Welcome to Umbra!
Written & Directed by Kelsey Aicher
Narrated by Andy Perkins
Showcasing performances by Circus Scorpius Senior & Junior Company members
Kelsey Aicher, Mallory Gittemeier, Melissa Hoefer, Wyatt Meriwether,
Madi Nispel, Sonja Schulz, Scarlett Spaulding, and Kate Vilain
Featuring guest artist Elise Southwick as The Prince
Please visit the Umbrella Enchanted homepage to read more about the artists involved.
Stage Manager: Anna Francis
Assistant Stage Manager: Katie Billups
Stage Crew: Dan Boone, Chase Fortune, Kyle Francis, Kate Moore
Aerial Rigger: Kerry Kaye
Lighting Designer: Colin Neukirch
Board Operator: Sam Meyer
Production & Costume Designer: Kelsey Aicher
Poster & Graphic Designer: Hello Melissa Designs
PLAYBILL
ACT I
After hitting her head, Mallory is transported to Umbra, a magical land cursed with never-ending rain. She searches for her missing umbrella with the help of her fairy godmother, Miellyssa. They meet many odd creatures along the way and even end up getting a little sidetracked.
1. “Once Upon a Time”
Performers: Elise, Madi, Mallory, Melissa, Scarlett
Choreographer: Kelsey Aicher & Sonja Schulz
Music: “The Streetcar Mix” by Kelsey Aicher [mix of “To The Rescue (Score)” by Alan Menken and “Careless Whisper” by George Michael]
2. “Through the Portal”
Performer & Choreographer: Sonja Schulz
Music: “The Thief” by Howard Shore
3. “Umbra”
Performers: Elise, Kelsey, Madi, Mallory, Scarlett, Wyatt
Choreographer: Sonja Schulz
Music: “Snow in the Garden” by Alexandre Desplat
4. “Fairy Godmother”
Performers: Mallory, Melissa
Choreographer: Melissa Hoefer
Music: “Holding Out For a Hero” by Jennifer Saunders
5. “Immortal Kombat”
Performers: Kelsey, Melissa
Choreographer: Melissa Hoefer
Music: “Mortal Kombat Theme [Remix]” by Palhari
6. “The Pixie’s Hoard”
Performer & Choreographer: Madi Nispel
Music: “Material Girl” by Vitamin String Quartet
7. “The Prince’s Ball, pt. 1”
Performers: Kate, Kelsey, Sonja
Choreographers: Elena Sherman & Jessica Harvey
Music: “Fighting The Enemy” by Takanori Arisawa
8. “The Prince’s Ball, pt. 2”
Performers: Elise, Kate, Kelsey, Mallory, Melissa, Sonja
Choreographer: Kelsey Aicher
Music: “Cinderella Waltz” by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II
ACT II
Mallory and Miellyssa continue their adventure in Umbra, they end up making a couple new friends as well as enemies. In the end, Mallory finally has an opportunity to meet the Prince she has been dreaming about. But will she find her umbrella?
9. “Gnome Place Like Home”
Performers & Choreographers: Mallory Gittemeier & Sonja Schulz
Music: “Kormac’s House” by Kormac
10. “The Wyvern in the Attic”
Performer & Choreographer: Scarlett Spaulding
Music: “I’m Just A Kid” by Simple Plan
11. “Unicorns, pt. 1”
Performers: Kate, Sonja
Choreographers: Harlowe Persaud & Sonja Schulz
Music: “You’re No Good (Epic Trailer Version) (feat. Rånya)” by Hidden Citizens
12. “Unicorns, pt. 2”
Performers & Choreographers: Kelsey Aicher, Wyatt Meriwether, & Kate Vilain
Music: “Confident (Clean Version)” by Demi Lovato
13. “The Prince”
Performer & Choreographer: Elise Southwick
Music: “All of Me” by Brooklyn Duo
14. “Reunited”
Performer & Choreographer: Mallory Gittemeier
Music: “Sit Down Beside Me” by Patrick Watson
Bow Music: “Umbrella” by All Time Low
Special Thanks
Jeremy Copling
Neil Likens
Jill Moore
Skyloft Center for Movement
Great Plains Circus Center
Union Station KC
Umbrella Enchanted was personally funded by Kelsey. All artists were paid for their work. Making productions like this one is a huge financial commitment. If you enjoyed the show and wish to see more work from Circus Scorpius in the future, please consider making a donation to support the art. Donations can be made via Venmo (@circusscorpius) or Square (https://square.link/u/PDtXG7Ay). Thank you for your kindness!