
46. Creative Chat with the Last Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson
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 – Episode 12: Gena Shvartsman Cristiani: “I See Art Everywhere”
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…
31:24 / 45:08 In Center Ring – Episode 11: Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler”: “You Have To Embrace The Ugly.”
In Center Ring presents, the incomparable, Paris “The Hip Hop Juggler.” The mesmerizing Harlemite with a unique brand of showmanship. In this episode, Paris invites us on his remarkable journey from a rambunctious kid whose eagerness to perform led him to a circus program at his school which was facilitated by Big Apple Circus and…

Episode 84 – Johnathan Lee Iverson, the last ringmaster
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss Cirque Du Soleil’s official bankruptcy, the extended Broadway shutdown, and an artistic controversy surrounding a recent BLM themed dance video. Later in the episode they call up the extraordinarily talented Johnathan Lee Iverson. Johnathan was the ringmaster of Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus for 18 years prior…

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In Center Ring – Episode 9: Veronica Blair: “I Can Push This Further.”
In Center Ring presents, the stellar Veronica Blair. The aerialist turned documentarian is a trailblazing circus artist who rest proudly on the shoulders of those who came before her, while etching an indelible trail for generations to come. In this episode, Ms. Blair opens up about her journey from inner city San Francisco to the…

In Center Ring – Episode 10: Noeli Acoba: “Circus Is My Heart”
In Center Ring presents, the delightful, Noeli Acoba. The budding circus star turned YouTube sensation. In this episode, Noeli takes us on her personal journey from underwhelmed college student to circus professional. She details the rigors of training and building her acclaimed aerial act, the mentors who believed and invested in her, as well as,…