In Center Ring Presents, the incomparable Sosina Wogayehu, the Abyssinian Contortionist. In this episode, Sosina walks us through some of the rich and unknown history of her beloved Ethiopia. A stellar ambassador of the circus arts for Ethiopia and the circus world at large, Sosina charms us with her remarkable story of imagination, daring, and…
In Center Ring presents the innovative Fanny Kerwich, the visionary founder of Lone Star Circus. In this episode Fanny shares her family’s spectacular history in the circus arts, an astounding eight generations. She regales us with the adventurous process that led to her establishing one of the premiere circuses in the state of Texas. She…
In Center Ring presents the amusing and amazing, Getti Kehayova. In this episode, Getti details her path to online sensation and how she has leveraged the virtual space. She takes us inside her process for setting a new hula hoop world record. She shares how her hula hoop fitness classes have broadened her appeal…
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…
