Spring Buzz – The Latest From CircusTalk
As Northern Hemisphere people watch May flowers bloom, we here on the CircusTalk staff are watching our community and collaborators
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The CircusTalk Archive
Explore The CircusTalk Archive on StageLync for a rich collection of articles, stories, and insights into the world of circus and live performing arts. Discover past performances, industry trends, and timeless content that keeps you connected with the vibrant circus community.
Building Circus History: Steve Ward’s Next Book Explores Sights and Sites of 19th Century Circus
The ‘Big Top’ is an iconic image of the circus. But the Big Top was a relatively recent invention. In
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Sacred Arts Offers an Interdisciplinary Research Method for Circus and Beyond
This past March, Ben Yehuda Press published Under One Tent: Circus, Judaism and Bible, edited by Professor Ora Horn Prouser,
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The Rainbow is Enuf: an evolution, a healing, a joy
Last September, I spoke with Veronica Blair. She was cozied up in a long, red sweater just starting her day
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Updating Membership Structure and Prices to Bring You More
Dear Members, We hope that you find your CircusTalk PRO membership beneficial. We are adding more membership options and updating
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PRO Talk: Casting for Theme Parks – Conversation with Ian Jenkins, Casting Director & Project Development at Europa Park Germany
PRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers, and experts focused on career-building topics. Our virtual conversations
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In 2023, Monte-Carlo Festival Shows Many Shades of Tigers and Somersaults
From the stands of the 45th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival (January 20-29, 2023), Raffaele De Ritis reports to us on
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Circus History Live! featuring Peggy Williams
This Women’s History Month edition of Circus History Live! celebrates the career of 2023 Circus Ring of Fame inductee Peggy
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PRO Exclusive: Think Like an Acrobat–Let’s Sing For Ourselves: The Art Of The Circus Singer with Sophie Guay
Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, World-Class Handbalancer, and seasoned professional in
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Phare, the Cambodian Circus in Siem Reap
Phare, the Cambodian Circus in Siem Reap, is more than a conventional acrobatic circus; rather, Phare artists create and perform
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Bring Your Social Circus To Work Day – A Panel Discussion Hosted by Craig Quat
In this panel, Craig Quat and his guests discover what it is like to live and work on the frontier
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American Circus Through the Pages of History: A Reading List
I’m always a little jealous of circus scholars that can begin their articles by describing what it felt like to
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PRO Talk: The Role of Competitions in an Artist’s Career – Conversation with Mike Rice, Executive Producer and Creator of the VIVA Fest
PRO Talks are CircusTalk’s live virtual events led by industry influencers and experts with a focus on career-building topics. Our
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Cirque de Demain: The Wings’ Beat of Tomorrow’s Circus
In the more than four decades since its inception, Le Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain has become one of
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The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation™ 35th Annual Inductee and Award Ceremony
Established in 1988, The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation™ was created to formally acknowledge Sarasota, Florida’s rich circus history and
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Circus and its Others Conference IV. Announced for 2024 – Call for Participation
In a return to form for the conference itself and a first for Colombian circademics, the fourth Circus and Its
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Elbows in My Ears: My Favorite Circus Book of 2022
A trailblazing circus career makes more than just a good story to tell further down the line: it also provides
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Career Lab Sessions – Marketing for Performers: Getting Gigs Pt. 2 with Rachel Strickland
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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Big Steps Toward the Future: The Caravan Network Recaps 2022
For leaders, practitioners, and friends of youth circus projects throughout the world, the year 2022 was both a return to
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Career Lab Sessions – Marketing for Performers: Getting Gigs Pt. 1 with Rachel Strickland
Launched at the start of 2023, the Career Lab is a digital space where professionals and creators in circus and
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Celebrating Black Artists in the American Circus: Zachary “Skeeter” Reece
The creative brainchild of performer-documentarian Veronica Blair, The Uncle Junior Project is a digital storytelling exhibition that showcases the lives,
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