Join the Boston Circus Guild

Auditions are now closed!

Thanks to all of the amazing circus artists who applied to be a part of the BCG!

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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
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• 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! 
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