We had been meeting since November. My partner in crime, Joel Jeske, had pitched a concept, and an outline was now on paper.
Joel is my link to the circus. He has performed with Ringling Bros., Cirque du Soleil, and was the Host of The Big Apple Circus' 2006 production STEP RIGHT UP!
He is also my chief collaborator and one of my closest friends.
By April 1, here's what we knew: Joel's concept had been approved. He was going to create and direct clown material, and perform as one of the clowns.
And I was going to direct the show.
Here's what else we knew: the show would have a horse act, a dog act, and a Host. And we would spend the next year filling in the rest.
Rehearsals for the 38th season production begin August 2015.
A word about this blog: I come from the theatre (with a Canadian "re"), and so the circus is a new playground. This blog will chronicle my experience and perspective as a newcomer to an art form I've grown to love. No trade secrets, no gossip. Just the work.
Stay tuned...
By April 1, here's what we knew: Joel's concept had been approved. He was going to create and direct clown material, and perform as one of the clowns.
And I was going to direct the show.
Here's what else we knew: the show would have a horse act, a dog act, and a Host. And we would spend the next year filling in the rest.
Rehearsals for the 38th season production begin August 2015.
A word about this blog: I come from the theatre (with a Canadian "re"), and so the circus is a new playground. This blog will chronicle my experience and perspective as a newcomer to an art form I've grown to love. No trade secrets, no gossip. Just the work.
Stay tuned...
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