In my experience, the best circus is a melting pot of expression, able to include fashion, music, theater, drag, dance, and acrobatics, meaning there is nothing off-limits or impossible.  In fact, the industry thrives when it is highly creative, emotionally vulnerable, and inclusive of people of all genders, nationalities, skin colors, sexualities, and upbringings. As each person contributes their life experiences, every production, every role, even every moment on stage offers infinite possibilities for transformation.  It is this transformation, from an ordinary idea on paper to an extraordinary moment on stage in the hands of extraordinary people, that I believe is the most crucial aspect of circus.

 

With over 10 years experience of creating in circus, I know what works well for a variety of stages, from intimate wedding venues to lively local outdoor festivals, and even the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.  And still, as an acrobatic designer and director, I strive to incorporate each person’s idiosyncratic creativity in a way that is artistically fulfilling while still being legible and understandable to audiences in the context of a performance. It’s important for me to make sure I’m honoring the expertise they bring by regularly generating other options and allowing us to agree on which idea is most exciting.  With collaboration and an openness to learning from each other, I believe we enhance the level of performance we can achieve and arrive at work that is always at its highest caliber for any kind and any size of project.