T Lawrence-Simon, or Tyler as he is also known, is a Philadelphia native, Boston resident, and world frolicker. He discovered an aptitude for aerial acts at a young age when he choreographed and performed the “Bare Butt Swing” (not for hire) on a hammock whilst on vacation in the tropics.  A man of many interests and talents, T has studied dance, acting, physical theater, gymnastics, magic, piano, guitar, and classical flute. He also has a B.A. from Temple University in Theater concentrating in Stage Management, Lighting and Costume Design. T was also one of the first graduates of the Headlong Performance Institute studying performance art and physical theater.

T has always been an artist in some form or another. After excelling in theater, T joined the circus world learning aerials at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. After graduating college, he attended the New England Center for Circus Arts' (NECCA) professional program. T specialized first in aerial hoop and rope, then took on the unique double-bar trapeze, and handbalancing for his graduating acts. T taught at NECCA re-invigorating the aerial hoop curriculum, and other high level aerial classes. Now, he resides in Boston, teaching at many circus schools all over the world. T has been called “the master of aerial bad-assery”, but when on the ground, T can be found designing and sewing professional costumes or quilts.