From Wikiquote. American Horror Story/Freak Show. The owner of the circus, Elsa Mars, promises to rescue people and give them a more dignified life by performing in her circus. She’s friends with her colleague singer, the former Freak show owner, Elsa Mars. American Horror Story: Freak Show is the fourth season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.It premiered on October 8, 2014 and concluded on January 21, 2015. American Horror Story: Freak Show has been a uniquely musical season, punctuated by Elsa Mars's final performance this week. Glorious freedom. For the first time in my life, I dare to imagine myself surrounded by beauty. American Horror Story: Freak Show is the fourth season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.It premiered on October 8, 2014 and concluded on January 21, 2015. It takes us back to a freak show in Jupiter, Florida that is rife with murder, revenge, and human trafficking (among other things). This season is mainly set in 1952 Jupiter, Florida, telling the story of one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States, and their struggle for survival. Jump to navigation Jump to search. American Horror Story: Freak Show is the fourth season of the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story.The season is set in 1952 Jupiter, Florida, and centers around a freak show run by aspiring German actress and singer Elsa Mars. Fräulein Elsa's Cabinet of Curiosities (later called Dandy's Cabinet of Curiosities), is the performing troupe of atypical individuals (commonly called "freaks") in a traveling carnival operated by Elsa Mars. There is only one law here-- the bigger the star, the bigger the tent. Title from the song 'Wrong for the Right Reasons ... Howard is 18 years old girl with a tough childhood and past. The Song Jessica Lange Sings on 'AHS: Freak Show' Is "Life ... this song is a deep-rooted description of Elsa's life. American Horror Story: Freak Show is finally here and the first episode was a lot to handle. ... Elsa's tent is the epitome of glamour. This season is mainly set in 1952 Jupiter, Florida, telling the story of one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States, and their struggle for survival. The plot of AHS: Freak Show is reminiscent of the 1932 movie Freaks.