New Circus Children’s Book About Historic Australian Performer May Wirth–Interview with the Author
It is a precious opportunity to learn about and from circus from folks who have traveled with and performed in tent shows. Australian circus artist, mother and author, Simi Genziuk, is but one of those treasured gems and I got to interview her about her children’s book,“So She Did: The Story of May Wirth”, published by Affirm Press. Her responses follow:
Please tell us about yourself. The author Simi Genziuk I am a circus performer and emerging writer based in Byron Bay, Australia. I began training solo swinging trapeze with the trapeze master, Rodleigh Stevens in the early 2000’s. I became quickly and totally obsessed. I made a living performing corde lisse, tissue and lyra at festivals, nightclubs and corporate functions. I was contracted by Frank and Manuela Gasser the proprietors of Circus Royale, a traditional traveling circus. They are 6th generation circus family and touring Australia with them ...Do you have a story to share? Submit your news story, article or press release.