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Hypnagogia - A Modern Lilith Folktale and Circus Adventure.


  • Elaine Wolf Theatre 350 South Dahlia Street Denver, Colorado, 80246 United States (map)

Hypnagogia

A modern Lilith folktale and circus adventure into the realm of dreams.

Elaine Wolf Theatre
350 S. Daliah Street, Denver

Friday October 9 at 7:00pm
Saturday, October 10 at 2:00pm
Sunday, October 11 at 2:00pm

This whimsical circus adventure produced by Starry Night Productions features mythology, circus, dance, and a brand new score written by David Rynhart and Cassidy Bacon (played live).

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Sylvia has just found out that she is pregnant with a little girl and could not be more thrilled, except for one tiny detail…

the curse that has passed through her maternal line for
generations will surely be passed onto her child.

She is haunted by demons that thrive in the space between sleeping and waking - the hypnagogic state.

Tales passed from her mother and grandmother say that the curse hails from the banished first wife of Adam in the garden of Eden - the baby eating demon, Lilith.

To save her child, Sylvia resolves to face Lilith once and for all, passing through the veil into the realm of fantastical dreams. But as in all journeys, Sylvia is about to learn that this curse is so, so much more.

Written by Colorado playwright Cassidy Bacon, Hypnagogia draws from multicultural folklore, legends of Lilith, and personal family history to tell a deeply human story about inheritance, identity, and hope through the language of circus, dance, and live music.

This world premiere work is part of the Neustadt JAAMM Festival

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PROGRAM

Cassidy Bacon

Amber Blais

David Rynhart - Composer

CAST

Collaborators
Amber Blais
Nov 3
Amber Blais

AMBER BLAIS

Starry Night Producing Director

Amber Blais is Founder and Producing Director of Starry Night Productions (formerly Rainbow Militia Circus), and has over 15 years of PR, marketing, donor relations, theater, event planning and production experience. Her most recent role was working in collaboration with ownership to build the entertainment program from the ground up for the iconic Casa Bonita Denver.

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Fronzo Gilkey
Nov 18
Fronzo Gilkey

FRONZO GILKEY, II

Starry Night Education Director

Born and raised in Colorado, Fronzo Gilkey II was introduced to the arts at a young age. He is inspired by exploration in various mediums to which he can contribute and has dipped his toes into writing, devising, teaching, production, & performance. He also serves as the Director of Operations for his company “Dyfferent Media”, which looks to create art that is grounded in belonging & leaves the viewer feeling a greater sense of connection with others, as well as themselves.

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David Rynhart
May 14
David Rynhart

DAVID RYNHART

Composer, Musician, Puppeteer

David Rynhart is a Denver-based musician, composer, and producer whose work spans theater, circus arts, dance, immersive experiences, and live performance. A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, his musical journey has taken him from classical piano studies and traditional Irish music to touring throughout the United States and Europe. David has collaborated with numerous artists and organizations as a composer, arranger, and performer, creating original music that blends storytelling, atmosphere, and imagination. He is a longtime member of Chimney Choir and continues to compose and perform for theatrical and immersive productions throughout Colorado.

ROLES

  • Puppeteer - Starlight Puppet Cohort - 2026

  • Composer - Death’s Holiday - 2026 CCI Summit Activation

  • Musician - Masque of the Goblin King - 2024

  • Technical Director - Welcome Back to Wonderland - 2023

  • Musician - The Bureau of Memories - 2022

  • Musician - A Night of Love and Murder - 2022

  • Technical Director - Celestial Chaos - 2021

  • Composer - Beer Quest - 2021

  • Composer - Gnome Away from Home - 2020

  • Composer - Death’s UnDoing - 2020

  • Musician/Composer - Rainbow Ruckus - 2020

  • Composer + Musician as Owl - Zabiti - 2019

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CREW

Collaborators
Amber Blais
Nov 3
Amber Blais

AMBER BLAIS

Starry Night Producing Director

Amber Blais is Founder and Producing Director of Starry Night Productions (formerly Rainbow Militia Circus), and has over 15 years of PR, marketing, donor relations, theater, event planning and production experience. Her most recent role was working in collaboration with ownership to build the entertainment program from the ground up for the iconic Casa Bonita Denver.

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Kristin Honiotes
Feb 14
Kristin Honiotes

KRISTIN HONIOTES

KRISTIN HONIOTES

Performer + Executive Producer

Kristin Honiotes is a producer, performer, and community builder whose passion for storytelling extends both onstage and behind the scenes. As the Managing Director of The Wit Theatre Company, she has helped create opportunities for artists, audiences, and collaborators to connect through memorable theatrical experiences. Known for her enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to bring people together, Kristin thrives on supporting bold ideas and fostering artistic communities where imagination can flourish.

ROLES

  • Lilith - Death’s Holiday - 2026 CCI Summit Activation - June 2026

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