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The world's first circuses were theaters in the round, with no tents -- just performers and their acts. We'll explore the culture of the modern circus and how it's evolved over the centuries. We'll talk with Paul Binder, the founder of the Big Apple Circus. The troupe is coming to the Upper Valley this week, and we'll check-in with Vermont's Circus Smirkus tour director Troy Wunderle. Circus Smirkus prepares children from all over the world for careers in the ring. We'll also hear Mark Erelli's song Hartfordtown 1944, in which he tells the tale of a dramatic circus fire in western Massachusetts in the mid 40's.