The story of Vera Way and Her Sisters

Born to father Mova Way and mother Stora Way along with 13 sisters and two brothers, Vera spent her formative years with the family's traveling circus and sideshow. When Vera was old enough to venture out on her own, she did so with a vengeance – roaming throughout the world where she was exposed to innumerable cultures and ideas. Upon returning home, she enrolled in dance and acting classes, but her studies were suddenly disrupted by the untimely death of her parents in a freak animal stampede and ensuing fire which burnt the circus to the ground. Despite the tragedy, Vera reconnected with her sisters Beena, Gonna, Turna and Flya. They decided to start a troupe of their own, Vera Way and Her Sisters – combining acting, dancing, performance, sets, costumes and the circus panache they knew so well. Early on, Flya abruptly left to pursue a solo dance career, and was soon after followed by Beena who aspired to pursue a solo singing career. Despite these
setbacks, and with only three girls left, Vera Way and Her Sisters continued to design whimsical, dynamic and visually exciting numbers and shows astounding audiences around Vancouver. Vera Way and Her Sisters will be performing at Super Queero Odd Ball!

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