On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss Cirque Du Soleil's official bankruptcy, the extended Broadway shutdown, and an artistic controversy surrounding a recent BLM themed dance video. Later in the episode they call up the extraordinarily talented Johnathan Lee Iverson. Johnathan was the ringmaster of Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus for 18 years prior to its closure. They discuss his musical upbringing, his time with the circus, and the current conversations being had in our community around inclusion and diversity. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend!

 

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss two companies doing the right thing, Midnight Circus in the Parks and The Sellam Circus School, and later they dive into the poor direction Canadian circus is taking at the moment. Later in the episode they call up juggler extraordinaire and frequently requested guest, Jay Gilligan. They chat about Jay's life and various creation methods and artistic concepts and challenges existing in contemporary circus. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend! 

 

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the protests taking place across the country, followed by a discussion about the uncomfortable truths behind PT Barnum's history with race, circus, and entertainment. Later in the episode they call up Jeff Croiter, who recently designed the lighting for Beyond Babel among many other projects in theater, dance, circus, and opera. The conversation covers Jeff's career and many of the nuances behind creating memorable designs within a collaborative framework. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend. Stay safe and have a good week!