Emcee:
Christina Lieffring

ACT I

Spooky Scary Skeletons

Ari, Lainey, Jade, Zane

Music: "Spooky Scary Skeletons" by
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Alex and Becky teach wheel and trapeze classes, private lessons, group workshops and more at the Madison Circus Space. Visit NovelMotionCircus.com to learn more or check them out on Instagram @NovelMotionCircus
Novel Motion Circus teaches youth ages 7 and up, with new Intro Wheel class series beginning in November and January.

Shadow Self

Amberlee James, Rachel Brewster

Music: "Shadow" by Livingston
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We all have a part of us that is hidden, denied, buried in the dark. Psychologist Carl Jung called it the Shadow Self. Your shadow self holds your shame, pain, and faults. But some of us are wrongly taught to be ashamed of the things that make us unique and special. Our creativity, quirks. Your shadow self can hold your darkest demons and your hidden gifts. This is why facing your shadow can be both terrifying and healing.

Come Along to Faerie

Pierce Eliott, Emily Shelton, Libby Whelan, Nicole Lane Starr, Sara Woolery, Stina Alvarez, Leeah Stickelmaier, Cassy Smithies

Music: "Come Along" by Cosmo Sheldrake
A Shadow Is Cast

Luella Shapiro, Jack Racca

Music: "Red Right Hand" by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
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This is the first time Jack and Luella have worked together. They hope you enjoy this dance-acro-fusion tale of malevolent dominance.

You're Dead

Madeline Motley

Music: "You're Dead" by Norma Tanega
The Elephant and the Lion

Dan Glomski, Jocelyn Jackson

Music: "The Elephant and the Lion" by Dan Glomski
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An elephant can't be an aerialist! Or so they all say...

A Feat of Magic

Emma Lavaune

Music: "I Put a Spell on You" by
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This act was inspired by the escape artist Houdini and all the circus stunt people who have blended magic into their acts. This is Emma's second MCS show!

Ode to the Witch

Nicole Margenua, Siobhan Nassalang, Zoey Peyton, Percy Hill, Lizzy Kirkland, Emily Conklin, Lisa Nunez, Barbara Hague, Rachel Brewster, Natalie Wheeler,Cassy Smithies, Ariel Niforatos, Stina Alvarez

Music mixed by Stina
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This act represents powerful women who society may try to burn down... but can't.

Want to try silk fans? Sign up for a class with Sunflow Circus!

INTERMISSION

ACT II

Clown Tempo

Colette Rein, Elizabeth Fagan, Gus Hamilton, Indira Salas, Lillian Halloran, Zoey Peyton, Nina Pesantez Livieri, Vincent Dexter, Willow Bahr

Instructor: Stephanie Richards

Music: "Tempo" by Spectaculous
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This act was choreographed by Stephanie and her students. Music is by local band, Spectaculous. Special thanks to Jason Kutz of Mr. Chair.

Learn more about Stephanie's youth aerial classes at AirCraftMadison.com

Red Riding Hood

Ariel Niforatos, Lizzy Kirkland

Music: "Red Riding Hood" by
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The classic tale of Red Riding Hood… twisted. Who is the hero and who is the villain? We’ll show you the way it really happened and not just the fairytale you know.

The Missing Piece

David Hilgendorf, Amy Washbush

Music: "Another Love" by Tom Odell
No One's Here to Sleep

Leeah Stickelmaier

Performer flyer: Jack Racca

Music: "No One's Here to Sleep" by Bastille
Angelic/Diabolic

Chris Robeson

Music: "Goddess" by
Frank Klausekoff Returns

Andrea Noel

Time Warp

Hildy Feen, Jess Graham, Kelly Bix, Tyler Freitas, Amy Washbush, Ariel Niforatos, Barbara Hague, Becky Devaux, Cassy Smithies, Emily Conklin, Jocelyn Jackson, Lisa Nunez, Natalie Wheeler, Rachel Brewster, Brian Standing, Lizzy Kirkland, Madeline Motley

Music: "Time Warp" from Rocky Horror Picture Show

CREW

Our shows run on volunteers!

A registered nonprofit, Madison Circus Space exists to foster circus and movement arts in Madison, and hosts a variety of clubs, classes, workshops, and events open to the community.

Check out our current classes and clubs, and upcoming events!

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