It takes more than just magic to make a circus. It takes a whole lot of people, hard work and determination too. Find out if there is a position for you, and run away with the Big Apple Circus!
CASTING: If you are a professional performer and you are interested in being cast in an upcoming Big Apple Circus production or any of its Community Outreach Programs, please click here:
casting@bigapplecircus.org
(fully describe your act, advise us as to your availability and contact information.)
Available Positions And Application Information
08/19/2011 Diesel Mechanic/Supervisor
The Big Apple Circus, an internationally recognized, not-for-profit touring circus seeks a Diesel Fleet Mechanic to start immediately. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: knowledge of diesel mechanics, maintaining the show vehicles and equipment, prioritizing and tracking work orders and vehicle maintenance requests and special projects as assigned. A valid driver’s license is required, CDL license and forklift operation is a plus. Tools and equipment provided. This position is required to live on-site and tour year-round with the show. The position includes: salary, benefits, vacation, and meals. Must provide your own RV housing.
To apply for the position, email resume to opsofficebac@aol.com
Can I Join Big Apple Circus Clown CareSM?
POSITIONS OPEN AT:
Big Apple Circus Clown Care at Miami Children's Hospital with auditions on January 24, 2012.
The Big Apple Circus Clown CareSM hospital clowning program brings laughter and joy to acutely and chronically ill children and their caregivers in leading pediatric hospitals across the nation. Our specially trained clown doctors make clown rounds three to five days a week, year round, making more than 250,000 one-on-one bedside visits each year.
Big Apple Circus Clown Care hires local, professional variety artists who work in venues such as stage, film and event entertainment, We look for talented improvisers and clowns whose acting is complemented by virtuosity in specialty skills such as juggling, music, magic, puppetry and dance. We select artists through a rigorous two-part audition process and then train them to work in the sensitive and specialized hospital environment. Not every fantastic performer has the temperament to be a good hospital clown.
The job of “Clown Doctor” is a permanent part-time position working directly for the Big Apple Circus. Performers are part of a unique group of variety artists who have dedicated themselves to bringing the joy of circus to the patients, families and staff of the pediatric facilities we serve. Flexible scheduling and continuing artistic development, including classes with master teachers, make this an amazing opportunity for the serious variety artist.
If you are a professional performer, we encourage you to send your materials. We hold all materials for one year. We will contact you if we are holding auditions in your area and we think you might be a good fit for the team. If you have not heard from us in that time, please send an updated set of materials—we are sure you will have many additional accomplishments over the course of a year.
Email letter of interest, resume, headshot and character photo to:
National Creative and Educational Coordinator
For inquiries related only to Big Apple Circus Clown Care (not Big Top performers), please e-mail:
