JUGHEADS
Youth Juggling Company, LLC
5905 Concord Avenue
Edina, MN 55424
jugheads@comcast.net
or 952.926.0896

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May 2005

"The Show/Company Must Go On"

The old adage of live theatre is "The show must go on." This applies to actors who are ill; sets that are malfunctioning; technical elements gone awry; small audience turnout; etc. For JH, however, our show is actually a minor aspect of our year compared to the daily workings of our company. Despite the hundreds of collective hours put in by our Parent Committee, student officers, club rehearsals, audition panel, costumers, tech. crew, music editors, and photographers (to name a few areas), all of our efforts at presenting a professional-quality Juggle Jam are really only a reflection of what's going on behind the scenes at our daily clubs. Far from being let down when Juggle Jam 7 passed into history, many Jugheads renewed their enthusiasm for the art and sport of juggling along with their dedication to each other in this unlikely community that is now headed for a new home base. Just like a dedicated actor who will not let down his fans, the Jugheads are here for each other, and I anticipate great things in our new space as we transition there over Memorial Day weekend.

It should be very gratifying to everyone from the Arnebergs to the parents to the Jugheads to the community at large who gave so much to the production that was Juggle Jam 7 that contrary to other casts, we don't have to strike the set and part ways just because the final curtain has been drawn. This cast will go on, developing their real-life character (as opposed to a role), real-life relationships, and real-life skills. As much as I personally love to perform, relationships for me have always trumped the thrill of applause. The ovations of Juggle Jam 7 are still ringing in our ears, and we should treasure that feeling in our hearts. But the greater treasure is growing together before, during and after the natural high of performing. I hope to see you in our new location this summer and fall, keeping the dream alive to develop our youth, and nurture our unique community, through juggling.