skills in their respective acts throughout the academic year. The Morning Show demonstrates the collective hard work and achievements of the Gamma Phi Circus members and we invite you and your students to enjoy the show!
Registration for the 2023 Morning Show is Coming Soon!
The Morning Show is a favorite field trip experience of many schools in the state of Illinois. It showcases the individual dedication and teamwork inherent in circus performance, with over 80 performers in more than a dozen acts including German Wheel, Trampoline Wall, Aerial Arts, Russian Swing, Tightwire, Juggling, Acrobatics, Clowning, and much, much more. Each year thousands of K-12 students join us for the fun, thrills, and excitement of a circus performance just for them. We hope your students can be a part of this year's Morning Show!
Registration Deadline
The 2023 Gamma Phi Circus Morning Show registration deadline is April 7, 2023.
Want to register for the show? It's easy!
To register for the Morning Show, either complete the registration process online here, or download the 2023 Morning Show registration form for mailing, emailing, or faxing.
Reservations will be honored on a first-come, space available basis, so early registration is encouraged. You will receive a confirmation immediately upon registration, along with additional information (parking, local eateries, concessions at show) for show day.
For more information on the Gamma Phi, check out our about page and which circus acts we provide.
Thank you for considering Gamma Phi Circus for your school’s field trip opportunities.
See YOU at the CIRCUS!
If you require certain acommodations to fully participate, please contact ISU Conference Services by phone at (309) 438-2160 or by email at mdrhoa1@IllinoisState.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accomodation.
Performance Information
Thank you for your interest in the 28th Annual morning performance o fthe Gamma Phi Circus. Our performers are enthusiastically looking forward to the show. Whether or not your group has been to a morning circus, the show will be unique, educational, and entertaining for all!
Please plan to arrive by 9am on Friday, April 21, 2023. The performance begins prompty at 10am and will end by noon. Concessions will be open.
Please be aware that in order to accomodate special needs and provide a great experience for all schools/groups, we have a few things we want to make sure you are aware of this year year!
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Clear Bag Policy
To provide a safer environment and to expedite guest entry into the arena, Illinois State University has implemented a clear bag policy for all ticketed events at Redbird Arena. Guests are permitted to carry a small clutch purse (4.5"x6.5") and one large clear bag - either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag (but not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"). Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after inspection. For more information, check our clear bag policy page. Exceptions will also be made for boxes and coolers containing sack lunches for Morning Show.
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Special Needs
In order to accomodate all special need requests, we may have to split up your school/group into separate seating areas. Example: you have 144 total registrations with your school, 2 of those need wheelchair accessible seats and 2 aides with them. We may need to seat the special requests in a different area than the rest of the other 140 registrants. Please make sure you are accounting for this when planning for student to sponsor ratio.
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Seating
We have procedures in place to maximize our lower bowl seating for the most schools possible. We will do our best to accomodate all seating requests, however, due to high registration numbers, we cannot guaruntee that all schools will be seated in the arena lower bowl.
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Bus Drivers
To maximize lower bowl seating for students, bus drivers will no longer be seated with the school they come with, but will have seating in a dedicated section. If you want them seated with your school/group, they will need to be registered as an adult ticket or as one of your chaperones.