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:
Brittany Bales
Wil Rhew
Abby Freeburn
Sam Harrod
Caitlin Leavitt
Rachel Broad
Leigh Ann Livingston
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
Danielle Myers
Stephanie Roberts
Sunshine Marion
Wil Rhew
Abby Freeburn
Lea Karnes
Leigh Ann Livingston
Caitlin Leavitt
Sam Harrod
Jen Kintner
Tasha Adams
Courtney Spencer
Brittany Bales
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:
Abby Freeburn
Tasha Adams
Sam Harrod
Wil Rhew
Caitlin Leavitt
Rhianna Smith
Kayla Eggleston
Danielle Myers
Lauren Wirick
Stephanie Roberts
Emma Wirick
Megan Bordwine
Phil Clemmons
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:
Kayla Eggleston
Megan Bordwine
Hana Lee
Rhianna Smith
Abby Freeburn
Adrianna Lewis
Angela Duggins
Kat Bentley
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
Hana Lee
Angela Duggins
Caitlin Leavitt
Abby Freeburn
Danielle Myers
Katy Reed
Megan Bordwine
Kayla Eggleston
Lauren Wirick
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:
Angela Duggins
Lauren Wirick
Danielle Myers
Rhianna Smith
Kayla Eggleston
Caitlin Leavitt
Kat Bentley
Kay Newell
Rachel Miller
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:
Walter Beals
Caitlin Leavitt
Kayla Eggleston
Rhiannon Miller
Megan Bordwine
Katy Reed
Kayla Ellison
Kay Newell
Ciera Miller
Hana Lee
Keith Campbell
Abby Freeburn
Rachel 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:
Ciera Miller
Keith Campbell
Lorien Myerson
Walter Beals
Waverly Jones
Britt Tyler
Ingrid Johnson
Sierra Allen
Lauren Wirick
Jessica Miller
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:
Jillian Perkins
Heather Byrge
Jessica Miller
Katy Reed
Alley Buckles
Lorien Myerson
DeAnna Sharp
Ali McGlothlin
Ciera Miller
Sierra Allen
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:
Heather Byrge
Amanda Keith
Ana Desposito
Bella Desposito
Colleen Early
Alex Berkow
Rain Riddle
DeAnna Sharp
Sybil Smith
Mia Desposito