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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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Nov 9, 2021

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay announce a brand new show they are producing this winter titled REFLEX starring master juggler Jay Gilligan. They call up Jay and co-writer/director Frodo Santini to go behind the scenes of the new production and the creation process. Tickets are now available at reflexshow.com. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend!

Nov 1, 2021
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the final weeks of Beyond Babel's off broadway run, a 3 show $75 million dollar deal from Spiegelworld, and if audience reactions are different post-pandemic. Later in the show they call up Kevin Venardos, a circus producer and ringmaster currently on tour with his namesake show. Kevin talks about his life on Ringling Brothers, the origins behind his small touring circus troupe, and how they have come through the pandemic stronger than ever. If you enjoy the show share it with a friend!
Oct 19, 2021

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the various circus productions coming to New York City this November including Cirque Du Soleil's Twas the Night, a Wallenda remount of Big Apple Circus, an immersive Empire Circus with Bozo the clown, and a bold new in-person show from Omnium Circus. Later in the episode they call up circus legend and daredevil Noe España. In addition to storied and award winning career on the flying trapeze and wheel of death, Noe is a seasoned circus producer, director and designer. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend!

Oct 7, 2021

On today's episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about their new outdoor circus Stars Above that toured around the North East this past summer and then discuss the re-opening of Beyond Babel off broadway.  Later in the show the call up Gyspy Snider to chat about her latest productions including Dear San Francisco, Duel Reality, and Out of Order. If you enjoy the show please share the podcast with a friend. Have a great week!

Jul 8, 2021
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about some odd news related Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, the Delta Covid-19 variant effecting reopening plans, and recap the plans for their upcoming outdoor circus Stars Above. Later in the show they call up the newly appointed CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark. Stacy has a wide variety of experience starting as a gymnast before becoming a talent scout for Cirque Du Soleil. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend!
Jun 23, 2021

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay announce their new open air circus show titled Stars Above set to tour around New York and New England later this summer. They talk about the cast, creative, team, tour route, and the artistic concepts behind the new production. Later in the episode the call up award winning circus performer and co-founder of Machine de Cirque. They chat about his background at circus school, competing in international competitions, and creating full length shows. If you enjoy the episode please subscribe and share it with a friend.

May 20, 2021

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay return to the Beyond Babel theater, talk about a new show from the 7 Fingers, and review bills in NY State to regulate ticket sales on Broadway. Later in the show they call up Shannon McKenna, an actress turned circus performer and podcaster who hosts the popular show The Artist Athlete. They talk about her start in New York, personal performing experiences, and what its like to podcast about circus. If you enjoy the show please subscribe and share it with a friend!

May 5, 2021
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay announce the relaunch of Beyond Babel coming September 2021, and discuss recent drama with the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants. Later in the show they call up the founder of Zippos Circus, Martin Burton, to speak about his life in the circus starting as a clown and how the company has adapted during the pandemic. If you enjoy today's episode please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get podcasts!
Apr 21, 2021
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the newly formed American Circus Alliance and their Be An Arts Hero campaign, and recent developments around the notorious producer Scott Rudin. Later in the show they call up performed turned producer, James Tanabe. James has worked all over the world balancing the artistic and business aspects for many well known production companies including Cirque Du Soleil, and Dentsu Live, and 51/49 Productions. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. Have a great week!
 
Apr 1, 2021

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about De Blasio's "Show Must Go On" plan for theater in New York City, upcoming performances in Las Vegas from Spiegelworld, Cirque Mechanics, and Piff The Magic Dragon, and how the SVOG application process has been going. Later in the show the call up Cedric Walker, the founder and CEO of the acclaimed Universoul Circus. Cedric talks about his life starting in the music industry, what led him to create his own circus, and how they have been navigating the pandemic. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Have a great weekend!

Mar 22, 2021
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay wonder whether Actors Equity will slow down the reopening of Broadway, talk about some great circus films showcased in the Circus International Film Festival and shout out a new cookbook fundraiser from Circus Harmony. Later in the show they call up renowned mime and circus photographer Jim Moore. They talk about Jim's start in street theater, the progression of circus in New York City, and his latest book Rose's Royal Midgets and Other Little People of Vaudeville. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Have a great week!
 
Mar 11, 2021
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the one year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, recap how theirs Clubhouse room experiment, and remember Carla Wallenda who we lost this past week. Later in the episode they call up Matthew Jessner, who started out as a dancer and most recently held the position of Senior Artistic Director of Operations at Dragone. They talk about casting artists, creating work in foreign countries, and how the performing arts field will rebuild. If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe and share it with a friend. Have a great week!
 
Mar 1, 2021
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on the Shuttered Venues Operators Grants, and recommend a new short circus film from Veronica Blair. Later in the show they call up Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group and leader producer of hit Broadway musicals The Lion King, Frozen, Aladin, and many more. They talk about Tom's path through Disney, his work with Cirque Du Soleil and the Los Angeles Arts Festival, and how we can come out of the pandemic stronger. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Have a great week and talk soon!
 
Feb 16, 2021
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about recent issues of plagiarism and copyright in the French circus community, a new Las Vegas pre-nightclub experience from Dragone and Criss Angel, and an audio app that is shaking up the podcast world. Later in the show the call up Blaze Birge, trapeze artist turned circus producer and director. She founded and runs a tented show called Flynn Creek Circus that travels throughout northern California in the summer months. If you enjoy the show please subscribe and share it with a friend. Have a great week!
 
Feb 8, 2021
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay chat about the future of Blue Man Group in Orlando, if insurance payouts will be enough to save Broadway, and whether or not circuses will be eligible for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants. Later in the show they call renowned clown and creator Petra Massey. Petra talks about her life on the street and in the circus as well as the two shows she led in Las Vegas: Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity and Spiegelworld's Atomic Saloon. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Have a great week!
Jan 28, 2021

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about new online circus shows from the 7 Fingers and CCIAC as well as an old school theater technique 98% effective in killing coronavirus. Later in the episode they call up sixth generation clown and antipodist, Leo Bassi. Leo is a phenomenally funny and seasoned performer who spoke about his childhood on backstage circus lot, performing subversive comedy all over the world, and his clown church in Madrid. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Have a great weekend!

Jan 18, 2021

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay remember some of the great circus folk lost to Coronavirus pandemic, discuss a new report from En Piste on the state of Candian circus, and talk about a new circus training space in Brooklyn. Later in the show the call up Aloysia Gavre, co-founder of Cirque School LA and a veteran circus performer, director and choreographer. Aloysia recalls her start with the Pickle Family Circus followed later by Cirque Du Soleil's Quidam and catches us up on how her school in Los Angeles has been navigating the pandemic. If you enjoy the episode please subscribe and share it with a friend!

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