Naomi Gesmundo's guest appearances

Naomi Gesmundo

Hideaway Circus Podcast

The TheatreArtLife Podcast

James Tanabe

Shana Carroll

Matthew Jessner

Ryan Gray

JENNIFER STEIN

Samantha Smith

Andy Levey

Thomas Schumacher

Randy Weiner

Kirk Marsh

Carlos Navarrete

Oliver Jones

Paul Wood

Daniel Jean

Jeff Croiter

OwlTail

In this episode we are joined by husband and wife performers Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo talking all things circus and entertainment. Ottavio hails from six generations of circus performers, and has a vast performing history as Mr G across many disciplines, and he is the co-author of The Grand Gypsy book with his grandfather, who was a revered circus performer. Naomi has a background in many genres of dance where she started her career, which led her to performing all over the world. As Mrs G, the duo created their impressive crossbow act together, and both are also certified Yoga practitioners. Mr and Mrs G talk to us all about their fascinating work in the performance world. http://www.crossbowact.com/ https://dragonvinyasa.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Ottavio-Gesmundo/e/B01MSCZI0S?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share  We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here! @theatreartlife Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

In this episode we are joined by husband and wife performers Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo talking all things circus and entertainment. Ottavio hails from six generations of circus performers, and has a vast performing history as Mr G across many disciplines, and he is the co-author of The Grand Gypsy book with his grandfather, who was a revered circus performer. Naomi has a background in many genres of dance where she started her career, which led her to performing all over the world. As Mrs G, the duo created their impressive crossbow act together, and both are also certified Yoga practitioners. Mr and Mrs G talk to us all about their fascinating work in the performance world. <a href="http://www.crossbowact.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.crossbowact.com/</a> <a href="https://dragonvinyasa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dragonvinyasa.com/</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ottavio-Gesmundo/e/B01MSCZI0S?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Ottavio-Gesmundo/e/B01MSCZI0S?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share</a> We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegpd2izlOvUVybUx0I5cxZKa7fmUJBr_ZFwNXnhWXoavNiOw/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFgn4c12kKn0UBrrKq4KimhsWn3eL8P9K-RdWLuEzFXztrCA/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! @theatreartlife Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 63 - Circus history with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom  On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closing announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum &amp; Bailey Circus, the bankruptcy auction of Big Apple Circus, SLUMBER's upcoming run at the Adelaide Fringe, and their new VR circus experience. They also sit down for an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo aka Mr. and Mrs. G. Ottavio and Naomi perform a breathtaking crossbow stunt act and have worked all over the world with many circuses, on Broadway, and in Las Vegas casinos. They also discuss Ottavio's new book "The Grand Gypsy" which chronicles the six generations of Italian circus performers. If you enjoy the episode please rate us on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends and family. Have a great week![24:58] Growing up in a circus family[33:01] Meeting one another on the Dutch production of Aida[41:32] Moving from NYC to Las Vegas[43:15] How Ottavio and Naomi learned to shoot crossbows[50:20] Ottavio and Naomi on the importance of their yoga practice[1:01:05] Ottavio on "The Grand Gypsy"[1:10:38] On Ringling and the future of circus     Learn More about Ottavio's Book "The Grand Gypsy"  

Subscribe:<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-hideaway/id1107287673?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> | <a href="http://hideawaycircus.com/podcast?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a> | <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/88628/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/hideaway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audioboom</a> On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closing announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum &amp; Bailey Circus, the bankruptcy auction of Big Apple Circus, SLUMBER's upcoming run at the Adelaide Fringe, and their new VR circus experience. They also sit down for an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo aka Mr. and Mrs. G. Ottavio and Naomi perform a breathtaking crossbow stunt act and have worked all over the world with many circuses, on Broadway, and in Las Vegas casinos. They also discuss Ottavio's new book "The Grand Gypsy" which chronicles the six generations of Italian circus performers. If you enjoy the episode please rate us on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends and family. Have a great week!<ul><li>[24:58] Growing up in a circus family</li><li>[33:01] Meeting one another on the Dutch production of Aida</li><li>[41:32] Moving from NYC to Las Vegas</li><li>[43:15] How Ottavio and Naomi learned to shoot crossbows</li><li>[50:20] Ottavio and Naomi on the importance of their yoga practice</li><li>[1:01:05] Ottavio on "The Grand Gypsy"</li><li>[1:10:38] On Ringling and the future of circus</li></ul> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Gypsy-Memoir-Ottavio-Gesmundo-ebook/dp/B01HBXIXMU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learn More about Ottavio's Book "The Grand Gypsy" </a>

Episode 35- Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo, death-defying crossbow act author of the Grand Gypsy