In Center Ring presents the brilliant Susan Voyticky, a groundbreaking and eclectic artist. In this episode Susan invites us to explore her roots, as the daughter of a polish immigrant and an African-American geneticist. We journey with her as she details her turbulent transition from budding medical student to the bold and innovative circus artist…
In Center Ring Presents Keith Nelson & Stephanie Monseu, founders of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. In this episode, Keith and Stephanie invite us on their respective journeys which led them to each other and the creation of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Keith gives us an inside look into the process for their amazing weekly virtual show. Stephanie…
In Center Ring Presents, the wondrous heroine, Jessica Hentoff, founder, executive and artistic director of Circus Harmony. In this episode Jessica dazzles with her backstory, from sociology student turned circus artist. She takes us on the journey that led her to create Circus Harmony, one of St. Louis, Missouri’s artistic havens for children of all…
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…
