ABOUT US
Hoop and Hat:
A Vintage Comedy Circus Show
“Hoop and Hat” is a variety comedy show that reinvents traditional circus by pairing the fun loving clownery of Chris without the Hat with the aerial mastery of Carla Cerceau. This high energy duo show contains a multitude of high caliber stunts and charming characters. Audiences will be amazed by juggling, acrobatics, danger, fire, and comedy all within this amazing show. So, come one, come all, and join us in this off kilter summer circus spectacular that is filled with audience participation and big laughs under the big top
Meet the Team
Chris without the Hat and Carla Cerau
Chris without the Hat
Lead Juggler of things and Balancer of Stuff
Chris without the Hat has been juggling since he was seven years old. He has been entertaining professionally as a children’s performer on stages and as a circus superstar on stages and on the street for over a decade.
He has years of experience as an emcee, as a stand up comedian, and has extensive clown and fire safety training. Chris without the Hat has easily performed over 1,000 shows throughout his long career
Carla Cerceau
Lead sky dancer and splits show-er off-er
Carla Cerceau is a breathtaking aerialist and performer from Winnipeg, Manitoba who has been training aerial arts for 10 years. Carla's love and mastery of aerial hoop is shown through her strength, flexibility and grace as an aerial acrobat.
Her wide-ranging circus expertise extends into aerial silks, handbalancing, partner balance/acro, fire manipulation, pole dancing, and juggling.