Night Owl Circus Arts



Intermediate Bar Apparatus w/ Samantha
Today 5:30 PM at South
2 spots open
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Musical Theatre Dance w/ Gracie
Today 5:30 PM at South
3 spots open
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Youth Aerial Apparatus w/ Samantha
Tomorrow 4:30 PM at South
2 spots open
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Intermediate 2/Advanced Lyra w/ Samantha
Tomorrow 5:30 PM at South
5 spots open
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Beginner/Intermediate Silks w/ Samantha
Wed 3/29 1:30 PM at South
1 spot open
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Youth Aerial Apparatus w/ Gracie
Wed 3/29 4:30 PM at South
1 spot open
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Contortion Acro w/ Samantha
Wed 3/29 5:30 PM at South
3 spots open
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Beginner Silks Sequencing w/ Megan
Wed 3/29 5:30 PM at South
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Intro to Pole w/ Mindy
Wed 3/29 5:30 PM at South
4 spots open
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Act Development w/ Samantha
Wed 3/29 7:30 PM at South
1 spot open
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Proscenium Theater Riggging for Aerialists
Thu 3/30 1 PM at Online
12 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:

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
































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:

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
































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:

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
























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
























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:

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

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

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

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











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