From left to right are Brian and Katie juggling balls and clubs. respectively. I have no idea where they are but it looks like summer in the south judging by their footwear.

Looking at this picture, Katie and I began to wonder whether we should add to our acro-collective. It seems more can be better, or at the very least, merrier. We were thinking a troupe might be the way to go, many people doing different things that are somehow connected.

The feedback I have gotten so far reminds me that this isn’t a unique idea. In fact, I am convinced there is an outbreak of talent in Raleigh. Just check out Streetlight Productions of Raleigh, a local non-profit that has been working to subsidize the cost of busking permits while promoting the arts. There is also a Raleigh juggling club. I think the main distinction here will be that the troupe would have an act and would practice. Otherwise it might be just a club or a group who meets.

Dang, I actually looked up troupe at dictionary.com and it seems that what really sets a troupe apart is TRAVELING. Though, I think having an act and practicing would help facilitate this travel component.

If you have suggestions about troupe formation, please share. After all, I have never been in a troupe before.