Circus Production
In film and in live theater, Claire uses her production prowess to support directors where ever possible. Currently, she is working as the production manager for People’s Circus Theater and Circus Center of San Francisco.
Current Projects
PCT’s Youth All-Star Intensive
Claire will be writing and directing her first full circus show for People's Circus Theatre's 2nd Youth All-Star intensive. This involves creating her show and working with coaches and students to bring her vision to life. Read more about it here:
Reindeer Games
A Midwinter Night’s Dream
Circus Center's annual Winter Showcase Directed by 7 Fingers Performer Dominic Cruz. The show will take place on December 12th and 13th. This will be Claire's third year as Production Manager for PCT's favorite holiday show. Read more about it here:Past Projects
The Four Seasons Remixed
Claire acted as Production and Stage Manager for Circus Center’s annual youth Spring Show. This was her first production in her new role as Project Manager at Circus Center.
April 2026
The Unfinished Work of Camille Claudel
Claire continued her role as Production Manager for People’s Circus Theatre Camille Claudel that followed the life and works of the famous artist. She acted as the Assistant Stage Manager alongside Tanya Telson, Stage Manager for Club Fugazi. The show performed at Club Fugazi and OCD Theater.
Read more about the show here:
https://peoplescircustheatre.org/camille-claudel
June 2026
Reindeer Games 2025
Continuing her work with PCT, Claire worked again as the Stage/Production Manager for PCT’s production of Reindeer Games for it’s third run at the Children’s Creativity Museum. Claire got to work with new lighting designers, riggers, and sound technicians. She also got to hone her QLab skills as the programer for sound effects and music.
December 2025
Circus Center’s 40th Anniversary Showcase
Claire stepped into a new role as stage manager (along with a familiar role as production manager) to make sure the Circus Center Showcase was a success. Through her work, the show was organized, on-budget, and sold out!
December 2024
The Nightingale
This is the first show Claire worked on as both the Production and the Stage Manager for PCT. Stage Management was a new challenge that Claire greatly welcomed and learned so much from.
Based on the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, People’s Circus Theatre tells a magical and moving love story that explores themes of power, technology, nature, and possession in our signature style.
June 2025
Reindeer Games
While working on the Winter Show for Circus Center, Claire also completed her tasks as production manager to make sure this show went smoothly. This project presented new challenges but went great and was so fun to experience.
December 2024
Snowcase
Claire worked as a rigger on Circus Center’s annual winter showcase. She also helped with the flying trapeze act
Jump/Fall
Claire had the pleasure of choreographing a rope act for her former student Mia. She worked with director Juliana Neves to create an act that incorporated rope and spanish web. Mia also performed this act at the Aerial Arts Festival at Fort Mason.
Please check out the People’s Circus Theatre website for updates and tickets to shows!