In Center Ring presents, the wondrous Sean Lomax, world champion whistler turned circus star. In this episode Sean tells us how he parlayed one of the simplest and most universal of abilities into a world class profession. How his grandmother’s melodious whistling and the stirring sound track from the classic musical, Sound of Music, laid…
In Center Ring Presents the high flying Kristin Mass, a woman on a mission to make her beloved Central Florida a circus oasis. In this episode Kristin lauds the circus artists who inspired her passion for flight. She talks about the joy and empowerment she has gained collaborating with other women in the performing…
In Center Ring presents, the legendary Mr. Paul Binder – the Brooklyn kid turned American circus icon. In this episode Mr. Binder details his years as a street performer in Europe with juggling partner and Big Apple Circus co-founder, Michael Christensen. He tips his figurative hat to the legends who ignited the showman in him….
In Center Ring presents the indomitable Shenea “Stiletto” Booth, triumphant in and out of the circus ring. In this second of a two part series, Shenea bares her soul opening up about contending with racism in the circus industry, particularly during her tenure as the first Black woman to play the coveted role of “the…
In Center Ring presents the astonishing Shenea Booth, world champion and hall of fame acrobatic gymnast turned circus star. In this first of a two part series Shenea invites us on her fantastic ride to the heights of her remarkable career as an acrobatic gymnast to stardom under the big top. She shares the importance…
In Center Ring presents, the regal Joseph Pinzon. The aspiring theater artist turned soaring circus star and producer. In this episode Joseph talks about his seamless entry into the circus arts, from psychology major at UCLA, with a love for theater to a budding aerialist at one of Canada’s premiere circus programs. He shares the…
This panel is part of CircusTalk’s Wake Up Call for Inclusion series. This, fourth episode, titled Geopolitical Context of Institutional Barriers and Individual Biases in the Performing Arts is CircusTalk’s response to the equality crisis around the world. In this discussion, featuring a diverse group of panelists from around five continents of the World, we…
46. Creative Chat with the Last Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson Jul 22, 2020 Johnathan Lee Iverson, is an accomplished and history making showman privileged to have graced the most coveted stages and arenas, the world over. As a member of The Boys Choir Of Harlem, he shared the spotlight with the likes of Stevie Wonder,…
In Center Ring presents, the prodigious Gena Shvartsman Cristiani, the prolific creative and fifth generation circus artist. In this episode, Gena shares her reverence for the art of juggling and its icons. She opens up about her epically talented family, including her in-laws (her husband Mateo of the famous Cristiani dynasty is a seventh generation…
