Vaudeville Circus Performances Raising Money For Fort Lee HIgh School Senior Class

FORT LEE, N.J. — A circus show featuring vaudeville performers will be held at Fort Lee High School Sunday for a fundraiser for the senior class.

Mike Naughton is the owner of Yankee Doodle Circus and is a graduate of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College.

Rogerio, a world-class juggler and Miss Fashionista, a lady who "changes dresses in a split-second," will perform. The North America Jump Rope will "flip and tumble," Naughton said.

"There is nothing better than live entertainment," Naughton said. "People are consumed by electronic devices and miss the opportunity for the family to spend quality time together."

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Class of 2017. Yankee Doodle Circus helps school groups raise money.

Performances will be held at 12:45, 3:15 and 5:30 p.m. in the Fort Lee High School gymnasium.

Tickets cost $18 when purchased in advance, which includes two free tickets for guests 18 and younger. Tickets purchased the day of cost $18 for adults and $7 for kids. To purchase tickets, visit getcircustickets.com.

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World-class speed juggler Rogerio is a gold-medal winner at the International Circus Festival.
Mike Naughton is the owner of Yankee Doodle Circus and ringmaster and announcer.
"Calado" is a celebrated circus clown from South America who enlists the audience's help in his act.
Ivan Arestov is a talented 20-year-old gymnast.

Photos courtesy of Mike Naughton