Thursday, January 02, 2025
Controversy Clouds the International Circus Festival of Las Vegas
StageLync: While Europe boasts a long history of prestigious competition-style circus festivals—some running for over four decades and showcasing exceptional talent year after year —North America has struggled to carve out its own equivalent.
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It's hard to hear about the terrible working conditions at this festival. Apparently there were no dressing rooms, or adequate spaces for warming up, there was a lack of catering, though it was promised, and they didn’t receive full financial compensation.
I agree with the articles throughline- the Las Vegas Circus Festival had overambitious goals.
I looked in the Festival through their website, and it seems they are planning to do a second festival in 2026. Their website, of course, puts them in a good light. They preach their dedication to “nurturing local talent [and] creating opportunities.” It seems like they have a good range of acts planned with a diverse cast.
The festival seems like it could be an amazing performance that provides a platform for many different artists and could expand the circus community in LA. I hope that they have addressed the issues in their first performance and are prepared for their next festival.
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