Eight-year-old Tara sat on the very edge of the velvet theater seat, her sneakers dangling inches above the sticky floor. The circus lights dimmed to a dusty purple, and a single spotlight cut through the popcorn-scented air. Then, he appeared.
Let me back up.
For the rest of the afternoon, Tara and Clown 175 played together in the park. Clown 175 showed Tara how to juggle colorful balls, how to make balloon animals, and even how to walk on a pretend tightrope. Tara, in turn, told Clown 175 all about her favorite stories and the magical worlds she had created in her mind. Tara 8yo And Clown 175