Hideaway Circus Podcast

Hideaway Circus Podcast

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Hideaway Circus Podcast episodes

  • Episode 106 - Shannon McKenna, the Artist Athlete

    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!

    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 105 - Martin Burton, founder and owner of Zippos Circus
    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.
    1 hr 51 min
  • Episode 105 - Martin Burton, founder and owner of Zippos Circus
    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!
    1 hr 51 min
  • Episode 104 - James Tanabe, international circus producer
    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!
    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 103 - Cedric Walker, founder and CEO of Universoul Circus

    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!

    1 hr 56 min
  • Episode 102 - Jim R. Moore, circus photographer and book publisher
    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!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 102 - Jim Moore, circus photographer and book publisher
    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!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 101 - Matthew Jessner, former artistic director for Dragone and Cirque Du Soleil
    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!
    1 hr 45 min
  • Episode 100 - Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group
    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!
    1 hr 49 min
  • Episode 99 - Blaze Birge, creative director and owner of Flynn Creek Circus
    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!
    1 hr 16 min

About Hideaway Circus Podcast

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Hosted by creative producers Josh & Lyndsay Aviner, the Hideaway Circus Podcast features industry analysis and interviews with creators in circus, theater, and dance.