On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how the recently passed Save Our Stages act could help American circus companies, a payout to injured former Ringling Bros performers, and catch up on the latest casting details for their upcoming outdoor circus show. Later in the episode they call up Francois Girard the new Chief Operating Officer of Dragone Entertainment (House of Dancing Water, Le Reve, La Perle, etc). Francois talks about his life in business before joining the circus and what challenges the company faces coming out of the pandemic. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend. Happy New Year!!
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay do a deep dive into Cirque Du Soleil's current financial challenges and credit rating, and then briefly talk about Spiegelworld's new hiatus. Later in the show they call up honored circus aerialist Dolly Jacobs. They chat about Dolly's time as the featured act on both Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey and Big Apple Circus as well as her current work with Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota, Florida. If you enjoy today's episode please share it with a friend and have happy hanukkah!
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover on the board of Cirque Du Soleil, and more shows that have found ways to reopen during the pandemic. Later in the show they call up Pedro Reis, founder of Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota Florida and a legendary performer and aerialist in his own right. They chat about his journey from South Africa to Europe to the United States and transitioning from onstage roles to off-stage ones. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend. Happy Hanukkah!