This holiday season, Cirque Étendue presents Lumière D’Hiver, a breathtaking theatrical-circus production that combines world-class circus performance, award-winning choreography, and a heartwarming holiday tale. Lumière D’Hiver follows Hope, a gifted young dancer facing her first Christmas without her family. Surrounded by rehearsals, sparkle, and celebration, she feels quietly alone, until her friends and a charming admirer rally to rekindle her holiday spirit. Through breathtaking circus acts, joyful dance, and heartfelt surprises, this original production is a tender celebration of chosen family, the memories that shape us, and the light we find in one another. Lumière D’Hiver is presented in proud collaboration with the award-winning United Performing Arts Company, our hosts and creative partners, whose artistry and choreographic vision infuse this production with unparalleled elegance and expression. “We wanted to tell a tale of something realistic, something full of holiday magic, but that also showcases how the holidays mean different things to different people,” says Brevan Crawford, co-founder of Cirque Étendue. Performance Schedule: November 28 – 7:30 PM November 29 – 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM November 30 – 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM December 20 – 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM December 21 – 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM With a runtime of approximately 90 minutes, Lumière D’Hiver is designed for audiences of all ages and makes for the perfect holiday outing for families, friends, and community groups alike. Tickets are exclusively available at CirqueEtendue.com. Seating is limited — reserve your seats before they vanish like snowflakes.
Lumière D'Hiver at United Performing Arts Company Schedule
Cast and Creative team for Lumière D'Hiver at United Performing Arts Company
Cast
Mary Ridenour
Hope
Mary has been on the stage for more than 20 years and is a local wedding and event singer. She loves Musical Theater and has played many roles such as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Natalie in Next to Normal, Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde, Grace O'Malley in The Pirate Queen, Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act, Cathy in The Last 5 Years, Little Red/The Witch/Rapunzel in 3 different productions of Into the Woods and more. In 2019 she won a Column Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance as Grizabella in Cats. Mary currently is a voice and theater teacher at MusicMaker Arts Center.
Caleb Ross
Troy
Caleb Ross is a DFW theatre native, having performed in countless Youth theatres in his childhood, before graduating to the big and scary world of adult community theatre. He is so proud and happy to be a part of this amazing show with two of his bestest friends, Kyle and Brevan. He can’t thank them enough for their kindness and wisdom as he navigates this weird adult world. Past Stage Credits include : Gabe Goodman, Next To Normal : Performer/Crew, The Magic Of Rob Lake : Inspiration, Cirque Étendue. Tech Credits include countless Set Design and Lighting Design Projects for several Community Theatres and Schools in the community. Thanks to my parents of course and thanks to you all for coming. Have a Merry Christmas!
Shanthany Wilkerson
CJ
Shanthany Wilkerson is a rising artist from Cedar Hill, TX. Ranging with multiple talents in musical theatre, Shanthany has always had a passion in the performing arts. Her journey in musical theatre began while attending Cedar Hill High School. Throughout her middle and high school years she became involved in choral concerts, UlL's, along with seasonal productions and plays. In 2020, Shanthany was accepted into KD Conservatory College where she advanced her career in the performance arts in stage and acting techniques. After graduation, Shanthany joined Prism Movement Theatre located in Dallas, TX. Over a course of several years, she became the lead in works such as La Maupin, Circe: The Song of Benedito, and most recently 258 Deaf Variety Show. Creating a name for herself throughout the DFW, Shanthany collaborated with the Amphibian Theatre, Bishop Arts Theatre Center, and an independent project called "A Princess in the Ghetto" directed by IV Amenti. As an artist Shanthany is known to use the stage to tell intricate and meaningful stories.
Ella Desommes
Young Hope
Mark McLaughlin
Aerial Straps
Mark McLaughlin grew up in Southern California and moved to Texas where he discovered the joy, artistry, and expression of aerial acrobatics. Ever since then, he has developed a devotion for the art form that has led him to perform in several Dallas productions including Cirque Frost at the Gaylord Texan, Varal at the Northpark Mall, and 80s-themed variety show Cirque du Spandex. He continues to evolve his skillset as an artist and his dynamic style is a real treat for the eyes.
Asaf Moore
Cyr Wheel
Asaf is a multi-disciplinary circus performer trained under Evgeni Baranok of the Moscow State Circus. He has been performing professionally in productions and festivals for over a decade, featuring as a soloist with the Lone Star Circus across multiple seasons, a regular cast member of the Goofball’s Cabaret, and as a guest performer at the Petite Palace. Asaf was a featured center-ring soloist at the 84th Hadi Shrine Circus and a special guest performer at the 69th Intl Jugglers Association Convention. He was a co-creator of Everyday Acrobat's Cirque du Spandex in 2021, and is now excited to join Cirque Étendue for this production.
Katelyn Barr
Aerial Hammock
Katelyn “Show Off” Barr is an aerial hammock artist with 7½ years of dedicated training in circus arts. She began her journey at Sunshine Yoga Shack at sixteen, where she now performs, teaches, and continues her practice. Katelyn has appeared in seven Sunshine Annual Aerial Showcases and has earned multiple titles, including 1st place at Aerialympics Nationals (2021) and 1st place at Regionals (2023). Her performance career also includes appearances in Aerial Star and collaborations with cirque artists affiliated with the Ringling Bros.
Beyond aerial, Katelyn works as a model and gogo dancer, blending movement and presence into a style that is both sultry and elegantly theatrical. She is currently pursuing a degree in psychology, exploring human behavior with the same curiosity and discipline she brings to her artistry. Her work in the air embraces a wintery, emotive aesthetic—merging strength, softness, and showmanship.
Aerial Red
Aerial Lyra
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Tay is an aerial artist who transforms feelings into movement. Her journey has taken her to studios stretching from Dallas, New York to Las Vegas, where she’s refined her craft for more than eleven years. Specializing in an array of aerial disciplines — including aerial hoop, dance trapeze, sling, sphere, Spanish web, and loops — Tay blends grace, power to create performances that she hopes linger long after the curtain falls. Her artistry has lit up iconic venues such as The Bomb Factory and House of Blues located in Dallas. She has soared beneath the big top with tours such as Shrine Circus and Carden Circus.
Also, beyond the stage, Tay shares her passion as a coach of six years, guiding and inspiring students at renowned Dallas studios like Lone Star Circus and DCC. For her, aerial work isn’t just an art form — it’s a language of resilience, connection.
Brevan Crawford
Aerial Silks
Brevan Crawford is a seasoned performer in both the theatrical and circus arts, whose journey through the performing arts spans two decades. He studied theatre at the University of Evansville and has collaborated on theatrical productions across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including with Uptown Players and AT&T Performing Arts Center. In the circus world, he has performed with companies such as the Dallas Mavericks, Lone Star Circus, Radiant Solz, and more, building a versatile career that bridges theatrical and circus performance. Along the way, Brevan has cultivated meaningful relationships throughout both communities, including personal connections within Cirque du Soleil and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, fostering a strong spirit of collaboration. Today, as CEO, Co-Founder, and Artistic Director of Cirque Étendue, he strives to share the same sense of wonder that first inspired him, creating spaces where theatrical and circus artists unite to bring unforgettable stories to life.
Natalia Valencia
Rhythmic Acrobatics
Natalia Valencia, Aerialist & Master of Sports in Rhythmic Gymnastics. Natalia Valencia is a world-class circus artist and former rhythmic gymnast, celebrated as a Master of Sports of Russia. For over 15 years, she has performed dazzling aerial and acrobatic acts around the world, touring with acclaimed productions across Russia, Europe, and the United States, blending strength, elegance, and fearless artistry. Natalia doesn't just perform-she also operates the cannon that launches her husband, The Rocketman Valencia, combining precision, courage, and showmanship in one of the most thrilling acts of modern circus.
Ella Parks
Ensemble
Everly Dobay
Ensemble
Sophia Dobay
Ensemble
Rayleigh Galvan
Ensemble
Riley Lowe
Ensemble
Lana Rivera
Ensemble
Audrey Chapa
Ensemble
Bella Benavides
Ensemble
Brooklyn Heizer
Ensemble
Kinsey Rinker-Doizer
Ensemble
Creative Team
Director
Brevan Crawford
Technical Director
Kyle Harris
Kyle Harris is a multi-disciplinary theatrical professional with over 20 years of experience across lighting design, scenic design, sound, rigging, special effects, atmospherics, and more. A multi-award-winning Lighting Designer, Kyle has created visually striking work for productions such as The View Upstairs, Avenue Q, Xanadu, Fire and Air, A Very Sordid Wedding, Next to Normal, The Full Monty, Legally Blonde, and Chicago. His designs have become a staple of the Dallas–Fort Worth theatre community, with collaborations at Uptown Players, Theatre Arlington, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Children’s Theater, WaterTower Theatre, MainStage ILC, Theatre Three, and many others.
Kyle’s artistic roots extend beyond theatre. His love for the circus arts began in childhood and later evolved into a professional chapter that includes working with renowned companies such as Cirque Dreams, The Petrov Family, Lone Star Circus, and circus royalty David Larible.
Now serving as President and COO of Cirque Étendue, Kyle brings his extensive creative expertise to the company. With Lumière D’Hiver, he proudly showcases additional talents such as scenic design, while continuing to shape Cirque Étendue with the theatrical foundation that defines his artistry.
Stage Manager
Kyle Harris
Facilities
Angie Meister
Choreography
Ashley Dobay, Angie Meister, Kendal Chatham, & Jodie Cox
Rigger
Vinchenzo Locasio
Lighting Design
Kyle Harris & Brevan Crawford
Sound Designer
Brevan Crawford
Scenic Designer
Kyle Harris
Scenic Consultant
Kevin Brown
Master Carpenter
Gary Harris
Scenic Painter
Jesus Gonzalez
Jesus has studied at Tyler Junior College and Texas Woman’s University with a focus in Technical Theater. While normally in the wood shop, Jesus spends his time learning more about other aspects of theater. He uses scenic painting as an opportunity to play with colors, finding new ways to create depth and texture with each project. Previous works include painting for the shows Annie and Cinderella at Dallas Children’s Theatre.
Run Crew
Vinchenzo Locasio & Kendall Bruner
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