A seasoned producer, curator, and director with expertise in multi-disciplinary and site-specific work. A movement director, choreographer, and dramaturg with niche expertise in circus.A writer and thinker with a passion for theories on spectatorship and art as a conduit for empathy.A joyful and rigorous educator dedicated to holistic classroom culture and interdisciplinarity.
Teatro Zinzanni
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Director Of OperationsTeatro ZinzanniNew York, Ny, Us -
Assistant Performance Director - Ringling Bros. And Barnum & BaileyFeld Entertainment May 2024 - Present -
Director And Curator Of Cirkus Moxie & Curator Of Make Moxie, A Circus Creation ResidencyBrooklyn Art Haus Jan 2023 - PresentBrooklyn, New York, United StatesCURATOR:- Cast circus performers from video submissions and community networking.DIRECTOR:- Direct technical rehearsals to ensure the integrity of the artist's work is upheld with the capabilities of the venue. OPERATIONS:- Maintain roster of artists and payroll information. - Advise venue staff on branding, marketing, and social media.- Design operating procedures, and oversee administration and clear communication between artists, executive directors, and the tech team.Cirkus Moxie is a weekly live performance that brings together NYC's finest circus artists. Hosted by Brooklyn Art Haus, Cirkus Moxie aims to serve the circus community by making space for artistic innovation and to serve our audiences by making circus experiences affordable!
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Editor, Curatorial Director, Artist LiaisonTelephone, An International Arts Game Apr 2021 - PresentGlobalCURATOR: Curated and hosted panel discussions about the artistic process referencing the 800+ artworks from 72 countries included in the game. EDITOR:Edited ten scholarly essays by distinguished international authors for publication on the TELEPHONE website and for print with Crosstown Press.ARTIST AND ACADEMIC LIAISON:The next game (launching soon!) is slated to include upwards of 50,000 artists. As lead of the Theory Team - and outrageously distinguished group of international scholars specializing in semiotics and translation - I will be creating bridges between the heady academic thinkers and our participating artists. This includes reading lists, social events, panel discussions, and an international symposium in 2025 or 2026.
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Contributing Artist And AuthorCirkus Syd Mar 2021 - PresentLund, Skåne County, SwedenParticipate in weekly meetings of international artists to discuss "circademic" readings and contemporary projects. Contribute to publications:"expanding the (in)finite between" in Reflections (2021)"Assignment #3: Real World Questions" in Conversations (2022)Contribute to artistic projections:"upon into within" as part of Circosonic, an exploration of contemporary circus and sound
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Adjunct Professor Of Aerial Arts And Circus HistoryPace University Apr 2015 - PresentNew York, United StatesCreated curriculum for and instruct multi-apparatus aerial courses.Serve as aerial expert on curriculum content and equipment care.Choreograph and direct an original work for annual showcases. Advise circus-related senior honors theses.Created and implemented American Circus History course for the Sands School of Performing Arts. -
Contributing WriterCircustalk 2019 - PresentWriter with over 40 show reviews, interviews, and circademic articles to date. Original series include: Circus Bodies and Women making Circus about Women.Curate circademic articles from the latest researchers and thinkers in the academic circus scene. Edit these articles to fashion the information palatable for Circus Talk's international readership. Experience with layout in WordPress -
Aerial InstructorAerial Arts Nyc Jun 2015 - PresentNew York, New York, United States
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Aerial InstructorThe Muse Brooklyn Jan 2012 - Feb 2023Brooklyn, Ny
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Featured Dancer & Rehearsal DirectorDaniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Sep 2006 - Dec 2021Performed as a solo featured dancer and ensemble member for over a decade in a variety of evening length works. Venues include: New York Musical Theater Festival, Jacob’s Pillow, NY City Center, Times Square, Queens Museum of Art, and more.Adapted and taught the company’s signature work "Encore" to students and professional companies including Rochester City Ballet, LaGuardia High School, Frank Sinatra School of Performing Arts.Teaching artist in NYC public schools. Developed semester and year-long movement curriculum for K-5th grade adhering to city and state benchmarks for the performing arts. Led career workshops for high school students for the Center for Arts Education (NYC).Associate Choreographer with Mr. Gwirzman for "Kiss Me Kate" (Muhlenberg Summer Musical Theater). -
Specialty Casting Agent, Choreographer, Movement Director & AcrobatImprov Everywhere Jan 2014 - Mar 2020Developed a vision with individual clients and corporations for live events ranging from public "scenes" to large, experiential corporate marketing campaigns. Cast professional performers with specialty skills (acrobatics, contortion, dance, breakdancing, costumed characters) and organize volunteers.CORPORATE EVENTS:Target's The Giant Boombox (https://improveverywhere.com/2018/12/17/the-giant-boombox/)- Cast acrobats and dancers.- Choreographed explosive sequences to kick of the surprise.- Worked with film crew and producers to ensure performer safety in outdoor conditions.Pixar's Pixar in Real Life, Monsters Inc. (https://improveverywhere.com/2019/12/02/pixar-in-real-life/)- Cast performers with experience in large character costumes.- Movement Director for the Monsters Inc. sequencing on site and from remote filming station.Netflix's The Umbrella Academy experiential marketing event in Bryant Park. - cast 25 professional dancers and organized 25 volunteer movers. - horeographed group and solo movement for all 50 dancers accompanied by live musicians. Event included a parade of all 50 cast members from Times Square to Bryant Park!SCENES:Stand Here for Dance (https://improveverywhere.com/2021/07/15/stand-here-for-dance-party/)- Specialty casting for breakdancers.Groundskeeper Acrobats (https://improveverywhere.com/2015/05/26/groundskeeper-acrobats/)- Specialty casting for acrobats.- Co-choreographed acrobatic sequences. -
Aerial Acrobatics Adjunct ProfessorMuhlenberg College Jan 2012 - Dec 2017Allentown, PaFounded Aerial Arts program. Created curriculum for multi-level, multi-apparatus courses integrated with circus history lectures.Advised faculty and staff on circus-specific policies, safety measures, equipment purchases, and site maintenance.Consulted on creative practices and circus safety for student-run productions.
Madeline Hoak Education Details
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Circus Studies -
Circus Studies -
Theater & Dance -
Doherty Memorial High School
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Madeline Hoak's current role is Director of Operations.
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Madeline Hoak attended New York University, Concordia University, Muhlenberg College, Doherty Memorial High School.
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Madeline Hoak's colleagues are Nina Letenayová, Marc Gregory Bermudo, Jonathan Bearden, Samuel Aman, Mike G., Myrna Mariana Perez Martinez, Stephanie Vitale, Mba.
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