{"id":41003,"date":"2025-11-21T20:57:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T20:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/41003\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T20:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T20:57:12","slug":"behind-the-curtain-with-omnium-circus-pittsburgh-city-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/41003\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the curtain with Omnium Circus &#8211; Pittsburgh City Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129952\" data-id=\"129952\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-2.jpg\"  \/>Ringmaster Malik Paris rehearses ASL before Omnium Circus\u2019 I\u2019mPossible performance at the Byham Theater on Nov. 21, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129946\" data-id=\"129946\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-1.jpg\"  \/>Lisa Lewis, Founder and Executive Director of Omnium Circus, warms up with the performers at the Byham Theater on Nov. 21, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129940\" data-id=\"129940\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-3.jpg\"  \/>Tiffany Riley performs with Omnium Circus at the Byham Theater on Nov. 21, 2025.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129944\" data-id=\"129944\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-8.jpg\"  \/>Omnium Circus presents I\u2019mPossible at the Byham Theater. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129948\" data-id=\"129948\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-6.jpg\"  \/>Omnium Circus presents I\u2019mPossible at the Byham Theater. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129941\" data-id=\"129941\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-5.jpg\"  \/>Ermiyas Sima warms up for Omnium\u2019s I\u2019mPossible at the Byham Theater on Nov. 21, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129953\" data-id=\"129953\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-4.jpg\"  \/>Dick Monday performs with Omnium Circus at the Byham Theater on Nov. 21, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129951\" data-id=\"129951\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-7.jpg\"  \/>Members of Omnium Circus warm up for their show at the Byham Theater. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129943\" data-id=\"129943\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-10.jpg\"  \/>Acrobat Daniel Hairston Franzel warms up backstage at the Byham Theater. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129955\" data-id=\"129955\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-14.jpg\"  \/>Ringmasters Ted Mcrae and Malik Paris open the show for a crowd of students at the Byham Theater on Nov. 21, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129949\" data-id=\"129949\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-13.jpg\"  \/>Tour Manager Viveca Gardiner works backstage at the Byham Theater. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129954\" data-id=\"129954\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-15.jpg\"  \/>Dick Monday performs with Omnium Circus on Nov. 21, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129950\" data-id=\"129950\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-16.jpg\"  \/>Dick Monday performs with Omnium Circus on Nov. 21, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129947\" data-id=\"129947\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-9.jpg\"  \/>Stephanie Morphet walks backstage at the Byham Theater on Nov. 21, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-129945\" data-id=\"129945\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/112125_Omnium-17.jpg\"  \/>Owen Sanchez performs with Omnium Circus on Nov. 21, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson<a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Omnium Circus and their team of talented performers are in town for a showing of I\u2019mPossible, an exciting performance utilizing acrobatics, comedy, gymnastics and balancing acts. Omnium prides themselves on inclusivity and creating an environment for everyone, on and off the stage. The Byham Theater downtown will be hosting the circus on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased through the <a href=\"https:\/\/trustarts.org\/production\/102025\/performance\/102025\/seat_selection\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pittsburgh Cultural Trust<\/a> or day of at the box office.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ringmaster Malik Paris rehearses ASL before Omnium Circus\u2019 I\u2019mPossible performance at the Byham Theater on Nov. 21, 2025.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":41004,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[24725,8712,8547,4623,24726,24727,73,22818,75,74],"class_list":["post-41003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pittsburgh","tag-acrobats","tag-byham-theater","tag-circus","tag-downtown-pittsburgh","tag-inclusive-circus","tag-omnium-circus","tag-pittsburgh","tag-pittsburgh-cultural-trust","tag-pittsburgh-headlines","tag-pittsburgh-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41003"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41003\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}