Circus Academy Presents:

Spotlighting New York City’s most daring and original circus artists.

Circus Academy Presents is our contemporary circus grant program, created to help local circus artists bring their visions to life without the barrier of high venue or rehearsal costs. We offer flexible financial models—full or partial grants, revenue sharing, or low flat-rate venue fees—tailored to the needs of each production and its contribution to our community. From bold experiments to polished premieres, Circus Academy Presents is where innovative circus finds a stage.

If you have an idea or a show you'd like to bring to life in NYC please submit an application.

CIRCUS ACADEMY PRESENTS SHOWS

First Light - Jan 24 to Feb 1

First Light at Circus Academy New York First Light is a bold new creation by 3AM Theatre (NYC) blending contemporary circus, physical theatre, and modern dance with kinetic sculpture, immersive lighting, and an original soundscape to deliver a singular, genre-defying experience. Visually striking and emotionally charged, the work draws audiences into a journey of explorers set out to ascend the tallest mountain known to exist. Their ambition soon becomes a reckoning with mem

Sep 19-20 & 26-27 | Avast!

Navigate the treacherous waters of the high sea with our lonely Sailor, who encounters a pirate crew after being shipwrecked in a storm. Avast! is the first multi-week production to run in our space, and we're so excited for everyone to see this amazing piece of circus!

Aug 15 | Testing 123

Step into the future of contemporary circus with Testing 123 — a one-night-only showcase of bold, original works by five extraordinary independent artists. 🎭 3 performances. 🌟 5 boundary-pushing creators. 🗓 1 unforgettable night. Be the first to witness brand-new creations by: Isabella Diaz · Keaton Hentoff-Killian · Matthew Morgan · Olivia Tavolacci · Megan Dewees