Podcasts about Big Apple Circus

Shanda Sawyer is a prolific director, choreographer and executive producer. She has directed shows for Marvel, FOX, ABC, Disney, and Comedy Central. Her work has garnered many awards, including two Emmys, a Gracie and a Peabody. Most recently she has been the creative director of the 2024 Big Apple Circus show, Hometown Playground, now playing through January 5, 2025. This episode was recorded December 6, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20241206 - Big Apple Circus And More On Fun Friday by Kevin McCullough Radio

Michael Cohl is an internationally acclaimed Emmy and Tony Award-winning live entertainment producer and concert promoter. In his 55-year career, Cohl's expertise spans a broad range of live experiences, from music to sports, theatre, and film. He is the Chairman of EMC Presents and founder and CEO of S2BN Entertainment, which brings highly immersive and interactive live entertainment to global audiences, including music and film experiences, as well as the Harry Potter exhibition and Pink Floyd exhibition.  Cohl has notably overseen the tours and related merchandising for over 150 world-renowned artists, including David Gilmour, Barbra Streisand, Phil Collins, Genesis, and The Rolling Stones. One of the most prolific figures in his industry, Cohl has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and he is the subject of CBC's 2006 documentary, Satisfaction: The Life and Times of Michael Cohl. He is the recipient of the NAACP Image Award, GLAAD Award, Peabody Award, and Billboard's Legend of Live Award. Currently, Cohl continues to shape the entertainment landscape with projects including A Night with Janis Joplin, Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, David Gilmour's Concert Tour, Asi Wind: Incredibly Human, and The Big Apple Circus. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra ------ Lucy https://lucy.co/tetra ------ House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/tetra

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this interview we speak to clown experts Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley. Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley have been life partners and performing partners for the past twenty years, during which time they have headlined at circuses and festivals worldwide including Circus Sarasota, The Big Apple Circus, The Lone Star Circus, Hanneford Circus, Circo Atayde, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. They created the clown troupe The New York Goofs, Slappy's Puppet Playhouse, and the Laughter League. Today, they perform together as Slappy & Monday. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[03:48]] Honing performances and performing in standup clubs [[04:58 ]][[17:56]] Some good coming out of clowning and some bad coming up, a lot of them are cuddling clown performers [[18:54]][[22:43]] If you can make success making your art [[23:51]][[30:00]] American and European clowning 33:23]][[34:21]] Exposing our weaknesses and vulnerability [[37:41]] [[47:12]] Psychology is very important to clowning we are the ones that are able to share it with everyone [[48:36]][[55:43]] Creativity isn't being original its doing things your own way [[56:59]][[59:52]] All that time spent thinking about comedians stealing your material could be used for creating new material [[01:00:51]]If you would like to know about Tiffany and Dick, you can go on their website at https://slappyandmonday.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #clowning You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

Mike Baerga / @mikebaerga (a native Puerto Rican-Houstonian,) Choreographed and Produced for HBO'S EMMY Nominated Reality Show, We're Here, Showtime Network King Mo Fight, New York Fashion Week, RuPaul's Drag Race: Shangela's Big Apple Circus, World Pride 2021 Stonewall-inn. Broadway: The Heart of Rock and Roll Bad Cinderella King Kong Miss Saigon Want to try a free two week Broadway fitness program on an app with your own coach? www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Baerga / @mikebaerga (a native Puerto Rican-Houstonian,) Choreographed and Produced for HBO'S EMMY Nominated Reality Show, We're Here, Showtime Network King Mo Fight, New York Fashion Week, RuPaul's Drag Race: Shangela's Big Apple Circus, World Pride 2021 Stonewall-inn. Broadway: The Heart of Rock and Roll Bad Cinderella King Kong Miss Saigon Want to try a free two week Broadway fitness program on an app with your own coach? www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 5: Liz Weber (Production Asst./ Access Team) How to Dance in Ohio Broadway Musical Liz (they/them) is a freelance AEA stage manager and audio engineer/ designer who has a passion for justice and equality and will fight for what is right in the theater industry whether it be through wage parity, gender parity, and especially now through accessibility. They are actually autistic and strive for intersectionality in theater 'with every breath and every sinew'. Born in NYC, they started their professional career at 15 working Off-Broadway while still enrolled in high school at LaGuardia for Technical Theater. Besides Ohio - they have done myriads of work for various New York and national companies. They recently served as the Monitor Engineer at Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, Wisconsin where they mixed artists like KT Tunstall, The Allman Family Revival, and Gladys Knight. Other recent credits include - PSM of All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of RBG for its first national tour; Associate Sound Designer/A1 for the Big Apple Circus in 2022, and sound designer for over 30 shows for the SheNYC festival which strives for equity amongst marginalized genders in NYC. More info on our How to Dance in Ohio Podcast ⁠https://www.vintageannalsarchive.com/building-moo-mentum-a-very-unofficial-how-to-dance-in-ohio-podcast.html⁠ Credits  Produced and Edited by Otter Castro    Produced, Research and Interview by Rich Wexler   Music   Richie by B.J Snowden https://bjsnowdenmusic.com/  There Was a light Instrumental   I Never Feel Alone Instrumental by Stephen Bluhm  https://www.stephenbluhm.fun/  Website https://www.vintageannalsarchive.com/   

20240105 - Congestion Pricing And Big Apple Circus by Kevin McCullough Radio

If you're involved in corporate law or corporate governance, or just care about business and society, Charles needs no introduction.He is seemingly ubiquitous and has been for four decades. He is the Executive Editor of Directors & Boards. He's the retired Edgar S. Woolard Chair in Corporate Governance and the founding director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware.His other academic credentials include more than a decade as a law professor at Stetson, visiting professorships at the law schools of the University of Illinois, Cordell and Maryland. He was also a Herbert Smith Freehills Fellow at Cambridge University in the UK. He has written extensively on boards of directors, served on advisory boards for both the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.He is and has been a director at myriad of companies. His hard work and thought leadership has been recognized with honors from Directorship, Treasury and Risk Management, Global Proxy Watch and Ethisphere, Charles is also public spirited, having served as a trustee for such non profit organizations as the Big Apple Circus, Tampa Museum of Art, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Museum of American Finance and the Brandywine Conservancy.

New York's Big Apple Circus is collaborating with a famed German circus this year, giving the annual show a distinctly European flair. Jeff Lunden reports on the mind-boggling juggling, the clowns and the poetry.

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Hailing from Perth Amboy, NJ, Juan "Carlito" Mendoza is a seasoned musician with over 25 years of experience. A classically trained percussionist, he excels in playing the marimba, timpani, orchestral snare drum, vibraphone, drum set, and hand percussion. Juan obtained his BA in Music Education from New Jersey City University in 2004 and earned his MA, summa cum laude, in Music Education in 2013. His musical journey has been enriched by studying under renowned instructors like Nicholas Cerrato (Timpanist for the Tony Award-winning Broadway show "Cats"), marimba expert Greg Giannascoli of the Philadelphia Pops Orchestra, and Brazilian percussion maestro Guillerme Franco.Juan's musical prowess was evident from an early age. At 13, he won Best Soloist at the national Maid of the Mist competition in Niagara Falls, Canada. His competitive spirit continued through various drum corps engagements. He performed with the esteemed Hawthorne Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps from Hawthorne, NJ, in 1997 and 1999-2001. In 2002, he joined the Syracuse Brigadiers, contributing to their victory at the Drum Corps Association World Championship and securing the best percussion title. That same year, Juan outperformed 35 other contestants to become the Drum Corps Association Snare Drum Champion.Juan's talents have also led him to feature in Pat Petrillo's educational DVD "Learning to Read Rhythms" by Alfred Music, where he recorded all the musical examples and appeared as a featured soloist. His crowning achievement came in 2012 when he outshone over 5,000 competitors to win the Guitar Center Drum Off Grand Champion title. Juan has recently contributed to Drumeo, offering valuable content for their platform and the broader drumming community.Currently, Juan serves as an adjunct professor at New Jersey City University, operates a drum educational website offering pre-recorded video lessons covering various techniques and musical styles, and holds a position as a middle school band director.Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Afraid of commitment? Click here to support Broadway Drumming 101: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bd101For more: https://www.carlitomendoza.comClayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.Clayton has performed on various TV shows, including Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King and was in the Netflix DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Marty LaSalle is the CEO of the Big Apple Circus. Their latest show, Journey to the Rainbow, created in collaboration with Circus-Theater Roncalli, is now playing at Lincoln Center through January 1.  This episode was recorded on November 21, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As we bring our special three-part series to a close, we want to express gratitude for your interest in the podcast. We started a few weeks ago by introducing you to Michael Aarons, an industry veteran, whose invaluable insights have broadened our understanding of the many facets of musical production—from Broadway stages to recording studios, live events, and beyond.With a career that's been both broad and deep, Michael has shown us what it takes to assemble world-class pit orchestras, navigate complex labor agreements, and manage the intricacies that come with large-scale productions. His wealth of knowledge has proved invaluable for drummers and anyone aspiring to make their mark on Broadway.As Broadway Drumming 101 continues to grow and evolve, we are more committed than ever to bring you diverse voices and perspectives from industry titans like Michael. We believe that this series has been a treasure trove of information and strategies designed to elevate your musical career to new heights.To contact Michael: https://www.m2music.nycIf you've missed any part of this trilogy, don't worry! All three episodes are available for you to check out by subscribing at Broadway Drumming 101. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just taking your first steps in the drumming world, this series stands as an invaluable resource you won't want to overlook.For future updates and more invaluable content, subscribe here:Clayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.Clayton has performed on various TV shows, including Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King and was in the Netflix DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay review Mario The Maker Magician's new show at Soho Playhouse and Roncalli Circus at the Big Apple Circus. They also discuss the closure of Sleep No More in New York City and Cirque Du Soleil's upcoming country music themed tour. Later in the episode they talk with Jascha Boyce, the co-founder and director of the acclaimed Australian circus troupe Gravity & Other Myths. Together they chat about creating group acrobatic scenes, the state of the Australian circus scene, and what might be next for GOM. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend!

In the second installment of our special three-part series, we're showcasing Michael Aarons, a veteran with an extensive background encompassing Broadway, live events, recording studios, television, film, and national tours. He's been instrumental in assembling top-notch pit orchestras for numerous Broadway shows and over 15 national tours. Outside the theater, his multifaceted talents shine through in his roles as a music coordinator and guitarist on Grammy-winning albums and in various capacities within television and film, including as a composer.What sets Michael distinctly apart is his comprehensive grasp of the business aspects of music. He excels in logistical oversight, adept negotiation of union labor contracts, and the skillful navigation of complex challenges commonly associated with large-scale productions. His expertise serves as a goldmine of information for drummers and anyone aiming to carve out a niche on Broadway.Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As we continue to expand the scope of Broadway Drumming 101, we're excited to include invaluable insights from industry veterans like Michael—professionals who offer unique viewpoints and indispensable advice.This installment is part of a trilogy aimed at providing a deep well of knowledge and actionable tips to enhance your journey in the world of music. Keep an eye out for the next episodes, scheduled to be released on November 11th and 18th. Whether you're an experienced drummer or a beginner, this series is a crucial resource you won't want to miss.For additional information, head over to M2 Music.Clayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.Clayton has performed on various TV shows, including Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King and was in the Netflix DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

While we frequently spotlight drummers who have made enduring contributions to Broadway and touring stages, it's just as essential to get the inside scoop from the influential figures orchestrating things behind the curtain. That's why today marks the launch of a special three-part series. We're ecstatic to start by introducing you to Michael Aarons, a seasoned Music Coordinator whose portfolio spans Broadway, recording studios, live events, television, film, and national tours.With a career spanning over 20 years in various corners of the music industry—from Broadway theaters to concert arenas and from TV studios to film sets—Michael is a revered music coordinator and guitarist. He's the linchpin behind forming first-rate pit orchestras for countless Broadway productions and more than 15 national tours. Beyond the stage, Michael's talents extend to his roles as a music coordinator, guitarist for Grammy-winning albums, and in various capacities in TV and film, including work as a composer.What truly sets Michael apart is his deep-rooted understanding of the commercial aspects of music. He is adept at overseeing logistics, negotiating union labor agreements, and skillfully steering through the complicated challenges often tied to large-scale productions. His insights are a treasure trove for drummers and anyone aspiring to make their mark in the music industry.As Broadway Drumming 101 continues to evolve, we're delighted to broaden our horizons to include voices like Michael's—industry stalwarts who provide unique perspectives and priceless counsel.This episode is the first in a three-part series designed to dive deep into a wealth of knowledge and tips to elevate your musical career. Stay tuned for the next installments, set to drop on November 11th and 18th. Whether you're a seasoned drummer or just getting started, this series is an invaluable resource you will want to take advantage of.For more details, visit M2 Music.Clayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.Clayton has performed on various TV shows, including Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King and was in the Netflix DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

On today's show Josh and Lyndsay talk about all the circus coming to NYC over the holidays, Cirque Du Soleil's new influencer network, and later call up the CEO of Circus Theater Roncalli, Patrick Philadelphia. Patrick is in NYC to direct the latest edition of Big Apple Circus which has a partnership production with the famed European one ring circus Roncalli. They chat about Patrick's upbringing in the circus in Germany and what folks can expect from this years' Big Apple Circus. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend!

Fresh off of their appearance on RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Season 8, Alex Michaels, also known as Alexis Michelle, has a had a hit cabaret show at Joe's Pub and appeared at Disney's Gay Days in Anaheim. An accomplished theater performer, Alex appeared off-Broadway and in tours of Big Apple Circus, Field of Mars, Chapter One, Hair, Little Shop of Horrors and Oklahoma! In addition to their album "Lovefool" on Broadway records, Alex also has a series of music releases including, "If You Want My Apples" and "Lulu's Shoes." Look out for Alex's upcoming Witch Perfect tour with fellow drag stars, Scarlet Envy and Tina Burner.  This episode was recorded September 15, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Josh & Lyndsay talk about new musicals headed to NYC this spring including The Outsiders and Water for Elephants, the four big circuses playing in the city this Christmas featuring a Big Apple Circus and Circus Roncalli joint venture, as well as some questionable developments from Cirque Du Soleil. Later in the show they call up Shayna Swanson who is the founder and director of Aloft Circus Arts in Chicago and the director of the very successful American contemporary circus show Brave Space. They chat about what it takes to start a circus school, what Shayna wants to impart on her students, and the realities of touring work in the US. If you like today's episode, please share it with a friend!

https://cartermclean.com Carter was born in San Francisco and shortly thereafter moved to Connecticut. This is where McLean listened to and fell in love with music and especially the drums. At age 10, he started his journey as a musician. Broadway wasn't even on his radar when he started working at Manny's Music in Manhattan just prior to 9/11. The self-taught musician had just wrapped up his studies at University of Colorado, Boulder and was hoping to land a gig with someone like Sting, Peter Gabriel or Paul Simon. But then, while working his shift and playing at the store, he got noticed by a vet of Stevie Wonder's band Dennis Davis and got invited to play with legendary musician Roy Ayers in Harlem. While touring with Melvin Sparks in 2002 McLean was approached to be a sub at The Lion King in NYC. This eventually lead to McLean taking over the chair at the hit show in 2011. From Charlie Hunter to the Lion King on Broadway, McLean has been busy touring and doing studio work as well as having a busy teaching schedule. In addition McLean has shared the stage or recorded with Jamie McLean, Greg Holden, Charlie Hunter, Victor Wooten, Anthony Hamilton, Bernie Worrell (Parlament Funkadelic), Fred Wesley (James Brown), Shelby Johnson (Prince), Melanie Gabriel (Peter Gabriel) Leni Stern, Matt Duke and many others.For more, subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101 here: When you subscribe for only $10 a month, you will receive behind-the-scenes access to the life of a musician who makes a living on Broadway through YouTube videos, bi-weekly podcasts, and articles on what you need to know. We also have merchandise! https://merchandise.broadwaydrumming101.comClayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.Clayton has performed on various TV shows, including Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King and was in the Netflix DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Dan has been making music most of his life.  While attending East Carolina University's School of Music, he auditioned and was hired at age 19 to join the cast of the Off-Broadway show "STOMP".  After performing in the New York company, he joined the national tour, eventually playing the lead role and becoming the Rehearsal Director. During this tour, he had the opportunity to perform on stage with Bobby McFerrin for the Presidential Millenium Celebration and appeared on several tv shows, including "Good Morning America", among many others. Dan has since moved back to NYC to continue his music career and has performed at such venues as Madison Square Garden, Town Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, Radio City Music Hall and The Meadowlands Arena.Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Dan recently played drums on Broadway for "The Cher Show," a biographical musical co-produced by Cher herself which premiered in December of 2018 at the Neil Simon Theater.  He also acted as the house drummer for seasons 7, 8 & 10 of NBC's "America's Got Talent" and played for the PBS special "From Broadway With Love" featuring Chita Rivera, Kelli O'Hara, Jesse Mueller, Norbert Leo Butz and Lilias White.  He held the percussion chair for the Broadway show "Holler If Ya Hear Me," and has also subbed on drums in the orchestra pit for Broadway shows like "Wicked" and "Little Shop Of Horrors," played hundreds of auditions the casting office of Bernard Telsey Casting and recently played drums for the Obie Award-winning show "The World Is Round" at BAM.  He plays often for Grammy Award winning artist Tim Kubart and was grateful to contribute percussion to his winning album "Home."  He has played for a number of artists including Cher, Andrea Bocelli, Tituss Burgess, Melinda Doolittle (American Idol Finalist), Stephanie Block, Kelli O'Hara, Heather Christian, Montego Glover, Lucie Arnaz, and Randy Rainbow. In addition, he occasionally performs for corporate events for companies such as GM, Microsoft, Pfizer. etc.  Also trained in music production and recording, Dan produces, engineers and mixes music on a for-hire basis. Recently, he produced, engineered and mixed a Christmas record for Randy Rainbow with the title track co-written by Marc Shaiman. It reached #1 on the Billboard Comedy charts and #7 on iTunes Top Albums. Dan also recorded vocals for bounce music legend Big Freedia(the artist featured on Beyonce's “BREAK MY SOUL”) for an upcoming track. He also produced (and played drums for) "The Sedaka Sessions", where he had the honor of working with Neil Sedaka and an incredible team including engineer Roy Hendrickson (Paul McCartney, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, etc) and Grammy Award-winning executive producer Tony McAnany. Some other audio production highlights include a national commercial for "The Grinch That Stole Christmas", a track for Coca-Cola's 125th Anniversary Celebration and mixing of promotional content for Broadway shows like "Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," and “Smokey Joe's Cafe”.  He also had the opportunity to contribute as an engineer (as well as a background vocalist and percussionist) on the album "LISTEN", which features Hall & Oates, Carly Simon, and Duncan Sheik.Dan proudly endorses Paiste Cymbals and ACS Custom In-Ear Monitors.http://www.danweinerdrums.comClayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.Clayton has performed on various TV shows, including Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King and was in the Netflix DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube HERE! YouTubeThank you for reading Broadway Drumming 101. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

This week Emma and Antonella discuss and little known aesthetic known as Fanfare. Although you might not have heard of it, you've definitely seen it, whether that was at the Big Apple Circus or in the movie theatre. Emma discovers she's secretly a big Fanfare girlie and maybe there's a link between Fanfare and Mod? Who would've thought. Thanks to Phineas O'Brien for our theme song and thanks to Acast for hosting us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Greg Joseph is an in-demand drummer who has been a fixture on  the NYC music scene for over 25 years. He has played with such diverse musicians as Kevin Hays, Chris Potter, Steve Wilson, Ira Sullivan, Ted Kooshian, Michael Blake, Chiara Itzi, Tony Scherr, The Dave Berger Big Band, Nicole Henry, Yungchen Lhamo,The Absolute Ensemble, Madeleine Peyroux, Reverend Vince Anderson, Moses Patrou, Brian Charette, Swamp Dogg, Syl Johnson, The Artie Shaw Orchestra,Stew and the Negro Problem, Chris Bergson, Will Bernard, Ed Cherry, Akiko Tsuruga, and many others. Greg was also the drummer for Legally Blonde, the Musical on Broadway.Greg's organ trio, ”Greg Joseph and The Right Back,” will release their debut album, “Drop The Rock” in July 2023 on Sunnyside Records. The album features Larry Goldings on organ and Steve Cardenas on guitar.Originally from Long Island, NY, Greg is a graduate of The University of Miami. Greg lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter. When you become a subscriber of Broadway Drumming 101, you'll embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of drumming for Broadway musicals, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to thrive as a successful musician.For an incredibly affordable price of just $5 a month or $50 a year, you'll gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the daily life of a Broadway musician. Through our engaging YouTube videos, insightful bi-weekly podcasts, and informative articles, we'll provide you with invaluable insights on what it truly means to be a professional musician.What sets us apart is our commitment to independence. We have no ads, sponsors, investors, or corporate backers. 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We deeply appreciate your contributions as they enable us to thrive and provide you with the best possible resources. Thank you for being a part of Broadway Drumming 101!https://merchandise.broadwaydrumming101.comThanks!Clayton Craddock is an accomplished drummer and host of the popular Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. With an impressive musical career, he has held the drum chair in numerous hit Broadway and off-Broadway musicals, showcasing his talent in productions like Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.His skills have also taken him to the television screen, where he has performed on esteemed shows like Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King. Notably, he appeared in the Netflix episode of DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Be sure to subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube channel, where you can find more exciting content! Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the new Stars Above concessions trailer, the passing of Madir Eugester, and changing nomination categorizations with Drama Desk theater awards. Later in the show they call up Steve Smith, former dean of the Ringling Clown College and director of many shows including Big Apple Circus and Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey. Steve is also a five-time Emmy winner for work in children's television, and was inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame in 1993 and served as the Creative Director of San Franscico's Circus Center. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend!

Grant Braddock is a freelance drummer, percussionist, and educator based in New York City. Broadway credits include A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical, Caroline, or Change, Tootsie, Escape to Margaritaville, Amazing Grace. Grant has toured as a performer with Green Day's American Idiot, The Great Moscow Circus, and Blast!. He holds a B.M. from The University of Oklahoma and a M.M. from Rutgers University.Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.When you subscribe for only $5 a month, you will receive behind-the-scenes access to the life of a musician who makes a living on Broadway.We also have merchandise!https://merchandise.broadwaydrumming101.comClayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.Clayton has performed on various TV shows, including Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King and was in the Netflix DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube HERE! YouTube Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Jessica Hentoff, Artistic Executive Director of Circus Harmony, stopped by to talk about the mission and works of the organization. ------   Circus Harmony is a non-profit social circus organization that uses circus arts to motivate social change. By inspiring individuals and connecting communities with our circus education and entertainment programs, we have a positive impact on the St. Louis area and beyond. ——— Our programs teach valuable life skills like perseverance, focus, and teamwork. Learning circus with others teaches trust, responsibility and cooperation. Perhaps the most important experience we give our participants is the opportunity to meet and interact with children from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds than their own. ——— We believe the path to peace is a path of cooperation and communication. Teaching children from different neighborhoods how to stand on each other's shoulders may seem like a strange way to take this path. But it's the technique we use! Circus Harmony promotes peace through pyramids, joy through juggling and harmony through handsprings. ——— About Jessica Hentoff: Jessica has been teaching and performing circus arts for over 40 years. Ms. Hentoff has been using circus arts to motivate social change since she founded the St. Louis Arches youth circus performance troupe in 1989. She created Circus Harmony in 2001 to expand youth circus opportunities for St. Louis youth. In 2009, Ms. Hentoff was named both St. Louis Arts Innovator of the Year and Outstanding Arts Educator of the Year. Ms. Hentoff is the only person to be a founding member of both the Big Apple Circus in NYC and Circus Flora in St. Louis. She serves as youth circus advisor to both the Circus Fans Association of America and the World Circus Federation. In 2014, she was honored to be the first person to receive the American Youth Circus Organization/American Circus Educators' Excellence in Circus Education Award. Jessica is the artistic/executive director of Circus Harmony where she uses her remarkable vision and use of circus arts to build character and community and to help children “defy gravity, soar with confidence and leap over social barriers.”  

Frank Morano brings you the issues that matter the most with style and wit in the Other Side of Midnight Local Spotlight. Frank discusses Congressman Lee Zeldin telling Sid Rosenberg that he will not run for the chairman of the Republican National Committee, the Big Apple Circus and the ticket giveaway, Dustin Czarny's tweet about the low voter turnout in off year elections, and Carolines on Broadway comedy club closing at the end of this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline, Albie and Chris discuss.... Does Chris look like Volodymyr Zelensky? We get a letter from a listener who doesn't know what to do when a very religious dad doesn't want his kids to know who Santa is, we have a little Thanksgiving recap, and old house stories! And shoutout to Big Apple Circus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Hope. Together we can create systemic change. Omnium is planting those seeds in young people and families with joy and positive energy. Join the fun! See a show, bring us to your school or community, and support belonging. We are creating a template all can follow so we can all thrive.EPISODE SUMMARY:About Org: Circus Omnium was founded on the belief that full inclusion and representation in the arts lead to self-actualization, increased tolerance, and a better society. Through the celebration of our diverse cast, crew, and staff with multiple abilities and providing access for audiences of all abilities, we demonstrate that anything is possible-all people can achieve their greatness regardless of their challenges (physical, emotional, neurological, or societal).About Lisa: Lisa Lewis began her career as a graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. She has a BA from Brandeis University and earned a Master's Degree in Clown/Circus History from NYU, co-founded the Super Scientific Circus, and spent many years working with the Big Apple Circus in multiple capacities. Lisa's passion for sharing the magic of the circus combined with her many years of experience inspired her to reimagine the art form of circus for 21st Century audiences asOmnium: A Bold New Circus. Sharing in the joy and excitement of the performing arts is an experience that should be available to everyone, regardless of background,race, gender or ability. Omnium makes that happen.Name of your organization: Omnium CircusWebsite: www.Omniumcircus.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OmniumCircus.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omniumcircus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/68002371 ‍Tune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

     Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsGround Floor Theatre The Last Five YearsWay Off Broadway Community Players A Christmas CarolWhat We Talked About Irene Cara Macy's Parade Big Apple Circus KPOP The Gett The Mousetrap Hugh Jackman's Hat Lion King ASL Deaf Community Still not reflected Phantom extends Footballer's Wives, The Musical  Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Nick, the Big Apple Circus, and iHeartMedia have teamed up for Giving Tuesday and will offer free tickets to the Big Apple Circus every Tuesday throughout December.

This just in…. the most groundbreaking unprecedented adoption event to be held at one of New York's beloved landmarks and institutions. The Big Apple Circus is going to the dogs… the rescue dogs with an adoption extravaganza like no other. Meet the man who made this dream come true for me… the new CEO, Marty LaSalle. EPISODE NOTES: Rappaport to the Rescue Takes Over Lincoln Center in NYC for Adoption

The Big Apple Circus returns November 9 for its 45th anniversary season, with the new show, “DREAM BIG!”. Ringmaster/acrobat Alan Silva and CEO/juggler Marty LaSalle join for a preview.

Lisa B Lewis is the Founder and Executive Director, Omnium Circus Lisa began her career as a graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. She has a BA from Brandeis University and earned a Master's Degree in Clown/Circus History from NYU, co-founded the Super Scientific Circus, and spent many years working with the Big Apple Circus in multiple capacities. Lisa's passion for sharing the magic of the circus combined with her many years of experience inspired her to reimagine the art form of circus for 21st Century audiences as Omnium: A Bold New Circus. Sharing in the joy and excitement of the performing arts is an experience that should be available to everyone, regardless of background, race, gender or ability. Omnium makes that happen.” Learn more: https://www.omniumcircus.org Connect on Social: Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/OmniumCircus.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/omniumcircus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2fgom2J_5GxGuSsc2sokew/featured --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message

On this week's episode, we recap our weekend consisting of celebrity sitings, our POV as bystanders in Fashion Week, and attending Giggly Squad's live NYC show. We then get into our interview with Tara Ciccone. This episode was strategically placed as Tara has hit all of the big NYC Fashion week shows and events. Ever wonder what it would be like to be Samantha Jones? Well, Tara can give you some insight. She is a VP in PR at Brandsway creative and we talk all things PR. Tara gives us her take on cancel culture and what to do if you do get canceled. We also talk about what Kim Kardashian was like in person, her most memorable experiences working in PR like running the Big Apple Circus with RHONY Tinsley Mortimer and that time she met Andy Cohen! Tara has a hidden talent for taglines so let us know what you think of ours! Stay tuned for the Five F's and don't forget to rate, share, and subscribe to the podcast! Tara can be found @taraciccone and Brandsway Creative can be found @brandsway. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

SAY HELLO TO DAN! Website: http://www.dangriffiths.us/ Kapoot Clown Theatre Skit Video How Much - Created and Performed by Dan Griffiths Donut Goat at the Barber Shop GUEST BIO Dan Griffiths is a multi-talented, experimental performance artist, award-winning theatre director, teacher, and founder of the first Church of Clown in San Francisco. He founded the Clown Workshop, Clown Zero, and KAPOOT Clown theatre. Some of his recent gigs include teaching clown at The Wu Qiao International Circus Festival in Shijiazhuang, China. He also did work as a clown doctor and trainer for the Big Apple Circus and a director of CLOWN ZERO, a Medical Clowning Unit residence at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. For almost 35 years, since 1988, he has performed original theatrical works across the country and around the world. He studied at the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre and has served on the faculty Clown Conservatory San Francisco, The School for Mime Theater, Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University, Indiana University Northwest, and Academy of Art University. Dan holds an M.A. in Experimental Performance from New College of California and an M.F.A in Interdisciplinary Art from the California Institute of Integral Studies. NOTES | MENTIONS SEG 1 Church of Clown How to start a church Holy Fools Parade St. Stupid's Day Praise Folly What is Folly? What is the mission of the Church of Clown? Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster Satanic Church Kenyan College Marcel Marceau Mime Lon Chaney Free Masons Meyers Briggs Test Clown Lab Hopi Indians - Clown Culture Kapoot Sacha Baron Cohen SEG 2 What type of people does clown/ theatre attract? Teacher Compensation Humanities Observations on Waldorf Education What is the mimetic realm Why do people hate mime performance? How to be more comfortable in performance? Gastro Absurdo Clown Conservatory How to deal with a performance gone bad? Taking the temperature of the room SEG 3 Humor and Play as Tools Soldiers in your cup 1:12:10 Teaching clowns in China Role of Jesters in Medieval Times The Joker, Dark Knight The King of Comedy Charles Dickens, First Scary Clown Harlequin Clown The Flow State of Clown Performance Laughter - Henri Bergson SEG 4 Kettle Chips How to evaluate an experimental performance Overcoming a failed performance Accepting Foibles Dan's follies Being Inflexible Difference between a lifelong  vs a day one performer Times to be serious Frederico Fellini Greatest Joke Ever SEG 5 The Multiverse Waldorf Education, Why? What is the purpose of clown college? Cosmophilia Maplethorpe Exhibit Be easy on yourself

Join Josh Steve and Alex as they are joined by Knicks fan, Jackson, to discuss a big trade that the Knicks failed to capitalize on. Will this affect them heading into free agency? What are some other moves they may look to make when free agency starts? With the news about Freddie Freeman's agent hiding the Atlanta Braves final offer from him coming out, the boys tackle that discussion to wrap up the show.

Greg Germann has been touring worldwide, playing the drums for various touring productions for the past 15 years. Some of these national tours included Broadway shows like “Wicked,” “Grease” and “Finding Neverland” and even spent a year traveling with the Big Apple Circus.Thank you for reading Broadway Drumming 101. This post is public so feel free to share it.While creating a podcast, newsletter, and the upcoming online course is incredibly fun, it's a whole lot of work. At this time, we have no ads, sponsors, investors, lots of staff, or corporate backers. It is just a small core of us creating valuable content for everyone who is interested in what we have to offer.In order to keep this afloat and continue the high-quality content flowing into your email inbox, we would appreciate any financial contributions you can make.If you'd like to become a voluntary paid subscriber, click this red button and sign up to be a monthly or annual subscriber – or, if you are feeling super generous, be a Founding Member:You can also contribute ANY amount you wish by using any one of these methods.* Buy me a cup of coffee (or a week's worth) by clicking here.* Check: send a simple email to broadwaydrumming101@substack.com and ask where you can send that glorious piece of paper.• PayPal. PayPal.Me/broadwaydrumming101• Venmo: @broadwaydrumming101Thank you for your support! Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Jessica Hentoff, Artistic Executive Director of Circus Harmony, stopped by to talk about the mission and works of the organization. ------ Circus Harmony is a non-profit social circus organization that uses circus arts to motivate social change. By inspiring individuals and connecting communities with our circus education and entertainment programs, we have a positive impact on the St. Louis area and beyond. ——— Our programs teach valuable life skills like perseverance, focus, and teamwork. Learning circus with others teaches trust, responsibility and cooperation. Perhaps the most important experience we give our participants is the opportunity to meet and interact with children from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds than their own. ——— We believe the path to peace is a path of cooperation and communication. Teaching children from different neighborhoods how to stand on each other's shoulders may seem like a strange way to take this path. But it's the technique we use! Circus Harmony promotes peace through pyramids, joy through juggling and harmony through handsprings. ——— About Jessica Hentoff: Jessica has been teaching and performing circus arts for over 40 years. Ms. Hentoff has been using circus arts to motivate social change since she founded the St. Louis Arches youth circus performance troupe in 1989. She created Circus Harmony in 2001 to expand youth circus opportunities for St. Louis youth. In 2009, Ms. Hentoff was named both St. Louis Arts Innovator of the Year and Outstanding Arts Educator of the Year. Ms. Hentoff is the only person to be a founding member of both the Big Apple Circus in NYC and Circus Flora in St. Louis. She serves as youth circus advisor to both the Circus Fans Association of America and the World Circus Federation. In 2014, she was honored to be the first person to receive the American Youth Circus Organization/American Circus Educators' Excellence in Circus Education Award. Jessica is the artistic/executive director of Circus Harmony where she uses her remarkable vision and use of circus arts to build character and community and to help children “defy gravity, soar with confidence and leap over social barriers.”          

On today's show, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their behind the scenes documentary that is currently featured in the International Circus Film Festival, the latest casting news for their summer circus, and discuss the state of ticket sales in NYC and Las Vegas. Later in the show they call up Lisa B. Lewis, the founder of Omnium Circus. Lisa got her start in clown college, before later running Circus of the Senses with Big Apple Circus. If you enjoy the show please share it with a friend!

In episode 201 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on images from Ukraine, the importance of crediting the photographer and why you shouldn't pitch ideas to magazines. Plus this week photographer Victoria Gewirz takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer's the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?' Victoria Gewirz is a photojournalist who grew up in a news-loving family. Her father was a paperboy who later subscribed to three different newspapers and her father-in-law was a “newsie,” whose family owned a newsstand. She was surrounded by copies of Life magazine growing up, and real life drew her toward a major in journalism with a concentration in photojournalism at the Boston University School of Public Communication. Gewirz's work has been published in The Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, USA Today, and Town and Country magazine and is included within collections at Fidelity Investments, The David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University, and numerous private collections. She is a two-time winner of The Julia Margaret Cameron Awards juried by Elizabeth Avedon and has been awarded the Photographer of the Year Award by The New England Association for Media Photographers. However, a career turning point for Victoria was an assignment to photograph the The Big Apple Circus for the Boston Children's Museum. She was mesmerized by the timelessness and pageantry of the circus and"never stopped going back."  www.victoriagewirzphotography.com Dr. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, a working photographer, documentary filmmaker, BBC Radio contributor and the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019). Grant's book What Does Photography Mean to You? including 89 photographers who have contributed to the A Photographic Life podcast is on sale now £9.99 https://bluecoatpress.co.uk/product/what-does-photography-mean-to-you/ © Grant Scott 2022

Lisa B Lewis began her career with Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. She earned a Masters Degree in Clown/Circus History from NYU. During the same period, she co-founded the Super Scientific Circus, a STEAM based series of 6 shows which tour the country using Circus Skills to make science accessible for all learning styles. Simultaneously, she joined the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit and inspired by the efforts to serve new audiences, Lisa became project coordinator for Circus of the Senses, a performance adapted for blind, visually impaired, Deaf, hard of hearing and those with cognitive challenges. Lisa doubled the reach of the program and seeing a need in the community, she spear-headed the Embracing Autism performances. The new Big Apple Circus engaged her as Director of Community Programs. Lisa expanded both offerings and audiences, created an inclusive training program for staff and supported organization wide inclusive hiring practices. Community programs became the pinnacle of the brand. With global pandemic comes essential change. It is time for a Bold New Circus. Learn more about our podcast Enabled Disabled, please visit: https://www.enableddisabled.com/ Ways to Contribute to the Enabled Disabled Project The Enabled Disabled Project is funded and supported by Gustavo Serafini and patrons like you. Every dollar goes a long way to make this project possible, and to help connect people from around the world. We keep our patrons posted on the latest development and resources made available because of your support. https://www.enableddisabled.com/contribute --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enableddisabled/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enableddisabled/support

Episode Overview: “Sometimes it's really hard to convince yourself that you can do something until you've done it. It's okay to be afraid. It's okay to think that you're not strong enough as long as you try.”  Success doesn't always have to mean reaching those big audacious goals. It can be as simple as wanting to be better than who you were or where you were yesterday. It's alright to feel scared or second guess yourself; so long as you don't give up, you will always have the power and choice to succeed. Joining me for this episode is stuntwoman and top Ninja Warrior competitor, Jessie Graff.  A champion is never without setbacks, both physical and emotional, but with Jessie's drive to learn and grow, she continues to overcome them while shattering everyone else's expectations, including her own. Jessie's story is an inspiring one and I am excited to be able to share it with all of you so don't forget to tune in!   Episode Highlights: Jessie's early journey pursuing gymnastics to becoming a stunt double How she bounces back from pain and injury both physically and emotionally Seeing the upside of setbacks   The people she looks up to as her heroes Success shouldn't be strictly defined by solely reaching a goal How she defied her own expectations as a Ninja Warrior Her advice for those who admire her   About the Guest: Jessie Graff, one of the top competitors on NBC's "American Ninja Warrior," is a modern-day Wonder Woman, breaking stereotypes and breaking records. Graff became the first woman to complete stage 1 of the “American Ninja Warrior” Las Vegas national finals in 2016, becoming a national sensation and breaking news phenomenon. In the original version of Ninja Warrior, “Sasuke”, she is the second woman to accomplish the same feat in season 34 of Sasuke, and she is still the only woman to complete stage 2 in any version of Ninja Warrior and Sasuke. Graff attributes much of her success on American Ninja Warrior's seemingly impossible obstacles to her decade-long stunt career. Her credits include Wonder Woman, Bright, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Die Hard, The Dark Knight, and being a recurring double on Supergirl, Futureman, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Leverage, and many more. She was awarded the Action Icon Award for "Stuntwoman of the Year." Graff's journey began at the age of three when she went to the Big Apple Circus and begged the ringmaster to let her try. The experience ignited a desire to fly high and push herself beyond others' expectations. Her parents signed her up for circus gymnastics classes which led to training in various acrobatic and fitness disciplines, developing her strength, agility, and adaptability. Jessie currently lives in Los Angeles and hopes that she can serve as a positive influence and show the world that strong is beautiful.   Connect with Jessie: Website: jessiegraff.com  Twitter: @JESSIEgraffPWR Instagram: @jessiegraffpwr Facebook: Jessie Graff   Did you enjoy today's episode? Please click here to leave a review for The 6%, with NancyMD. Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app to get notified when a new episode comes out!   Do you know someone who might enjoy this episode? Share this episode to inspire and empower!   Let's get social! Instagram: @_nancymd Facebook: @nancymdpdx Twitter: @_nancymd LinkedIn: @nancyyenshipleymd Website: www.nancymd.com   Subscribe to The 6%, with NancyMD ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Google Podcasts

We sit down with professional clown Mark Gindick and discuss his amazing career in the circus.   He's been the star clown in the Ringling Brothers Circus, Cirque Du Soleil, and the Big Apple Circus! He's done it all and now he's talking about it! He also went to clown college with Steve-O! Marcus and Eric learn about the inner workings of life as a clown! For real!! Please rate (5 stars), review, and subscribe! Thansk!!

In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the music coordinator of SIX, Kristy Norter! We chat all about her process overseeing that the production follows all the union rules for their musicians, how she balances contracting SIX and playing Saxophone at Tina: The Tina Turner musical at the same time, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT KRISTY NORTER Kristy Norter is a freelance musician specializing in woodwind instruments. She is the music coordinator for SIX, making her the only female music coordinator on Broadway. Kristy also currently plays saxophone on Broadway in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Some of her past credits include A Bronx Tale, In the Heights, Newsies, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, the Big Apple Circus, Radio City Spring Spectacular, Himself and Nora, and multiple shows at the Paper Mill Playhouse including originating the Reed 1 books for Ever After, Bandstand, Bronx Tale, The Sting, The Honeymooners, Halftime, and Benny and Joon. Kristy has subbed on dozens of Broadway musicals and performed with many talented musicians including Idina Menzel, Chita Rivera, Nancy Wilson, Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael Feinstein, Bootsy Collins, the Four Tops, the Temptations, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Broadway Backwards Orchestra, Broadway on Broadway Orchestra, Diane Schuur, and Alan Cumming. Her Music Coordinator credits include Cyrano, For Colored Girls, Kristin Chenoweth's For the Girls Concert Series, and SIX. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: SIX on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sixonbroadway SIX on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sixbroadway Get Your Tickets: www.sixonbroadway.com --- Come say hi to us! Facebook: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Instagram: @PageToStagePodcast @TheMaryDina @BrianSedita @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Twitter: @TheMaryDina @BwayPodNetwork YouTube: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork #PageToStagePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer and Kimberly both come to the event world from creative industries. Jennifer studied fashion in NYC at the Fashion Institute of NY, freelanced in Miami doing film and television and eventually returned to Michigan to join Kimberly in launching a company for someone else. When that didn't quite pan out, the two sisters started their own event firm. Kimberly studied technical theatre design and production. After college she toured for several seasons with the Big Apple Circus as well as Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey in various roles from electrician and spotlight operator to props master and rigger. After leaving the road she came back to Detroit and fell into the event industry. She and Jennifer started their business in 2002 with a heavy focus on corporate events. They reinvented their business in 2004 and Something Fabulous was born as a Boutique Event Management & Design with Your Moment In Mind. They join us today to talk about all the events surrounding the wedding! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:       Ad-free, full length episodes      The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with  Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class  Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Big Takeaways Consider what memory you want to make, what your wishes are for the events, what your timeline is and what your budget it is. All these are important factors in designing the experiences. Rehearsal dinners don't have to be in a restaurant. It's more about the connection and the celebration of the couple. Big ideas that don't get to make it into the wedding can be done in the rehearsal. Keep the rehearsal simple, anyone involved in the wedding ceremony. The rehearsal dinner can have more people, but you definitely don't have to invite every out of town guest. It's a personal choice and a budget choice. Though an invitation is not required, you can send one. You can invite digitally! It's a great way to save money. Welcome drinks should be considered more of a happy hour and less of a party. There are options for how it's paid for. Some couples choose to contribute a certain amount of money, or give an optional itinerary and have guests meet at a bar, or they sometimes to choose to pay for the whole thing. Really there is no right away to do the welcome drinks. When it comes to brunch, determine, first, who is coming! Some people want to pack up and head straight home the next day, and some are staying. They are usually very casual, and relaxed. And can be a rolling event, like the food is out and the guests can pop in and out when they want to within the hours of the brunch. Links we referenced unboringofficiant.com/bigwedding somethingfab.com facebook.com/somethingfabulous instagram.com/somethingfabulous pinterest.com/somethingfab1/something-fabulous-designs zola.com/bigwedding Get In Touch:  The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is…  Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez  Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics  On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode #79 and we are seizing the day and sitting down with Tony Award winning Lighting Designer Jeff Croiter. Jeff has a wide ranging career and we're talking about all sorts of projects. Cory and Jeff discuss his recent design of the Big Apple Circus and how one goes about lighting jugglers, horses and the Flying Wallendas as well as his new relationship with Penn & Teller and what goes into lighting two of the most famous magicians in the world. He also discusses the prominent role lighting played in “Bandstand” and how he got 75 old fresnels to change color all night long and of course we're talking about the genesis of his design for “Peter and the Starcatcher” and how it has become a genre of design in itself. Other topics include how smaller gigs led to his Broadway career, how he cues quickly and efficiently in the theatre, and we get a surprise appearance from Willa the dog and the lovely and talented Kate Wetherhead!

In this hour, we explore What Went Wrong: a dad gets chummy with a rock star and causes havoc, a childhood trauma shapes a super model's outlook and The Big Apple Circus imports communist acrobats..at the height of the cold war. Storytellers: Gordon Edelstein, Padma Lakshmi, and Paul Binder. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices