Night Owl Circus Arts



Lyra+ w/ Mindy
Fri 9/13 4:30 PM at South
5 spots open
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Intermediate Lyra Exploration w/ Caroline
Sun 9/15 6:30 PM at South
4 spots open
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Youth Aerial Apparatus w/ Gracie
Mon 9/16 4:30 PM at South
11 spots open
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Gentle Flexibility and Balance w/ Caroline
Mon 9/16 5:30 PM at South
3 spots open
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Beginner Aerial
Mon 9/16 8:30 PM at South
9 spots open
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2-hr Teen Aerial Hour 2 w/ Gracie
Tue 9/17 5:30 PM at South
10 spots open
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Rope and Straps w/ Jenavieve
Tue 9/17 6:30 PM at South
4 spots open
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Intermediate Silks w/ Gracie
Tue 9/17 7:30 PM at South
3 spots open
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Pole Conditioning w/ Mindy
Tue 9/17 7:30 PM at South
5 spots open
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All Levels Trapeze w/ Jenavieve
Wed 9/18 2:30 PM at South
4 spots open
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Contortion w/ Tori
Wed 9/18 7:30 PM at South
2 spots open
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Past NOCA Performances

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Autumn Terror

Nov 4th, 5th, and 6th 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
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:

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
































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:

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
































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:

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
























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
























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:

Sam Harrod
Caitlin Leavitt
Stephanie Roberts
Erin Holmes
Kayla Eggleston
Tasha Adams
Megan Bordwine
Phil Clemmons
Emma Wirick
Abby Freeburn
Lauren Wirick
Danielle Myers
Wil Rhew
Rhianna Smith
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:

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
























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











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