About Us
Mission
The Mission of Circus EVO is to EVOke Emotion and EVOlve Circus Arts.
Each project of Circus EVO aims to provide a meaningful, live experience, accessible to the public. Our creative process empowers and brings together artists of all backgrounds and disciplines.
A Circus For Everyone!
Circus EVO is a Contemporary Circus Company based in North Carolina. Our Mission is to EVOke Emotions and to EVOlve Circus Arts. Through meaningful, live experiences that are accessible to the public we aim to change the world. Our unique creative process empowers and brings together artists of all backgrounds and disciplines. Circus EVO was founded in October of 2020 with a bold vision to transform urban spaces into vibrant stages, bridging the gap between art and the community. Over the last 4 years, we’ve emerged as a dynamic force, dedicated to delivering high- quality, multi-disciplinary performances to the streets and beyond.
Since our founding, Circus EVO has performed more than 50 times for thousands of people across North Carolina and even in Canada, supporting more than 45 Artists and Creatives along the way.
Our Team
Houston Odum
Founder & Artistic Director
Houston Odum is a Circus Director from North Carolina, U.S. He founded the Circus EVO amidst the Pandemic in October of 2020 in order to provide meaningful, live experiences which are accessible to the public in North Carolina and beyond. Since its founding, Activate has produced popup performances, large outdoor productions, and full-length theatrical shows. Houston’s creative process empowers and brings together artists of all backgrounds and disciplines.
Amanda Fisk
Creative Director & Light Designer
With a love for the live entertainment industry, Amanda has been in the world of lighting design and technology since 2014. Her journey has taken her across the states, and she is currently based in Denver, Colorado. She graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Lighting Design and Technology from UNC School of the Arts. Notable credits include Assistant Lighting Designer for Franco Dragone and Criss Angel's 'Amystika', Assistant Lighting Designer for the first national tour of '& Juliet'.
PAST PROJECTS
"Solstice"
(2022-Present)
Premiering in 2022, "Solstice" marks the first Theatrical Show by Circus EVO. We started with the phrase, "How can we make the audience feel like kids again?"
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Since it's premiere, "Solstice" has performed over 20 times in 8 Cities in North Carolina and Tennessee.
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"Solstice" was a sponsored project of Arts Council of Winston-Salem and funded through ARPA as supported by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.
"Lost to Me"
(September 2024)
"Lost to Me" was a commissioned performance for the Charlotte International Arts Festival. Incorporating original music from NC Artist Bella Nona and a Dynamic Chinese Pole Duo. The piece drew inspiration from letters written during World War 2.
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"Lost to Me" performed Six times between September 13-15, 2024. Photos Courtesy of Cooper Hoffman.
"IGNITE"
(May 2024)
"Ignite" brought color and life to Downtown Winston-Salem, NC. In May of 2022, we created this 45-minute piece with 4 Circus Artists, 3 Dancers, and 4 Live Musicians featuring Original Compositions.
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"Ignite" was a sponsored project of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and funded through ARPA supported by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.
"ROOTED"
(April 2024)
"ROOTED" is the second Theatrical Creation by Circus EVO. A celebration of the human spirit. Inspired by the history and resiliency of the American South, this piece intertwines Dance, Circus, Music, and Theatre to create a surreal world influenced by the greatest Artists and Creatives from the South. ​
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This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
"ROOTED"
(September 2023)
Invited as a part of the St. John's International Circus Festival in September 2023, "Rooted" was a 20-minute piece with Two Artists onstage. BBoy Dance, Clowning, and Cyr Wheel mix in a piece which outlines nuance of the American South.
"Passages"
(Summer 2022)
In residence with Greensboro Downton Parks Inc. "Passages" involved pop-up performances in public space along with two full length shows performed at the end of the residency.
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Incorporating Dance, Circus, Live Music, and more, this project serves as a pivotal moment in Circus EVO's growth.