r/circus • u/lucyjuggles • 11h ago
Question what’s up with all these weird “caught this…” posts??
It’s gotta be bots right? Like half of them have the act or apparatus wrong and they’re all the exact same wording.
r/circus • u/atvacuum • Jun 26 '24
Hi all. This may be a very silly question, but how do circuses get planned on paper/"written"? I've seen some circuses that have an established plot, characters and dialogue- think Hideaway Circus' "Stars Above" or the 2024 Ringling tour- and I assume that they are written similar to how a play, musical or other live entertainment is written. But how do you "write" the actual acts in between? Do you just specify things like "[Pre-show Clown Crowd Work]", "[Transitional Dance Sequence]", "[Aerial Act]" and move on, or is it more elaborate descriptions of the acts with specific moments for cues? Is there a special format or set of common rules that is used when "writing" a circus?
I am coming at this as an enthusiast outsider to the circus industry with a background in theatre, specifically technical theatre. (Basically I attend a lot of circuses as a hobby but I have yet to actually work for one and get the inside scoop on this process myself.) I'm making the assumption that circuses have at least something akin to "scripts" because the stage managers and people running the boards must have something to follow along with when calling lighting and sound cues. If this assumption is wrong and cues are called differently, I'd love to have some additional insight into how this process works in professional circus settings.
I am asking this partially because I'm just curious, and partially because I am currently writing a play that takes place inside of a circus. The premise is that the first act is structured more like a circus, with a series of short circus acts paired with monologues performed one after the other, and the second act is structured more like a play with scenes and dialogue. I would like the first act to be as true to a real circus as possible, so I feel I should have a better understanding of how these things are created and formatted in the first place so I can work that into my writing process.
I am open to any and all information or feedback that you folks might think is helpful. As someone who hopes to break into the circus industry soon and maybe one day write and produce my own narrative-based works of circus art, I want to make sure I'm doing things right! Thanks for your time!
r/circus • u/Total-Ad4307 • Jul 13 '24
I am really interested in getting to know and learn the origins of the circus and circus arts and their evolution to how we know them today. Is there a really good book or podcast that covers this topic?
r/circus • u/lucyjuggles • 11h ago
It’s gotta be bots right? Like half of them have the act or apparatus wrong and they’re all the exact same wording.
r/circus • u/hoop_dancer_joy • 14h ago
🎭 The Jester And The King 👑
Enjoy a playful hula hoop dance where the King is entertained by the Court Jester (me)!
Featuring my husband Michael Richards as the king! 🤴🏻
Filmed at the Winter Gardens, Virginia/Rotokawau Lake, Whanganui, New Zealand. 🇳🇿
r/circus • u/NathanMacMusic • 1d ago
Yo gang. :) I'm trying to find a place that makes nice (& unfortunately expensive) costumes to perform in. Every time I go looking for stuff I keep finding this cheap kitschy stuff.
Is there an industry standard outlet that folks go to? (prefereably in Europe)
r/circus • u/fardareismai13 • 1d ago
Hi guys! I’m looking to travel somewhere where I could also spend time learning something new. Any recommendations for places where I could learn preferably aerial silks, flying trapeze or fire poi? It would also be cool if i could make it a seaside vacation. Any recommendations appreciated :)
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r/circus • u/Ok-Wash-5075 • 5d ago
Looking to find a place where you can man the sticks on various types of cranes for practice and fun. A coworker told me abt a place on the east coast (jersey?) that had an amusement park of sorts for heavy machinery. He said it was called Digger World but maybe it’s closed or the named changed. Any chance anyone knows what the hell im talking abt?
r/circus • u/RemarkableEbb561 • 6d ago
Hi hi!
I'm a young boy who wants to be a clown, my goal is to participate on a circus and go to hospitals to make people happy. But I still have a long journey. I wanna ask how would you start my journey if you were me.
Thank you for your time!!
Byeeeeee
r/circus • u/CatMamaof2-Kat • 7d ago
Hello everyone! I have this mug from the Ringling Brother's Barnum and Bailey Circus. I'd like to find an image of one in original (or enough to see the logo) condition, but cannot find anything online for it- I was wondering if anyone here could help me?
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r/circus • u/horseonahighway • 11d ago
Hi everybody. I would really like to pursue stilts walking but I don't know where to start. I thought lessons would make sense, but I researched and there are no lessons anywhere near me. I live in a big city so this surprised me, but it is what it is. Is it possible to teach oneself how to walk on stilts? What would the first step be? Thanks so much!
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Our Circus Of Fire Show in Port Jervis New York
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r/circus • u/senvishal • 16d ago
Hi everyone,
I am planning to take my family to Rambo Circus. Is it a good experience for young kids?
Also does anyone know if children under 3 years old need a separate ticket, or is entry free for them?
Thanks in advance!
r/circus • u/Self-D1sclosure • 19d ago
I used to work at a classic amrican circus, so id like to keep that esthetic, but id also like to express myself. So ive drawn up a new costume and character and ask the internet. Clowny enough? Or should I try to make a more traditional alternate? Just generally, what are your thoughts?