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Hideaway Circus Podcast

Hosted by creative producers Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, the Hideaway Circus Podcast features industry analysis and interviews with creators in circus, theater, and dance.
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Now displaying: January, 2017
Episode 35- Ringling's Closure and an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo 0
Jan 29, 2017
On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closing announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the bankruptcy auction of Big Apple Circus, SLUMBER's upcoming run at the Adelaide Fringe, and their new VR circus experience. They also sit down for an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo aka Mr. and Mrs. G. Ottavio and Naomi perform a breathtaking crossbow stunt act and have worked all over the world with many circuses, on Broadway, and in Las Vegas casinos. They also discuss Ottavio's new book "The Grand Gypsy" which chronicles the six generations of Italian circus performers. If you enjoy the episode please rate us on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends and family. Have a great week!
  • [24:58] Growing up in a circus family
  • [33:01] Meeting one another on the Dutch production of Aida
  • [41:32] Moving from NYC to Las Vegas
  • [43:15] How Ottavio and Naomi learned to shoot crossbows
  • [50:20] Ottavio and Naomi on the importance of their yoga practice
  • [1:01:05] Ottavio on "The Grand Gypsy"
  • [1:10:38] On Ringling and the future of circus
Episode 34- A new show from Hideaway Circus and an interview Sebastian Kann, circus dramaturg 0
Jan 11, 2017

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay reveal their next show... hint hint it has to do with partying. They also sit down with one of Josh's closest friends, Sebastian Kann who is a writer, aerialist, and circus dramaturg currently studying in Holland. They chat about Sebastian's thesis on circus composition and movement as well as some of the conversations had about contemporary circus in academic environments. Josh and Lyndsay also chat about Atlantic Theater Company's latest show and new books they're reading. If you like the episode, please share it with your friends and rate it on iTunes. Have a great week!

  • [09:50] Sebastian and Josh meet as kids
  • [13:07] Sebastian on Smirkus and ENC
  • [24:10] Moving to Europe and getting injured
  • [32:15] Graduate school for circus dramaturgy
  • [36:44] Sebstian's first thesis and early lectures
  • [42:25] The relevance of story within circus
Episode 33- Adam Kuchler, juggler and clown 0
Jan 5, 2017

Happy 2017! On this week's podcast, Josh and Lyndsay sit down for an interview with the renowned juggler and clown Adam Kuchler. They talk about growing up in Wisconsin, joining the road with Ringling, working with Les Sept Doigts, act creation, and virtual reality. Also on this episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their successful Kickstarter campaign, Ottavio Gesmundo's new book "The Grand Gypsy," and about the shows they've seen recently. If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your friends and rate us on iTunes. Have a good week!

  • [09:58] Growing up in Wisconsin
  • [13:10] On the road with Circus Smirkus
  • [22:48] Adam's time with Ringling and Barnum & Bailey
  • [43:25] Audition for Les Sept Doigt's 'La Vie'
  • [52:57] Dream job with Circus Flora
  • [57:01] Creating virtual reality circus experiences
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