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ART in the DARK 2023: Drop of a Hat


  • Mary S Young Park 19900 Willamette Drive West Linn, OR, 97068 United States (map)

ART in the DARK 2023: DROP OF A HAT

Featuring a musical score and live performance by Anthony Meade

SEATING OPENS AT 7:30PM  (+FOOD/DRINK)

SHOW BEGINS AT DARK (~9 PM) 

Thursday July 27th- Saturday July 29th & Thursday August 3rd- Saturday August 5th

There is one daytime performance on 7/29/23 Seating 3pm Show 4pm

8/3 performance features Audio Description by Susannah Mars

Under the Trees at Mary S Young Park, West Linn, OR Located on Hwy 43 (2 miles north of I-205, Exit 8 or 2 miles south of Marylhurst Univ)

questions: fly@awoldance.org or 503.351.5182

A-WOL invites you to enjoy this summer’s signature aerial event, Art in the Dark, bringing back an audience favorite - Drop of a Hat! This is a story of an unqualified group of 9-to-5ers turned circus troupe by happenstance, revealing a production of dreams mixed with drama that comes about in any large group of humans. A lion that refuses to be tamed, an aerialist confused about love, a magician whose tricks fall flat, a poodle quite good on a cyr wheel and some sneaky stagehands who secretly set out to steal the show are just a few of the shenanigans that you’ll witness in the magical setting of the Mary S Young Park. Come experience all the traditional circus fun combined with the inventive spirit and impressive feats A-WOL is known for. 

*no real animals or fur is used in this production

Suspended in trees, surrounded by beauty and illuminated by the stars...A-WOL's Art in the Dark annual performance is a fantastical, illuminated, full-length, evening production set in a unique and rare outdoor theater-style setting. Transforming a dirt plot into a performance spot, each show is packed with the flavor of the Northwest and a wonderful taste of the talent this area has to offer! Come see why A-WOL grabbed the attention of OPB's "Oregon Art Beat" during the 2012 season! Last year's show sold out entirely - get your ticket early. 

Art in the Dark is enjoyed by all ages (children under the age of 2 do not need a ticket). 

No Refunds will be given. Feel free to trade/sell tickets at face value via our Facebook event page. 

Pre-show: guests are invited to arrive early and purchase snacks and beverages from us or enjoy your own picnic. Entry opens at 7:30. Show begins around dark. 

Earlier Event: June 10
A-WOL Open Air
Later Event: August 12
A-WOL Aeros Auditions