The ‘Act Pitch’ is a biannual opportunity for ACA member artists and companies to make a
personal connection that goes beyond emailing promo materials.

The ACA’s Act Pitch is an event designed to help artists and producers/directors connect. It gives the directors a chance to discover new acts, and gives artists a chance to present their work (almost) in person. Our goal is to humanize the audition experience in a supportive environment, and to facilitate more circus professionals coming together.

Who?
The event happens over a video call, and lasts about 60 minutes. There are 10 pre-selected act presentations done by the artists themselves. And an assortment of producers and directors.

How is the Act Pitch structured?
Every artist will have a turn. Each artist presents themselves to everyone on the call (1min). And then shares an excerpt of their act (2min). The panel of producers/directors then take a moment to ask the artist questions (2-3 minutes). These questions are usually about the artists technical needs, their willingness to change styles or costumes, their availability, etc.

Applications:
Applications will open about 30 days before the next Act Pitch. However, if you want to start getting prepared in advance, here are some things you can get together.

• A link to a video of your full act (performance quality)
• CV for every artist in the act
• Links to any facebook, instagram or website you would like to share
• A short paragraph stating why you would like to participate 

The Spring 2025 Act Pitch artist applications will open on February 21st. For more info and to apply, click here.

Questions? Contact us