about the company

With engaging narratives and award-winning talent, Short Round Productions (SRP) takes inspiration from Hollywood and pop culture to create distinctly American circus productions for audiences and venues that want something more.

ORIGINS

Founded in 2015 by acclaimed circus artist Joseph Pinzon, SRP reimagines the possibilities of contemporary circus. With over two decades of international performance and production experience, Joseph brings a dynamic blend of artistry shaped by his Los Angeles roots — the heart of film and television.

Frustrated by the absence of emotionally driven narratives in the circus world, Joseph saw a creative opportunity. Drawing on his background in acting, singing, and dance, he set out to craft productions where circus isn’t just spectacle — it's storytelling. At SRP, acrobatics become the language through which characters reveal their inner worlds, much like songs in a musical.

The result is a fresh theatrical experience that fuses technical brilliance with emotional depth, transcending language and culture to leave global audiences spellbound. SRP isn’t just a circus — it’s a movement in modern performance art.

HISTORY

SRP’s debut production, Filament, electrified audiences across Europe and Australia with its bold fusion of circus artistry and 1980s teen movie nostalgia. A modern homage to the coming-of-age classics of that era, the show struck a powerful chord — emotionally resonant, visually thrilling, and utterly unforgettable.

Filament made a splash on the international stage, performing at major festivals including Cirk-UFF, Edinburgh Fringe, and Adelaide Fringe, where it earned the coveted Best Circus and Physical Theatre Weekly Award. It went on to tour 20 cities across Italy, Luxembourg, and Germany in just one month.

Consistently drawing rave 4- and 5-star reviews, Filament became one of the top 10 best-selling shows in its festival debut, hailed as “gorgeously honest” by Young Perspective and praised as a “cocktail of circus, storytelling, and sex appeal” by Weekend Notes.

With its vibrant mix of youthful energy, heartfelt relatability, and nostalgic flair, the show captivated audiences across generations, proving that SRP had arrived with a voice unlike any other in the circus world.

ON THE HORIZON

With its next production, SRP invites audiences on a hauntingly beautiful journey through one of life’s greatest mysteries: death. This poignant and provocative new work is a cinematic blend of elegance, eccentricity, and raw emotion — a cautionary tale that is as whimsical as it is profound.

True to SRP’s signature style, the show promises spellbinding visuals and storytelling that transcends language. It dares audiences to peer beyond the veil not with fear, but with curiosity, wonder, and a touch of dark humor. For theatergoers unafraid to explore the unknown, this promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Mission

Short Round Productions is an American contemporary circus company dedicated to creating high-caliber, story-based productions that inspire, entertain, and resonate with audiences.

vision

Short Round Productions wants the art of circus to help the world discover the endless physical, mental, and emotional possibilities of human nature.

values

Wonder: We get a kick out of finding out new things

We love to constantly explore and uncover facets of ourselves and what we do. By maintaining this curiosity, we are encouraged to grow not only on stage and in our endeavors, but also in life.

Candor: We are super up front and honest

We give each other blunt feedback and present our content in a very real way. It’s not because we’re tactless. It’s because we believe honesty is the best policy. And we don’t like BS.

Purpose: We know what we’re about

We’ve taken the time to get to know ourselves and figure out what we’re meant to do. This self-examination gives us focus to make sure we get things done right. We try to always remember why we do it all in the first place.

Empathy: We feel you

We’ve been through a lot, and we know you have, too. Although we can’t understand everything, we try our best to put ourselves in your shoes. Our stories, on and off stage, share common threads. We keep you in mind because you’re awesome.

Authenticity: We keep it real

We don’t put up a front. Seems ironic since our shows are fictional. But they’re researched, processed, and thought out. We enjoy the details, which, in turn, help us create multi-layered, relatable content.