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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Fully Charged

An electrifying edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey combining world-class circus artistry, live music, comedy, and spectacular theatrical production into one of Feld Entertainment’s most dynamic arena experiences.


Fully Charged energized The Greatest Show On Earth with a fast-paced production built around extraordinary circus acts, original music, theatrical storytelling, and immersive production design. The show featured internationally renowned performers alongside Ringling’s signature blend of comedy, aerial artistry, and animal presentations, creating a modern circus experience for audiences of all ages.


Samuel Doty served as Lighting Designer, Lighting Programmer, BlackTrax Designer, and BlackTrax Programmer, developing a lighting system that matched the show’s high-energy concept while integrating advanced performer tracking and synchronized cueing. His work helped transform each act into a unique theatrical environment while maintaining the production’s continuous momentum.


Client: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Production Company: Feld Entertainment

Producers: Kenneth Feld, Nicole Feld

Director & Choreographer: Fred Tallaksen

Writer: Jeremy Desmon

Scenic Designer: Rick Papineau

Costume Director: Dawna Oak


Sam's Role:

* Lighting Designer

* Lighting Programmer

* BlackTrax Designer

* BlackTrax Programmer

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