The Awakening

If you had a magic spell that could change the world, would you use it? Would you be sure it would work as you expect? What if it doesn't?


Produced by CircusWerks and Cirque Macabre.

The Awakening Cast

Carla Petrulli

Carla Petrulli - Director
Known for creating amazing character based acts in the air, Carla has recently founded her own production company, CircusWerks. We're very excited that she's performing and directing another show with Cirque Macabre.

Christine Weiss

Christine Weiss
Splitting her time between Seattle and Tucson, Christine is a regular performer in both cities. She's making her Cirque Macabre debut in The Awakening.

Jorge Garza

Jorge Garza
A master at aerial rope, Jorge has performed at Emerald City Trapeze and Versatile Arts. He's making his Cirque Macabre debut in The Awakening.

Julie Istvan

Julie Istvan
Flexible... strong... daring... Julie can work magic on fabric, hoop, and sling. Based in Leavenworth, she makes it to Seattle every week to train, teach and perform. She's an instructor at Emerald City Trapeze, and if you're lucky, you can see her perform all around the Northwest.

Kelly Ward

Kelly Ward - Producer/Writer
Kelly has been peforming, writing, directing, and producing shows with Cirque Macabre since 2014, including Love Is In The Air as part of the 2015 Bemis Arts Spring Show. She's so excited to be back.

Marty Badger

Marty Badger - Technical
Beyond running all the lights and sound, a lot of effort goes on behind the scenes in a production. Marty makes all of it work.