Join the Boston Circus Guild
Audition application is now open!
Are you a talented circus artist in the New England area looking to take your performance career to a new level?
The Boston Circus Guild is looking for new circus artists to join our organization!
The Boston Circus Guild is looking for new circus artists to join our organization!
IMPORTANT DATES:
- For 2026, application forms are due February 13.
- Our auditions committee will review your materials and get back to you by February 21.
- Details will be emailed to those invited to the in-person auditions which will be held in the Boston area on March 7.
Why join the BCG?
Since its founding, the Boston Circus Guild has pushed the boundaries of professional circus in New England while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in performance. For professional circus artists, this means centering the talent of our amazing performers while ensuring the highest safety standards, competitive pay rates, and other benefits including:
- Premiere event bookings
BCG regularly books amazing opportunities to work premiere corporate and New England based events
- Competitive compensation
BCG offers pre-negotiated and competitive compensation that meets or exceeds market rates
- On-site managers
BCG hires reliable, professional on-site managers at all events (including trained fire safety staff when required)
- Worker's Compensation
BCG provides worker’s compensation insurance in the instance of on-site injuries at events - "Kill fee" compensation
Booked performers receive a percentage of their contracted amount as a "kill fee" for canceled events - Professional media
BCG members have access to all professional media taken of their performances at our events - Original theatrical productions
All BCG members are invited to audition for original theatrical productions produced by BCG
- Discounts for professional costumes
BCG members have access to exclusive discounts for professional costumes
- Makeup tutorials
Members have access to makeup tutorials and styling guidance from seasoned professionals
- Access to the BCG Membership Network
- Discounted tickets for local circus performances
- Opportunity to participate in organizational governance
...and more!
The Boston Circus Guild generally holds open auditions in March of each year, with applications opening in December/January. Check back here for the audition application!
