Circophony’s “Coalesce” opens January 30 in Middletown

Circophony Teen Circus presents Coalesce, an original Circus-Theater performance, January 30 - February 1 at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown.

Coalesce, using acrobatics, juggling, unicycling, clowning and other circus skills,  explores each human's journey from isolated individuality and self-interest to community and mutual aid. Performed by a company of 12 young people ages 12- 20, Coalesce promises to be a fun and uplifting experience for all ages.

Coalesce is directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Dic Wheeler, with additional direction provided by Connecticut-based circus artists Naja Muller and Joel Melendez. Costume Design is by Marion Imbruglio, Lighting Design by Aaron Westcott, and circus trainers are Kayla Bucholz and Jasmine Peck. 

Performances are January 30 and 31 at 7 pm, and Saturday, February 1 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for kids, and $25 for Big-Hearted Oddfellows. Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/oddfellowsplayhouse/circophony-presents-coalesce.

Thursday, January 30 is a “Pay-What-You-Can” Preview.

Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email info@oddfellows.org, or go to www.oddfellows.org.

Circophony Teen Circus is a twenty year collaboration between Oddfellows Playhouse and ARTFARM to offer high-level circus training and performance opportunities to teenagers and young adults. 

Circophony’s Coalesce is made possible with the generous support of the City Middletown’s Department of Health; Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; Middletown Commission on the Arts; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Evan Boyd Knoll Memorial Fund; Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Middlesex United Way; and many generous individual donors.