Hideaway Circus Podcast

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the final performances of Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus, their latest updates on the virtual reality Kickstarter campaign, lessons circus artists can take from playwright collectives, and finally Josh interviews circus artist and vlogger, Lea Toran Jenner. Lea and her partner are currently performing aduo cyr wheel act at the Moulin Ro...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about Cuisine and Confessions , Circus 1903 , a compelling theory about Disney and Ringling Brothers, and sit down for an interview with the co-founder of the New England Center for Circus Arts, Elsie Smith. They also talk about Elsie's time in San Francisco, being on tour with  Saltimbanco , and of course the journey of creating America's longest runn...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with Sydney based circus producer and creator Lauren Eisinger. They talk about their experiences at the Adelaide Fringe, the differences between circus in Australia and the United States, and various challenges of independently producing. Also on the episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about news with Big Apple Circus and have a secret discount for the...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the shows they've seen at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and government funding for circus in the U.S. versus Australia. Enjoy this week's mini episode! If you do, please share it with your friends and rate us on iTunes. Have a great week!

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay sit down with circus and theater producer Ross Mollison. Ross founded the production company Spiegelworld and has produced hit shows including Slava Snow Show , Puppetry of the Penis , and his current production, Absinthe at Caesars Palace. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about Superbowl LI and the results of the Big Apple Circus auction. If you enjoy the episode...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closing announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the bankruptcy auction of Big Apple Circus, SLUMBER's upcoming run at the Adelaide Fringe, and their new VR circus experience. They also sit down for an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo aka Mr. and Mrs. G. Ottavio and Naomi perform a breathtaking crossbow stunt act and h...

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay reveal their next show... hint hint it has to do with partying. They also sit down with one of Josh's closest friends, Sebastian Kann who is a writer, aerialist, and circus dramaturg currently studying in Holland. They chat about Sebastian's thesis on circus composition and movement as well as some of the conversations had about contemporary circus in academ...

Happy 2017! On this week's podcast, Josh and Lyndsay sit down for an interview with the renowned juggler and clown Adam Kuchler. They talk about growing up in Wisconsin, joining the road with Ringling, working with Les Sept Doigts, act creation, and virtual reality. Also on this episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their successful Kickstarter campaign, Ottavio Gesmundo's new book "The Grand Gypsy...

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay sit down with actor, clown, and acrobat Lorenzo Pisoni. Lorenzo's had an incredible performing career starting at age two with the Pickle Family Circus and which includes starring roles in Cirque Du Soleil, on Broadway, and everything in between. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about dramaturgical writing in circus, their new 360 VR circus video with Adam Kuchler...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their crowd-funding campaign for Hideaway Circus's new virtual reality experience. They discuss virtual reality technology and the different ways that it can enhance circus and dance. Josh and Lyndsay also chat about the week's circus news including Cirque Du Soleil's Paramour, a new project by the Sleep No More producers, and Hamilton's new reco...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with Ryan Shinji Murray, an acrobat currently on tour with Cirque Du Soleil's production Kurios. They spoke with Ryan about his journey to becoming a circus performer, what its what like to create an act on new apparatus built by CDS, and his perspective on learning new tricks and technique. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about Lorenzo Pisoni's new doc...

On Episode 28, Josh and Lyndsay recount the closing SLUMBER in Brooklyn, what's next for the show, and interview circus artist and director, Bret Pfister. We talk with Bret about his career as an aerialist and comedian, experience directing, and some surprising and unusual things about the circus industry. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on iTunes and have a great week! [08:28] Bret's int...

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the final weeks of SLUMBER in Brooklyn and interview Olga Karmanksy, contortionist, actress, and US national champion of rhythmic gymnastics. Olga is a cast member of SLUMBER and they chat about her career, the creation of various theatrical and circus shows, and and the value of determination. There are only seven more performances of SLUMBER in...

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay break the news about the upcoming international tour of SLUMBER starting in Adelaide, Australia. They also chat with Joren Dawson, aerialist, acrobat, and sole male cast member of SLUMBER about his career and life as a touring circus performer. There is only three weeks left to see SLUMBER in New York City, so get your tickets here . If you enjoy the episode...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their new jingle, the costumes from SLUMBER, and interview Amy Cohen, the executive director of the American Youth Circus Organization. Amy had some fascinating insights into the world of social circus and the rise of circus schools in the US. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on iTunes and have a great week!   •[07:55] How Amy got involve...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the rehearsal process for their new circus/dance show SLUMBER, and interview circus performer and director, Joe Pinzon. Joe's performed with numerous companies including Cirque Du Soleil, 7 Doigts, and Cirque Eloise and has now recently directed his own show, Filament. If you enjoy episode, please rate the show on iTunes and share the podcast wit...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay. If you enjoy episode, please rate the show on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends. Have a great week! • [09:49] Jessica's introduction to circus • [18:56] Raising a circus family • [21:00] Early days of performing with tented shows • [29:04] Moving to St. Louis • [33:01] Jessica on Circus Harmony • [43:44] Social circus crosses international boa...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the casting process for their new show SLUMBER and their trip to Coney Island this weekend. They also sat down with the one and only Keith Nelson. Keith was one of the founders of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a non-profit circus organization in NYC, and is talented juggler, emcee, and sideshow performer. If you enjoy episode, please rate the sh...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about mini golf, Cirque Du Soleil's Paramour and it's plans to go dark for four days, and the music from HIDEAWAY's upcoming production of SLUMBER. If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your friends on Facebook, rate us on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram. Have a great week!

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay spoke with the extraordinarily talented Robin Slonina. Many people will know Robin by her appearance as a judge on Skin Wars on GSN, and also from her Las Vegas based body painting and event planning business Skin City. In addition to her marriage to clown, Jimmy Slonina, Robin has some surprising ties to the circus world. If you enjoy episode, please rate...

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with the hilarious Jimmy Slonina. It would be hard not to envy Jimmy's career as clown and actor, he's worked on four different Cirque Du Soleil shows, toured the world with the rockstar P!NK, and originated clown characters for the Las Vegas water show, Le Reve. If you enjoyed this week's episode with Jimmy, please rate us on iTunes and share the...

Show Notes: HIDEAWAY Podcast Show Notes Episode 16- Josh & Lyndsay on Slumber, Smirkus, and why they hate their computer People Mentioned: Richard Kennison Circus Smirkus Laurie Hagen House of Yes

Show Notes: HIDEAWAY Podcast Show Notes Episode 15- Mari Madrid, choreographer, dancer, and artist Mari Madrid is one half of an unbelievable choreography team with her husband Keone. She's choreographed and danced all over the world including for Justin Bieber, Ellen Degeneres, So You Think You Can Dance, and now HIDEAWAY's upcoming production Slumber. If you enjoy today's episode, please rate us...