7 Places to WORK in the circus

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Where do you work as a circus artist?!
I get asked this all the time, so I thought I"d make an overview of some of the jobs that are out there for circus artists and their pros and cons. Obviously it's not exhaustive and the companies will change, but I think it should still help you get a feel for the landscape and where to look to find the sort of job you think might interest you. In my career I've done every sort of gig and have loved the variety of experiences that circus has to offer.
If you have any questions about any of it, feel free to drop a comment down below.
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0:00-0:34 Touring Shows Intro
0:34-1:11 Touring shows: Theaters
1:11-2:00 Theater Shows: Pros
2:00-2:26 Theater Shows: Cons
2:26-2:45 Touring Shows: Tents
2:45-3:03 Tent Shows: Pros
3:03-3:24 Tent Shows: Cons
3:24-3:34 Street Shows Intro
3:34-3:44 "Real" Street Shows
3:44-4:37 "Real" Street Shows: Pros
4:37-5:18 "Real" Street Shows: Cons
4:37-5:18 Street Festivals
6:23-6:30 Cruise Ships Intro
6:30-6:52 Cruise Ships: Pros
6:52-7:15 Cruise Ships: Cons
7:15-7:45 Cabarets Intro
7:45-8:00 Cabarets: Pros
8:00-9:14 Cabarets: Cons
9:14-10:35 Summer Shows
10:35-10:55 Stationary Shows: Intro
10:55-11.12 Stationary Shows: Pros
11.12-11.22 Outro

[@LeaToranJenner]

Sweet video Eric!! Lots of great info :)

[@ericrobins5188]

Get it Bates

[@RonOppenheimer]

This is awesome!

[@PepeJardim]

Great video !

[@JpDeltell]

Great video Eric. your passion and knowledge of circus is so nice to see :)
I would have probably added "Corpo Gigs" to that list, but I can see how they don't fall in the 'in the circus" category.

[@EricBates]

Oh yea good call, special events. I'm going to have some info on these in my next one!

[@circuspassion1600]

Very interesting!

[@MotivationFact-ot4eg]

Hi bro it is agood video for me
But i just want to ask you how can i find a circus job b/c i have agood video on my act.

[@TannerA999]

Wish this video came out 10 years ago it’s so informative!!

[@EricBates]

haha I needed this 10 years ago, that's why I made it!