A twenty-year veteran of the Circus and Stunt Performance world. Tom Comet has as much experience on stage as he does off having been a performer before embracing the technical and desgn side of shows.Tom attended circus school 1992 in San Fransisco and then Bristol England before touring to over 20 different countries with his solo stunt show. In 2002 he set a world record for juggling three running chainsaws longer than any other lunatic on the planet. During his performance career Tom developed a facination with pyrotechnics, special effects and stunt rigging. It is offstagein this technica land design side of shows that Tom now feels most at home.

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A circus performer from the day she was born into her family name. From the world of dance and movement she found her true calling when she discovered flame. Rebecca wears a great many hats for Circus Orange and finds joy in combining the multiple disciplines of all the human resources in the company to create large-scale ensemble works of art.

A recent grad from Selkirk College for Art & New Media, Taryn is brand new to the circus entertainment world. Equipped with a passion for all things digital, and a desire to immerse herself in all things spectacular, Circus Orange is a perfect fit! She is very excited to be a part of the team and can't wait to see what the new year brings.

Tina has been bookkeeping for over twenty years but has rarely seen as much diversity in her job as she does at Circus Orange. She somehow manages to make cents of this circus madness.

We have had very good luck working with folks from Newfoundland and Paddy is no exception. Paddy started out with Circus Orange as a rigger and the guy who could tie more knots than anyone else in the company. He has since developed quite a pyro addiction and he is now a fully certified "pyro guy".

Bryce is the most recent addition to the team behind the scenes at Circus Orange and his presence is very appreciated. An experienced pyrotechnican and rigger with a cool head and an eye for safety.

The world's most dangerous clown! Has worked as a thrill clown and support for AntiGravity's Crash Test Dummies on Broadway, Cirque du Soleil and various shows worldwide. He is an accomplished designer and stunt performer and has worked extensively as a licensed pyrotechnician.

Shane has over 10 years of experience doing Special Effects for movies, television, theatre and live events. He spends most of his time now working for a shadowy arm of the Government shooting guns (no kidding).

After his time in the military Mark went in to the world of I.T. After a decade of rocking the corporate world he decided he missed working with things that go bang too much so it was time for another career change up so hegot involved in Rigging, fireworks and pyro. It didn't take long for him to gravitate to our Circus Orange team where he is very happy indeed.

Ian has been working in the rock & roll & theatre end of show business for twenty years as a singer, musician, composer & lighting designer. He and his wife Lindsay host the Annual Circus Orange Party & Pennyfarthing Race. His A/V tech skills & groovy vibes always are a welcome addition to the Circus Orange Team.

Jason can usually be found coordinating the special effectsfor large film and TV projects. He is An ETCP certified Theatre Master Rigger and pyrotechnics expert.

Donni is a true all 'rounder and the kind of guy who keeps a group like Circus Orange going when things get tough. No stranger to hard work and the guy we call on for everything from wiring up pyro to water safety and fall arrest. A true asset and real team player!

This potato farmer's daughter from Prince Edward Island, Canada has always been fascinated with fire! With 10 years in the horticultural field under her belt she has decided to explore the art of fireworks and pyrotechnics. When she was introduced to Circus Orange there was an instant spark on and that was it. As much as she loves an explosive spectacle, you will also find her growing flowers and playing in the dirt, always creating, designing, planting and growing.

Sabrina Pringle has been performing for over 17 years in dance and theatre. She found the circus world three years ago and continues to explore every new discipline she can find. Working with fire or in the air, anywhere exciting is where she will be. Last summer Sabrina took an intensive stunt training course and she is now begging to throw herself off every building we see. Nice!

Fishead (aka. James Fisher) uses his illustration background and performance experience to create visually stimulating music using his unique formula of genre blending. He has recently written and performed a score for the short films by the Brothers Quay, produced in collaboration with Rue Morgue under the title of Nightmare Picture Theatre. He is currently working on a soundtrack inspired by Clive Barker's novel 'The Abarat' in which the author himself has shown interest. He continues to work with Circus Orange and Daredevil Opera Company on several projects, including Tricycle.

If it burns then chances are Frank can spin it around in ways most people could not even imagine. Fire staff, double staff and flaming nunchucks are his speciality but watch out for his flaming sling shot too. Since joining Circus Orange Frank has become a certified pyrotechnician and he now helps us with this aspect of shows both on stage and off.

Al Morin is the organized half of our trampoline and bouncy stilt aerial daredevil duo. When he is not building trampolines or bungee rigs from scratch he is usually high in the air testing them out or performing in front of thousands.

Rebecca has contributed her extraordinary acting & aerial silk talents to recent film productions of Jackie Chan's "Tuxedo", & the award-winning "Chicago". Since graduating from Ryerson's Theatre School, her high energy and versatility in the air have taken her to national exhibitions,exclusive galas and corporate events across North America. Most recently she co-created an exuberant comedy aerial show in the Vancouver Comedy fest with Les Filles au Lit and choreographed for and performed in Vilya, the circus interpretation of the The Fellowship of the Rings with Quebec company, Magik-Art Trapeze.

Sean 'Jumpin Monkey' Butler is our Circus Orange Olympic hopeful for China in 2008. Always happy to have pyrotechnics strapped to his body and when he gets on the trampoline he jumps higher than anyone we know.

Holly has been dancing for nearly 20 years. She has studied various forms of performance including modern dance, theatre, clown, fire performance, and continues to explore fun new disciplines to bring to the stage. She joined Circus Orange in early 2005 and has since become addicted to the sweet smell, beauty and adrenaline of dancing through burning pyro! Holly is also a certified yoga instructor and a current student at the Canadian College of Osteopathy.

Diana graduated from Emily Carr Institute of Art in 2005 (Vancouver). She loves learning different movement techniques, playing with fire, pyro and dancing in the air. Her art work is a combination of video, installations, performances and journal based documentation art. Diana has performed and exhibited work in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and the GTA. She is a founding member of Norma and has collaborated with other artist in group exhibitions, interventions and art community events. She is honored to be part of the amaizing Circus Orange troup and happy to feed people with organic food!

Natalie has been dancing for as long as she can remember having trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern Shortly after graduating from York University in 2000, she discovered the art of fire dancing and was immediately smitten. Natalie joined Circus Orange in late 2005 where she continues to explore and expand her performance skills.These days you will find Natalie either on stage or giving a certified Thai Massage in her new clinic space.