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From Chicago's Newest Contemporary Circus Company
"Maybe home is something we are always making, building, collectively dreaming into being"
- Raven See
Way Home runs 90 minutes with an intermission and is family friendly.
WAY HOME is a full-length work of contemporary narrative circus presented by Reminiscent Circus, written/directed/produced by Kristi Alyssa, and co-produced by Aloft Circus Arts. It premieres July 19-21 at Aloft Circus Arts, 3324 W. Wrightwood in Chicago. Tickets on sale now.
Reminiscent Circus is a new company dedicated to the professional and ethical treatment of performers, and to active mentorship of aspiring professionals and circus students. Led by Kristi Alyssa, director of youth programming and manger of the professional training program at Aloft Circus Arts, Reminiscent Circus is a showcase for both experienced professionals and emerging artists of all ages, with a focus on LGBTQ visibility and the creation of circus stories in which others may see themselves reflected.
For more see @reminiscentcircus on Instagram, or reminiscentcircus.com.
Check Out The VIDEO TRAILER HERE
Cast and Crew of Way Home:
Director/Writer/Producer/Lighting and Sound Design: Kristi Alyssa
Assistant Director: Chloe Zabicki
Dance Choreographer: Luke Greeff
Stage Manager: Martha Bayne
Backstage Manager: Laila Ruangpan
Poet: Raven See
Set Design: James Taff
Performers: Kristi Alyssa, Daisy Coleman, Taylor Fost, Luke Greef, Nick Grischow, Noa Kim-Cohen, Benjy Radinski, Valeria Rosero, Laila Ruangpan, Courtney Sendzimmer, Camille Swift, Eleana Suazo, Lyla Taraska, and Chloe Zabicki
About co-producer Aloft Circus Arts:
Located in a church built in 1908 in Chicago's beautiful Logan Square Neighborhood, Aloft features 6000 square feet of studio space, making it the third largest circus training space in America. Founded in 2005 by Shayna Swanson, Aloft’s unique vision embodies the innovation of the new circus movement, the daring of the traditional big top shows, and the joy and comedy of vaudeville. We look to have a direct emotional dialogue with our audience, and due to our accessible nature, everyone regardless of education, age, culture, or background can be engaged.
