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ACT I

Hirri has spent his long life on Jupiter admiring the Sun from afar, certain that she is his one true love. After the most majestic sunrise he has ever seen and the encouragement of his fellow Jovians, Hirri leaves Jupiter to travel across the galaxy to finally meet the Sun. Along the way, he passes the orbiting satellite Juno, the playful Galilean moons, and the dazzling constellations that fill the cosmos. All the while, he keeps the dream of his lady love on his mind. Among all the bright wonders of the universe, Hirri also discovers the contemplative and awe-enducing nature of being surrounded by the great big emptiness and darkness of outer space. His moment of self-reflection is interrupted as the caroming minor planets of the asteroid belt hurtle Hirri out of stillness and into the militaristic, hard surface of Mars. Hirri’s first interplanetary visit does not go as expected as he finds the disciplined Martians there have no time to deal with tourists.

1. “Jupiter”
Choreographed by Kelsey Aicher
Performers: Carina, Charlsie, Christine, Kristin, Mallory, Sonja

2. “Sunrise on Jupiter”
Choreographed and performed by Elena Sherman

3. “Juno”
Choreographed and performed by Jessica Harvey and Harlowe Persaud

4. “Dreaming”
Choreographed by Paco Vitug
Performers: Charlsie, Paco

5. “Galilean Moons”
Choreographed by Kelsey Aicher
Performers: Carina, Jessica, Kelsey, Mallory

6. “The Cosmos”
Choreographed by Gwen O’Brien
Performers: Elena, Harlowe, Melissa

7. “The Void”
Choreographed and performed by Corey Leighton (Jenae Sinsanity on 2/25)

8. “The Asteroid Belt”
Choreographed by Kristopher Estes-Brown
Performers: Carina, Christine, Kristin, Mallory, Melissa, Sonja

9. “Mars”
Choreographed by Nick Ng
Performers: Kelsey, Samantha Jo

Special Thanks

Neil Likens
Great Plains Circus Center
Kansas City Dance Collective
Union Station KC
Valley View School of Dance