STORIES - Wallenda

WALLENDA
ENTERPRISES INC.
Exceeding the Limits of
Tradition
FORMERLY
THE GREAT WALLENDAS
NOW OFFERING MORE
CREATING CONCEPT
SHOWS
In 1994, The Great Wallendas created and produced Zirkus Wallenda in response to fan requests
for a historical performance. Grandfather Karl,
produced Arena Wallenda in Germany in the early
twentieth century. Rick Wallenda and sister Rietta
toured for several years with Zirkus Wallenda, a
historical, turn of the century show. Rick hosted
the performance as a snake oil ‘pitchman,” creating
the story of WALLENDA’S WONDER TONIC,
family remedy. Drawing spectators into this nostalgic story, Zirkus Wallenda used seating made from
whiskey barrels, and planks, and for evening performances simulated torch lighting. The show appeared successfully in theme parks, fairs, and celebrations.
Pied Piper
brings spectators back to the
1950’s through music and setting. The drive-in
restaurant setting features; front-row seating on
car seats simulating the atmosphere of a car,
roller-skating performances, with songs from Bill
Haley and the Comets, and other favorites of the
era. This show is perfect for theme parks featuring the fun, thrills, and innocence of that era.
ON THE HORIZON
Wallenda Enterprises works with graphic designer,
and instructor for the Ringling School of Art and
Design, Harv Copeland. Soon graphics for a new
Wallenda production—ROAR—will be available.
ROAR is the story and plight of animals, one in particular, seeking friendly human hands. The set is a
lion’s head and paws wrapped around the stage area.,
which represents a jungle.
THRILLS
TO
CONCEPT SHOWS
WALLENDA ENTERPRISES still offers this
unique concept show, but now expands beyond
this historical glimpse of the Wallenda family.
WHAT’S NEW
Fresh from the creative design friends of
Wallenda Enterprises we offer this new show
concept: Pied Piper.
STORIES
Each concept show designed by Wallenda Enterprises features a story line. Spectators soar beyond
simple entertainment as the performance engages
through characters, plot, and setting. These stories
can be adapted to the over-all atmosphere and setting of a park or fair., or we design something appropriate.
ABOUT MR.
WALLENDA
After many years of highwire thrills, and
circus/show production, including
working with his grandfather, Karl,
Rick Wallenda completed two degrees
in story-telling: B.A. in Creative Writing
from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg,
Florida, and MFA in Writing from Vermont College in Montpelier, Vermont.
Experience combines with literary accomplishments when you contract
Wallenda Enterprises for your next
show. Mr. Wallenda is a published author of several short stories, and poems,
and now offers his soon to be published
memoir , Skywalk, at all performances.
Mr. Wallenda is also listed in the 199293, Marquis, Who’s Who in Entertainment, and Who’s Who Among Students
in American Colleges and Universities,
2002.
WALLENDA
A NAME TO TRUST
STILL GREAT!
DETAILS
For technical specifications of a
Skywalk at your event, please
contact Wallenda Enterprises.
CONTACT
RICK WALLENDA, BA, MFA
PRESIDENT
Mail: P.O. Box 52551
Sarasota, FL 34232
Winter-quarter/Creative shop
3205 Henrietta Pl.
Sarasota, FL 34234
All the thrills, and excitement of daredevil
stunts, and highwire chills expected from
the Wallendas is also available. Karl
Wallenda initiated the Skywalk, and grandson Rick continues this and other traditions.
Aerial thrill shows with a story line , or concept, also tailored to the needs of each
venue., are written on request.
Office: 941/388-7816
Booking: 941/716-1109
Media: 941/920-3053
E-mail:
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.wallendaenterprises.com
WALLENDA ENTERPRISES