Night Owl Circus Arts



Lyra+ w/ Mindy
Tonight 7:15 PM at North
5 spots open
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Lyra Showcase Prep w/ Vianna
Sun 3/1 5:30 PM at North
1 spot open
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All Levels Silks w/ Craig
Sun 3/1 7:30 PM at North
3 spots open
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Strength and Flexibility w/ Jenavieve
Mon 3/2 12:30 PM at North
3 spots open
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All Levels Lyra and Trapeze w/ Caroline
Mon 3/2 8 PM at North
5 spots open
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Beginner Silks w/ Laurel
Tue 3/3 8:15 PM at North
6 spots open
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Beginner Silks w/ Craig
Thu 3/5 12:30 PM at North
6 spots open
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Lyra+ w/ Mindy
Thu 3/5 7:15 PM at North
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Sling w/ Vianna
Fri 3/6 12 PM at North
4 spots open
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Flexibility and Flow w/ Ashley
Fri 3/6 8 PM at North
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Intermediate Lyra w/ Caroline
Sun 3/8 6:30 PM at North
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Past NOCA Performances

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Autumn Terror

Nov 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2022 at NOCA South

Autumn Terror was a post-Halloween nightmare featuring a ghosts, zombies, demonns, ghouls, and a few cute black cats!

Directed By: Samantha Sander
Technical Director: Caroline Daniels
Head Rigger: Vianna Isbister
Facility Manager: Craig Lewis
House Manager: Mikaela Lewis
Photography: Evan Lewis
Stage Crew: Samantha Sander, Vianna Isbister, Eva Alom, Rachel Broad
Choreography: Eva Alom, Vianna Isbister, Samantha Sander, Rachel Broad, Jen Kintner

Performers:

Laurel Guy
Grace Feltis
Megan Blackwell
Leah Sanders
Sarah Summers
Tiffany Kellogg
Mindy Woodall
Azrael Rasnake
Danielle Garland
Travis Wolven
Paige Gleason
Sherri Lorraine
Lea Karnes
Kristen Lantz
Erin Messmer
Tasha Adams
Chyanne Gobble
Katelynn Roberts
Mars Desjardins
Raven Ramirez
Sarah Myers
Charles Hagy
Gracia Tader
Ashley Browning
Brett Cook
Katie Anderson
Summer Ahmed
































Bugs in the Garden

April 8th and 9th, 2022 at NOCA South

Peer through the magnifying glass and see tiny wonders springing to life in a very big way! Dozens of bugs tumble and fly around in daring circus acts of strength and beauty for your viewing pleasure. How many creepy-crawly creatures do you recognize?

Directed By: Samantha Sander, Jen Kintner
Technical Director: Caroline Daniels
Rigging: Vianna Isbister, Craig Lewis
House Manager: Mikaela Lewis

Performers:

Eva Alom
Laurel Guy
Anna Humphrey
Rachel Broad
Caroline Daniels
Faith Simmons
Leigh Ann Livingston
Devorah Daught
Chyanne Gobble
Leslie Ellinberg
Mindy Woodall
Christina Ward
Charles Hagy
Vianna Isbister
Grace Feltis
Samantha Sander
Ashley Browning
Sheila Reed
Katie Greene
Rebecca Steele
Brett Cooke
Jen Kintner
Rosie Anderson
Katelynn Roberts
































Fire and Ice

July 16th and 17th, 2021 at The Mall at Johnson City, and NOCA South

This unique outdoor performance at The Mall of Johnson City was NOCA's first "drive-in circus"! It was followed by a similar show of the same name at NOCA South. If you know someone who perfomed in this show, ask them about it - there's a good story they can tell you!

Directed By: Craig Lewis
Producer: Sheila Reed
Stage Manager: Caroline Daniels
Head Rigger: Vianna Isbister
House Manager: Mikaela Lewis
Technical Director: Craig Lewis, Todd Hensley

Performers:

































Flying and Thriving

April 2nd, 2021 at Online

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Flying and Thriving was NOCA's first online performance, presented over Zoom, with pay-what-you-want tickets!

Directed By: Craig Lewis

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The Volstead Act

January 4th, 2020 at NOCA South

This 1920s-themed in-house performance featured spanish web, cloud swing, trapeze, and more, with banquet style seating, and catering from Main Street Cafe!

Directed By: Abby Freeburn
Technical Director: Craig Lewis
House/Company Manager: Mikaela Lewis
Photography: Evan Lewis

Performers:

Abby Freeburn
Wil Rhew
Leigh Ann Livingston
Caitlin Leavitt
Rachel Broad
Mindy Woodall
Sam Harrod
Brittany Bales
























Off the Canvas

August 2nd and 4th, 2019 at McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emery, VA

Sommerso was our third annual performance for the Virginia Highlands Festival at the beautiful McGlothlin Theater on Emery and Henry Campus. From mathematical perception to surrealism and spaces in-between, join us for this original aerial production! "Off the Canvas" explores the art of Piet Mondrian, Franz Marc, and Salvador Dali through the art of aerial silks, acrobatics, spanish web, and more!

Directed By: Abby Freeburn
Choreographers: Abby Freeburn, Jen Kintner
Technical Director: Craig Lewis, Will Hankins
House/Company Manager: Mikaela Lewis
Rigging: Craig Lewis, Delbert Hall, Will Hankins
Photography: Evan Lewis

Performers:

Sam Harrod
Rachel Broad
Courtney Spencer
Abby Freeburn
Wil Rhew
Brittany Bales
Jen Kintner
Caitlin Leavitt
Stephanie Roberts
Leigh Ann Livingston
Danielle Myers
Sunshine Marion
Jessica Vest
Tasha Adams
Lea Karnes
























Sommerso

August 4th and 6th, 2018 at McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emery, VA

Sommerso

Sommerso was our second annual performance for the Virginia Highlands Festival at the beautiful McGlothlin Theater on Emery and Henry Campus. This underwater themed show featured mermaids, jellyfish, and more!

Directed By: Rhianna Smith
Choreographers: Lauren Wirick, Abby Freeburn
Technical Director: Craig Lewis, Will Hankins
House/Company Manager: Mikaela Lewis
Photography: Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis

Performers:

Rhianna Smith
Wil Rhew
Kayla Eggleston
Tasha Adams
Phil Clemmons
Abby Freeburn
Lauren Wirick
Emma Wirick
Caitlin Leavitt
Erin Holmes
Megan Bordwine
Stephanie Roberts
Sam Harrod
Danielle Myers
Buy the Sommerso DVD on Amazon!
Buy the DVD on Amazon!
































Kingsport Busker Fest

July 14th, 2018 at Downtown Kingsport

The Night Owls provided outdoor entertainment for the Kingsport Busker Fest - part of Fun Fest - in downtown Kingsport.

Directed By: Craig Lewis, Jen Kintner
Company Manager: Mikaela Lewis
Photography: Josh Holly, Logan Bailey, Phil Clemmons, Craig Lewis

Performers:

Jen Kintner
Abby Freeburn
Caitlin Leavitt
Stephanie Roberts
Wil Rhew
Jenna Eason
Lauren Wirick
























2017 Wedding

Sept 9th, 2017 at The Foundry, Knoxville, TN

2017 Wedding

We were hired for this beautiful wedding on September 9th, 2017 in Knoxville, TN. The bride was an aerialist who used to teach for us, so we were honored by the opportunity to perform at her wedding!

Directed By: Craig Lewis
Company Manager: Mikaela Lewis
Photography: Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis

Performers:

Caitlin Leavitt
Rhianna Smith
Lauren Wirick
Angela Duggins
Abby Freeburn
Kat Bentley
Kayla Eggleston












VA Highlands Festival

Aug 5th, 2017 at Abingdon Farmers Market

VA Highlands Festival

As part of an annual collaboration with the Virginia Highlands Festival, the Night Owls provided outdoor entertainment for the Virginia Highlands Festival.

Directed By: Craig Lewis
House/Company Manager: Mikaela Lewis
Photography: DeAnna Sharp

Performers:

Angela Duggins
Megan Bordwine
Abby Freeburn
Adrianna Lewis
Kayla Eggleston
Rhianna Smith
Caitlin Leavitt
Hana Lee
Kat Bentley











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