Hideaway Circus Podcast

Hideaway Circus Podcast

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Hideaway Circus Podcast episodes

  • Episode 90 - Laurence Esteve & Brent van Rensburg, co-founders of Zip Zap Circus
    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!
    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 90 - Laurence Esteve & Brent van Rensburg, founders of Zip Zap Circus

    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!

    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 89 - Mukhtar O.S. Mukhtar, stage director of Cirque Du Soleil's MESSI

    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!

    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 88 - Dawn Shepherd & Ryan Gray, co-founders of Breaking Circus

    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!

    1 hr 37 min
  • Episode 87 - Yaron Lifschitz, artistic director of CIRCA
    On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the shows that are taking place even with a global pandemic, including a new production in Las Vegas called Salvage City, Chicago's Midnight Circus, and CIRCA's show Leviathan. They also talk about the challenges of casting a new circus in a Coronavirus world, and later call up the founder and artistic director of Australia's premiere contemporary circus company CIRCA. In addition to creating numerous world-renowned productions, Yaron has also started publishing his own podcast Producing Heroes, which is focused on the team behind the scenes. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend and have a great week!
    1 hr 39 min
  • Episode 86 - Veronica Blair, aerialist and creator of the Uncle Jr Project

    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!

    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 85 - Captain Frodo, the incredible rubberman and host of The Way of The Showman
    On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closure of Circus Warehouse's training space, the bankruptcy and lawsuits surrounding Cirque Africa, and if the CEO of Cirque Du Soleil will be ousted by the company's creditors. Later in the episode they call up Captain Frodo, aka the incredible rubberman, who has had a tremendous and fascinating performing career and who is now bunkered down in the Las Vegas creating a new podcast titled The Way of the Showman. They chat about his life, performance philosophies, and what the cosmic purpose of the shutdown might ultimately be. If you enjoy today's episode please share it with a friend and rate us Apple Podcasts!
    1 hr 49 min
  • Episode 84 - Johnathan Lee Iverson, the last ringmaster
    On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss Cirque Du Soleil's official bankruptcy, the extended Broadway shutdown, and an artistic controversy surrounding a recent BLM themed dance video. Later in the episode they call up the extraordinarily talented Johnathan Lee Iverson. Johnathan was the ringmaster of Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus for 18 years prior to its closure. They discuss his musical upbringing, his time with the circus, and the current conversations being had in our community around inclusion and diversity. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend!
    2 hr 2 min
  • Episode 83 - Jay Gilligan, visionary juggler and performance artist
    On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss two companies doing the right thing, Midnight Circus in the Parks and The Sellam Circus School, and later they dive into the poor direction Canadian circus is taking at the moment. Later in the episode they call up juggler extraordinaire and frequently requested guest, Jay Gilligan. They chat about Jay's life and various creation methods and artistic concepts and challenges existing in contemporary circus. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend!
    2 hr 56 min
  • Episode 82 - Jenny Vidbel, third generation animal trainer
    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!
    1 hr 1 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.