BRATTLEBORO — Brooklyn-based production company Hideaway Circus is set to stage its open-air, family-friendly circus, Stars Above, in partnership with local presenter, the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m..
"NECCA is working to support the regrowth of circus in America," Serenity Smith Forchion, NECCA's producing director, said in a news release. "We hosted Hideaway Circus for a residency in 2021 when they created their first major touring show. That show was a huge success, and we're really pleased to welcome them back with a quick stop in their now packed touring schedule."
Stars Above is an all-ages production that blends contemporary and traditional circus arts. The performance, delivered by an international cast of skilled performers, unfolds on a custom-built circular stage and aerial rig, beneath the vast expanse of the sky.
Circus Director Lyndsay Aviner said, "We are eager to present Stars Above to Brattleboro... we have further diversified our lineup, introducing exhilarating acts, including an extraordinary rollerskating duo and a beautiful acrobatic bicycle act."
The show will be offered in NECCA's grassy backyard and offers three tiers of seating: General Admission, where spectators can bring their own portable chair or blanket; Premium Seating, providing a comfortable outdoor spectator lawn chair; and the VIP Experience, which offers center-front seating with the most comfortable chairs.
"Circus outdoors in the summer is magic" said Forchion. "Come to Stars Above and create unforgettable memories, because circus transcends language, age, and culture and can truly offer a universally joyful experience."
Ticket prices range from $25 to $65 and are available at starsabovecircus.com.
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