I slightly feel that this is suggesting you make a piece of theatre first and then add your skill to it. It's kind of implying you can't have a good circus performance without the character/theatre.
I loved Toby Walkers' performance at the BJC a few years ago. It was pure technical back to back skill but it was a variety of skills so that kept it engaging. It was also just at such a high level that it could hold its own.
I guess he is answering the question for performers who want to make routines for the general public rather than people like me, obsessed jugglers.
by Owen Greenaway, in response to this post 2015-11-28 20:01:19