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