Hideaway Circus Podcast

Josh and Lyndsay phone up Katherine Kavanagh, circus critic and journalist at the Circus Diaries. Based primarily in the UK, Katherine has spent the last few weeks in the US researching American circus companies and culture. We talk about contemporary circus, how to write about it, and trends in the industry. If you enjoy the episode please rate us on iTunes and share it with your friends and community. Have a great week!

Josh and Lyndsay phone up Katherine Kavanagh, circus critic and journalist at the Circus Diaries. Based primarily in the UK, Katherine has spent the last few weeks in the US researching American circus companies and culture. We talk about contemporary circus, how to write about it, and trends in the industry. If you enjoy the episode please rate us on iTunes and share it with your friends and community. Have a great week!

Show Notes:

• [06:42] - Kathrine gets a UK government grant to visit the US • [08:35] - What's the Circus Diaries? • [10:30] - The challenges of writing about circus • [15:46] - Why do we need circus criticism to exist

Katherine's Recommendations:

Book: Semiotics of the Circus Show: Circumfrence's Shelter Me Show: Crash Mat Collective's Facade

Jack Marsh, the artistic director of Circus Flora, joins Josh & Lyndsay by phone. We had a great a time talking with Jack about Circus’s Flora’s current season and what it’s like to collaborate with your parents. If you enjoy the show, please share it with your friends and rate us on iTunes. You can send your questions and guest suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks!

On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay called up Swedish circus artist Uuve Jansson. Uuve is a world renowned trapeze artist who won a Gold Medal at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain and previously starred in Cirque Du Soleil’s IRIS, Dralion, and Alegria. If you enjoy our conversation with Uuve, please share the podcast with your friends on Facebook and please rate us on iTunes. Have a great week!

Jack Marsh, the artistic director of Circus Flora, joins Josh & Lyndsay by phone. We had a great a time talking with Jack about Circus's Flora's current season and what it's like to collaborate with your parents. If you enjoy the show, please share it with your friends and rate us on iTunes. You can send your questions and guest suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks!

Show Notes:

• [02:55] - The history of Circus Flora • [06:35] - Jack joins the circus at age one • [09:03] - Running away from the circus to become a lawyer • [12:56] - Circus Flora plays baseball • [19:54] - Writing a circus show with your parent • [23:41] - Communicating your NFP Circus needs public support • [25:21] - Jack's artistic influences

People mentioned for further reference: Circus Flora, St. Louis Arches, Circus Harmony, Big Apple Circus, Circus Vargas, Circus Sarasota, Shayna Swanson, Aloft

Jack's Recommendations:

Book: The Sell Out TV Show: Broad City Show: Universal Circus

Episode 11- Uuve Jansson, award-winning swinging trapeze artist

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay called up Swedish circus artist Uuve Jansson. Uuve is a world renowned trapeze artist who won a Gold Medal at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain and previously starred in Cirque Du Soleil's IRIS, Dralion, and Alegria. If you enjoy our conversation with Uuve, please share the podcast with your friends on Facebook and please rate us on iTunes. Have a great week!

Show Notes:

• [11:59] - Uuve starts her circus career with her parents • [14:15] - The difference between swing trapeze and other kinds • [16:50] - Are there a lot of opportunities to do trapeze? • [19:56] - Uuve conquers a fear of heights • [22:45] - Uuve goes to circus school • [27:00] - A day in the life of an artist at Cirque Du Soleil • [29:29] - Eating like a circus artist • [31:54] - Overcoming injuries • [36:31] - Uuve goes to the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain • [42:05] - How Uuve composes circus acts • [44:42] - Uuve falls in love with her rigger

Uuve's act from the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdrjBwNQpAM

People mentioned for further reference: Cirkus Cirkor, Hampus Jansson, Ecole Nationale De Cirque, Cirque Du Soleil, Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, Danny Elfman

Uuve's Recommendations:

TV Show: Narcos Show: Cirkus Cirkor's LIMITS

Paul Binder, the founder of the Big Apple Circus, joins Josh and Lyndsay to talk about his career, the state of Big Apple’s fundraising efforts, and what makes a good circus act. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Paul, if you do please share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or over email. You can send us your comments and guest suggestions to [email protected].

Paul Binder, the founder of the Big Apple Circus, joins Josh and Lyndsay to talk about his career, the state of Big Apple's fundraising efforts, and what makes a good circus act. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Paul, if you do please share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or over email. You can send us your comments and guest suggestions to [email protected].

• [05:39] - Did you know Paul Binder can sing? • [06:26] - Paul discovers the show business bug • [09:23] - Paul works on Broadway • [10:18] - Paul heads to Europe and starts street performing • [17:10] - Pauls returns to the US to start a circus • [18:45] - Why Big Apple Circus is a not-for-profit organization • [25:02] - Big Apple Circus's current fundraising effort • [39:25] - Keeping the Big Apple Circus productions fresh • [45:55] - Paul on collaborative process • [49:04] - Paul on judging circus acts in festivals

Paul's Recommendations:

Book: Never Quote the Weather to a Sea Lion Movie: Finding Dory

Josh and Lyndsay sit down with power couple Chris Lueck and Amanda Pekoe to talk about the Tonys, their careers in show business, and how to market and promote circus and theatre shows. We had a great a time chatting with these two and we think you’ll enjoy it too. If you do, please share the podcast with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and email. You can send your questions and guest suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks!

Show Notes: HIDEAWAY Podcast Show Notes

Episode 9- Chris Lueck & Amanda Pekoe, circus and theatre marketing gurus

Josh and Lyndsay sit down with power couple Chris Lueck and Amanda Pekoe to talk about the Tonys, their careers in show business, and how to market and promote circus and theatre shows. We had a great a time chatting with these two and we think you'll enjoy it too. If you do, please share the podcast with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and email. You can send your questions and guest suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks!

• [05:28] - The Tony Awards and Shuffle Along • [08:40] - How to do a Tony campaign • [14:16] - How the Pekoe Group got started • [16:51] - Old school social media marketing • [19:40] - Chris & Amanda fall in love • [23:38] - Chris & Amanda join the circus • [30:01] - The Downtown Clown Revue • [39:40] - Chris's Clown Side Businesses • [41:20] - Transitioning out of a performing career • [45:02] - Chris & Amanda's rituals • [47:26] - Practical advice for marketing circus shows • [52:47] - Chris and Amanda's Recommendations

People mentioned for further reference: Shuffle Along, Scott Rudin, Savion Glover, George C. Wolf, Eclipsed, The Pekoe Group, Shot Gun Players, Rock of Ages, Dave Malloy, Joel Jeske, Slava Snow Show, Downtown Clown Revue, Golden Nose Awards

Chris & Amanda's Recommendations:

Book: Walking Through Walls Movie: Slapstick Dojo / Game of Thrones Show: The Color Purple