He has worked in Seattle area theatres and toured the U.S. He began working with a physical improvisation company as a student at the University of New Mexico-moving to Seattle in 1989 where he completed his studies at the University of Washington.
MAGIC CIRCLE PROFESSIONAL
Brian Neel comes to Magic Circle Mime with more than 20 years of experience in professional theatre. Their newest production, “Orchestra from Planet X”, explores the many influences that helped create the music of the New World. Both artists have backgrounds in theatre and instrumental music, and have utilized that training to create their highly regarded programs. Magic Circle Mime Company is the creative partnership of Maggie Petersen and Douglas MacIntyre. In 2012 they performed in South America for the first time with Orquesta Filarmonica de Bogota. They made their European debut with the Palau de la Música de Valencia in April of 2007 leading to return engagements in Spain in 2008, 2009, 20. Appearances include the Beijing Music Festival, Shanghai International Children’s Festival, Taiwan International Children’s Festival, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic, Taipei Symphony Orchestra, National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, West Australia Symphony Orchestra and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. In the Pacific Rim and Far East they have performed at festivals and with major orchestras in Australia, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan. Magic Circle Mime Company also has a growing reputation outside North America. 2014 will also mark their fourth appearance at the National Arts Centre of Canada. Magic Circle Mime Company performs with virtually every major orchestra in North America and has performed on numerous occasions with the Symphony Orchestras of Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Montreal, Saint Louis, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg the Cleveland Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra and Philadelphia Orchestra and on more than half a dozen occasions at The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts with the National Symphony Orchestra.
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Their highly acclaimed performances, which unite the concert orchestra with visual theater, are consistently praised for imaginative and innovative content. is regarded as one of today’s premier family attractions.