Since the technology boom in the 1990s, technology has been changing the way people live, communicate, work, and do business. From social media to smartphone applications, from virtual and augmented reality to drones, new technology is being developed every day. As a society, we have developed an immeasurable appetite for new technology in all facets of life. This has naturally bled over into art and entertainment. An increasing number of circuses and individual performers are incorporating technology into their shows as a method of engaging new audiences and developing new, relevant work.

Based on my work with Dream Rippled Productions, I have the opportunity to facilitate the seamless inclusion of technology in to many circus productions, and I also have gained insight in to how tech can be best used to augment one’s work rather than complicate it. So I provide here 2 listicles on the subject: 10 Ways Technology is Being Incorporated into Circus & 5 Tips for Incorporating Technology into Your Work. 10 Ways Technology is Currently Being Incorporated into Circus 1. Projection Mapping Projection mapping is when a video or image is projected onto something other than a flat screen. The projection is manipulated to the shape of the projection surface. Here is an example of one of our Dream Rippled Productions which uses this technology called Cracked. ...