Sitka Cirque is performing the “The Jungle Book” this weekend, an aerial adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic. Director Frances Donohoe describes the multimedia, character-driven show. She was joined by paper cut artist Sarah Lawrie and performer Jackie Carlos, who plays Bagheera the Black Panther.

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The show will be at the Sitka Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 21st at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.  and Sunday, April 22nd at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.  Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for youth and senior citizens at Old Harbor Books and the Gravity Gym.  Proceeds will be used for the cirque scholarship and equipment funds.  For more information visit sitkacirque.com.