Advisory Committees

Advisory Committees

The American Circus Alliance is a service and advocacy organization dedicated to circus performance and production in the United States. Advisory committees play a key role in fulfilling our mission and we appreciate our volunteer members and their dedication to this service.
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  • Advocacy
    • Mission: To advocate on behalf of the circus performance and production industry by building partnerships with arts organizations, legislatures, and other government entities. This committee works to increase the recognition, rights, and access of the circus industry to policy, influence, and funding. The committee also monitors legislative actions that could affect the circus ecosystem, and communicates these to the ACA board and members as appropriate.
    • Members: Eliana Perlmutter (chair), Ariele Ebacher, Blaze Birge, Mark Lonergan, Nathan Hollister
  • Directory
    • Mission: To create and maintain a directory of US based circus performance and creation venues and companies.  To facilitate the exchange of information and opportunity that is necessary for a vibrant circus ecosystem.
    • Members: Aviva Rose-Williams (chair), Ariele Ebacher, Autumn Melody Thomas, Ezra Weill, Sam Landa
  • Industry Development Workshops
    • Mission: To support the development of ACA members through educational programming in the form of virtual workshops & seminars on industry relevant topics.
    • Members: Serenity Smith Forchion (chair), Ariele Ebacher, Autumn Melody Thomas
  • Touring Network
    • Mission: To elevate the visibility, infrastructure, and funding for American circus shows that are touring.
    • Members: Mark Lonergan (chair), Aaron Marquise, Aloysia Gavre, Amancay Kugler, Cedric Walker, Elizabeth Rose, Josh Aviner, Keith Nelson, Monique Martin, Pamela Donohoo, Sam Landa, Serenity Smith Forchion,
  • Youth and Emerging Professionals
    • Mission: The YEPC empowers youth, young-adult, and emerging circus artists by connecting them with opportunities for professional advancement, development, and networking.
    • Members: Chris Lashua (co-chair), Jessica Hentoff (co-chair), Abigail Munn, Aloysia Gavre, Ariele Ebacher, Aviva Rose-Williams, Cynthia Rauschert, Sierra Rhoades Nicholls, Nicole Flores

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