Night Owl Circus Arts



Duo Acro and Pyramids w/ Samantha
Tomorrow 5:30 PM at South
10 spots open
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All Levels Multi-Apparatus
Tomorrow 6:30 PM at South
4 spots open
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All-Levels Silks w/ Vianna
Tomorrow 7:30 PM at South
5 spots open
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Teen Series
Tue 5/21 4:30 PM at South
6 spots open
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Pole 1 w/ Mindy
Tue 5/21 6:30 PM at South
3 spots open
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Rope and Straps
Tue 5/21 6:30 PM at South
9 spots open
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Intermediate Silks w/ Gracie
Tue 5/21 7:30 PM at South
3 spots open
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Pole Conditioning w/ Mindy
Tue 5/21 7:30 PM at South
3 spots open
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Contortion w/ Samantha
Wed 5/22 7:30 PM at South
4 spots open
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Strength and Flexibility w/ Samantha
Thu 5/23 3 PM at South
2 spots open
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Aerial Yoga w/ Katie
Thu 5/23 5:15 PM at South
6 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:

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
































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:

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
































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:

Brittany Bales
Abby Freeburn
Mindy Woodall
Wil Rhew
Rachel Broad
Caitlin Leavitt
Leigh Ann Livingston
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
House/Company Manager: Mikaela Lewis
Rigging: Craig Lewis, Delbert Hall, Will Hankins
Photography: Evan Lewis

Performers:

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
























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:

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

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
























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:

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

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











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