In this interview, Daniel Burow speaks with Rachel Belle Barum on her work, life and family legacy in the circus: Why did you become a circus artist? I was born into a circus family. My father was a high-wire and master performer, Pierre Bauer, whose mother comes from the Nock circus dynasty. My mother, Rebecca

If personal growth and challenge are not your thing, then you might want to hit pause or stop. But if personal growth and challenge is your thing, well then I want to invite you to take note of what insights might come to you after we’ve chatted. I’ve often been called inspiring or even motivating,

Welcome to a special encore presentation of the StageLync Podcast! Veteran creator and artistic leader Richard Dagenais shares his journey from ballet dancer to senior roles at Cirque du Soleil and now Vice President of Creation at Cirque Éloize. With over 35 years in live entertainment, Richard talks about building a post-performance career, the balance

Welcome to a special encore presentation of the StageLync Podcast! Marketing strategist Andy Levy shares insights from a career spanning Cirque du Soleil, Franco Dragone, and Two Bit Circus. From selling “emotional products” to navigating TikTok trends, Andy unpacks how arts organizations can stand out, adapt to shifting platforms, and create lasting audience connections—even on

After its European premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, Beth Paterson’s NIUSIA has won a  Scotsman Fringe First award. Weaving together memories, handed-down stories and interviews to  reframe a perception of someone, Beth gives voice to the cruel thoughts you shouldn’t have about  your Holocaust-surviving nana, Niusia.  Offering a poignant autobiographical journey through generations, Beth

Songwriters Leah Ashton, Nina Kasuya, and Molli McIlvaine announce the upcoming release of their concept EP for the original musical Two Crowns, a sweeping historical drama inspired by the extraordinary life of Eleanor of Aquitaine—the only woman to be crowned queen of both France and England. The first single, “Our Love Will Be a Light,” will be released August 19, 2025, followed by