Hideaway Circus Podcast

Hideaway Circus Podcast

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Hideaway Circus Podcast episodes

  • Episode 98 - Petra Massey, joint artistic director of SpyMonkey and MC of Atomic Saloon
    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!
    1 hr 37 min
  • Episode 97 - Leo Bassi, sixth generation clown and foot juggler

    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!

    1 hr 44 min
  • Episode 96 - Aloysia Gavre, co-founder of Cirque School LA
    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!
    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 96 - Aloysia Gavre, co-founder of Cirque School LA

    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!

    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 95 - Francois Girard, CEO of Dragone

    On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how the recently passed Save Our Stages act could help American circus companies, a payout to injured former Ringling Bros performers, and catch up on the latest casting details for their upcoming outdoor circus show. Later in the episode they call up Francois Girard the new Chief Operating Officer of Dragone Entertainment (House of Dancing Water, Le Reve, La Perle, etc). Francois talks about his life in business before joining the circus and what challenges the company faces coming out of the pandemic. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend. Happy New Year!!

    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 94 - Dolly Jacobs, Queen of the Air and co-founder of the Circus Arts Conservatory

    On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay do a deep dive into Cirque Du Soleil's current financial challenges and credit rating, and then briefly talk about Spiegelworld's new hiatus. Later in the show they call up honored circus aerialist Dolly Jacobs. They chat about Dolly's time as the featured act on both Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey and Big Apple Circus as well as her current work with Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota, Florida. If you enjoy today's episode please share it with a friend and have happy hanukkah!

    1 hr 42 min
  • Episode 93 - Pedro Reis, founder of the Circus Arts Conservatory and legendary performer
    On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover on the board of Cirque Du Soleil, and more shows that have found ways to reopen during the pandemic. Later in the show they call up Pedro Reis, founder of Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota, Florida and a legendary performer and aerialist in his own right. They chat about his journey from South Africa to Europe to the United States and transitioning from onstage roles to off-stage ones. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend. Happy Hanukkah!
    1 hr 36 min
  • Episode 93 - Pedro Reis, founder of Circus Arts Conservatory and legendary performer

    On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the open casting call for their upcoming 2021 outdoor circus production, turnover on the board of Cirque Du Soleil, and more shows that have found ways to reopen during the pandemic. Later in the show they call up Pedro Reis, founder of Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota Florida and a legendary performer and aerialist in his own right. They chat about his journey from South Africa to Europe to the United States and transitioning from onstage roles to off-stage ones. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend. Happy Hanukkah!

    1 hr 36 min
  • Episode 92 - Edesia Moreno Barata, acrobatic choreographer & judge on the CirqueLIFE Project

    On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the latest news from Las Vegas including the closure of Zumanity, a new creation from Dragone, second wave restrictions on public gatherings, and how a vaccine could affect the timeline for a return of show business. Later in the show they call up Edesia Moreno Barata, a rhythmic gymnast turned acrobatic choreographer and designer for Cirque Du Soleil. She can most recently be spotted on the popular Youtube circus competition series the CirqueLIFE Project as a judge. If you enjoy today's episode, please share it with a friend! Happy Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day!

    2 hr 5 min
  • Episode 91 - Joel Gershon, director of Cirque Du Cambodia
    On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about how recent vaccine news might affect the timeline for returning to the stage, a lawsuit to re-open theaters in New York, and what they think could be positive forward looking indicators for the circus industry. Later in the show they call up Joel Gershon, the director of a brand new circus documentary Cirque Du Cambodia which follows two students on their journey from Battambang to Montreal. This episode also includes an exclusive sneak peak of Ottavio Gesmundo's new audiobook of the Grand Gypsy. If you enjoy today's episode please share it with a friend. Have a great weekend!
    1 hr 19 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.