On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about more shows reopening in Las Vegas, New York and California, as well as recent controversy between SAG and AEA unions. Later in the show they call up Laurence and Brent the co-founders of the internationally renowned social circus company Zip Zap Circus based in Capetown, South Africa. They chat about how the company was formed, what social circus offers that no other things can, and what it's like to create and work as a married couple. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Have a great week!
On today's episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about a new juggling podcast they've been enjoying, the re-opening regulations for arts venues in Florida and Nevada, and how artists are adapting to new online teaching platforms. Later in the episode they ring up Mukhtar O.S. Mukhtar, a dancer turned choreographer and stage director for Cirque Du Soleil. They chat about the path that took him up the CDS ladder, what it's like to direct large scale projects, and what might happen to Cirque Du Soleil post-coronavirus. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the episode with a friend! Have a great week!
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how circus training is returning with new COVID safety precautions, a management shake-up at Cirque Du Soleil, a Spanish juggler breaking new world records, and Circus Smirkus's upcoming Smirkutacular. Later in the episode they call up Ryan Gray and Dawn Shepherd who Zoom in from Nova Scotia. They chat about their unique backgrounds (music and public health), their contemporary circus company Breaking Circus, and what it's like to create work in such a remote location. If you enjoy today's show please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the show with a friend!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay take a break from their maternity and paternity leave to talk about the rough news with Le Reve, Cirque Du Soleil's restructuring and PE ownership, and a government attempt to lift performing arts venues with the Save Our Stages Act. Later in the show they Zoom in Veronica Blair, a fantastic and seasoned aerialist who has performed all over the world.She is now producing a new documentary series unearthing and examining stories of African American circus performers throughout showbiz history. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend! Have a great weekend!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the We See You WAT campaign and grapple with issues of racism in the American theater. Later in the episode they chat with the third generation animal trainer, Jenny Vibel, on her storied life in the circus. Jenny has performed with her dogs, horses, pigs, llamas, and porcupines with the Big Apple Circus for many seasons. They chat about what it takes to work with such special creatures and the bond between her and her fellow performers. If you enjoy today's episode, please share it with a friend!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss Cirque Du Soleil's imminent bankruptcy, the different funding challenges facing commercial and non-profit performing arts organizations, and what might be coming down the road for the circus industry in the coming months and years. Later in the show they Zoom in Elizabeth and Guilhem Cauchois, two unbelievably talented circus performers and fitness trainers. You may know them from their online Cirque It Out workout series or from their acts on stage in Cirque Du Soleil's touring show Totem. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend. Have a great week!
On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about the latest effects of the pandemic on the performing arts industry in United States. They also talk about when a return to the stage might be, what it could look like, and what artists and performers are doing in the meantime. Later in the episode they ring up Book Kennison, juggler and creator of the new podcast series See You Down The Road. They chat with Book about his background, creative process, and podcasting about the circus.
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the fall-out from COVID-19 for the entertainment industry and specifically the circus, theater, and dance communities. They chat about the impact on their show Beyond Babel, on Cirque Du Soleil, and various individual artists. If you like the show please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Stay healthy!
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay review Cirque Du Soleil's latest production Twas The Night Before at Madison Square Garden and talk about all the new developments with their upcoming Off-Broadway show Beyond Babel. Later in the episode they call up Bruno Gagnon, one of the founders and artistic directors of Quebec's Flip Fabrique. Bruno recounts his time in circus school, his professional work, and what it took to start a successful new contemporary circus collective. If you enjoy today's episode please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the show with a friend. Happy Holidays!
On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child now playing on Broadway, Ken Davenport's Super Conference, and the state of fundraising for productions of all sizes. Later in the show they call up circus expert Dominique Jando to talk about his life, including his work on Circopedia, The Big Apple Circus, Circus Bella, the Lonestar Circus, and the Cirque De Demain Festival. Dominique shared a ton a wisdom and life experience, and this is a great episode for those interested in circus history over the past fifty years. If you enjoy today's show please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the pod with a friend. Have a wonderful weekend!
Episode 74 - Cecil MacKinnon, director of Circus Flora and Big Apple Circus
On today's episode Josh & Lyndsay recount the shows they saw last week including STOMP, The Devouring, and DayDreamers by Shinsa. Then they jump into a conversation about funding for circus in America, what you can do about it, and what the government should (or shouldn't) do about it. Later in the episode they sit down for a chat with acclaimed circus director Cecil MacKinnon. Cecil was a founding member of the Pickle Family Circus and is now the white face clown, ringmaster, and director of Circus Flora and the director of this season's Big Apple Circus. If you enjoy the episode please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the episode with a friend. Have a great week!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss five shows they saw recently including The Big Apple Circus, Magic Mike Live, Blanc de Blanc, The Miss Behave Gameshow, and Spiegelworld's latest production Atomic Saloon. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Ross Mollison, the founder and producer of Spiegelworld and their other hit shows Absinthe and Opium. Ross talks about producing in Las Vegas, the creation of Atomic Saloon, their upcoming production We Are Here, and the state of circus today. If you enjoy today's episode please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the show with a friend. Have a great week!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss three shows they saw recently including The Wrong Man, Cirque Du Soleil's Sonar, and Les 7 Doigt's Passagers. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Shana Carroll, one of the original founding members of Les 7 Doigts and director of many of their most well known projects including: Traces, Cuisine & Confessions, Sequence 8, and Loft. Shana talks about her path into circus, how she creates acts and shows, and dives deeper into the artistic concepts behind her latest project. If you enjoy today's episode please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the show with a friend. Have a great week!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay announce the Off-Broadway run of their new theatrical dance show Beyond Babel. The show will be playing in downtown NYC from January through May 2020, use the code PODCAST at checkout for an exclusive discount. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Daniel Lamarre, the Chief Operating Officer of the circus mega-giant Cirque Du Soleil. Daniel recounts his time joining Cirque Du Soleil and chat's with Josh and Lyndsay about the many shows in development, the differences between the New York and Vegas market, circus robots, virtual reality and more. If you enjoy today's episode please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the show with a friend. Shana Tova!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the new immersive play Bonnie's Last Flight and how the NYC presentations of Beyond Babel at the Salvation Army Theater went last week. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Bobby Hedglin-Taylor. Bobby has a wide variety of experience in NYC (including on Broadway) starting first as a dancer, then actor, then circus performer and he now runs one the premiere training facilities in the city STREB. If you enjoy today's episode please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the show with a friend. Have a great week!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about Season 2 of Beyond Babel, a secret NYC presentation of the show, Cirque Du Soleil's latest acquisition, and Phillipe Petit's show at STREB. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Kaitana Magno and Jimmy Sutherland. Kaitana is a classically trained ballet dancer, who after a successful performing career now focuses on immersive directing and choreographing. Jimmy, her fiance, is a man of many skills including unbelievable tap dancing and beat boxing; he also recently begun to focus more on creating new work on stage and on camera. If you enjoy today's episode please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the show with a friend. Have a great week!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk changes they are making to the podcast format for 2019, the Broadway show Network, and their latest production now playing in San Diego, Beyond Babel. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with Mark Gindick, the only person to have been a clown in Cirque Du Soleil, Big Apple Circus, and Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. If you enjoy today's episode please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the show with a friend. Have a great week!
On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the recent dance auditions for Beyond Babel in San Diego, the upcoming run of Miss Behave Gameshow in Provincetown at the Crown & Anchor, and how in touch they are with the circus community this summer. Later on in the episode they sit down for an interview with the legendary tight-wire walker Phillipe Petit who you may recognize from his walk between the two twin World Trade Center towers (later turned into the movie Man on Wire). If you enjoy today's episode please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the show with a friend. Have a great week!