Maximizing Your Network: Insights from Cirque du Soleil Talent Scout Xavier Brossard-Ménard
Online talent profiles and digital platforms aside, the casting process is at its core a process of forging human connections…
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How to Slow Down – A Guide for Type A Personalities
I’ve always been an action-taker. I decide what I want, then I proceed to make detailed lists, action steps, and
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Casting in the Age of the Cloud – Part 4: 7 Video Audition No Nos
Next up in our series, Casting in the age of the cloud, is all about the visibility conundrum. In a conversation
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How to Create Boundaries As Part of Self-Care
When I work with high-achieving clients, one question I get asked most often is, “How do I set healthy boundaries?”
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Crafting a Compelling Performing Artist Profile: Must-Have Elements
More now than ever, a performing artist’s online presence is crucial for establishing and promoting their brand. As a result,
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“Why should I care?” How Empathy and Curiosity Can Help Us See “The Big Picture”
In this edition of Half-Hour, my friend Nicholas Lambros Smith discusses the importance of empathy and curiosity and how using these
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Circus and Sustainability with Acting for Climate – Creation & Touring
Inspired by Piet Hein’s definition of art as “the solution to the problems that cannot be formulated clearly before being
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How to Politic For the Circus Arts with Lobbyist Samantha Cadet- Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.63
On this episode of the Live Like An Acrobat podcast, host Shenea Stiletto celebrates the fourth season of the podcast
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Casting in the Age of the Cloud – Part 3: Video Manipulation
Next up in our series Casting in the Age of the Cloud is all about video manipulation. When I originally
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Mitigating Risks in the Performing Arts: the Value of Liability Insurance and Safety Measures
Real on-stage incidents that have lead to audience member injuries or property damage during a show highlight the necessity of
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The Future of Casting: Challenges and Opportunities
JamarGig had the pleasure of hosting “The Future of Casting” webinar. We had over 200 attendees from 30 different counties
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What’s the Difference? Demo Video vs. Self-Tape vs. Highlight Reel in the Entertainment Industry
In the dynamic world of entertainment, performers rely on various tools to showcase their talent and versatility. Three common digital
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Doing Sound for Acrobatics Shows
The first time I ran a soundboard from FOH for a show with acrobatics, my main concern was not to
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Gig Entertainer Survival Kit for 2024 with Scot Nery – Live Like An Acrobat Podcast Ep.62
Celebrating the upcoming New Year 2024 on the Live Like An Acrobat Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews showbiz consultant Scot
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What Most Performers Get Wrong About Confidence
“I just need more confidence.” This is probably the one sentence I hear most when speaking to performers. And I
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Farewell 2023… Hello 2024! A Reflection of the Past Year
As 2023 comes to its final bow and the curtain falls, it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows,
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Casting in the Age of the Cloud – Part 2: Showreels
Although I already established it in the last article of this series, “Casting in the Age of the Cloud: Eponym,”
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Mastering the Creative Mindset with Sofranie Trencia Part 2
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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It’s Not Just About the Tricks: Casting with Marceline Goldstein
Jumping from the trampoline to the production/casting circuit, Marceline Goldstein brings decades of experience to the table as part of
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3 Simple Ways for Performers to Break Free from Perfectionism
Perfectionism was my superpower–until it wasn’t. Growing up in Barbados, life was predictable. We were all expected to focus on
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Career Lab Sessions – Mastering the Creative Mindset with Sofranie Trencia Part 1
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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