Circus Performer CV Example
Circus acts — solo, duo, or group — need a profile that communicates act type, apparatus, technical requirements, and safety credentials before a booker asks a single question. Here is what that looks like in practice.
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Act type stated from the first line — Solo, Duo, or Group
Casting teams brief for specific act formats. A booker looking for a duo act skips solo profiles immediately. Stating the act type in the title and header — not buried in the bio — saves time on both sides.
Apparatus and discipline named precisely
Cyr Wheel, Hand Balancing, Juggling, Physical Comedy — each act type has a different technical and spatial requirement. Listing precisely gives a production director everything they need to check stage compatibility before contacting you.
Multiple photos showing different acts and costumes
A circus act that can perform in different costumes and contexts is more bookable. A gallery with 4–6 photos showing variety — different costumes, different acts, close-up and full-body — communicates range without a word of explanation.
Safety certificates with expiry dates
For cruise and festival bookings, safety certifications are checked before audition. Listing STCW, First Aid, or other relevant certs — with current expiry dates — removes the most common early-stage rejection.
Per-member breakdown for duo and group acts
For duo and group acts, each member's details, languages, and certifications are listed individually. Bookers casting for an international tour or cruise contract need individual information — a combined entry with no per-member breakdown creates doubt.
Circus CV checklist
Act type stated clearly: Solo / Duo / Group
Apparatus or discipline named precisely (Cyr Wheel, Hand Balancing, Juggling — not just 'circus')
4–6 photos showing different acts, costumes, and performance contexts
Performance video directly hosted — full act and highlight reel
Safety certificates listed with expiry dates (STCW, First Aid, relevant to your market)
Per-member details for duo/group: name, passport, languages, certs
Technical requirements noted: stage size, ceiling height, rigging if applicable
Availability date current and updated
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Solo, duo, or group — PerformerCV handles per-member details, apparatus, certs, and video in one profile.
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Written from the booking desk of Prime Line Agency — reviewing performer applications for cruise lines, shows, and international agencies.