…mixed by the Beatles’ original producer George Martin and his son Giles Martin, is Cirque du Soleil’s first and only GRAMMY®-winning soundtrack. George and Giles Martin worked with the entire…
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…information about the school, visit www.circadium.edu Main image: Circadium interior Photo@Erin Riedel You are about to enter a members-only zone. To share this article on your CircusTalk member page and…
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…Fredrick Buford, Eve Gordon, Veronica Blair, Johnny Kim, Tristan Cunningham, Thomas Chambers, Joel Gershon, Eric Bates, Daniel Martin, and the newest member, Victoria Liu. Victoria Liu’s journey, from her early…
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…The APAP Honors. Monday is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the U.S., so we are activating service through mentorship with the Mentor for a Moment Service Project and…
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As 2023 comes to its final bow and the curtain falls, it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows, our successes and opportunities to grow, and bring our newfound…
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…displacement, labor, and injustice. The unveiling of the festival lineup took place during a lively launch event at Granville Island Brewing on November 20. Director of Programming Gabrielle Martin emphasized…
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Veteran producer and TheatreArtLife co-founder Anna Robb has more than two decades under her belt of bringing artistic visions to life onstage, helming production teams in six continents for everyone…
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…to the connection positions and offer valuable learning opportunities for all regardless of final casting. Performers: Emery Martin and Casey Wesolowski. Venue: University of Georgia, New Dance Theater. Photographer: Jason…
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Circus artists from all around the world have proven that there is more than one way to perfect skills, create pieces, and get on a stage. The definition of what…
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…can be performing and making more of what I love! https://youtu.be/TVas8q2_c8U?si=mTqQUo5Lfcs5of6R Images from SDCC 2023 credited to Melisande Martin Photography (including main image). Spotlight Award image by @robriingenphotography You are…
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…circus. Jascha Boyce – Director, Co-Founder, Producer, Acrobat Lachlan Binns – Director, Co-Founder, Acrobat Jacob Randell Director – Co-Founder, Finance Manager, Acrobat Martin Schreiber – Director, Co-Founder, Acrobat Triton Tunis-Mitchel…
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…out on stage. Rolando San Martin, Wanja Kahlert, and Adrià Montaña—respectively the show’s director and the two acrobats and puppeteers—have woven a whimsical fable that offers them a new playground…
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Five entertainment industry veterans and former Dragone top talents join forces to form a new entertainment company, Our Legacy Creations (OLC), that redefines entertainment with unmatched expertise and visionary talent….
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Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a collection of curated professional content centered around careers in the arts, artistic creation, and business development, brought to you…
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A magical Chilean island gives rise to a unique company that melds the circus traditions of new and old: the Circo Hermanos Castros. The Está Pasando Project’s Miguel Manzano recounts…
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In the US, Labor Day weekend always signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall routines. Vacationers get their last trips in, kids, parents and teachers prepare for…
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It’s called the “Circus of Knowledge”, and at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria, it is designed to transform science into art. Creating sensory and engaging experiences with performers,…
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…up to each to decide how and when to put the label forward. Kaleen Mckeeman Images shared by Martin Frenette. Pictures of Kaleen taken by photographer Huma Rosentalski. You are…
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By developing street circus into site-specific shows with hidden poetry, the team behind the Creative Europe project “Together! A Circus Invitation” hopes to find and create common ground through art…
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…Salles, who completed the sentence with a smile, “Diana.” “Diana,” Guidi repeated, “arrived and was born.” © Graphic Design by Théo Martin / © Photography Iveta Rysava “I really didn’t…
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“For better and for worse” doesn’t always apply. Whether a loving father walks the bride down the aisle or two acrobats are paired in some form of arranged acrobatic marriage,…
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In this week’s edition, I’m talking more about hard conversations. Last week, I laid out a structure of questions to ask yourself about the facts and what happened under the…
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…the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center (The Graduate Center CUNY); in fundraising and administrative capacities for other NYC arts organizations; and as founder, director, and producer for the NYC troupe…
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After another successful year, the VIVA Fest has helped send more young circus artists on to their next stages… including CircusTalk Spotlight winner Kalista Russell. Let’s get to know this…
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After almost half a decade of honing their creation, the French flying trapeze troupe La Tangent du Bras Tendu finally had its time to shine by showing “Resistance” at the…
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Everyone has worked with a venue, or a crew, or even just one person where it would be so satisfying to colorfully tell them to shove it and then walk…
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The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque created World Circus Day in 2009. Celebrated each year on the third Saturday of April, organizations hold events to pay tribute to the circus arts….
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…be explained, either; Mädir wanted the audience at heart to be touched by its magic. Martin Willhelm Eugster, called Mädir, born on February 19, 1955, in Oberuzwil, did not make…
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…and satisfying at that time and in that place. Clown Estelle Beugin exiting the stage Images shared by Martin Frenette and the two featured artists. Rights to Circus Monti for…
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…and innovating in circus/physical theatre. Original concept and directed by Victoria Dela Amedume Written by Athena Kugblenu Filmed and edited by Dan Martin Music by Afrikan Boy Lighting design by…
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The creative brainchild of performer-documentarian Veronica Blair, The Uncle Junior Project is a digital storytelling exhibition that showcases the lives, careers, and contributions of African-American artists throughout circus history and…
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The full cast was announced today for Waldo’s Circus of Magic and Terror, the brand-new musical from Extraordinary Bodies, who are co-producing with Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal Plymouth…
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…through the rest of their day. Image credits: image of Tanya Burka taken by Brooke Meyer. All other images by Rénald Laurin. Images shared by Martin Frenette. You are about…
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…information about Movement X, we spoke to co-Artistic Director Martin Riedel, one of the main innovators behind its current Nysirkus program. Along with being a Movement X teacher, Martin is…
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Astronomers, dancers, carpenters, jugglers: everyone wants to be healthy. There are vitamins, supplements, diets, and countless forms of exercise and of physical therapists to choose from. Many believe that a…
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…Applications for 2023-2024 have now opened! SDCC CEO and Founder Jean-Luc Martin recently filled us in on the details of the Prep and ProTrack Programs. A multi-talented performer who has…
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…and frequent CT contributor Martin Frenette emphasized that “[n]etworking and sharing knowledge are essential in the circus industry, and these discussions… allow for great exchanges between people who would not…
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Circa, Australian Contemporary Circus Company, is excited to welcome Criena Gehrke as Group Executive – Strategy and Impact. Criena is an exceptional arts leader who joins the Circa Team after…
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…Ray and his family owned and operated the Circus Valderrama. Seeing my interest in circus from early childhood, he also taught me how to perform trapeze. Mr. Martín Fuentes Gasca,…
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In this audio series, Unpacking Injury in Circus, former circus performer and current behavioral neuroscience student, Amiel Soicher Clarke, explores the lived experiences that influence injury management for circus performers,…
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Omnium Circus, which has made it its mission to be the world’s most inclusive circus, announces Disabled and Capable: Omnium Employs, a special 45-minute livestream panel discussion on their Facebook…
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…the work of innovative Swiss contemporary artists. In total, there will be performances of seven shows by the artists Martin Zimmerman, Julian Vogel, Marc Oosterhoff, Arno Ferrera, and the La…
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…disciplines. In this seven-part article series, Martin Frenette gets to know some iconic performers and learns how they live out and think through their art at every level. Martin and…
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Brought to you by the Circus Voices podcast, the Portraits of Inclusion series has host Craig Quat join fellow social change-making artists from across the world, exploring circus from fresh…
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Brought to you by the Circus Voices podcast, the Portraits of Inclusion series has host Craig Quat join fellow social change-making artists from across the world, exploring circus from fresh…
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Driven by a desire to elevate their humanity, their ability to raise each other up and take care of the world they inhabit, seven individuals founded the 7 Fingers. 20…
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“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off stage.” Our host and author for the series is performer,…
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In this week’s episode, Academic Frontiers, researchers Adam Woolley, Dr. Veronique Richard, and Dr. Dean Kriellaars get together to discuss and share some of their scientific curiosities and thoughts about…
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Brought to you by the Circus Voices podcast, the Portraits of Inclusion series has host Craig Quat join fellow social change-making artists from across the world, exploring circus from fresh…
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…and Props Designer Es Devlin Costume Designer Nicolas Vaudelet Composers Jade Pybus and Andy Theakstone Music Consultant and Music Arrangements Thierry Angers Lighting Designer Martin Labrecque Projection Designer Jérôme Delapierre…
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In this audio series, Unpacking Injury in Circus, former circus performer and current behavioral neuroscience student, Amiel Soicher Clarke, explores the lived experiences that influence injury management for circus performers,…
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Brought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFTs, Web3 and the Performing Arts” we will have our host Thomas Chambers discuss with professionals in the performing…
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Brought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFT’s, Web3 and the Performing Arts” we will have our host Thomas Chambers discuss with professionals in the performing…
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Like with so many other career acrobats, Shenea Stiletto’s career has, in some ways, been a venture from one world to the next. As a competitive athlete, Shenea first made…
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Brought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFTs, Web3 and the Performing Arts” will have series host Thomas Chambers speak with professionals in the performing arts…
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“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off stage.” Our host and author for the series is performer,…
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Brought to you by the Circus Voices Podcast, “A Creative Space: NFT’s, Web3 and the Performing Arts” we will have our host Thomas Chambers discuss with professionals in the performing…
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A brand-new show with an unusual twist provides advice and inspiration to circus artists with a dream of flying solo. People rush through a crowded coffee shop’s door, move from…
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“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off stage.” Our host and author for the series is performer,…
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In this audio series, Unpacking Injury in Circus, former circus performer and current behavioral neuroscience student, Amiel Soicher Clarke, explores the lived experiences that influence injury management for circus performers,…
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…But specialists of one discipline are here to stay. Looking to performers of the past and present, Martin Frenette breaks down the appeal of generalist versus specialist artists– and how…
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…looking for your next gig! . Main Image: Courtesy of the author, featuring Martin Frenette and contortionist, Lisbeth Mikoleit. Special thanks to: Zebastian Hunter Ulrike Storch Brigitte Scherrer You are…
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Still not sure where you’d like to go for your next gig? Straight from the CircusTalk Jobs board, we’ve rounded up three casting opportunities in venues from the high seas…
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…Robotic Premiere Cirque du Soleil (2019). Copyright: Messi10 by Cirque du Soleil. / Irene Daum (2021): Martin Riedel & UliK: Techno-Circus. w/k – Between Science & Art. https://between-science-and-art.com/martin-riedel-ulik-techno-circus/ This content…
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…you to all who contributed to this video! Bryan Fulton Cyrus Pynn Amancay CT Kugler Martin Frenette Heidi Bowie Carly Schuna Jon Hicks Botond Dajka Jake Silvestro Danise Payne Nino…
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…sound design Martin Etienne magic design Rémi Lasvènes e Julien Lefebvre https://youtu.be/ez0oQ043no4 Compagnie L’oublié(e)/Raphaëlle Boitel [FR] Un contre un There are two people, side by side, barely separated but not…
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There’s the red nose, the lion’s mane, the fan used to cross a high wire, a bagful of popcorn. Those are the first images that come to mind when people…
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…and communication in a duo they each brought up is an undeniable must for both parties! All photos provided courtesy of the artists via Martin Frenette. Feature photo. Photo credit:…
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…in human performance begins with being an excellent human.” Panelists Jean-Luc Martin, founder and head coach of San Diego Circus Center, has always been an adventurer; pushing the limits, rock…
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An Olympic diver slowly bends forward, lays his palms in front of his toes, and rises into a perfect handstand ten meters above the water. Two vibrant girls kick their…
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Flexibility, or a lack of it, finds its way in each and everyone’s life. Daily reminders come when one bends down to tie their shoelaces, squeezes themselves in a narrow…
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…is Jean-Luc Martin, founder and executive director of San Diego Circus School. Martin is a graduate of the Ecole national de cirque (ENC) in Montreal, and during the course of…
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…call up the founder of Zippos Circus, Martin Burton, to speak about his life in the circus starting as a clown and how the company has adapted during the pandemic….
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…Amaluna‘s highlights in 2012. Wire walkers, always in balance… And not always on their own! All photos provided courtesy of Martin Frenette. Related content: Circus Immersion–Wrapping Up and Dropping Down,…
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…lightness and freedom.” All photos provided courtesy of Martin Frenette. Main image Terry Crane of Acrobatic Conundrum suspended from bridge. You are about to enter a members-only zone. To share…
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…Network Contact–London, England Michael Hottier-Back Pocket,Belgium Mikey Martins-Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive, Freedom Festival, United Kingdom Mishannock Bruno Ferrero-Circus Artist, Sweden Mohamed Rabah-Executive Director, Palestinian Circus School, Palestine Monique…
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On April 13th 2020, award-winning circus artist Martin Riedel‘s father Andreas Riedel passed away. It was a complicated relationship, exacerbated by his father’s lifetime of alcoholism, which made navigating grief…
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For this weeks episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto is joined by fellow CircusTalk contributor Martin Frenette to interview Cirque Du Soleil’s iconic hula hoop…
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In this short series titled Circus Immersion, Martin Frennette explores the ins and outs of a circus discipline through the eyes of its practitioners, starting with juggling. Juggling. One word…
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…chairman Martin Burton and supported by 18 member circuses from around the country representing over 500 circus professionals, said: “Sadly, circuses seem to have fallen through the cracks of all…
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…Iverson – Ringmaster, Singer and Writer from the USA Panelists Dr. Tobie Stein, Sociologist and Professor of Theater Emerita at Brooklyn College, The City University of New York Monique Martin…
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…that is meant to continue the conversation. As Monique Martin, the event’s host and Director of Programming at Harlem Stage, said as we settled into the room, “There is no…
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…us in congratulating the hard-working graduating class of ECQ! Adèle Saint-Martin | Hand to hand| Aude Côté-Gadoua | Aerial cube | Aude Van Den Plas | Handstands | Clara Scudder-Davis…
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…Los Angeles Times. Arnold, C. (2018). Pandemic 1918: Eyewitness Accounts from the Greatest Medical Holocaust in Modern History. New York City: St. Martin‘s Publishing Group. Bernhard, B. (2020, 3 20)….
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…voices of people of color in contemporary circus. The conversation was hosted by Monique Martin, Director of Programming at Harlem Stage, and included core participants Kiebpoli “Black*Acrobat” Calnek, burlesque performer…
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…was welcome to sit at the table, share thoughts, and ask questions. Monique Martin, Director of Programming at Harlem Stage and the event’s guest host, began. Martin: This is a…
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…be all that, and more. 1.2.3. Marinich (Johannes Holm Veje and Martin Erre) and Theo & Lucas Enriquez- Kirn Compagnie & friends celebrating I was at the festival with two…
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…time we could freely change the plan and focus on other sections or aspects of the work. Creation Process Gabrielle Martin and Jeremiah Hughes in their own aerial production of…
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“This event is about the future.” This is how Frank Hentschker, Executive Director and Director of Programs at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center opened a day-long event celebrating the…
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If “Spread the magic!” was Anahareo Dölle’s motto for the first Saint John’s International Circus Fest in 2018, the event’s co-producer affirms that “Recreate the magic!” was this year’s! With…
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…photo Circus Owners and Directors Forum: Bello Nock, Billy Martin, Jeanette Williams, Wayne McCary, Ramon Vasquez, Joe Barney are joined by Bruce Hawley. All photos courtesy of Madeline Hoak. You…
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…of Ceremonies Meet the Executive Producer / Creator : Jean – Luc Martin Circus Performer, Film/Event Producer, Entrepreneur. Martin has always been an adventurer; pushing the limits, rock climbing and…
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…is a system. Teaching is a system, life is a system…you have to embrace the systems,” said Martin. AYCOFest was no exception for him. Martin had effectively put his systems…
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…Emerging Artist at Adelaide Fringe 2019, and the Fringeworld top-tier Martin Sims Award, get ready to witness a powerhouse of female Aussie Circus Performers kick art in the face. You…
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…is what I and some colleagues I have in the US, my two predecessors with this interview series, Jenni Taylor Swain (Potluck Arts) and Monique Martin (Harlem Stage), the three…
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…expression through her work with both Arts International and the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, CUNY Graduate Center, in New York City. Her international contemporary performance programming for Boom Arts,…
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…Bindlestiff Family Circus at Summer Stage Festival in Marcus Garvey park in Harlem Monique Martin: I am Monique Martin, and I am the Director of Programing here at Harlem Stage….
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…arrival onstage and off (which I was lucky enough to witness backstage). Martin Lacey Jr. Martin Lacey Jr. with 16 lions and tigers The Concept Vági told me about the…
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…scouting complexities. This year’s revelation was British cat trainer Martin Lacey Jr.. Already a legend in his genre, he seemed here to open the door to new ethics and aesthetics…
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…Lead performer Judith Jandle (who plays Antonia Staufer) spoke about her role in the musical with Martin Ganeider of Broadway World Austria earlier this year. Whether or not you get…
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…the duo (Johannes Holm Veje) is throwing his smaller and sassier partner (Martin Richard) through the air in astonishing ways while the team hangs along the bars like true primates,…
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