CIRCUS OF THE NIGHT
11 Years of incredible Circus, Cabaret, and Comedy!
Are you ready for extravaganza this Summer? Join us at the Millibo Art Theatre and experience some of the most skilled circus artists, singers and performers of the Pikes Peak region and enjoy our annual CIRCUS OF THE NIGHT on Fridays and Saturdays between August 8 – 23.
A bunch of “space cowboys” invade the theatre and take over for six nights only. Curious about what to expect? Maybe you’ll get to see an alien clown in a cowboy hat, maybe you’ll witness Babette wearing cowgirl boots and swinging a light sabor? For sure it’s gonna be a magical night featuring host Birgitta De Pree, clowns Kayla Wimmerle and Jim Jackson, multi circus artist Christopher Keller, vocalist Miriam Roth, aerialists and acrobats Elizabeth Fluharti, Brittany Willgues & Katarina Chaskelis as well as Hoop Artist Tula Maya Wickenkamp.
Make it a perfect night out with Jim’s awarded (at least highly appreciated by our beloved audience) cheesecake, brownies and cookies. And yes, we do have a specialty cocktail for this show as well as a new t-shirt design which will be revealed on August 8!
Friday & Saturdays @ 7:30pm – AUG 8 – 9 / 15 – 16 / 22 – 23
ONLINE TICKETS
Get your tickets early as these shows always sell out.
Box Office and Lobby Lounge opens at 6:30pm
All shows ~ $28 per ticket
Ticket available online or by calling the Box Office – 719-
This is an ages 18 and older performance
Any Time FLEX Pass Ticket / $11.50 / Get your FLEX Pass with 10 punches today for $115 and save on your tickets.*
The Cast:
BIRGITTA DE PREE (Host & Costume/Set Design) is the co-founder of the Millibo Art Theatre and has served as Artistic Director for over twenty years. She received her MFA from the National Theater Conservatory and has spent the last three decades working as a theatre performer, director, and educator. She is currently an assistant professor of Theatre at UCCS. Thank you, Jim, and Lisbet for all the adventures!
BRITTANY WILLGUES (Silks & Rope Aerialist, Acrobatics, Clown) moved to Colorado with her family in the spring of 2017. She immediately found Springs Dance, a studio offering aerial silks, and has been practicing there ever since. Brittany teaches youth aerial silks and performs both aerial silks and partner acrobatics. Over the last 8 years, she has grown to love all things “Circus” and is excited to go on performing, teaching, and honing new skills along the way.
CHRISTOPHER KELLER (Circus Artist) is a regular at the Millibo and you may remember him as Troll Squish “The Snowflakey Princess” or as the old Ringmaster, Seymour Frumple, in “The Ringmaster’s Attic”. Lead coach with the Millibo Circus Club, he graduated from clown college in 2009, and has traveled the U.S. performing in the big top as a puppeteer and continues to work hard to bring circus to all corners of the community.
ELIZABETH FLUHARTY (Silks and Rope Aerialist, Acrobatics & Circus Club Coach) is a student, performer, choreographer, and teacher of circus arts including partner acrobatics, aerial arts, and stilts. Thanks to a decade and a half of saying “yes” to all kinds of adventures, the Circus has become her life and passion. You can often find her performing all over the state or teaching classes at Mountain Shadows Aerial Silks and the Millibo.
JIM JACKSON (Director) is an internationally acclaimed clown with over 50 years of laughs in the circus and theatre. From 1976 through 2001, he toured his solo clown and circus shows throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Together with Birgitta, Jim co-founded the Millibo Art Theatre in 2002 where he has produced and directed many theatre, circus, and cabaret performances. He credits his three daughters Julia, Caitlin, and Lisbet for his best jokes.
KATARINA CHASKELIS (Trapeze Aerialist) has been competing and performing aerials for 7 years. An innovative and unique performer on trapeze, silks, hoop, straps and contortion who brings energy and excitement to the aerial realm. Katarina enchants audiences through powerful characters that have both grace and edge. She has competed at professional levels and performed internationally on MSC cruise lines.
KAYLA WIMMERLE (Clown) is thrilled to return to The MAT stage! She graduated from UCCS with a BA in Theatre and Music Performance. She has performed in UCCSTC productions, as well as Theatreworks and the MAT! Millibo credits include The Christmas Mouse, Incredible Circus Millibo, and Most Hidden Gems. She’s so thankful to patrons like you for supporting the arts. Enjoy the show!
MIRIAM ROTH (Singer) has been Chanteuse for Millibo’s Circus of the Night ever since its founding in 2004. Favorite credits include Arcadia at Theatreworks; Ben and the Magic Paintbrush at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center; The God of Carnage with StarBar Players; and One For the Road with Springs Ensemble Theatre. Miriam has recorded two albums and is an accomplished voice teacher.
TULA MAYA WICKENKAMP (Hoop Artist) has been passionately hula hooping for 5 years after picking it up during lockdown. She’s loved performing from a young age including many years of music, improv and songwriting. She is excited to run away to the circus at the Millibo for the first time!
The Production Crew
Lacey Barkhurst, Lighting Design
Bob Morsch, Sound Design
Alex Pingrey, Stage Manager
*FLEX PASS
*FLEX PASS:
Your 10 punches are Valid at All Millibo Shows ~ Kids First, The MAT!ch Game, and MAT Premieres
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- 1 punch = Kids First Ticket ~ Save $3.50 per ticket
- 1 punch = The MAT!ch Game ~ Save $4.50 per ticket
- 2 punches = Premiere Ticket ~ Save $5 per ticket
- Special Events Excluded!
- Please call at (719) 465 6321 for more information or for reserving your tickets with a flex pass.
REFUNDS & EXCHANGES
REFUNDS: All Ticket sales are final and there are no refunds on ticket purchases, however we do realize life can be un-predictable and are happy to exchange your ticket purchase for another performance of the same show. Just give us a call before the start of your show and we’ll make the exchange.
EXCHANGES: Ticket purchasers may exchange their tickets for another performance of the SAME show if the exchange is made at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled performance. No exchanges will be made after a performance has passed. All exchanges are based upon availability.
To exchange your tickets please call the MAT Box Office at 719 465 6321 or visit us in person during our box office hours.
Exchanges into a more expensive performance require payment of the upgrade amount at the time of the exchange. Refunds are not given for exchanges into less expensive performances.
SEATING OPTIONS
The MAT seats 109 patrons in a proscenium theatre with stadium style seating. Every seat at the MAT has excellent sight lines and acoustics. All seating is assigned. If you have any special seating needs, or would like to request a specific seat, please call the MAT Box Office at 719 465-6321. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. Wheelchair seats are A1 & A15.
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