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:

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

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:

Sunshine Marion
Abby Freeburn
Leigh Ann Livingston
Caitlin Leavitt
Lea Karnes
Brittany Bales
Danielle Myers
Rachel Broad
Jessica Vest
Stephanie Roberts
Jen Kintner
Sam Harrod
Courtney Spencer
Wil Rhew
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
Choreographers:	Lauren Wirick, Abby Freeburn
Technical Director:	Craig Lewis, Will Hankins
Photography:	Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis

Performers:

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

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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:

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

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

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:

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

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:

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

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

Performers:

Jennifer Dow
Laura Marie Souther
Lauren Wirick
Kayla Eggleston
Cody Haymon

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:

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

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:

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

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:

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

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:

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