Join the Boston Circus Guild
2022 BCG Auditions
Saturday, May 14th
The Boston Circus Guild is excited to be holding auditions for our roster of performing circus artists!
In-person auditions will be held in Somerville, MA on Saturday May 14th, 2022 for professional circus artists who possess strong technical ability, artistry, and charisma. Accommodations can be made for applicants who are unable to audition in person.
At this time, the Boston Circus Guild is actively seeking performers who specialize in at least one of the following disciplines:
Performers with other specialties are invited to submit materials, as well.
About the Boston Circus Guild:
Our Mission is to create career opportunities for circus performers, artists, and musicians; to create a community of artists and foster the cross pollination of arts and ideas; to entertain, educate, and inspire our audiences; and to encourage people of all ages to engage with the circus arts.
The Boston Circus Guild is one part agency, one part production company, and one part community. Members of the Boston Circus Guild are eligible to be considered for our corporate bookings, our theatrical productions, and are privy to other special circus-related opportunities in and around Boston, Massachusetts.
We welcome and support artists, audiences, and community members of all backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion means endeavoring to increase diversity at all levels of our organization; prioritizing the personal safety of our artists, our clients and our communities, especially those whose identities may put them more at risk; and upholding the belief that inspiration can be found in many different styles, voices, and stories.
Learn more at https://www.bostoncircusguild.com/about.html.
Requirements & Qualifications
Required submission materials
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Mar 31, 2022
Materials should be sent via email to [email protected]
Important information:
Questions? Write to [email protected]
Equal Opportunity: BCG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender presentation, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law.
In-person auditions will be held in Somerville, MA on Saturday May 14th, 2022 for professional circus artists who possess strong technical ability, artistry, and charisma. Accommodations can be made for applicants who are unable to audition in person.
At this time, the Boston Circus Guild is actively seeking performers who specialize in at least one of the following disciplines:
- Partner acrobatics/hand-to-hand
- Contortion
- Hand-balancing
- Juggling
- Multi-prop LED performance
Performers with other specialties are invited to submit materials, as well.
About the Boston Circus Guild:
Our Mission is to create career opportunities for circus performers, artists, and musicians; to create a community of artists and foster the cross pollination of arts and ideas; to entertain, educate, and inspire our audiences; and to encourage people of all ages to engage with the circus arts.
The Boston Circus Guild is one part agency, one part production company, and one part community. Members of the Boston Circus Guild are eligible to be considered for our corporate bookings, our theatrical productions, and are privy to other special circus-related opportunities in and around Boston, Massachusetts.
We welcome and support artists, audiences, and community members of all backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion means endeavoring to increase diversity at all levels of our organization; prioritizing the personal safety of our artists, our clients and our communities, especially those whose identities may put them more at risk; and upholding the belief that inspiration can be found in many different styles, voices, and stories.
Learn more at https://www.bostoncircusguild.com/about.html.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 18 years or older
- Based in New England
- High level of skill in one or more circus performance disciplines
- Some professional performing experience a plus
- Timely communication
- Desire to engage with the Boston-area circus community
Required submission materials
- CV/resumé that includes the following information:
- Address, phone number, and email address
- Your website, if you have one
- Details about your training/schooling in circus
- Your primary and any secondary disciplines
- Your performance experience
- Video Submission, including at least one of the following:
- Full act footage for each act you wish to audition
- Maximum length 8 minutes per act
- Include a link to view on Youtube, Vimeo, etc. Please do not send a file that must be downloaded in order to be viewed.
- Minimal edits, one long take preferred
- No Instagram links accepted
- Footage should be as clear as possible, but does not need to be professionally shot and edited. Clear cell phone footage is acceptable.
- Demo reel that includes footage of primary and any secondary disciplines, if applicable
- Maximum length 8 minutes
- Include a link to view on Youtube, Vimeo, etc. Please do not send a file that must be downloaded in order to be viewed.
- No Instagram links accepted
- Footage should be as clear as possible, but does not need to be professionally shot and edited. Clear cell phone footage is acceptable.
- Full act footage for each act you wish to audition
- Photos in performance costume and make-up (2-4 images)
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Mar 31, 2022
Materials should be sent via email to [email protected]
Important information:
- Only complete submissions will be considered (CV/resumé, video component, and photos).
- Only selected candidates will be invited to the in-person audition. Invitations will be sent no later than April 14, 2022.
- If you are unable to attend the in-person audition but would still like to apply, please include a note with your materials that you are in need of an accommodation. Selected candidates who are not able to attend in-person will be invited to audition virtually.
Questions? Write to [email protected]
Equal Opportunity: BCG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender presentation, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law.
Interested individuals should also take time to review the Boston Circus Guild "Standards for Professional Performers" document below:

standards_for_professional_performers.pdf |