STEP RIGHT UP: Big Apple Circus ringmaster sings its praises
Bertrand Guay/Big Apple Circus.
John Kennedy Kane is ringmaster of the Big Apple Circus.
from: patriotledger.com
By Jim Dorman, For The Patriot Ledger
Mar 21, 2013
After many years in the circus, John Kennedy Kane sounds like a man who is exactly where he wants to be doing exactly what he wants to do. Kane is the Ringmaster for the Big Apple Circus, coming to Boston with their intimate, one-ring show under the big top at City Hall Plaza, March 26 to May 12.
“This is a new job for me, but I’ve been a ringmaster for 12 years and been in the circus for 30 years. My family (he’s originally from Buffalo) were politicians and used car salesmen, so my joining the circus has actually helped our image in the neighborhood,” said Kane with a laugh. And, although the Big Apple Circus is known for updating its show every year, he is proud to report that hiscontract has been extended to three years. “I don’t think they have had a ringmaster stay more than two years for a long, long time,” said Kane.
In the past Kane has worked in the more traditional three-ring circus format, but he seems to be enjoying this opportunity to get up close and personal with the audience. “It’s very different than what I’m used to. The people are right in front of me. No seat is more than 50 feet away. I don’t have to bellow ‘Ladies and gentleman and children of all ages!’ It’s more of a conversational tone because it’s more like you are in my living room and I’m taking you through the show,” said Kane.
Read more: After many years in the circus, John Kennedy Kane sounds like a man who is exactly where he wants to be doing exactly what he wants to do. Kane is the Ringmaster for the Big Apple Circus, coming to Boston with their intimate, one-ring show under the big top at City Hall Plaza, March 26 to May 12.
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