Night Owl Circus Arts



Past NOCA Performances

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Autumn Terror

Nov 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2022 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
Facility Manager: Craig Lewis
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:

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
































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:

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
































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

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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:

Wil Rhew
Rachel Broad
Mindy Woodall
Brittany Bales
Abby Freeburn
Sam Harrod
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:

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
























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:

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

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
























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:

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












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:

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











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