Cirque Shanghai Oriental extravaganza

Those who were part of the full-house audience for Tuesday night’s performance of Cirque Shanghai Bao Xi got a lot for their money, as the Chinese acrobatic troupe demonstrated incredible grace, athletic prowess and amazing strength, while using most of the stage of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Cirque Shanghai performers were well rewarded for their efforts by the enthusiastic applause of those who braved flooded roads and highways to make it to the NPAC for the show. (Photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)