Media
Pittsburgh Storytelling
Pittsburgh People love Pittsburgh Things. Now, imagine a Pittsburgh circus where multidisciplinary art brings the city’s industrious spirit to life through creative storytelling. That is the essence of Cirque Jag Productions. This is where Pittsburgh artists effectively mix circus, digital media, writing, and craftsmanship in a collaborative culdron. From short films to behind-the-scenes blogs, every piece captures how people enliven a place and how a place enlivens people.
Video Channel
Pittsburgh People
Every Pittsburgh circus act starts with real people doing awesome things in real places. The Cirque Jag Productions video channel showcases the city’s creative backbone: artists, makers, and dreamers transforming familiar environments into stages for reinvention. From acrobatics on a parking chair to drumming through a blast furnace, these short films capture the grit, humor, and innovation that define the region.
Watch how Cirque Jags turn familiar Pittsburgh into a neighborhood spectacle.
Blog
Pittsburgh Things
If Pittsburgh People put the circus on screen, The Cirque Jag Productions Blog tells the story behind the sparks. Here, we explore how artists, entrepreneurs, and communities reclaim the city’s industrial past to forge creative futures. You’ll find stories of collaboration, reflections on the artistic process, and insights into building a creative economy grounded in authenticity.
Discover how the Pittsburgh circus keeps evolving: one reclaimed idea at a time.
Creative Collaborations
Pittsburgh has always thrived on confluence. Just as the three rivers meet to form what was once called “The Gateway to The West,” Pittsburghers know how to elegantly combine what seem like unmatchable elements into strong, sustainable stuff. Artists, entrepreneurs, and community spaces work together to make something unforgettable. Cirque Jag Productions invites local artists and artist-serving organizations to collaborate on short film projects that highlight the city’s creative DNA.
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Collaborations can take shape in many forms.
Common approaches include developing a multidisciplinary performance concept to be captured on film, or offering a unique space where those stories can unfold.
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In return, partners benefit from strategic backlinks through Cirque Jag’s digital media platforms, including YouTube and the Cirque Jag Productions blog , helping drive traffic, visibility, and lasting SEO/AEO value to your organization.
Cirque Jag Productions seeks collaborators who align with the following values:
Inclusivity & Safety
No high-flying circus act happens without ensuring safety first, both physical and psychological. Cirque Jag Productions can only exist in environments where everyone feels welcome, respected, and safe. We want to work with partners who celebrate diverse voices and commit to equitable practices in all creative endeavors.
Vibrance Through Variety
Creativity doesn’t belong to one stage. Just like the characters in Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, Cirque Jag Productions thrives on variety. Mixing circus, film, music, and movement is how we can expand what “performance” means and the impact it has. The goal is to partner with all types of spaces and disciplines. Musicians, visual artists, breweries, coffee houses, theaters, galleries…we want to hear from yinz.
Creative & Strategic Experimentation
Creative solutions exist in the willingness to try, fail, and try again. Cirque Jag Productions encourages bold ideas and strategic risk-taking, knowing that strong metal comes from just the right amount of process mixed with just the right amount of improvisation.
Collaboration & Community
Partnership and responsibility are at the heart of every project. In order to tell stories that showcase Pittsburgh’s resilience, humor, and heart, we need to seek and embody that community. That means showing up, following through, and treating each other as teammates with a common goal. We want to partner with people and organizations who show commitment to their craft and the ability to balance empathy with accountability. These are the partners with whom we can pursue sustainable success through excellence and make us all Pittsburgh Proud.
Yinz wanna collaborate? Fill out the form below.
If you or your organization shares these values and has a vision that fits the Cirque Jag spirit, reach out. Disclaimer: We’re talking about forming a relationship, and a solid relationship usually requires more than one encounter. In short, no decision is made in just one meeting.
Each potential collaboration is carefully considered to ensure …
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Creative and professional alignment
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Time and resource balance
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Meaningful impact for all involved
But don’t worry. Circus is fun. And so are Cirque Jags. Share your idea, your space, or your story, and let’s explore what we might build together.
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