Flyer artwork by Rae Curran @raeontrapeze
A bit about the Show:
We invite you to join us for a timeless tale of magic and fantasy in Gravity Aerial Art’s 7th original full-length aerial production. Step through the gate and into a garden full of mythical creatures and age-old forces, and join us as we work together to save the ones we love. This show is brought to life onstage through the talent of our cast, incredible lighting, mesmerizing projections, thrilling story, and original set design. Beyond the Gate is a brand new and yet familiar fairy tale that we can’t wait to tell!
A bit about the Story:
Inspired by such beloved and timeless stories as Narnia and The Secret Garden, a unique and yet familiar tale takes shape.
Living in the grand castle of her long lost relatives, our protagonist follows her strange dreams to a magical gate hidden in the grounds of the castle. Beyond the gate she discovers a beautiful garden full of wonder and fantasy. But at the heart of the garden lies a secret, a dark Queen who holds the world in thrall. Will our protagonist escape the Raven Queen, or will she and all the creatures of the garden be caught forever in her grasp?
Come see the fairy tale play out against the fantastical backdrop of story narration, aerial arts, video projection, and unique set design!
When:
Friday May 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday May 16th at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Where: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Center for the Healing Arts, 119 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205.
-Come take a class to learn the student promo code for an additional $5 off!
A bit about the Creators & Producers:
Jessica Free & Emma Bennett - @moonlight.mist.aerial
Jessica Free - @unequivocallykiva
Jessica was born and raised in the Denver metro area. While working as a yoga teacher, she found her way to the circus. She took her first aerial class six years ago, and has been dedicated to her training since. Her first apparatus of choice is always lyra, although she has performed on almost every apparatus onstage and has a special love for sling and loops. She is grateful to have studied in person with inspiring aerialists from around the world, including Aisling Ni Cheallaigh, New York Cat, and Lucky Herrera. Her passion is creating acts with a compelling narrative component, and she is excited to bring to stage another original aerial production with her duo partner and Moonlight & Mist Aerial co-creator, Emma Bennett, in collaboration with Megan McMaster and Gravity Aerial Arts.
Photo by Annabelle Denmark
Emma Bennett - @colorfulemmagination
Emma discovered aerial arts in 2022 and has been devoted to training and creating ever since. A former professional ballet dancer with Colorado Ballet, she performed in classics such as Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker. Now working behind the scenes as a co-director and co-producer, Emma brings her passion for combining dance and aerial choreography to life. She is honored to collaborate with her duo partner and Moonlight & Mist Aerial co-creator, Jessica Free, and Megan McMaster, owner of Gravity Aerial Arts, to produce this original and imaginative show.
Photo by Michael McMaster
Megan McMaster - @aerialmeg
Megan is the proud owner of Gravity Aerial Arts. She has been dancing since she was a child and started aerial dancing in middle school. She has had many incredible performance opportunities with other amazing aerialists and bands like Devotchka and Elephant Revival. Megan is beyond excited to be working with Jessica Free & Emma Bennett for a third time to produce Gravity’s 7th original aerial production production on Cleo Parker Robinson’s brand new stage.
Photo by Martha Wirth
Highlights from previous productions: