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The Imperial OPA Circus is a modern circus founded and run since 2009 by Timothy Mack. It currently contains a core company of 15 performers. The circus is headquartered and operates out of Atlanta, Georgia.

History
The Imperial OPA Circus. In an article on Ink.com, it states that the circus "was founded in late 2009 after Mack, a seasoned street performer, completed a tour of duty with Cirque du Soleil as a photographer".

The first performance was an Atlanta local fundraiser to supply the East Atlanta village with recycling cans.

The Second performance for The Imperial OPA was with a local hair studio "Jyl Craven" entitled "Cirque du Beaute" on October 3, 2009. . This was a fundraiser for the St. Jude's Children's Hospital of Atlanta.

Philosophy and Ethos
As written on the Imperial OPA Circus "About" page, the company is guided by ethos, to be creative, to be inspirational, to do good. .

The Imperial OPA circus performs at local events to benefit nonprofit organizations such as cystic fibrosis, And the Atlanta community Food Bank