Past NOCA Performances
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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 |
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| Technical Director: | Craig Lewis |
| House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Evan Lewis |
Performers:
Caitlin Leavitt
Sam Harrod
Abby Freeburn
Rachel Broad
Wil Rhew
Leigh Ann Livingston
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 |
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| 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:
Jessica Vest
Sunshine Marion
Courtney Spencer
Sam Harrod
Jen Kintner
Wil Rhew
Danielle Myers
Abby Freeburn
Leigh Ann Livingston
Stephanie Roberts
Lea Karnes
Rachel Broad
Caitlin Leavitt
Tasha Adams
Sommerso
August 4th and 6th, 2018 at McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emery, VA
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 |
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| Choreographers: | Lauren Wirick, Abby Freeburn |
| Technical Director: | Craig Lewis, Will Hankins |
| House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis |
Performers:
Erin Holmes
Sam Harrod
Emma Wirick
Stephanie Roberts
Megan Bordwine
Rhianna Smith
Kayla Eggleston
Abby Freeburn
Wil Rhew
Phil Clemmons
Danielle Myers
Tasha Adams
Caitlin Leavitt
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 |
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| Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Josh Holly, Logan Bailey, Phil Clemmons, Craig Lewis |
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2017 Wedding
Sept 9th, 2017 at The Foundry, Knoxville, TN
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 |
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| Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis |
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VA Highlands Festival
Aug 5th, 2017 at Abingdon Farmers Market
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 |
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| House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | DeAnna Sharp |
Performers:
Caitlin Leavitt
Adrianna Lewis
Kat Bentley
Kayla Eggleston
Rhianna Smith
Abby Freeburn
Angela Duggins
Megan Bordwine
Serendipity
July 30th and 31st, 2017 at McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emery, VA
Serendipity was our first annual performance for the Virginia Highlands Festival at the beautiful McGlothlin Theater on Emery and Henry Campus.
| Directed By: | Craig Lewis |
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| Artistic Director: | Rhianna Smith |
| Lead Choreographer: | Lauren Wirick |
| House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Technical Director: | Will Hankins |
| Rigging: | Delbert Hall |
| Photography: | Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis, John Cornelius, David Cantor |
Performers:
Kat Bentley
Adrianna Lewis
Abby Freeburn
Caitlin Leavitt
Danielle Myers
Angela Duggins
Hana Lee
Kayla Eggleston
Lauren Wirick
Megan Bordwine
TN Bar Association
June 15th, 2017 at Kingsport Farmers Market
The Night Owls were honored to perform for this Tennessee Bar Association event in Kingsport, sponsored by Eastman!
| Directed By: | Craig Lewis |
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| Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Kelly Hammonds |
| Rigging: | Delbert Hall |
Performers:
Abby Freeburn
Rachel Miller
Kayla Eggleston
Kat Bentley
Rhianna Smith
Danielle Myers
Angela Duggins
Kay Newell
Lauren Wirick
Blue Plum
June 2nd, 2017 at Founders Park, Johnson City, TN
The Night Owls teamed up with Empyrean Arts from Asheville to put on this incredible show for the Blue Plum Festival, featuring juggling, static trapeze, corde lisse, and aerial silks!
| Directed By: | Craig Lewis, Heather Poole |
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The 3rd Night Owl Circus
Oct 28th and 29th, 2016 at NOCA North (ASG)
The third Night Owl Circus was a Halloween show!
| Directed By: | Craig Lewis |
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| House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Amanda Elkins, David Frazier, Evan Lewis |
Performers:
Abby Freeburn
Kay Newell
Kayla Ellison
Caitlin Leavitt
Walter Beals
Ciera Miller
Keith Campbell
Katy Reed
Kayla Eggleston
Megan Bordwine
Hana Lee
Alley Buckles
Rhiannon Miller
Healing Hands Gala
Aug 27th, 2016 at Studio Brew, Bristol, VA
The Night Owls provided outdoor entertainment for the Healing Hands Fundraising Gala at Studio Brew!
| Directed By: | Craig Lewis |
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| Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Richard Minx |
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King University
April 7th, 2016 at King University
A great time was had by all at this Gatsby-themed student event at King University!
| Directed By: | Lauren Wirick, Craig Lewis |
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Craig and Mikaela's Wedding
March 26th, 2016 at New Mountain Asheville
When NOCA owners Craig and Mikaela tied the knot, the Night Owls put on an amazing show in Asheville, NC!
| Directed By: | Lauren Wirick, Heather Poole |
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| Photography: | Keith Dixon, Mike Bowling, Evan Lewis |
| Videography: | McKelvie Wilder |
| Master of Ceremonies: | Randy Carrol |
Performers:
Lorien Myerson
Ingrid Johnson
Walter Beals
Keith Campbell
Lauren Wirick
Britt Tyler
Jessica Miller
Valerie Phillips
Ciera Miller
Waverly Jones
PEAK: Kingsport Young Professionals
Feb 27th, 2016 at Kingsport Farmers Market
| Directed By: | Craig Lewis |
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| Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Tara Hodges, Evan Lewis |
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The 2nd Night Owl Circus
Dec 11th and 12th, 2015 at NOCA North (ASG)
| Directed By: | Craig Lewis |
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| House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Keith Dixon, Forest Myerson |
Performers:
Sierra Allen
Ciera Miller
Ali McGlothlin
DeAnna Sharp
Heather Byrge
Jessica Miller
Jillian Perkins
Lorien Myerson
Katy Reed
Alley Buckles
The 1st Night Owl Circus
Feb 28th, 2015 at NOCA North (ASG)
Our first ever performance at NOCA featured aerial silks, juggling, lyra, and tumbling!
| Directed By: | Craig Lewis |
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| House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
| Photography: | Justin Mitchell, Lorien Myerson |
Performers:
DeAnna Sharp
Ana Desposito
Bella Desposito
Alex Berkow
Heather Byrge
Sybil Smith
Rain Riddle
Mia Desposito
Colleen Early
Mithra Alavi
