One Encore too many - Boy performer collapses backstage
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One Encore too many - Boy performer collapses backstage
One Encore too many - A young boy performer collapses backstage and is tended to by his female co-star, a kindly clown and another older member of the ensemble. The pressures of the world of entertainment and the volume of performances required at the circus during this period. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Backstage Behind Circus Clown Collapse Collapsed Collapses Concern Concerned Encore Exhausted Exhaustion Faint Fainted Fatigue Friends Hard Kind Kindly Labour Lying Offered Passed Performers Pressure Tend Tending Tired Worried Exhausts Fatigued
EDITORS COMMENTS
One Encore Too Many: A Heart-wrenching Moment of Compassion and Friendship Backstage at the Circus, Circa 1910s In the hustle and bustle of the circus, where the spotlight shines bright and the energy is palpable, the world behind the scenes is a different story. This poignant photograph captures a tender moment of concern and camaraderie as a young boy performer collapses backstage, exhausted from the demands of his labor-intensive role. The image shows the boy, lying weakly on the ground, surrounded by his worried and concerned co-stars. A kindly clown, with a gentle expression on her face, offers him a drink to help him recover. A female performer, perhaps his girlish counterpart, tenderly touches his hand, while another older ensemble member looks on with a worried expression. The pressures of the entertainment industry during this era were immense, with performers often required to give multiple encores and put on numerous shows each day. The physical and emotional toll of such a demanding schedule was not lost on the children who made up a significant portion of the circus workforce. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the world of children's labor in the circus, highlighting the importance of friendship and compassion in the face of exhaustion and hardship. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human side of the circus, a side that was often hidden from the public eye.
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