Tonight's Program:
ACT I
Emily Shelton
Aerial silks; dance
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This act explores the myth of Countess Elizabeth Báthory bathing in the blood of young women to obtain eternal youth.
Sarah-Louise Raillard
Lyra
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A major shoulder surgery in 2022 forced me to re-examine what I love about circus and why I make art. In creating this piece, I asked myself, “What is circus for? And what am I for, here, now?” What is left if we let go of an endless striving for mastery? In this work, I explore how highly intentional but minimal movement, periods of uncomfortable stillness and sustained eye contact can cultivate moments of intimacy between me and the audience, where we encounter one another in the discomfort, pain, incandescence, and joy of the present moment.
Elise Swenson
Dance trapeze; spoken word
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Set to a song by Laurie Anderson, this piece focuses on storytelling through creating moments of movement and stillness on the dance trapeze.
The Pod: BJ Lee, Kristi Minahan, Jessie Solcz, Mandy Kron, Dhyana Rabe, Tara Converse, Laura Prieto, Kallysa Taylor
Dance
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Fish make art, enjoy cuddles, learn tricks and have long lasting friendships. None were injured in the production of this piece.
Chris Roberson; Stina Alvarez
Cyr wheel
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This act follows an ancient creature from a strange and distant land reflecting on a life dancing alone, save for one memorable dalliance with a brief-lived mortal. A strange and final dance through memory and longing marks The Last Waltz of the Faerie King.
Amberlee James
Hoop
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Buckle your seatbelts, everyone! If you're ready to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy, hop on the bus! Join the lady with the plan, the queen of curiosity herself—it's your favorite hooping field-trip fanatic... Amberlee as MISS FRIZZLE! "To the bus!"
Stina Alvarez; Madeline, Kelly, Sarah-Louise, Nicole, Alex, Lizzy, Ariel, Cassy, Percy, Leeah; and the Swarm!
Multidisciplinary
INTERMISSION
ACT II
Cassy Smithies, Lizzy Kirkland
Duo lyra
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Twins are mirrored aspects of each other. What happens when one realizes their twin isn't what they thought? Watch as an all-out fight for control begins as these twins realize they might not be mirrored aspects after all.
Luke Emery, Mark Hayward
Box stacking
AnnMarie Liesch Kivi, Anna Mulfinger Tiffey
Duo sling
Bri Marvell
Lyra
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A balanced breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but some mornings are tougher than others. Let's get squirrely and crash a brunch for the birds.
William Rapisand
Aerial silks
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This silks solo portrays a warrior drowning. All battles have losses, and those that let their mind slip find themselves drowning in their own blood.
Rachel Sanderson, Shea Weidenkopf
Straps; acro
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Two otherworldly creatures have landed in our bazaar.
Christopher Holland; Bri Marvell, Kiki Moritsugu, Nick Aikens, Cassy Smithies, Percy Hill, Chris Roberson
Voiced by Paddy McMahon
Sound design by Eric Bartos
Multidisciplinary
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CREW
MCS shows run on volunteers! Thank you to our crew leads:
- Producer: Sarah-Louise Raillard
- Tech: Jim Vogel, Bert Chee
- Rigging: Leeah Sticklemaier, Pierce Eliott, Nicole Lane Starr, Sonja Sullivan, Travis Volmer
- Stage Crew: Christina Leiffring, Caitlin Loughran, Erin Rhoads, Petra
- Setup: Steven Clipson, David Hilgendorf, Lizzie Kirkland
- Front of House: Amanda Gatewood, Amy Washbush, Anna Tiffey, Ben Ziemann, Jack Racca, Nisa Karimi, Danielle Lee, Ian Limoli, Hildy Feen, Sophie Melnick, Jessica Barman
- Photography: Mick McKiernan
- Videography: Aaron Granat
- Promotion: Sarah-Louise Raillard
- Program: Sara Woolery
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