Big top style at Cirque Berzerk

Michael “Tex” Vediriger, center, stretches on a balance post backstage.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Kevin Bourque, founder of Cirque Berzerk, poses for a portrait before performances at Los Angeles Historic Park. Bourque said he hopes Cirque Berzerk get to the point were it can take the show on the road.  (Jake Stevens / Los Angeles Times)

Fisher, one of the main singers in the show, puts the final touches on her makeup shortly before show time.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Deidre O’Neill fixes her hair and makeup before an evening production.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Suzanne Berhel, a dancer in the show, poses for a portrait before making her way to the stage.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Artists get ready before the rehearsal of the Cirque Berzek’s show in Los Angeles.  (Gabriel Bouys / AFP / Getty Images)

Artists perform during the rehearsal of the Cirque Berzek’s show.  (Gabriel Bouys / AFP / Getty Images)

Brigitte Hagerman of Silver Lake takes the lead during a performance of Cirque Berzerk.  (Jake Stevens / Los Angeles Times)

Cirque Berzerk performance at Los Angeles Historic Park.  (Jake Stevens / Los Angeles Times)

Cirque Berzerk performance at Los Angeles Historic Park on July 2, 2009  (Jake Stevens / Los Angeles Times)