Reflex: Unraveling 4,000 Years of Juggling
Aidan Gibney
Jay Gilligan and juggling instruments.
"Reflex" is a performance by Jay Gilligan.
media release: Madison Circus Space invites you to attend REFLEX on Wednesday, November 15, 7:00 pm. Based on a series of stories about gravity, REFLEX is a one-of-a kind theatrical experience filled with stunning juggling sequences using Jay Gilligan’s unique inventions, props, and machines. Tickets for this seated show are currently on sale at https://madisoncircusspace.
Jay, one of the world’s most celebrated and beloved jugglers, seamlessly blends the ambition of human space exploration with the ancient art of juggling in REFLEX, drawing inspiration from the Voyager mission, the brilliance of Carl Sagan, and Jay’s personal connection to NASA. Throughout the 75-minute show, he channels stories from his impressive 38-year career and introduces a blend of traditional and avant-garde juggling techniques, crafting mesmerizing soundscapes and vivid imagery that evoke a deep cosmic connection. Audiences of all ages will be mesmerized by visual music and moved by the artistry of object manipulation.
Raised in Ohio, Jay Gilligan has performed in 38 countries and been awarded the most gold medals ever in the history of the International Jugglers' Association. He has done a command performance for the Queen of England and been a special guest performer on America’s Got Talent. Jay has previously shared two world records for juggling the greatest number of objects between two people. He is the former head teacher of juggling at the Dans och Cirkushögskolan in Stockholm (2000-2019), Sweden, and has been a guest instructor at every major circus school in the world. Jay currently lives in Sweden and runs his own contemporary circus company in Stockholm, called Kapsel.
REFLEX is written by Jay Gilligan and Frodo Santini and is directed by Lyndsay Aviner and Santini with juggling prop design by Drew Aslesen and original music by Book Kennison.
About Madison Circus Space
The mission of Madison Circus Space, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is to be a home for modern circus and movement arts and to foster appreciation for a variety of circus-related talent and creativity. Since 2013, Madison Circus Space has been cultivating a broad array of circus artists, producing homegrown performances, and hosting guest artists from around the world. Madison Circus Space emphasizes dance, creativity, fitness, and recreation for all ages, abilities, and aspirations, hosting classes, clubs, and performances that are affordable and open to the public. Madison Circus Space is the largest community of circus artists in Wisconsin, with 70 members, 50+ hours of weekly programming, and 16 public activities per month.
To learn more: www.madisoncircusspace.
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