Commercial Appeal, Friday, October 28, 2005

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Recommendations written by JOHN BEIFUSS, CHRISTOPHER BLANK and FREDERIC KOEPPEL

Rockin' Circus

Kicking off its 15th season, the experimental Our Own Voice Theatre Troupe returns to the stage with "Broadminded Mental Brains," a show that combines elements of circus performance with a live rock and roll band. Director Bill Baker has adapted a text on character formation and mental functioning into a series of songs that accompany a motley troupe of clowns, acrobats, animals and freaks.

8 tonight through Sunday. Continues 8 p.m. Nov.4-5 and 3 p.m. Nov. 6 at TheatreWorks, 2085 Monroe. Tickets are $10 general, $8 students. Call 274-1000.