Dear San Francisco – The Acrobats Behind the Acrobatic Love Letter
During my month-long stay in the city by the bay, I was thrilled at the opportunity to watch and write
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interview
Taking Time to Delve Deeper: Casting Talk with 7 Fingers’ Head of Casting, Louis Bourgaut
From managing live auditions to navigating the sea of online talent profiles, finding the right performer for your next production
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Queering the Circus and Beyond with Briefs Factory Collective
Briefs Factory is an Australian creative collective who manufacture, cultivate and present evocative, irreverent, physical performance. Inspired by circus, drag,
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The Digital Future of Casting With JamarGig’s Rick Tjia
In the ever-changing world of live entertainment, both talents and talent scouts have more technological tools than ever before at
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10 Questions with Cirque du Soleil’s Audrey Labeau
10 Questions with Cirque du Soleil Hand-to-Hand Flyer Audrey Labeau Meet Audrey Labeau – A French banquine, hand-to-hand flyer currently
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Knowing How to Sell Yourself: Circus Consulting with Ulrike Storch
From street shows to performing at Kensington Palace, this German artist carved out her own unique place in the circus
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Publishing Circus: An Interview with Thom Wall of Modern Vaudeville Press
As we all know, circus comes in many forms, and CircusTalk is dedicated to honoring them all: live performance, education,
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Partnering Up: Using Tech to Streamline Casting with JamarGig CEO Andrew Busutill
With the recent announcement of the strategic partnership between CircusTalk and JamarGig, we were eager to sit down with JamarGig
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The Simultaneous Creations of Diana & Delusional
Diana Salles and Firenza Guidi both have enormous smiles. They speak from the heart and listen patiently with unwavering, attentive
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An Interview With Shana Carroll, Member of the Order of Arts and Letters of Quebec
Shana Carroll’s name does not require an introduction for anyone who follows the development of the circus arts. When at
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The Rainbow is Enuf: an evolution, a healing, a joy
Last September, I spoke with Veronica Blair. She was cozied up in a long, red sweater just starting her day
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Circus History Live! Featuring Cedric Walker, Founder & CEO of UniverSoul Circus
This edition of Circus History Live! features a conversation with Cedric Walker, founder and CEO of @universoulcircus. The conversation was
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Circus International Film Festival: Meet the 2023 Jury – Izzi Kessner (USA)
A festival jury is no mysterious cabal that judges the rights and wrongs of art; rather, they are a team
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Rose Alice: Interview With A Rogue Ballerina And Choreographer
Rose Alice is an award-winning Rogue Ballerina and Choreographer who cites dance as being her absolute purpose in life. Her
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Books That Speak to Us: Announcing Morgan Anderson’s New Book Review Series
Seeking new circus books to read and came up empty? Let writer-scholar-juggler Morgan Anderson help you build out your reading
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Embrace the Old, Ring in the New: Celebrate the Circus Ring of Fame Awards!
Get ready to celebrate! On February 3, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida, the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation will hold its
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The Choreography of Stage Management with Mia Caress
Any role in a circus production could be considered — to use an old idiom — a cog in the
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Esta Pasando: Journeying to the Hearts of South American Circus with Miguel Manzano
From his first venture into the world of social circus, performer and creator Miguel Manzano has made it a mission
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Welcome Our Newest Team Member, Julia Grace Lumpkin
Let’s give a warm welcome to the newest member of Team CircusTalk: aerialist Julia Grace Lumpkin, our social media intern!
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When Circus Wants to Be a Poem: A Spotlight on Artist Juan-Carlos Panduro
More and more young circus artists are exploring the circus craft from new horizons, stepping into the ring with techniques
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Off Stage: Circus and Act Transitions with Denis Lock
“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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Prominent Circus Development Centre in Helsinki Gains a New Director – An Interview with Cirko’s Jarkko Lehmus
Cirko – Center for New Circus, founded in 2002, is a prominent contemporary circus venue and artistic development centre in
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Off Stage: Circus and Entrepreneurship with Marie-Lee Guilbert, Philippe and Alanna Bélanger
“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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Breaking Rules and Everyday Empathy: Circus Lighting Design with Sara Gosses and Jesse AlFord
While writing this series I’ve realized something that I’m a little abashed to admit: when I think of a designer’s
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Off Stage: Balancing Circus and Education with Anastasia Strizhanova
“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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A Powerhouse of Contemporary Circus in the Baltics – An Interview with Riga Circus’ Māra Pāvula
Riga Circus, locally known as Rīgas cirks, is a contemporary art centre where different disciplines of art – circus, theatre,
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The Sounds of Circus with Stijn Dickel and Ben Scheff
There’s a common adage that the essence of circus is innate to humans and human existence. Depending on who you
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New Faces in the Spotlight: Art and Ideals with Aerialist Clara Laurent
The CircusTalk talent database includes amazing artists and performers from around the world—from veterans of the ring and stage to
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Making Access Values Accessible: Switch Up Your Organization With Shay Erlich
As circus companies look to bring disabled people into their casts and audiences, they turn to accessibility strategies and tools.
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Cirkuliacija Festival Brings Together the Local People with Circus Professionals in Kaunas – An interview with Gildas Aleksa
The International festival of contemporary circus Cirkuliacija is a platform that breaks stereotypes about the circus and becomes a meeting
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Logistics and Technical Production Savvy with Travis Lahay
I’m going to start at the end. When wrapping up an interview, I like to ask if there’s anything my
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Live Like An Acrobat Podcast EP.50: Las Vegas Circus Center Founder Michelle Hunt
On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Founder of the Las Vegas Circus
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In Latest Show, Cirque Mechanics Brings Modern Circus “Under Canvas”
Across the USA, circus practitioners work to ensure the traditions of great American circus thrive into the modern day. Chief
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Circus Costume Magic with Jenny Leigh Du Puis
The Designer Series is a set of articles dedicated to the people who bring color, light, architecture, ambiance, and sound
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