On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the various circus productions coming to New York City this November including Cirque Du Soleil's Twas the Night, a Wallenda remount of Big Apple Circus, an immersive Empire Circus with Bozo the clown, and a bold new in-person show from Omnium Circus. Later in the episode they call up circus legend and daredevil Noe España. In addition to storied and award winning career on the flying trapeze and wheel of death, Noe is a seasoned circus producer, director and designer. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend!

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Episode 110 - Noe España, 5th generation circus artist

On today's episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about their new outdoor circus Stars Above that toured around the North East this past summer and then discuss the re-opening of Beyond Babel off broadway. Later in the show the call up Gyspy Snider to chat about her latest productions including Dear San Francisco, Duel Reality, and Out of Order. If you enjoy the show please share the podcast with a friend. Have a great week!

Episode 109 - Gypsy Snider, co-founder of Les 7 Doigts

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about some odd news related Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, the Delta Covid-19 variant effecting reopening plans, and recap the plans for their upcoming outdoor circus Stars Above. Later in the show they call up the newly appointed CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy Clark. Stacy has a wide variety of experience starting as a gymnast before becoming a talent scout for Cirque Du Soleil.

Episode 108 - Stacy Clark, CEO of CircusTalk

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay announce Hideaway Circus's new open air circus titled Stars Above set to tour around New York and New England later this summer. They talk about the cast, creative, team, tour route, and the artistic concepts behind the new production. Later in the episode the call up the award-winning circus performer and co-founder of Machine de Cirque, Maxim Laurin. They chat about his background at circus school, competing in international competitions, and creating full length shows.

Episode 107 - Maxim Laurin, cofounder of Machine De Cirque

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!

Episode 106 - Shannon McKenna, the Artist Athlete

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.

Episode 105 - Martin Burton, founder and owner of Zippos Circus

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!

Episode 104 - James Tanabe, international circus producer

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!

Episode 102 - Jim R. Moore, circus photographer and book publisher

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!

Episode 101 - Matthew Jessner, former artistic director for Dragone and Cirque Du Soleil

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!

Episode 100 - Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group

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!

Episode 99 - Blaze Birge, creative director and owner of Flynn Creek Circus

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!

Episode 98 - Petra Massey, joint artistic director of SpyMonkey and MC of Atomic Saloon

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 podcasts. Have a great weekend!

Episode 97 - Leo Bassi, sixth generation clown and foot juggler

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!

Episode 96 - Aloysia Gavre, co-founder of Cirque School LA

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!!

Episode 95 - Francois Girard, CEO of Dragone

Hosted by Josh Aviner and Lyndsay Magid, the Hideaway Circus Podcast features interviews and analysis with artists and entrepreneurs working in circus, theater, and dance.

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