Past NOCA Performances

The Volstead Act

January 4th, 2020 at Azure

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
Photography:	Evan Lewis

Performers:

Rachel Broad
Leigh Ann Livingston
Wil Rhew
Caitlin Leavitt
Mindy Woodall
Abby Freeburn
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
Rigging:	Craig Lewis, Delbert Hall, Will Hankins
Photography:	Evan Lewis

Performers:

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

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
Choreographers:	Lauren Wirick, Abby Freeburn
Technical Director:	Craig Lewis, Will Hankins
Photography:	Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis

Performers:

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

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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
Photography:	Josh Holly, Logan Bailey, Phil Clemmons, Craig Lewis

Performers:

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

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
Photography:	Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis

Performers:

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

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
Photography:	DeAnna Sharp

Performers:

Adrianna Lewis
Abby Freeburn
Hana Lee
Kat Bentley
Kayla Eggleston
Megan Bordwine
Rhianna Smith
Angela Duggins
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
Artistic Director:	Rhianna Smith
Lead Choreographer:	Lauren Wirick
Technical Director:	Will Hankins
Rigging:	Delbert Hall
Photography:	Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis, John Cornelius, David Cantor

Performers:

Lauren Wirick
Hana Lee
Angela Duggins
Megan Bordwine
Abby Freeburn
Katy Reed
Kat Bentley
Kayla Eggleston
Caitlin Leavitt
Adrianna Lewis
Danielle Myers

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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
Photography:	Kelly Hammonds
Rigging:	Delbert Hall

Performers:

Rhianna Smith
Kayla Eggleston
Lauren Wirick
Kat Bentley
Danielle Myers
Abby Freeburn
Caitlin Leavitt
Angela Duggins
Rachel Miller
Kay Newell

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

Performers:

Lauren Wirick
Kayla Eggleston
Jennifer Dow
Cody Haymon
Laura Marie Souther

The 3rd Night Owl Circus

Oct 28th and 29th, 2016 at ATG

The third Night Owl Circus was a Halloween show!

Directed By:	Craig Lewis
Photography:	Amanda Elkins, David Frazier, Evan Lewis

Performers:

Abby Freeburn
Keith Campbell
Ciera Miller
Kay Newell
Kayla Eggleston
Alley Buckles
Hana Lee
Kayla Ellison
Megan Bordwine
Rhiannon Miller
Rachel Miller
Walter Beals
Katy Reed
Caitlin Leavitt

Buy the The 3rd Night Owl Circus DVD on Amazon!

Buy the DVD on Amazon!

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
Photography:	Richard Minx

Performers:

Kayla Eggleston
Hana Lee
Rachel Miller
Kay Newell
Kayla Ellison
Lauren Wirick
Abby Freeburn
Katy Reed

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

Performers:

Kay Newell
Katy Reed
Atlanta Gregory
Sierra Allen
Alley Buckles
Rhiannon Miller
Lauren Wirick

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
Photography:	Keith Dixon, Mike Bowling, Evan Lewis
Videography:	McKelvie Wilder
Master of Ceremonies:	Randy Carrol

Performers:

Waverly Jones
Jessica Miller
Lorien Myerson
Sierra Allen
Keith Campbell
Lauren Wirick
Walter Beals
Britt Tyler
Ciera Miller
Ingrid Johnson
Valerie Phillips