Past NOCA Performances
Contents:
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:
Mindy Woodall
Caitlin Leavitt
Wil Rhew
Rachel Broad
Abby Freeburn
Leigh Ann Livingston
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 |
House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Rigging: | Craig Lewis, Delbert Hall, Will Hankins |
Photography: | Evan Lewis |
Performers:
Jessica Vest
Danielle Myers
Brittany Bales
Sam Harrod
Courtney Spencer
Stephanie Roberts
Abby Freeburn
Rachel Broad
Caitlin Leavitt
Tasha Adams
Lea Karnes
Leigh Ann Livingston
Jen Kintner
Sunshine Marion
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 |
House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Photography: | Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis |
Performers:
Danielle Myers
Stephanie Roberts
Wil Rhew
Erin Holmes
Emma Wirick
Lauren Wirick
Phil Clemmons
Kayla Eggleston
Abby Freeburn
Sam Harrod
Rhianna Smith
Caitlin Leavitt
Megan Bordwine
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:
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 |
---|---|
Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Photography: | Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis |
Performers:
Rhianna Smith
Kayla Eggleston
Abby Freeburn
Kat Bentley
Caitlin Leavitt
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 |
---|---|
House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Photography: | DeAnna Sharp |
Performers:
Kat Bentley
Hana Lee
Angela Duggins
Caitlin Leavitt
Megan Bordwine
Rhianna Smith
Abby Freeburn
Adrianna Lewis
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 |
House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Technical Director: | Will Hankins |
Rigging: | Delbert Hall |
Photography: | Keith Dixon, Evan Lewis, John Cornelius, David Cantor |
Performers:
Caitlin Leavitt
Adrianna Lewis
Kat Bentley
Abby Freeburn
Danielle Myers
Lauren Wirick
Kayla Eggleston
Angela Duggins
Katy Reed
Hana Lee
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 |
---|---|
Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Photography: | Kelly Hammonds |
Rigging: | Delbert Hall |
Performers:
Danielle Myers
Angela Duggins
Kat Bentley
Rhianna Smith
Abby Freeburn
Rachel Miller
Kayla Eggleston
Caitlin Leavitt
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
Jennifer Dow
Kayla Eggleston
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 |
---|---|
House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Photography: | Amanda Elkins, David Frazier, Evan Lewis |
Performers:
Rachel Miller
Kayla Ellison
Megan Bordwine
Katy Reed
Caitlin Leavitt
Abby Freeburn
Walter Beals
Kayla Eggleston
Alley Buckles
Keith Campbell
Rhiannon Miller
Ciera Miller
Kay Newell
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 |
---|---|
Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Photography: | Richard Minx |
Performers:
Hana Lee
Lauren Wirick
Rachel Miller
Kayla Eggleston
Abby Freeburn
Kayla Ellison
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:
Sierra Allen
Katy Reed
Kay Newell
Atlanta Gregory
Lauren Wirick
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 |
---|---|
Photography: | Keith Dixon, Mike Bowling, Evan Lewis |
Videography: | McKelvie Wilder |
Master of Ceremonies: | Randy Carrol |
Performers:
Ciera Miller
Keith Campbell
Ingrid Johnson
Lorien Myerson
Jessica Miller
Britt Tyler
Lauren Wirick
Valerie Phillips
Waverly Jones
Walter Beals
PEAK: Kingsport Young Professionals
Feb 27th, 2016 at Kingsport Farmers Market

Directed By: | Craig Lewis |
---|---|
Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Photography: | Tara Hodges, Evan Lewis |
Performers:
Alley Buckles
Katy Reed
Kay Newell
Sierra Allen
Jessia Miller
Lauren Wirick
DeAnna Sharp
The 2nd Night Owl Circus
Dec 11th and 12th, 2015 at NOCA North (ASG)

Directed By: | Craig Lewis |
---|---|
House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Photography: | Keith Dixon, Forest Myerson |
Performers:
Kay Newell
Ali McGlothlin
Katy Reed
Sierra Allen
Heather Byrge
Alley Buckles
Jillian Perkins
Ciera Miller
Lorien Myerson
Jessica Miller
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 |
---|---|
House/Company Manager: | Mikaela Lewis |
Photography: | Justin Mitchell, Lorien Myerson |
Performers:
Sybil Smith
Ana Desposito
Mithra Alavi
Bella Desposito
Amanda Keith
Alex Berkow
DeAnna Sharp
Colleen Early
Rain Riddle
Mia Desposito