Cirque Berzerk’s blazing sign welcomes visitors to it’s big top n Los Angeles State Historic Park. With masks and characters that look as though they’d be at home in Jack Skellington’s world, the 35-member troupe presents “Beneath,” its first full-length extravaganza. The new show tells a twist on the Greek myth of Orpheus, who descends into the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Previously having staged several dinner-theater shows and Burning Man jaunts, Cirque Berserk brings its full-length show for the first time to a 490-seat tent. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Ramie Becker of Burbank waits to purchase her entrance ticket. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Brianna Hamilton of Los Angeles artfully applies make-up outside the big top in preparation for the performance. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Cast members Tigre Fisher and Mark Wildman apply their final touches. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Dierdre “Miss Miniature” O’Neil and Brady Spindel pose before the show begins. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Cast members Raileen and Dru take a break from entertaining the crowd. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
The band Rosin Coven relax with some drinks in the wine garden. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Brady Spindel towers over the audience on stilts. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Brianna Hamilton, Andrea “Roo” Ruane, Krystal Bell, Jennifer Shields and Suzanne Bernel line up for their dance routine. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Two masked marionettes perform in the spotlight. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Eric Gradman demonstrates his rare balancing abilities while juggling. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
A giantess with three legs and two heads is among Cirque Berserk’s entourage. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Neal Everett soars above the crowd. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Aerialist Neal Everett suspends Tami Beers above the audience. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Suzanne Bernel climbs through the air on aerial silks. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Hayley Kent is a contortionist. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Tigre Fisher sings to the crowd as Tami Beers watches from the stage. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
Flames mark the end of Cirque Berserk’s tale. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
The cast celebrates outside the big top after Thursday’s show. (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)
