STEP INTO THE RING
ONE MISSION. FOUR WAYS TO TAKE PART.
Programs are shaped around the communities where young people learn, grow, and discover what they can do.
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Turnkey circus weeks and unforgettable final shows.
OUR MISSION
EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES.
Through uniquely challenging circus arts experiences, COTK helps participants strengthen confidence, perseverance, teamwork, and leadership.
PROGRAMS BUILT FOR COMMUNITIES
SCHOOLS
TURN THE SCHOOL DAY INTO A BIG TOP.
After-school workshops after school hours, build focus, responsibility, persistence, creative problem solving, and trust.
CAMPS
A TURNKEY WEEK WITH A FINAL SHOW.
Professional coaches, specialized equipment, production guidance, costumes, sound support, and ensemble energy.
1982
THE FIRST COTK PROGRAM
380
PRODUCTIONS DOCUMENTED, 1982–2019
700,000+
CUMULATIVE REACH REPORTED BY COTK
3 days–3 weeks
RESIDENCY FORMATS
WHY CIRCUS?
THE SHOW IS SPECTACULAR. THE GROWTH BEHIND IT MATTERS EVEN MORE.
Circus gives young people a reason to focus, persist, trust one another, and take pride in contributing to something larger than themselves.
“We saw kids literally blossom with this program.”
Jerry Bush, assistant principal
EVERYTHING AROUND THE RING
CLEAR PATHS FOR THE PRACTICAL WORK.
Find your program, prepare for participation, revisit the performance, or help more young people take part.
Find program information and the right registration or host contact.
Find collection information or ask about your performance.
Scholarships, equipment, host access, and organizational capacity.
Program preparation, forms, privacy, permissions, and media questions.
LEADERSHIP FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER
MISSION, CRAFT, AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH.
Olivier Lazar leads as CEO, Bruce Pfeffer continues as Founder, and Christine Kane directs development—supported by nonprofit governance and community partners.
Olivier Lazar
Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Pfeffer
Founder
Christine Kane
Development Director