Circus Voices

Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a new series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus. In this six-part series, we will follow the progress of the show Casus is currently creating called Amataga, from concept to creation process, to production and touring. What does it take to make a world-class show that has an impact? How will Casus need to adapt and rethink their plans as they attempt to develop and launch a tour during a worldwide pandemic? In some ways, their struggle is one all performance creators are grappling with now, and yet they develop their own unique response. This Brisbane-based contemporary circus company has toured the world with their shows, starting with their premier work Knee Deep (2011), which is still booking tours to this day. 

In episode two, we check in with co-founder Natano Fa’anana and visit the cast during a rehearsal as they nervously prepare for their first showing during a socially-distanced lockdown in Australia, with some members present and some attending the showing remotely. Cast members Mayu Muto, Johnathon Brown, Ella Ganzaaa and Kamron Wahanui McKinnon describe the joys and challenges of exploring their heritage through rites of passage in a pandemic setting!

Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a new series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus. In this six-part series, we will follow the progress of the show Casus is currently creating called Amataga, from concept to creation process, to production and touring. What does it take to make a world-class show that has an impact? How will Casus need to adapt and rethink their plans as they attempt to develop and launch a tour during a worldwide pandemic? In some ways, their struggle is one all performance creators are grappling with now, and yet they develop their own unique response. This Brisbane-based contemporary circus company has toured the world with their shows, starting with their premier work Knee Deep (2011), which is still booking tours to this day.

In this first run of the series, we speak to Casus director Natano Fa'anana, plus the cast and production team about their new show Amataga. What was the impetus behind the show concept? What is it like creating a circus show during a pandemic? How does the theme of rites of passage effect the artists as they research, and in some cases reclaim, parts of their culture that have been suppressed? Listen to the ups and downs of show planning, producing, performing and directing unfold as each episode gets closer to the premier!

Shenea Stiletto Launches New Series "Think Like an Acrobat"--Audio Explorations with the Editor

As CircusTalk moves into the New Year, we continue to expand our content for members, including exclusive PRO Membership content, like our new video interview series by acrobat, hand balancer and podcaster Shenea Stiletto titled Think Like and Acrobat which begins on November 3rd. For Audio Explorations, I sat down with Shenea to discuss her show strategy which promises to focus on the practical aspects of the performing arts profession, including discussions with industry experts about navigating a circus contract, finding an agent or maintaining a relationship with a significant other while on the road. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to hear all about this exciting new video series!

To see photos of Shenea Stiletto's performance career, please visit the show notes on CircusTalk News.

Visit CircusTalk.com, the leading online network and resource for circus professionals, for show notes and additional episode information. You can catch Rosie and Ruby's other podcast Not My Monkeys wherever you get your podcasts.Circus Voices presents a short series of podcasts titled  'Monkey See, Monkey Discuss’ created by Ruby Burgess and Rosie Kelly. Rosie has been part of the organising team for both the British and the European Juggling Convention as well as organising her own convention (CATCH!) in 2018. Ruby recently graduated from Circomedia in Bristol with a BA in Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre.

Ep#4 In the last episode of this series we’re focusing on the funny. We delve into the shifts in the public's perception of clowns, from being dismissed as childish, to sending chills down spines. We uncover some misconceptions and learn about an eggciting way that clown history is being preserved. What role does clowning play in culture past and present, and how important is mockery?

Zinzi Oegema, Understanding Circus Dramaturgy--Audio Explorations with the Editor

Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present an interview with Zinzi Oegama. In this episode of Audio Explorations with the Editor we speak to Zinzi Oegema.

Zinzi Oegema is a circus artist, a director, a dramaturge, and an author based in Holland. In her book GRIP, produced with the support of TENT Circustheater Producties, Oegema set out to satisfy her own curiosity about the elements and methods that can be used to construct a circus show. Drawing on her own expertise and weaving in her interviews with seven circus directors, the book takes a non-linear approach to exploring the emerging codes of contemporary circus. Listen to the podcast to learn more about Oegama's work.

Circus Voices presents a short series of podcasts titled  'Monkey See, Monkey Discuss’ created by Ruby Burgess and Rosie Kelly. Rosie has been part of the organising team for both the British and the European Juggling Convention as well as organising her own convention (CATCH!) in 2018. Ruby recently graduated from Circomedia in Bristol with a BA in Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre.

Do we have a best before date? In this episode we discuss the circus industries approach to age and the effect that it has on the work we’re creating. We look at the attitudes towards ageing in different fields and the barriers that it can create. When aesthetic becomes politics, how can we ensure that all perspectives are represented?

Circus Voices presents a short series of podcasts titled  'Monkey See, Monkey Discuss’ created by Ruby Burgess and Rosie Kelly. Rosie has been part of the organising team for both the British and the European Juggling Convention as well as organising her own convention (CATCH!) in 2018. Ruby recently graduated from Circomedia in Bristol with a BA in Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre.

In Episode 2, we take a look at some of the innovative ways that new technology is being incorporated into circus performances. We talk about the alternatives that some are now using to replace animals and the leading tech that might dominate in the future. From Virtual Reality to robots, how will this affect circus as we see it today?

Circus Voices presents a short series of podcasts titled  'Monkey See, Monkey Discuss’ created by Ruby Burgess and Rosie Kelly. Rosie has been part of the organising team for both the British and the European Juggling Convention as well as organising her own convention (CATCH!) in 2018. Ruby recently graduated from Circomedia in Bristol with a BA in Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre. 

In episode 1, with much of the circus world forced to stop and rethink, we explore the many ways that the art form is reinventing itself in light of COVOD-19. We discuss the wide reaching effect on our industry, from performers stuck in tents to the response of Cirque Du Soleil. This episode looks at the impact on the mental health of the circus community and how organisations such as circus schools are adapting. With many shows and classes going online, what does circus in your living room look like? 

Visit CircusTalk.com, the leading online network and resource for circus professionals, for show notes and additional episode information. You can catch Rosie and Ruby's other podcast Not My Monkeys wherever you get your podcasts.

Circus Voices, a new podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present a series called see u down the road with creators and co-producers Book Kennison and Zoë Kennison. In each episode, a circus artist tells the story of a big, transformational moment in their life – and the aftermath. Heart-wrenching, funny, and real, see u down the road is an unprecedented piece of work in circus media.

In episode 6,  the season finale of see u down the road, clown and juggler Adam Kuchler describes some of the transitions he’s seen in his career in show business–and discusses how circus might evolve out of the current shutdown.

Visit CircusTalk.com, the leading online network and resource for circus professionals, for show notes and additional episode information.

Circus Voices, a new podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present a series called see u down the road with creators and co-producers Book Kennison and Zoë Kennison. In each episode, a circus artist tells the story of a big, transformational moment in their life – and the aftermath. Heart-wrenching, funny, and real, see u down the road is an unprecedented piece of work in circus media.

In episode 5, Sebastian Kann and Natalie Oleinik explore what remains of a show they planned, but never executed. They read an excerpt from the new book Thinking Through Circus, to which they contributed.

Visit CircusTalk.com, the leading online network and resource for circus professionals, for show notes and additional episode information.