A) Sending unsolicited audition tapes. B) Immediately buying juggling equipment. C) Moving to a circus hotspot without a plan. D) Researching different circus companies and roles.
A) Advanced Calculus B) Physical Fitness C) Clowning D) Acrobatics
A) Writing a strongly worded letter to the mayor. B) Joining a local circus school or training program. C) Becoming a taxidermist. D) Collecting rare stamps.
A) Consistent physical conditioning and injury prevention. B) Avoiding stretching and warm-ups. C) Ignoring pain and pushing through injuries. D) Relying solely on natural talent.
A) Showing up unannounced at a performance. B) Creating a professional quality demo reel or portfolio. C) Sending a handwritten letter. D) Posting blurry cell phone videos online.
A) It's essential for finding opportunities and building relationships. B) It's irrelevant, as talent speaks for itself. C) It's only for managers and directors. D) It involves bribing circus officials.
A) Your high school GPA. B) A list of your favorite movies. C) Your social security number. D) Relevant skills, training, and performance experience.
A) To demonstrate your skills and suitability for a role. B) To get free tickets to the show. C) To critique the current performers. D) To sabotage the competition.
A) Dental Hygienist B) Rigger C) Software Engineer D) Actuary
A) Argue with the judges about their assessment. B) Write a scathing review of the circus. C) Ignore it completely. D) Take it constructively and use it to improve.
A) A request for money. B) A threat of legal action. C) A second audition, indicating strong initial interest. D) A rejection notice.
A) Physical flexibility is unimportant. B) You must be able to bend over backwards to please everyone. C) Circus schedules are always rigid and predictable. D) Circus work often involves travel and adapting to new environments.
A) Falls B) Boredom C) Sunburn D) Papercuts
A) Health and accident insurance. B) Car insurance C) Travel insurance for travel to the moon D) Pet insurance
A) To write the circus's social media posts. B) To clean up after the elephants. C) To represent performers and negotiate contracts. D) To sell popcorn at the show.
A) A map of the circus grounds. B) A list of the performer's favorite snacks. C) A document specifying the technical requirements for a performance. D) A description of the performer's costume.
A) Teamwork only matters for animal handlers. B) Circus performers are all solitary and independent. C) Teamwork is just a management buzzword. D) Many acts require collaboration and trust among performers.
A) To coordinate the technical aspects of a performance. B) To design the costumes. C) To train the animals. D) To write the music for the show.
A) Shining a spotlight on the performer. B) Providing physical support to prevent falls. C) Cleaning the stage. D) Identifying potential audience members.
A) The main tent where the circus performs. B) A large hat worn by the ringmaster. C) The name of the circus's accounting department. D) A secret code used by circus performers.
A) The lot. B) The attic C) The dungeon D) The void.
A) Report it immediately to the appropriate authorities. B) Ignore it and hope it goes away. C) Take a picture and post it on social media. D) Try to fix it yourself without proper training.
A) Because it's fun. B) To avoid annoying the stage manager. C) To make it look shiny. D) To ensure safety and prevent accidents.
A) Circuses often travel internationally and interact with diverse audiences. B) Ignoring other cultures is a circus tradition. C) Circuses are culturally homogenous and don't require sensitivity. D) Cultural sensitivity is only important for clowns.
A) How many ice cream scoops the artist gets per day. B) Liability clauses. C) A clause requiring the artist to wear silly hats at all times. D) Which animals the artist likes most.
A) Exclusively showcasing animal acts. B) Use of only pre-1900s technology. C) Complete lack of any narrative structure. D) Theatrical storytelling.
A) Cry. B) Ignore it or handle it with humor and professionalism. C) Engage in a shouting match with the heckler. D) Throw something at the heckler.
A) Drinking large amounts of alcohol. B) Hiding backstage until the show is over. C) Practice and mental preparation techniques. D) Pretending the audience is made of vegetables.
A) Panic and run off stage. B) Blame someone else for the mistake. C) Start reciting the alphabet backwards. D) Improvise gracefully and try to get back on track.
A) Raise your concerns with management before accepting the position. B) Silently sabotage the unsafe practices. C) File a lawsuit immediately, even without evidence. D) Ignore your concerns and hope for the best. |