Night Owl Circus Arts



Rope and Spanish Web
Tomorrow 7:15 PM at North
3 spots open
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All Levels Trapeze w/ Samantha
Wed 2/19 12:30 PM at North
2 spots open
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Contortion w/ Samantha
Wed 2/19 8 PM at North
2 spots open
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Beginner Aerial - Silks week 1 w/ Vianna
Wed 2/19 8 PM at North
5 spots open
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Lyra+ w/ Mindy
Thu 2/20 7:15 PM at North
6 spots open
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Beginner Chains w/ Mindy
Thu 2/20 8:15 PM at North
4 spots open
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Aerial Rigging w/ Craig
Thu 2/20 9:30 PM at Online
20 spots open
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All-levels Fabric - Silks and Sling
Sun 2/23 11:30 AM at North
5 spots open
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Beginner Lyra w/ Caroline
Sun 2/23 7:30 PM at North
3 spots open
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Duo Acro w/ Samantha
Mon 2/24 9 PM at North
5 spots open
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Rope and Spanish Web
Tue 2/25 7:15 PM at North
2 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:

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
































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:

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
































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:

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

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
























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:

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

Wil Rhew
Caitlin Leavitt
Stephanie Roberts
Abby Freeburn
Lauren Wirick
Jenna Eason
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
Abby Freeburn
Kayla Eggleston
Lauren Wirick
Kat Bentley
Caitlin Leavitt
Angela Duggins












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:

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











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