PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat– Let’s Coordinate for Ourselves: Working in the Expansive Asian Performing Arts Industry with Entertainment Director Myla Catibayan
As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series titled Think Like an Acrobat.
Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, a World-Class Handbalancer and a seasoned professional in the circus industry. In this series, she will share her expertise as a career circus performer as well as select insights and secrets from her guests about the business. Think Like an Acrobat will cover an array of useful topics from how to navigate a contract, to understanding the role of a good agent, and how to maintain long-distance relationships while living the globetrotter life.
In this episode, Shenea interviews former entertainment director Myla Catibaya. She has been a professional in the Asia entertainment business for 20 years, working for Resorts World Casino in Manila and as a Star Cruises Entertainment director. Myla has produced showcases all around Asia and Shenea speaks with her to gather a broad perspective of her casino coordinating and cruise ship work coordinating artists. They also explore what to expect from a typical contract abroad, what working permits are needed, extra income opportunities on a cruise ship, how to adapt to a new culture and more!
Video Editor and Designer: Emily Holt Produced by CircusTalk (c) CircusTalk 2021
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