The Fur Circus Story
Bringing over 50 years of professional industry experience, The Fur Circus presents an authentic circus-themed performance comprised of a live action ringmaster, RIZZO, and three enFURtaining characters, Buddy the Bear, Myles the Monkey and Splash the Elephant. This turnkey, fun for all ages show brings first-class experience providing the sports, entertainment and live event industries with a high-quality, turnkey and fun for all ages performance that drives revenue, promotes goodwill in the community and increases client’s brand awareness. The Circus Train is about to take off, ALL ABOARD!!!!!
Rob Montepare
Birthplace: Troy, NY
Resides: Atlanta, GA
Big Top Stops: Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL), Gwinnett Braves (MiLB), Atlanta Braves (MLB), WB, Kansas City Royals (MLB)
Out of the Ring: When he's not working, Rob enjoys spending time with his Wife and Daughter and relaxing with friends, family and coordinating a Life Teen program for a local church."
Did you know? Rob has broken up a fight or two as a professional hockey referee in the ECHL, CHL, and SPHL.
"Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages...": I'm really excited to bring two years of hard work to life and offer an entertainment option that is a true experience and is fun for all ages.
Jeff Childers
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Resides: Atlanta, GA
Big Top Stops: Atlanta Thrashers (NHL), Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Dream (WNBA), Atlanta Falcons (NFL), WB, Atlanta Mascot Company
Out of the Ring: Jeff spends time with his Wife, Mandy and 2 daughters.
Did you know? His professional sports career began with the Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) in Community Relations conducting camps, clinics, promotions and community events.
"Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages...": I am very excited to bring several years of experience to The Fur Circus - making people all ages laugh!
Leighton Condell
Birthplace: Laurelton Queens NY
Resides: Lithonia GA
Big Top Stops: Harlem Globetrotters, Universoul Circus, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, PSL, AFL, NCAA, Jimmy Buffett Tour, AT&T Sports, Ace High Marketing, 1996 Olympics.
Out of the Ring: Leighton is avid sub-par, if not worst, golfer (But in his mind is AWESOME!!) and he lives his life everyday like it's his last.
Did you know? owns and operates Ace High Marketing LLC a promotion staffing agency. Oh yeah, and he has four Chihauhuas.
"Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages...": All I have to say is sit back, fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride, because The Fur Circus is coming through!
James Wood
Birthplace: Raleigh, NC
Resides: Atlanta, GA
Big Top Stops: North Carolina State University (NCAA), Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), Carolina Cobras (AFL), Durham Bulls (MiLB), WB, Atlanta Thrashers (NHL)
Out of the Ring: James is active in various sports and volunteers his time with local youth organizations whenever possible.
Did you know? James was an integral part of the largest professional sports viral publicity stunt involving a mascot while performing with the Atlanta Thrashers.
"Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages...": Driven by the goal of becoming the most exciting and seat-filling entertainment act, we have assembled a group of the most enthusiastic and creative minds in this industry.
Jonathan Nation
Birthplace: Ringgold, GA
Resides: Atlanta, GA
Big Top Stops: Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL), Gwinnett Braves (MiLB), Atlanta Braves (MLB), WB, Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL)
Out of the Ring: Jonathan plays a lot of tennis and makes frequent trips to visit his family in northwest Georgia.
Did you know? Jonathan is a Logistics Coordinator for Atlanta Quest.
"Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages...": I am eager to get this Circus train on the tracks so we can start making people laugh at our 'death defying' stunts.
Jeremy Legg
Birthplace: Franklin, TN
Resides: Atlanta, GA
Big Top Stops: Auburn University (NCAA), Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta Dream (WNBA), Georgia Force (AFL), WB, Atlanta Mascot Productions
Out of the Ring: Jeremy has two sons with his wife, Whitney.
Did you know? In 2005, Jeremy started Atlanta Mascot Productions. Also, while he was at Auburn, "Aubie" was the 2003 UCA National Mascot Champion.
"Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages..." I am excited to bring laughter and joy to so many different people with The Fur Circus. It is truly a show that everyone can enjoy.
Melvin Banks
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Resides: Atlanta, GA
Big Top Stops: Atlanta Thrashers (NHL), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), WB, Six Flags over Georgia
Out of the Ring: Melvin enjoys traveling, especially back to California to visit his family.
Did you know? Melvin helped start two theatre programs in Atlanta - one at Booker T. Washington High School and another at a local Boys and Girls Club.
"Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages..." I'm excited to work with several of my colleagues to bring something very unique to life. We're creating an experience that has not been done before.
