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WORLD CIRCUS CULTURE, a feature documentary
Be a part of making “World Circus Culture” and help support a greater awareness of circus culture worldwide
by making a tax-deductible donation. Visit To the Moon’s / “World Circus
Culture” website for more information, detail on highlighted acts, and to watch
a preview VIDEO!
www.tothemoonproductions.com/worldcircus.html

Outside the circus world, few people are aware of the stunning performances and fierce
competition that happens annually at International Circus Festival of
Monte-Carlo. Soon, that will change, and the international circus world will be
brought into the mainstream spotlight. To the Moon Productions, a documentary
film company, will begin filming in December of 2009, culminating at the 34th
Annual International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo. The film follow five acts
as they practice and perform in preparation for the Festival in January, 2010.
At stake is the equivalent of an Academy Award; recognition, respect, and a
chance for stardom under the big top. It’s the Golden Clown!

In conjunction with the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo, Telmondis
(French audiotelevision company), and the World Circus Federation, the filming
by To the Moon Productions will follow artists in Germany, Holland, and France,
before filming at the Festival in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Once complete, the film will educate and inspire a worldwide audience about the widely
overlooked and unique culture of the circus, a culture outside and beyond age,
country and time; that's what makes it so unique. The film will remind those who
have forgotten that an old, rich history of make-believe and magic still lives
in the art of the 21st century Circus and the characters who create it. Young
and old, rich and poor, conservative and liberal will all enter this door of
magic where hearts are opened, imaginations nourished, and differences
transcended.

Entered 11/28/09

Job Offer - Residency Artist/Coach - Circus Smirkus

Circus Smirkus is looking for coaches for its School Residency program. The most important qualifications are enthusiasm and a willingness to teach children circus! Beyond that, candidates should have at least beginner circus skills in juggling, devil sticks, and diabolo. Experience working with children is a plus. Work involves spending 1-2 weeks at schools, teaching 5-7 classes per day (mostly to grades K-6), and producing an all-school presentation. Most residencies are in New England. Work is on an intermittent basis depending on our need and your availability. Pay is based on experience.

Email resumes and letters to Rick Davis, Residency Coordinator, Circus Smirkus: rick@smirkus.org

Entered 11/9/09

JOB OFFER...
Circus Smirkus Deputy Director

Award-winning youth circus seeks talented, problem-solving team player to provide cross-organization leadership and management. 

Directly manages finance, admin, IT and human resources.Responsible for assessing needs and planning and implementing 
improvements to internal systems and processes, including IT.  

BS in Business or related field and nonprofit experience preferred. Senior management experience required. Position is in 
Greensboro, Vermont with occasional travel around the state and New England. 

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements  to elizahaleATaol.com  (replace AT with @)  by 11-20.  
Entered 11/4/09


…JOB OFFER….

Circus Director for Three Ring Flying Circus

World renowned Long Lake Camp for the Arts has been offering the very best in performing and fine arts for 40 years. Professionally producing 30 shows each summer in Circus, Theater, Music and Dance. Our three ring flying circus, offers both ground and aerial acts. Our long time Circus director is retiring and we are looking for a new director to come with new ideas and continue the amazing program we offer. Our campers are very hard working and absolutely love the circus program. The Circus Director will be responsible for the daily running and creative direction of the circus plus have coaching responsibilities. It is a major bonus if you are able to coach and catch on the Trapeze. Our Circus program culminates in a show every three weeks, so the campers get to feel the applause and share their passion with their parents. Our program is non-competitive and we accept any camper who wants to be a part of the magic. Our flying Circus receives full technical support from our amazing costuming shop, props studio and technical stage technicians, carpenters and professional sound working with you towards the common goal of producing a great show. The camp itself is located in the middle of the awe inspiring Adirondack Park, one of America’s most beautiful places. Please do check our website, http://www.longlakecamp.com/circus_jobs.htm The person we are looking for must enjoy children and the circus and be a great leader of staff. Your temperament should be even and kind with a generous heart and a happy outlook on life plus able to enthuse those around you. If you have an interest please call Geoff Burnett on 1800 767 7111 or 914 693 7111 right away, plus also send your resume to geoff@longlakecamp.com. If this job is not quite for you please do tell all your friends. Thank you. Geoff Burnett.

The dates are from June 16th to August 24th. Full room and board are free plus your laundry is done for you. Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience.

Entered 2/10/09

Job Offer

*Oddfellows Playhouse's Children's Circus of Middletown
POSITION: Circus Director
LOCATION: Middletown, CT
TIME: 5 weeks (July and beginning of August 2009)
PAY: Competitive Salary
*
The Circus Director is the guiding visionary for the entire Circus camp. 
The CD is responsible for all creative aspects of the circus, up to and 
including the circus performance. The CD works collaboratively with the 
Site Director on all day-to-day operations of the circus program.

The Children’s Circus of Middletown exists to provide all the kids of 
Middletown, CT. with a safe, fun and challenging recreational summer 
program grounded in the circus arts, and to provide the city with a 
large-scale, high-quality, completely home-grown arts event which 
includes and reflects all segments of the community. The Children’s 
Circus offers 220 Middletown young people ages 8 - 15 a five week, 
half-day training program in circus skills and performance leading up to 
a single final show which annually attracts an audience of 1500 - 2000. 
The circus offers classes led by excellent, qualified circus artists in 
the areas of acrobatics, unicycling, stilting, juggling, clowning and 
dance.

The Circus begins operation on the first week of July and culminates in 
a public performance at the end of the first week of August. The Circus 
director will need to be available in the spring to assist with hiring 
counselors and support staff, in addition to meeting with creative team 
for the Circus. The Circus Director reports to the Managing Director of 
Oddfellows Playhouse and works collaboratively on a daily basis with the 
site director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Creates a comfortable, challenging, and inviting environment for all 
staff and participants throughout the entire program.

· Creates and schedules a 5-week circus program.

· Leads the artistic vision of the circus program and creates the circus 
theme on which teaching artists/act directors will base their work

· Works with Teaching artists to ensure the safety, condition, and 
maintenance of equipment

· Works with site director and Head Counselor to ensure appropriate 
grouping of participants and facilitates casting process prior to act 
rehearsal.

· Responsible for the smooth execution of all aspects of the circus program

· Leads circus staff in 3-day training session prior to camp opening

· Communicates with Site Director on all issues relating to daily 
program operations

· Oversees all aspects of circus production, making sure to communicate 
with designers, musical director, site director, Oddfellows staff and 
MCA staff

· Addresses any and all concerns from staff.

· Lead and participate in strike and clean-up of circus site

*RESPONSIBLE FOR:* Artists, Designers, Counselors, CIT’s, volunteers

*ESSENTIAL SKILLS:*
Proficiency in one or more circus skills
Programmatic and/or administrative experience
Previous directing experience
Dedication to positive youth development
Previous experience working with youth in a supervisory capacity

*Please send cover letter and resume via email to:

Matthew Pugliese
Managing 
Director
Oddfellows Playhouse
matt@oddfellows.org

For more information please visit www.oddfellows.org


Entered 1/30/09


Job Offer
Camp Lindenmere is a private, coed, residential camp located in the 
Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Less than 90 miles from New York 
City and Philadelphia, Lindenmere is nestled under the breath taking 
views of Camelback Mountain. Our 175 acre campus consists of 
beautiful woodlands, playing fields and miles of hiking, biking and 
riding trails. 

Our Circus Program is one of most popular camp programs. Our campers 
stay with us for a minimum of 3 weeks or a maximum of 6 weeks and are 
between the ages of 7-17. All of our staff have completed at least a 
year of college and we have many teachers and adults that return to 
work with us each summer. We are currently looking for seasonal summer 
staff to teach in our Circus Program which includes: 

~ Flying Trapeze 
~ Silks 
~ Lyra 
~ Static Trap 
~ Single, Double and Triple Trap 
~ Juggling 

Being a staff member at Lindenmere is much more than a summer job. It 
is a remarkable experience where you will have the opportunity to 
impact all the campers and staff surrounding you. We pride ourselves 
on our strong sense of community amongst our campers and staff. We 
accomplish this by limiting our enrollment and adhering to a better 
than 3 to 1 camper-to-counselor ratio. We stress individual attention 
and development and allow for spirited, enjoyable competition 
throughout the summer. Many of our 300 campers and 140 staff return 
year after year. 

Lindenmere is an exceptional place where you will meet friends from 
all around the world and form life long relationships. Our unique 
program offers campers structured, individualized choice. By 
recognizing the exact needs and interests of each camper, Lindenmere's 
specialized program allows each camper to design their own schedule. 
By allowing each camper to focus in the areas of their choice, we 
ensure that when campers come to your activity, they are interested 
and eager to learn. Performing and Fine Arts, Individual and Team 
Sports, Circus, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Special Events and 
Trips out of Camp are all part of the Lindenmere Experience. 

In order to accomplish the goals, we rely on our staff to be warm, 
caring, enthusiastic and motivated. We hire staff that have knowledge 
in particular areas and want to share this knowledge with campers who 
are eager and excited to learn. Our staff consists of college 
students, college graduates, teachers and other youth development 
professionals who enjoy spending time with children, being outdoors 
and meeting new people. 

We offer competitive salaries, room, board and laundry. The dates for 
our program run from 6/11/09 - 8/12/09. You can email charles at 
charles@camplindenmere.com for more information or apply on our 
website at www.camplindenmere.com. 

Entered 1/25/09

Aerial Circus Training and Safety Manual, by Carrie Heller, M.S.W.
This recently published book is for teachers, performers and students of the aerial arts. It contains valuable training information including safety and spotting, rigging tips, warm ups and cool downs as well as the basic foundations of a Circus Arts program. This 320 page manual contains over 1000 photos with step by step instructions as well as instructor notes and recommended first lessons. The focus of the manual is the Trapeze, Spanish Web and Rings with added samples on the Tissu, Lyra and Tighwire. It is a must have for anyone practicing the aerial arts!

To purchase a manual you may contact the publisher (National Writers Press) directly at AnitaEdits@aol.com

"This book is a safety manual with lifesaving tips on how to spot. It is a "how-to" primer covering all the basic moves and terminology. If you teach aerial work; if you perform, or exercise, on aerial circus rigging; if you are an aficionado, or historian of such activities: this book is for you."

Hovey Burgess, Master Teacher of Circus and author of Circus Techniques
Entered 4/30/05