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Walking the Tightrope
Written by Mike Kenny
Streamed Performance
Directed by Nick Vargas
A story of family, loss, and the poetry of the circus.
Recommended for ages 6+.
Streamed LIVE & FREE on May 1st, 2021 at 2 pm.
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This performance will be open captioned.
Alphabetical by last name. Click on a name to learn more!
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Elaine Vaan Hogue
Grammy Sofie
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Valyn Lyric Turner
Esme
Alphabetical by last name. Click on a name to learn more!
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Kat Ali
Production Assistant
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Klara Ballay
Assistant Lighting Designer
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Sam Bliss
Assistant Sound Designer
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Qian Chengyuan
Lighting Designer
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Erin Davis
Dramaturg
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Sean Doyle
Sound Designer
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Brenda Dziadzio
Paint Charge
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Emma George
Costume Designer
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Lawren Gregory
Technical Director
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Grecia Hernandez-Ramirez
Production Manager
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John Holmes
Master Electrician
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Maddie Horvat
Video Department Head
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Annie Kao
Video Coordinator
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Angelene Kim
Video Editor
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Sam Knox
Stage Manager
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Julia Madden
Poster Designer
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Samantha Mastrati
Scenic Designer
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Patrick Meade
Sound Board Op
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Isaak Olson
Master Electrician
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Daniel Perkins
Assistant Stage Manager
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Emily Ranii
Artistic Director
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John Tomlinson
Video Editor
Nick Vargas
Director
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Marc Andrea Vento
Props Assistant
About the Play
A story of family, loss, and the poetry of the circus. At the end of every summer, Esme goes to stay with her Nanna and Grammy Sofie. But this summer, Nanna Queenie is missing. Unable to express that Nanna Queenie has passed away, Grammy instead shares that Nanna Queenie has joined the circus. Grammy’s story unravels, however, when the circus comes to town.
Coming Soon!
Press inquiries please contact Jenna Corcoran at jcorc@bu.edu.