Christina Lieffring
ACT I
Ari, Lainey, Jade, Zane
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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.
Amberlee James, Rachel Brewster
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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.
Pierce Eliott, Emily Shelton, Libby Whelan, Nicole Lane Starr, Sara Woolery, Stina Alvarez, Leeah Stickelmaier, Cassy Smithies
Luella Shapiro, Jack Racca
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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.
Madeline Motley
Dan Glomski, Jocelyn Jackson
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La Llorona is a Mexican folktale of the "Weeping Woman," who eternally wanders the earth crying for the children she drowned in a moment of rage after being scorned. It also taps into the origin of the Mestizo identity in the Americas, which encompasses an internal struggle of light and dark, and can be seen in this cautionary tale.
Emma Lavaune
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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!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
INTERMISSION
ACT II
Colette Rein, Elizabeth Fagan, Gus Hamilton, Indira Salas, Lillian Halloran, Zoey Peyton, Nina Pesantez Livieri, Vincent Dexter, Willow Bahr
Instructor: Stephanie Richards
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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
Ariel Niforatos, Lizzy Kirkland
David Hilgendorf, Amy Washbush, Petra Hilgendorf, Kleio Neary
Leeah Stickelmaier
Performer flyer: Jack Racca
Chris Robeson
Andrea Noel
Dave Larson, Hildy Feen, Jess Graham, Kelly Bix, Lauren Usher, Tyler Freitas, Amy WashbushAriel Niforatos, Barbara Hague, Becky Devaux, Cassy Smithies, Emily Conklin, Jocelyn Jackson, Lisa Nunez, Natalie Wheeler, Rachel Brewster, Lizzy Kirkland, Madeline Motley
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This act was choreographed collaboratively by all participants.
CREW
Our shows run on volunteers!
- Producers: Alex Starr, Nicole Starr
- Tech: Travis Volmer, Chas Hague
- Rigging: Alex Starr, Luella Shapiro, Shannon Anderson, Ben Ziemann
- Stage Crew: Caitlin Loughran, Kleio Neary, Petra Hilgendorf, Ian Limoli
- Setup/Strike: Alex Starr, Luella Shapiro, Cindy Jia, Emily Shelton, David Hilgendorf
- Front of House: Kelly Bix, Katy O’Leary, Colleen Neary, Scott Martens, Ian Limoli, Walker Shapiro, Hildy B, Laura Kaseman, Cindy Jia, Anna Tiffey
- Photography: Joe Burkholder
- Videography: Dakota Clark
- Promotion & Social Media: Sarah-Louise Raillard, Anna Krueger
- Program: Sara Woolery
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