ringmaster
Big-top announcer
A ringmaster is the person who announces acts and directs performances in a circus, typically wearing a top hat and tails while commanding the ring.
The term extends to anyone who orchestrates or controls a chaotic situation: She was the ringmaster of our family reunions.
The word often implies theatrical authority and showmanship.
Portable fabric shelter
sequins · spotlight · acrobat · trapeze · juggler · clown · elephant · lion
One who entertains audiences
- magicianPerformer of illusions
- illusionistPerformer of visual deception
- storytellerOne who recounts tales
- comedianProfessional humor performer
showman · artiste · act · routine · spectacle · dazzle · costume · sequins
Ceremony host
- hostOne receiving guests
- presenterOne who delivers content
- compereEntertainment event introducer
- announcerOne who introduces programs
barker · entertainer · orator · narrator · frontman · personality · raconteur · hypeman
One who leads
- coordinatorOne who arranges activities
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- overseerOne who monitors work
- conductorOne who directs musicians
captain · boss · foreman · helmsman · organizer · figurehead · impresario · maestro
Authoritative instruction given
- controlAuthority to direct
- directionWay something faces
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
cue · announcement · introduction · discipline · dominance · whipcrack · presence · charisma
tent
Portable fabric shelter
tophat · sequins · spotlight · acrobat · trapeze · juggler · clown · elephant · lion · tiger
performer
One who entertains audiences
- magicianPerformer of illusions
- illusionistPerformer of visual deception
- storytellerOne who recounts tales
comedian · showman · artiste · act · routine · spectacle · dazzle · costume · sequins · coattails
emcee
Ceremony host
announcer · barker · entertainer · orator · narrator · frontman · personality · raconteur · hypeman · interlocutor
director
One who leads
- coordinatorOne who arranges activities
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- overseerOne who monitors work
conductor · captain · boss · foreman · helmsman · organizer · figurehead · impresario · maestro · taskmaster
command
Authoritative instruction given
- controlAuthority to direct
- directionWay something faces
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
coordination · cue · announcement · introduction · discipline · dominance · whipcrack · presence · charisma · patter
- circus workersacrobat, clown, trapeze artist, lion tamer, juggler
- entertainerssingers, actor, dancers, actress, musicians
- circuscircus, big top, clown, clowns, acrobat
- Announcerssports announcer, news anchor, emcee, PA announcer, radio host
- carnivalparade, costume, float, ferris wheel, roller coaster
- circus actsacrobat, acrobats, trapeze artist, juggling, jugglers
ringmasterperformer
One who entertains audiences
circus act · spectator · acrobat · clown · trapeze artist
ringmasterstagehand
Backstage theater worker
roustabout · roadie · rigger · techie