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“I’m Possible – Omnium Circus’s fully inclusive circus spectacular”

CircuSense dba Omnium: A Bold New Circus
“I’m Possible – Omnium Circus’s fully inclusive circus spectacular” by CircuSense dba Omnium: A Bold New Circus

credits

Title
  • “I’m Possible – Omnium Circus’s fully inclusive circus spectacular”
Entrant
  • CircuSense dba Omnium: A Bold New Circus

About This Project

Summary

Omnium: A Bold New Circus is singularly inclusive, multi-abled and representative, highlighting and celebrating that disability and diversity shine through the joy and excitement of Circus arts. As a nonprofit built on a tripod of Entertainment, Employment and Education, Omnium is the perfect vehicle for systemic progress, providing a joyful living example of disability normalized and diversity as a given. Omnium is a popular entertainment where everyone feels true belonging.

Goals & Objectives

Omnium’s goal is to provide full inclusion and representation in the arts. Through a diverse cast, crew and staff with multiple abilities, and comprehensively accessible performances, we demonstrate that all people can achieve greatness regardless of their challenges.

Results & Impact

Performed in 15 states, served 130K patrons and 12K NYC students. In 2024, 3 week run at the renowned New Victory Theater (on 42nd St). 40% of our performers, employees, board and volunteers are people with disabilities. We source our merchandise from suppliers who employ people with disabilities.

the team

Lisa B. Lewis
  • Founder/Executive Director
  • Omnium Circus
Steve Mendelsohn
  • CFO
  • Omnium Circus
Jody LaFosse
  • Executive Assistant
  • Omnium Circus
Barbara Pflughaupt
  • Marketing Communications Consultant & Board Member
  • Omnium Circus