The ACA is excited to host a pre-conference event in conjunction with the 2024 Association of Performing Arts Professionals annual booking conference. Because it is pre-APAP, it is FREE and open to the public and the ACA is inviting any and all circus folks.
The APAP conference is the largest booking conference in the US and a vital resource for telling presenters and talent agents that American circus is here and available.
You do not need to be an ACA member to join this pre-conference event. The more people we can get here, the more they will consider circus as important. PLEASE REGISTER if you intend to come so we can plan for #s, and communicate with you.
Where: New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Description: Welcome one and all to a circus gathering you won't want to miss! Engage with and learn from some of the leaders, makers and dreamers who are creating new and exciting shows in the ever-evolving world of circus. This gathering is for the curious, the initiated and the "on the fence" folks who want to explore new pathways to reach a broad and eclectic audience. Hosted by the American Circus Alliance.
Additionally: If you you are an ACA member and wish to register for the full APAP booking conference, the ACA has become a member of APAP so you can use our umbrella. By using our umbrella you can register for an Artist rate of just $225! If you would like to take advantage of that offer, fill out this intake form.
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Within the conference portion that is open only to APAP registrants, the ACA is supporting the following panel.
Saturday Jan 13th, 2 - 3 pm
Demystifying Circus: Presenters and Artists share knowledge, risk, challenges and rewards of presenting circus in a "post covid" world. Who is attending? What are the basic technical requirements? Is it for children only? Where are the US based companies located? Hosted by the American Circus Alliance.
Hosted by Amy Vashaw (Center for Performing Arts, Penn State), Margaret Lawrence (Moss Arts Center, Virginia Tech), Ruth Juliet Wikler (Wikler Arts), Mary Rose Lloyd – New Victory Theater
