The Juggler in Circus Sessions

I am getting to know the artists who will be part of circus sessions. This time I got to talk to the juggler in the group; Greg Tarlin this is what he has to say.

How long have you been doing circus arts and which circus arts do you do?

I learned to juggle in high school and later added any other object manipulation skills I could (plus stilts and unicycling).

Describe your work as a circus artist? Trad, Cirque, Contemporary?

I mostly perform in comedy variety shows- sometimes solo, sometimes as an act in a larger show, and often with my wife Kristi. Kristi and I also perform various shows at children’s festivals, schools, and science centres. I often perform at circus themed events, although I’ve never worked with a circus for any extended time.

What’s your most interesting/ weirdest gig?

Performing is the only job I’ve ever had, and I’ve been at it for over 25 years. There are a lot of stories. I like being on tour with variety shows for all the adventures and the camaraderie. Kristi and I were asked to create new science themed shows annually for the Ontario Science Centre for a number of years and that was an interesting challenge as we had to stretch harder and harder to keep things fresh.

What interests you about circus sessions ?

Opportunities for collaboration. My performances are almost entirely solo or duo shows. I’d like to find more opportunities to work with others to create something larger.

Circus Sessions

Friday May 15th and Saturday May 16th, 2015.

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