<p>As a child, Al Calienes would peer over a neighborhood fence in Brooklyn trying to view the Big Apple Circus as it setup. The excitement of those days stuck with him and at the age of 26 he decided to join the circus himself. Through hard work, a willingness to learn and passion for his chosen profession, the Remarkable Renaldo was born.</p>

#13 COSTUME MANAGER AND SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR - JARED WALKER

An overview of events and outreach going on at The Circus Arts Conservatory – performances, classes, outreach efforts, appearances around town.

Beth Graves has been the Marketing Manager at The CAC for almost 5 years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in advertising from The University of Florida and has over twenty years of experience working in the marketing departments for The Ringling Museum, SMR/Lakewood Ranch, Coldwell Banker, Premier Cruises and Beber Silverstein Advertising Agency.She has lived in the Sarasota/Bradenton area since 1998 and lives with her husband and 17-year-old son.