No Risk, No Circus – On The Importance Of Risk In The Circus
In common definitions of what constitutes circus as an art form, the concept of risk plays a central role. “The
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Opinion
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Twenty Years to Broadway
A champagne toast in the men’s dressing room last night at the Palace Theatre brought the opening week of my
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A Stationary Arch
The city of Boulogne-Billancourt has given the sculptor Philippe Arnault, former resident of Casa Velazquez in Madrid and recipient of
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Equality vs Equity: Why the Difference Matters More Than Ever
The recent rollbacks in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the U.S. have reignited an important conversation about workplace
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Zirkus Charles Knie – With Water Circus to New Success
Who can resist the magic of a big top, erected here today and there tomorrow, becoming a place of wonder
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Embracing Imperfection: Messy Can Be Beautiful
Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a chapter in progress from my upcoming book. I Get To the
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What We Practice We Become
I’ve been in a lot of rooms where people are pretending not to feel anything. Meetings, rehearsals, backstage, in the
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You Should Be Able to Be a Child in the Circus
“In the circus you can be a child again,” it is often said. Less well-meaning people assume that the circus
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Between Past and Future of Schiller Opera
This article is part of the “Inter-magazine Circus Festival” project that is a collaboration between the Université Libre de Bruxelles
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Managing Personalities in Live Entertainment
Live entertainment is a mosaic of diverse personalities, each bringing unique strengths and challenges to the table. Whether you’re leading
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Maria Callas: Industry Pros Weigh in on Angelina Jolie’s Portrayal
Maria Callas, or best known across the European continent as “La Divina”, has recently been portrayed by the famous American
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Once Again the Broadway League Is Out of Touch With the Theater Community
The ritual of dimming lights on Broadway to honor deceased artists has long been seen as a sacred tradition, a
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What Stage Management Teaches Us About Guiding Teams
As stage managers, we work behind the scenes, ensuring that everything runs smoothly while the spotlight shines elsewhere. What many
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Art in Times of Extremes
Antonin Artaud’s work was defined by his endeavour to produce work in which audiences found themselves under the same emotional
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Community Theatres May Not Last: How You Can Support
Community theatres may not last and it breaks my heart to say that. As someone who frequently visited and got
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The Art of Saying Goodbye: How Contract Work Shapes The Self and Relationships
I’m incredibly good at goodbyes. Sometimes I wonder what my friends, family, or new people in my life think about
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Theatre Was a Mistake
Theatre was always at odds with my passion—music. I wanted the stage, but only with my guitar in hand. The
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Witches On Stage
For most people, the last day of October is the only time where they dress up and put on a
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Gender Neutral Terms in Theatre
Throughout history in the performing arts, everything has had a label. This is essential both on stage and backstage for
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My Top 5 Stage Managers: In Celebration of International SM Day
Happy International Stage Manager Day! I have been reflecting lately on the wonderful Stage Managers that I have worked with
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Maintaining Sonic Expectations From Clubs to Stadiums
Sage Tichenor With each tour I’ve been a part of, a few checklist items help me be successful at FOH
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