Who Is Maks?

A Performer — An Artist — An Experience

Maks Turner was almost born in a Denny’s. But after that, he grew up along the east coast, picking up a love of traveling. He also grew up with anxiety, which led to his love of performing. Eventually, he attended a performing arts high school, focusing on a dual major in music and theater arts, and then made it to New York City. Soon he dropped out of college to join the circus. Classic.

Combining his background in acting with his new circus training, Maks began working in NYC nightlife and variety shows. By relying on his creativity, adaptability, and fierce determination, Maks used his art to develop his voice, spread empathy, and entertain.

Maks has worked with companies such as the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Circus Smirkus, and Hybrid Movement Co. He has worked as an actor, a dancer, an acrobat, a comedian, a clown, an aerialist, and a singer. After quarantine ended, Maks has been found spreading joy and fun performing at theme parks and traditional circuses. He has also lent his voice to the creation of contemporary circus productions, Nowhere: Now Here, and {In}tangible. With no intention of slowing down, Maks is more determined than ever to spread joy and art wherever he goes.

 

Resume

Experience

--”Cirque: Spirit of Christmas” at The Gaylord National (Nov. - Dec. 2024)

Tempettino- Through character

--Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure / RWS Talent (Sept. - Oct. 2024)

Eddie Munson- Stranger Things Experience

--”{In}Tangible” by Kalisch Productions, in partnership with The Dementia Society (Aug. 2024)

Ollie- Supporting actor

--”Bloom” by Hero NYC (May - Aug. 2024)

Immersive Performer and space activator for private events

--”Nowhere 7.0” by Hybrid Movement Co. (April 2024)

Guest Performer and collaborator

--”Tiger’s Bride” by Theater Uzume (Feb. - Mar. 2024)

Erl King- actor and circus performer in immersive production

--Great Benjamin’s Circus (Nov. - Dec. 2023)

Aerial Straps Act

--Circus Moxie- Host (Oct. 2023)

Host for weekly variety show

--Top View Entertainment- Night Tour Experience (June 2023- Oct. 2023)

Tour bus entertainer performing stand up comedy and vocal music

--Art Residency to develop {In}tangible at ArtYard (Aug. 2023)

Actor and circus performer in contemporary circus play

--A Sketch of New York (Aug. 2023)

Actor in a cycle of a long running sketch comedy show

--”Nowhere 6.0” by Hybrid Movement Co. at House of Yes (July 2023)

Guest Performer and collaborator

--Lewis & Clark Circus (Feb. - Apr. 2023)

Ringmaster and contortion act

--The Big Apple Circus (Nov. - Dec. 2022)

Performer in an immersive pre show experience for the 2022 season

--Hershey Park Dark Nights at Hershey Park (Sept.- Oct. 2022)

Specialty act- Slider in the Midway of Misery

--”The Big Test” at Legoland, NY / RWS Talent (April- Sept., 2022)

Stunt performer and clown- Ensemble acrobatic performer in two different versions of the show

--”Nowhere: Now | Here” presented by Hybrid Movement Co. (Apr. 26, 2020)

Collaborative Creative director and performer (including acrobatics, dance, aerial arts, and acting)

Training

+ Hybrid Movement Co. (Jan. 2017 - Ongoing)

Circus Arts Training, focused in group acrobatics, contortion and aerial arts

+ Broadway Dance Center (Jan, 2022- June 2023)

Theater Jazz Class with Morgan Rose

+ Matt Farnsworth Vocal Studio (Sept. 2021- Jan. 2023)

Lessons with Bridget Linsenmeyer

+ The Barrow Group (July - Aug. 2021)

Summer Acting Intensive with Seth Barrish and Lee Brock

+ Circus Warehouse Professional Training Program (Sept. 2018 - Mar. 2020)

Focus: Contortion, Corde Lisse, and Dance

+ Circus Maine Professional Training Program (Sept 2017 - May 2018)

Circus Foundations Program

+ Brooklyn College (Aug. 2013 - May 2016)

BA program in Theater Arts

+ The Visual and Performing Arts Academy (Sept. 2009 - June 2013)

Graduation Certificate with a Concentration in Theater