Act Creation
Delve into the world of circus and theater! Our signature 10 week show production program gives you the chance to perform in an original circus show. Each year we choose a different theme and our performers collectively develop their characters and the story of the show. Our expert coaches will help you to build your choreography, hone your skills, and bring your act to life on stage!
The Stage Global produces original circus arts shows starring members of the local community. For each show, we develop a theme based on current events or experiences that are significant to members of our community. We use an open casting format, meaning that the course is open to ANYONE to perform - no previous experience is required. Our coaches will guide performers through the creative process as well as the physical training that they will need to put their stories on stage in the form of aerial arts, pole, acrobatics, and cultural dance.
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Through the Act Creation course & performance process we seek to promote personal empowerment in our students, as well as strengthen the bonds of our entire community by getting local businesses, family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors together to share in the artistic vision and celebrate the accomplishments of real people doing extraordinary things.
What you need to know about Act Creation
What you will get
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Professional coaching through the creative process of developing your own unique performance act. We will guide you through choreography, character development, musicality, storytelling, costuming, stage presence, and performance fitness.
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Photos and *video of your act. *Videos will be an additional cost
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A supportive network of fellow performers and a chance to perform your passion for family and friends in our final showcase at the end of the course
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Discount on class passes at the stage
Things to know
Act creation is open to ANYONE over the age of 18 to sign up - however keep this important info in mind:
-While there is no performance experience necessary, we do recommend at least 8 weeks of experience in your chosen performance art. It is very difficult for students and coaches to create a performance piece for something you have never done before the course starts.
-Before signing up for Act Creation, think about whether you are able to commit the time and energy that it takes to put on a show. CHECK THE DATES! The first meeting, tech, and dress rehearsals are mandatory. Performing is a rewarding yet demanding experience. It takes dedication, perseverance, an open heart & mind, and the ability to shed one’s ego. We are here to guide you through this transformative process and support you as you step into the best version of your artistry that you can imagine.
- We work with aspiring aerialists, pole dancers, belly dancers, poets, and cirque and burlesque performers. Act Creation is open to beginners, aspiring performers, competitors, or professionals who want coaching assistance. The goal is for performers of all ages, levels, and disciplines to unite in support of each other’s artistic expression. Whether it is a professional tool or something students do “just for fun” – Act Creation is an exhilarating way to level up in life!
- The purpose of Act Creation is to take skills that you already know and transform them into performance art. Therefore, the focus of Act Creation is not about learning new tricks, it is about developing and enhancing your abilities and having your moment to memorialize this milestone achievement in your life.
Important Sunday Meetings for Act Creation 2025
*March 23rd 5-8pm - Introductory Meeting
March 30th 5-8pm - Cast Rehearsal
April 4th-6th Character Scenes TBD**
April 11th-13th Character Scenes TBD**
April 18th-20th Character Scenes TBD**
April 25th-27th Character Scenes TBD**
May 2nd-4th Character Scenes TBD**
*May 11th 6-8pm TECH REHEARSAL
*May 18th 6-8pm DRESS REHEARSAL
*Mandatory meetings
**Specific rehearsal times for each scene will take place on Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons, & Sunday evening. Those rehearsal times will be scheduled after the 2nd week, once casting and performer availability is determined.
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*MAY 24 & 25th SHOW DAYS!
Last 2024 Season's Theme
Death on the Dancefloor
A Disco Murder Mystery
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Death on the Dancefloor is a classic murder mystery story, performed as a circus show - where everyone on stage is a suspect and the audience has to guess who the killer is by the end of the show!
2023 Season's Theme
Extraterrestrials
HAVE YOU BEEN FEELING OUT OF PLACE AMONG OTHER HUMANS LATELY, LIKE YOU WISH YOU COULD LEAVE BUT THERE IS NOWHERE TO GO? ARE THERE DAYS WHEN YOU LOSE TIME, STARING UP AT THE SKY?
DO YOU HAVE ANY STRANG PHYSICAL ABILITIES OR UNCANNY QUALITIES? DOES GLITTER EXCITE YOU?
YOU ARE NOT WRONG TO FEEL AS THOUGH YOU DON'T BELONG. YOU ARE SEEING THIS MESSAGE BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT MERELY HUMAN...
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YOU ARE AN...
EXTRAterrestrial.
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2022 Season's Theme
Body of Distortion
“An anatomical circus and art exhibition”
Body of Distortion is an exhibition of THE BODY in all it’s shapes and forms. We want to show you everything the human body is capable of and shift your perceptions about what the human body means to you. This show is an exploration of anatomy, an exhibition of primal physicality, and a sensational story-telling experience of movement, music, and art.
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