NEW YORK—Before viewing “42 FT,” I was informed that it contained everything that a full-blown three-ring circus would provide, just less of it. That’s true to a point, but what “42 FT” does provide is a group of 12 enthusiastic, charismatic performers whose inner glow dazzles far beyond whatever limitations might be inherent in the limited space that off-Broadway’s The New Victory Theater offers.
Although I was taken aback when I saw that the production would take place on a basic, proscenium stage, my fears were abated when clown-mime Justin Therrien introduced us to the world of “42 FT.” The title comes from the diameter of a standard circus ring.
