Celestial Chaos

An Otherworldly Circus Adventure

Rainbow Militia and Prismajic are joining forces to create a four ring circus performance of otherworldly delight. Celestial Chaos will combine the talents and expertise of theatrical circus artists with the artistry and creativity of the immersive and visual arts to bring audiences into the clouds and beyond.

In a time of challenge and separation, you can help bring to life a magical production that provides connection, inspiration, and hope.

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THE SHOW

Inspired by ancient Greek mythology, Celestial Chaos tells the story of three gods of balance who think they can do better than the creators of Earth. They have come together to create the “perfect” world, and this time they know they’ve got it (ok, so there have been 346 failed attempts so far). They’ve created two celestial beings whose decisions determine the fate of the planet, and have invited humans to join in the fun to see if the world is a success. They aren’t alone though, chaotic gods from earth have also decided to join in the fun in the hopes of adding a little “spice” to the lives of the beings. Will love conquer all? Or will chaos take over adding this world to the “scrapped” pile?

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FAQ

YOUR SAFETY IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC

We recognize that we are creating in a time of pandemic. The safety of our performers and audiences is always our number one priority. For this performance, we will be enacting the following safety measures:

Properly worn masks are REQUIRED for this performance for both audiences and performers. If you forget a mask, we will have a limited number available. We take this very seriously. Please respect our performers and fellow patrons by following this rule. If you do not wish to wear a mask, please do not attend our show.
Temperature checks and COVID questionnaires will be mandatory for all guests
All performers will be masked and will be a minimum of 25 feet from any audience members
Exdo is a large well ventilated space. Pathways throughout the space will be unidirectional.
The event will be limited to 50 audience members total. These 50 people will be split into 3 tour groups and separated by quaranteam. Other tour groups will be situated at opposite ends of the space.
Non-quaranteamed groups will be in the space at the same time, but when traveling together, will be spaced a minimum of 6 feet away from each other.

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SUGGESTED ATTIRE

We encourage you to dress as the gods do! Of course, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and who doesn’t like to be flattered, and worshiped? Whites, creams, beiges. You get the idea. A color palate will be emailed to you upon ticket purchase, along with a look book of god-approved attire.

ACCESSIBILITY / SEATING

This adventure is handicapped accessible, however there is limited to no seating and the audience will be moving for most of the production. The production will last between 75-90 minutes.

If you have need of seating, please reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate you.

KIDS

If this show had a rating, it would probably be PG-13. It is made with adults in mind, but that does not mean that kids wouldn't enjoy it too! We are still in the process of finalizing all of the rooms, so if you have questions on if your tiny humans would enjoy it feel free to reach out and we can tell you what the show contains so that you can make an informed decision.

UNCERTAINTY IN THE CURRENT TIMES

As with any production or event created in 2020, there is always a level of uncertainty as to whether this event will be possible on our current timeframe, however both Rainbow Militia and Prismajic have proven throughout 2020 that they are able to work within current safety guidelines to create incredible and safe immersive experiences.

We ask for your trust as we move forward into 2021. Both companies are committed to making this experience happen. Should the event not take place in February of 2021, there will be active work to bring it to life at an appropriate time in the future.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS

By supporting Rainbow Militia productions, you are supporting YOUR local artists. These artists rely on income from ticket sales now more than ever. As such, there will be NO refunds available for tickets. In the event that the live show must be cancelled due to pandemic or other causes, a virtual version of this production will be produced and you will be given a front row seat. Thank you for using your money to tell us that art is important to you, and to help our artistic community thrive.

Tickets are transferrable depending on availability.

SPECIAL SHOW OFFERINGS

Thanks to partnerships with our sponsors, there are a few very special show offerings just for guests!

RAMBLE HOTEL

The Ramble Hotel is offering a very special package including an overnight stay at their stunning location, free parking, and a night out at Celestial Chaos!

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SWEETCRET INGREIDENT

Tasty treats from this local sweet-maker can be hand delivered to you at the performance! Follow her on Instagram to see what she is cooking up next.

EXDO EVENTS CENTER/ TRACKS

Exdo Events Center is waiving all cover for Celestial Chaos audience members. Simply show your ticket at the door to get in to the nightclub and continue your evening!

CAST

Featured

Amber Blais

Rainbow Militia Owner

Amber dreams of one day growing wings and learning to fly. She is a Founder and Producing Director for Rainbow Militia Circus, and has over 15 years of PR, marketing, donor relations, theater, event planning and production experience.

Amber has been practicing the aerial arts for over 10 years, with fabric as her favorite apparatus. When not in the air, she is a tarot reader, bottle walker, actor, and public speaker. She has performed all over the front range but thrives when she is able to perform with live musicians. One of her favorite collaborations was with Chimney Choir at the Levitt Pavilion in a space themed circus extravaganza.

She has been featured in 5280 Magazine, Denver Post, and Denver Westword as one of Colorado’s Creatives and as one of 9 People to Watch in 2021

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Executive Producer, Director & Performer - Thief Queen - Beer Quest - 2021
Producer, Director & Performer - Nemesis - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Producer, Director & Performer- Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Producer, Director & Performer - Las Sombras de las Brujas - Gnome Away from Home - 2020
Producer, Director & Performer - Bride of Frankenstein / Ghost - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Producer, Writer, Director - Zabiti - 2019

Skills
Aerial Silks, Tarot, Stilt Walking, Aerial Duo, Aerial Bartending, Rope & Harness, Invented Apparatus, Rock Climbing, & over 20 years of theater experience.

Photo by Michelle Christiance

Staza Stone

Rainbow Militia Owner

Staza Stone does stuff. Swinging stuff, spinny stuff, stilt stuff, sparkle stuff... all the stuffs. She is a multi- faceted performer based out of Denver, CO. She is an aerialist, stilt walker, hula hooper, fire dancer, burlesque artist, and clown. She graduated from Frequent Flyers Productions Professional Aerial Dance Program in 2014 and has been perfirming professionally ever since. Currently Staza can be found performing both nationally and internationally in a variety of circus extravaganzas. Highlights of 2019 including stilt dancing in Japan for EDC Japan and being contracted with Cirque Dreams. She is co-director of Rainbow Militia, a unique circus collective aimed at bringing the community together through artistic collaboration. Staza also teaches locally at several studios. She is known for her short but notorious career as a shopping cart drifter in Tokyo.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Producer, Director & Performer - Barley-tholomew The Bard - Beer Quest - 2021
Producer, Director & Performer - Aite - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Director, Performer, Curator - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Director, Performer, Curator - Our Room in Their Room - Gnome Away From Home - 2020
Mischevious Fairy - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Marya - Zabiti - 2019

Skills
Hammock, Stilts (Stilts + Aerial, Stilts + Fire), Lyra, Fire (hoop, fans, poi, palm torches, fire eating), Hooper, Aerial Silks, Rope, Trapeze, Rope & Harness, Aerial Duo, Theater, Clowning, Miming, Aerial Bartending, Invented Apparatuses, and much more!

Photo by Nina Reed Photography

James Brunt

James Brunt is an actor born and raised in Denver, Colorado most known for pushing the boundaries of what we know about theater with immersive productions in obscure settings and hard hitting concepts that make his audience truly reflect on their views of the world. Playing roles from a cleaver weilding beet butcher, to a zainey detective on the hunt for answers, he loves to create anything that will make his heart beat faster and blood boil up. He recently received the 2019 True West award for breakout actors for his challenging portrayal of taxi driver, Bobby, in Mosque with The Black Actors Guild. Other works recognized were his productions with The Band of Toughs and Control Group Productions. When Brunt isn't taking the stage, he still finds ways to enlighten his audiences by performing oringial slam poetry or creating magical moments as the beloved Santa Claus. He is also an educator of the arts, teaching improv to the youth of Denver with the Black Actors Guild.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Actor - Professor Barleywine - Beer Quest - 2021
Writer, Director & Performer - Harmonium - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Actor & Curator - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Actor & Curator - Anansi and the Wolf: A Rivalry for the Ages - Gnome Away from Home - 2020

Meri Burgess

Meri Burgess is a contemporary circus artist and dancer from Boulder, Colorado. She is known for fusing many styles of movement and creating artistic pole, cyr, aerial, and general dance works. She is a 2015 graduate of the Frequent Flyers professional training program and regularly performs with different companies in the Denver area, including Rainbow Militia! In the last year, she placed first in the artistic professional divisions of Pole Sport Organization Northwest, Golden Gate, and United competitions. By day, she works as a software developer. By night, she does crazy art projects like this show. In "Gnome Away From Home" she will doing a modern day portrayal of George MacDonald's "The Light Princess."

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Projection Programmer - Beer Quest - 2021
Performer, Curator, & Choreographer - Aphrodite - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Performer & Curator - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Performer & Curator - Light Princess - Gnome Away from Home - 2020
Ti Talisin the Ferret - Zabiti - 2019

Bryan Connolly

Bryan Connolly was born both whimsical and bloodthirsty. Naturally this dichotomy led to a career in the circus. It began by learning to juggle from Jon Wee of the Passing Zone, and quickly escalated to acrobatics, stunt work, acting, dance, and worst of all, street theatre. By the time he received his Bachelor’s degree for Theatre Performance from Colorado State University, there was no turning back. He was committed to a life of circus. He has now performed in a plethora of circus shows with companies such as Rainbow Militia, Circus Foundry, Cirque Dreams, even toured with a professional jousting company for a while, and is the second-in-command at Knights of the Tempest.

Despise him if you must, but he will continue to find occasion to bewilder audiences far and wide.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Performer - Richard the Frothy - Beer Quest - 2021
Performer - Adrestium - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Performer & Curator - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Performer & Curator - Knives and Knaves - Gnome Alone - 2020
Monster Hunter - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Gregor - Zabiti - 2019

Anthony Cummings

Anthony's passion for circus began while in school for engineering where he used juggling as a way to relax and escape the stress of class. In late 2016, this led him to join a professional circus training program and upon graduation, he and his partner moved to Las Vegas to improve their skills. Not long after moving to Vegas, he and his partner were hired as a professional acrobats for Royal Caribbean International, where they traveled the seas for over a year before returning to Denver. Since then, he has worked to co-found the Circus Foundry and has collaborated with Rainbow Militia and other local artists in various shows. He's excited to bring his unique talents to Zabiti and share them with all of you.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Performer & Choreographer - Helios - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Monster Hunter - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Circus Performer, Actor - OLEG, A DOMOVOI - Zabiti - 2019

Larea Edwards & Christin Grant

Known as the "Miracle Sisters" in studios around the nation, real life sisters Larea Edwards and Christin Grant are gems of the mile high city. Their voices have been celebrated across the U.S. from California to New York, and even over seas. This multi talented duo has been singing together since birth. They read and write music, they rap, they play instruments, they act, they dance, they do areal, played semi pro football, Larea plays the violin...these ladies do it all. Joined by their sister and cousin, they are the National recording group "Spirit Of Grace" or SOG. SOG produces "Black Music Matters" annually in connection with Vocal Coalition to connect hundreds of children in DPS with local artists to celebrate Black music. They are also active in the community. They sing at churches, rallies, community events, political events, and on famous stages like Red Rocks and the House of Blues.They created the front yard music festival to bring together communities, creating a safe space to allow the opportunity for everyone to connect with open dialogue. They sing for and tour with several bands. Reaching #1 on whatsinstore music last year with their original music with The Deep Pocket Thieves.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Musicians & Composers - The Muses - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Musicians, Composers, Curators - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Musicians, Composers, Curators - Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters — Gnome Away from Home —2020
Siren Singers — A Very Victorian Monster Soiree — 2019

Fronzo Gilkey

A native to Colorado, Fronzo Gilkey II was introduced to the arts at a young age. Through the years, his enthusiasm for acting turned into dedication and a vessel for exploring many mediums within the craft. Fronzo is now woven into multiple outlets that provide him the opportunities to express and build his talent as a writer, actor, editor, & educator. He has performed in over 100 projects and helped produce over 20 events/shows. Fronzo serves as leading teaching artists & Artistic Director for the Black Actors Guild. When asked the importance on art he said, “Art is creating through provoking discussions for the community to embrace.”

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Actor & Curator - Prometheus - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Actor & Curator - Death’s Unraveling - 2020

Bethel Lindsley

Bethel Lindsley is a Colorado Native growing up in Evergreen, she has been doing acrobatics for over 20 years. She was highly competitive in the USA Junior Olympic program for 13 years where she was an accomplished level 10 artistic gymnast. After her club gymnastic career she went to Colorado State University where she created and was captain of the CSU Club Gymnastic Team that was then ranked 7th in the Nation. She graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Nutrition and Fitness. During college she was introduced to the world of circus and performing and fell in love with the stage. After graduation she signed her first acrobatic contract where she performed for a year with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line on the biggest ship in the world The Allure of the Seas. Since then she has worked in small and large shows around the world. She spent 2 years in Wuhan, China working for Franco Dragone as a member of the creation cast of The Han Show where she was a speciality performer. She recently returned from her second contract with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines but this time on The Oasis of the Seas where she was the featured performer and the aerial coordinator. She has worked for Feld Entertainment on the largest stunt show in the world Marvel Universe Live bringing superheros to life. Currently she is the Founder/ Owner of CIrcus Foundry a touring ensemble contemporary circus company based out of Denver as well as the Acrobatic Captain for the Phantom Circus. She is a generalist and has a wide skill range in several different disciplines such as: trampoline, tumbling, partner acrobatics, hand balancing, duo/solo aerial, diving, flyboard, dance and russian swing.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Performer & Choreographer - Selene - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Coordinator, Performer - Monster Hunter Queen - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Circus Artist, Actor - NEPRA, A QUEEN - Zabiti - 2019

Quinn Marchman

Quinn Marchman is a Senior Producer and Director with the Black Actors Guild, a production and education company. As an actor, he has worked most recently with Holdtight NYC in their immersive production, What Distracts You? and in other productions with the DCPA, Curious Theatre and 5280 Artist Co-Op.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Writer - Beer Quest - 2021
Actor & Curator - Dionysis - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Actor & Curator - Death’s Unraveling - 2020

Lindsay Pierce

Lindsay is a movement artist currently based in Denver, CO. Her creative work focuses on ways in which edges can soften and blur with regards to people and spaces. Recently, Lindsay was a contributing artist to the online interactive project entitled The PRISM which was presented by the theater company, Les Enfants Terribles of London, England. Lindsay has performed with Rainbow Militia, Control Group Productions, Atlas Obscura Society, Invisible City, The Cabiri (Seattle), First Person Travel (San Francisco), Wylliams Henry Contemporary Dance Company (Kansas City), and Ballet Tennessee. Additionally she is a founding member of Kikimora Collective (Atlanta) and has performed in the works of Michelle Ellsworth, Susan Marshall, Jeanine McCain, Leslie Merrill, and Paula Weber among others. In 2016 she appeared in the immersive theater production Sweet & Lucky, which was created by Third Rail Projects and presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Off-Center. Lindsay holds a Masters of Fine Arts in dance performance and choreography from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Bachelors of Fine Arts in dance performance from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Performer, Curator, & Choreographer - Oracle at Delphi - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Performer & Curator - Death - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Vampire Minion - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Yana, A Witch - Zabiti - 2019

Cerene Shepard

Rainbow Militia Owner

Cerene Shepard is a performer, production manager, and event coordinator. Born in New Orleans and raised in Salt Lake City, Cerene could never sit quietly...unless she was in a theater. The juxtaposition of the conservative state she grew up in, paired with her passion for live performance, fueled Cerene to become a professional who can understand any client's needs. She has nearly a decade of experience in weddings, live events, and immersive theater and has come to be recognized as a "go-to" Production Manager amongst Event Planners and Directors in Los Angeles.

As a performer, Cerene is an actor, clown, dancer, and character designer. She is a co-founder of LA-based clowning troupe, The Narrators, and has performed with companies such as Lucent Dossier Experience, Meow Wolf, Cirque Berzerk, Nova Han Productions, Electric Forest, Coachella Music Festival, Insomniac Events, and many more. In 2019 and 2020, Cerene was contracted as Lightning In A Bottle's Performance Art Coordinator. She coordinated up to 40 people and curated over 10 hours for programming for multiple stages.

In an age where "insta famous" is the trend, Cerene believes powerful entertainment lies within its roster, working with dedicated artists and building detailed, relatable moments within a production.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Performer, Costume Designer - Mira - Beer Quest - 2021
Performer, Curator & Producer - Hermes - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Performer, Curator, Stage Manager - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Performers & Curators - Quarantine Siblings: A Hansel and Gretel Follow-up - Gnome Away from Home - 2020

Thomas Michael Vincent

Thomas Vincent is a Rambler; Ozark's-bred Hillbilly, self taught wizard, desert dweller, alien abductee, trash rat, who found his way to Colorado years ago. He’s an artist/ fabricator by day and has a background in music production, as well as banging on miscellaneous instruments. He spends a majority of his free time reading, writing and playing music for his partner and their cat, Gizzard.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Performer & Curator - Tartarus - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Performer & Curator - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Performer & Curator - Our Room in Their Room - Gnome Alone - 2020
Bad Rat - Zabiti - 2019

Sara VonGillern

Sara VonGillern aka "Mis' Von" is a professional dancer, choreographer, producer and director. Her expertise includes a variety of dance styles (specializes in street styles like Breaking, Locking, Waacking, House and Locking), aerial arts (silks, lyra, hammock and group apparatus), martial arts (wu shu), figure skating (ice and roller) and fire flow arts (contact staff, fans, ropedart, poi and fire eating). She has also produced and directed projects for TV/film, commercials and live performance. She is a dance educator and master teacher who travels internationally to share her knowledge and passion for movement. Sara is excited to be joining creative forces with Rainbow Militia Circus to uplift and inspire. And most importantly, remind our community of the power and magic of live performance!

She most recently can be seen in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Live,” as an aerialist and body double for Auli’i Cavahlo as Ariel. She showcased her weapon and flow art skills performing her fire speciality, the ropedart, as Go Go Yubari in hit live Femme Fatale cabaret, “Tarantina Show,” in Los Angeles, CA. She competed on MTV's All Star Season of "America's Best Dance Crew" Season 8 with returning champions, We Are Heroes, in 2015. Her versatility was also showcased on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance: Season 3," as a top 8 finalist and in the 50 city US tour following the show in 2007. She has danced for musical artists like Ne-Yo, Justin Beiber, Usher, Andy Grammar, Vanilla Ice, The Strokes, MC Hammer, LMFAO, Big Time Rush, Dawn Richards, SOFI, Avril Lavigne, Alexz Johnson & comedian Aziz Ansari. She has also performed on shows like "American Idol" and the "Ellen DeGeneres Show," "The Talk", FOX's TV Sitcom "The New Girl," and NBC's Sitcom "Superstore." She has danced for NBA Denver Nuggets, AFL Colorado Crush, the Los Angeles Clippers and the NFL Los Angeles Chargers. One of her most recent works as a choreographer is Maddie Ziegler's commercial for her clothing line "Maddie." She also choreographed and starred in PooPourri's music video commercial "Imagine Where You Can Go." Her aerial skills have been showcased at live events for Disney, Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, Bringing Back Broadway, Google, Playboy Mansion, LA Live, Cirque Bezerk, PooPourri, Siggraph, Wilderbe, Lagunitas Beer Circus and more.

RAINBOW MILITIA PERFORMANCES
Curator, choreographer, performer - Celestial Chaos - 2021

CREW

Featured

Amber Blais

Rainbow Militia Owner

Amber dreams of one day growing wings and learning to fly. She is a Founder and Producing Director for Rainbow Militia Circus, and has over 15 years of PR, marketing, donor relations, theater, event planning and production experience.

Amber has been practicing the aerial arts for over 10 years, with fabric as her favorite apparatus. When not in the air, she is a tarot reader, bottle walker, actor, and public speaker. She has performed all over the front range but thrives when she is able to perform with live musicians. One of her favorite collaborations was with Chimney Choir at the Levitt Pavilion in a space themed circus extravaganza.

She has been featured in 5280 Magazine, Denver Post, and Denver Westword as one of Colorado’s Creatives and as one of 9 People to Watch in 2021

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Executive Producer, Director & Performer - Thief Queen - Beer Quest - 2021
Producer, Director & Performer - Nemesis - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Producer, Director & Performer- Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Producer, Director & Performer - Las Sombras de las Brujas - Gnome Away from Home - 2020
Producer, Director & Performer - Bride of Frankenstein / Ghost - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Producer, Writer, Director - Zabiti - 2019

Skills
Aerial Silks, Tarot, Stilt Walking, Aerial Duo, Aerial Bartending, Rope & Harness, Invented Apparatus, Rock Climbing, & over 20 years of theater experience.

Photo by Michelle Christiance

Staza Stone

Rainbow Militia Owner

Staza Stone does stuff. Swinging stuff, spinny stuff, stilt stuff, sparkle stuff... all the stuffs. She is a multi- faceted performer based out of Denver, CO. She is an aerialist, stilt walker, hula hooper, fire dancer, burlesque artist, and clown. She graduated from Frequent Flyers Productions Professional Aerial Dance Program in 2014 and has been perfirming professionally ever since. Currently Staza can be found performing both nationally and internationally in a variety of circus extravaganzas. Highlights of 2019 including stilt dancing in Japan for EDC Japan and being contracted with Cirque Dreams. She is co-director of Rainbow Militia, a unique circus collective aimed at bringing the community together through artistic collaboration. Staza also teaches locally at several studios. She is known for her short but notorious career as a shopping cart drifter in Tokyo.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Producer, Director & Performer - Barley-tholomew The Bard - Beer Quest - 2021
Producer, Director & Performer - Aite - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Director, Performer, Curator - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Director, Performer, Curator - Our Room in Their Room - Gnome Away From Home - 2020
Mischevious Fairy - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Marya - Zabiti - 2019

Skills
Hammock, Stilts (Stilts + Aerial, Stilts + Fire), Lyra, Fire (hoop, fans, poi, palm torches, fire eating), Hooper, Aerial Silks, Rope, Trapeze, Rope & Harness, Aerial Duo, Theater, Clowning, Miming, Aerial Bartending, Invented Apparatuses, and much more!

Photo by Nina Reed Photography

Chris Biernacki

When he's not at his engineering day job turning things on and off, Christopher is an autodidact aspiring to be a polymath, has started many interesting projects, & has even finished a few of them.

Christopher enjoys making costumes, playing fretless ukulele bass, taking things apart & putting them back together in various ways, hunting for treasure in thrift stores, building laser harps, & recently released his KitchenAid stand mixer from the tyranny of boring old beige by giving it a sweet purple sparkle paint job.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Technical Director & Performer - Chronos - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Technical Director - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Sound Technician - Zabiti - 2020

James Brunt

James Brunt is an actor born and raised in Denver, Colorado most known for pushing the boundaries of what we know about theater with immersive productions in obscure settings and hard hitting concepts that make his audience truly reflect on their views of the world. Playing roles from a cleaver weilding beet butcher, to a zainey detective on the hunt for answers, he loves to create anything that will make his heart beat faster and blood boil up. He recently received the 2019 True West award for breakout actors for his challenging portrayal of taxi driver, Bobby, in Mosque with The Black Actors Guild. Other works recognized were his productions with The Band of Toughs and Control Group Productions. When Brunt isn't taking the stage, he still finds ways to enlighten his audiences by performing oringial slam poetry or creating magical moments as the beloved Santa Claus. He is also an educator of the arts, teaching improv to the youth of Denver with the Black Actors Guild.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Actor - Professor Barleywine - Beer Quest - 2021
Writer, Director & Performer - Harmonium - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Actor & Curator - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Actor & Curator - Anansi and the Wolf: A Rivalry for the Ages - Gnome Away from Home - 2020

Larea Edwards & Christin Grant

Known as the "Miracle Sisters" in studios around the nation, real life sisters Larea Edwards and Christin Grant are gems of the mile high city. Their voices have been celebrated across the U.S. from California to New York, and even over seas. This multi talented duo has been singing together since birth. They read and write music, they rap, they play instruments, they act, they dance, they do areal, played semi pro football, Larea plays the violin...these ladies do it all. Joined by their sister and cousin, they are the National recording group "Spirit Of Grace" or SOG. SOG produces "Black Music Matters" annually in connection with Vocal Coalition to connect hundreds of children in DPS with local artists to celebrate Black music. They are also active in the community. They sing at churches, rallies, community events, political events, and on famous stages like Red Rocks and the House of Blues.They created the front yard music festival to bring together communities, creating a safe space to allow the opportunity for everyone to connect with open dialogue. They sing for and tour with several bands. Reaching #1 on whatsinstore music last year with their original music with The Deep Pocket Thieves.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Musicians & Composers - The Muses - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Musicians, Composers, Curators - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Musicians, Composers, Curators - Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters — Gnome Away from Home —2020
Siren Singers — A Very Victorian Monster Soiree — 2019

Jennifer Mosquera

Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Prismajic

Jennifer came to Colorado in 1995 to pursue her law degree at the University of Denver. After practicing law as a Denver deputy district attorney for 3 years she retired at the age of 28 and began her life’s creative adventure.

This adventure has allowed Jennifer to dip her toes in fine art, design, marketing, and sales while launching her creative talents and entrepreneurial spirit into a variety of projects.

From creating a small collaborative and art gallery called the Art Salon in 2009, to launching an art forward event design firm called Artistry Events and Design in 2012.

The most recent metamorphosis, Prismajic an immersive arts company formed in 2017, has melded the skills and experiences of her path along with her personal interest in philosophy, self growth and healing to their richest and most powerful form to date.

Creating multi sensory experiences that incorporate art, symbolism, music, lighting, technology and interactivity into amazing physical worlds, Jennifer’s skill sets have found their stride in Prismajic.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
World Builder - Celestial Chaos - 2021

Prismajic

Prismajic is an immersive arts company founded by Eric Jaenike and Jennifer Mosquera in 2017. It has its roots in event design and production as it was originally founded as Artistry Events & Design in 2012. Prismajic’s mission is to harness the power of art to change how people look at themselves and the world. In 2019 Primajic launched its first large-scale public exhibition at the Museum of Outdoor Arts called Natura Obscura. It was extended two times and received rave reviews and over 55,000 visitors during the course of its run. In 2020 Prismajic opened its second experience, Shiki Dreams, a pop up experience which continues the exploration of the world of Natura Obscura. With experience in building, design. lighting and technology, Prismajic is a thought leader in the world of immersive arts.

RAINBOW MILITIA COLLABORATIONS
World Builders - Celestial Chaos - 2021

David Rynhart

David’s musical journey began with teenage basement albums and wound through classical piano studies, jazz studies, traditional Irish music, life as a street musician, Gypsy Swing in Galway, The Prague Fringe Festival, extensive touring in Europe and in a bio-diesel van in the US, and creative children’s theater. He is inspired by interdisciplinary collaboration, which has been a principal focus in his work as a pianist, guitarist, vocalist, arranger and composer in Chimney Choir.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Composer - Beer Quest - 2021
Composer - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Composer - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Composer - Gnome Away from Home - 2020
Sound Experience Designer - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Vitoly the Owl / Composer / Music Director - Zabiti - 2019

Jasmine Sarswati

Multi-disciplinary artist Jasmine Saraswati is an expression of embodied movement and art. She is a circus acrobat and costume designer, sculptor and carpenter, as well as a composer, singer, cellist, body worker, and mother. In 2012, Jasmine co-founded Fractal Tribe, Boulder’s own circus troupe, with whom she has continued to write, direct, and perform. In 2013, she wrote and directed their Musical Circus piece, Jade the Gypsy Wrangler, and has contributed to nearly a dozen more of FT’s theatrical circus shows, including EcoWakening and INaniMATE. She also performed frequently with Elephant Revival, dancing on her stilts and appearing in her giant elephant costume. She won the Boulder Circus Arts Award for her performance of Charlie Chaplain on the Trapeze in 2018. Recently, her attention has turned to fiber arts, sculpting primarily in wool and clay, and she is delighted to bring these new passions of hers to the circus with Rainbow Militia. Jasmine studied Music at UC Santa Cruz and art at Carnegie Mellon University, holds a CMT from Boulder College of Massage Therapy, a CYT from Sivananda Ashram, and an Aerial Acrobatics teaching certificate from Aircat Aerial Arts.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Dragon Hatcher - Beer Quest - 2021
Aphrodite Constructor - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Lil’ Reaper Mother - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Gnome Builder - Gnome Away from Home -2020

Cerene Shepard

Rainbow Militia Owner

Cerene Shepard is a performer, production manager, and event coordinator. Born in New Orleans and raised in Salt Lake City, Cerene could never sit quietly...unless she was in a theater. The juxtaposition of the conservative state she grew up in, paired with her passion for live performance, fueled Cerene to become a professional who can understand any client's needs. She has nearly a decade of experience in weddings, live events, and immersive theater and has come to be recognized as a "go-to" Production Manager amongst Event Planners and Directors in Los Angeles.

As a performer, Cerene is an actor, clown, dancer, and character designer. She is a co-founder of LA-based clowning troupe, The Narrators, and has performed with companies such as Lucent Dossier Experience, Meow Wolf, Cirque Berzerk, Nova Han Productions, Electric Forest, Coachella Music Festival, Insomniac Events, and many more. In 2019 and 2020, Cerene was contracted as Lightning In A Bottle's Performance Art Coordinator. She coordinated up to 40 people and curated over 10 hours for programming for multiple stages.

In an age where "insta famous" is the trend, Cerene believes powerful entertainment lies within its roster, working with dedicated artists and building detailed, relatable moments within a production.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Performer, Costume Designer - Mira - Beer Quest - 2021
Performer, Curator & Producer - Hermes - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Performer, Curator, Stage Manager - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Performers & Curators - Quarantine Siblings: A Hansel and Gretel Follow-up - Gnome Away from Home - 2020

Lynn & Tiffany Smyth + ArtsMyths

Artsmyths established in 2005 creates leather masks, headdresses and accoutrements. Lynn and Tiffany Smyth are a mother and daughter duo who have been creating art together for 25 years. Tiffany started ArtsMyths after discovering the art of mask making in 2003 inspired by Lunar Fire, a musical and performance art group.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Leathersmith + Glasssmith - Beer Quest - 2021
Headdress Designer/Leathersmith - Celestial Chaos - 2021
Mask Designer - Death’s Unraveling - 2020
Mask Designer - Gnome Away from Home - 2020
Mask Designer - A Very Victorian Monster Soiree - 2019
Costume Designer, Mask and Leather Designer - Zabiti - 2019

Rachel Tanyi

Rachel is the baker behind-the-scenes at Sweecret Ingredient. She began baking with her mom as a young girl. She has a passion for baking and she enjoys helping people celebrate the most important moments in life. To learn more about Sweecret Ingredient and their products, please visit their website at www.sweecretingredient.com. If you have any questions, you can reach them at sweecretingredient@gmail.com.

Instagram: sweecretingredient

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Food fit for a King - Sweet Summer Treats - Beer Quest - 2021
Food of the Gods - Chocolatier - Celestial Chaos - 2021

Esther Varney

Esther was born in Colorado Springs and has lived in Colorado all of her life. After graduating from CU, she moved from Boulder to Denver, married her beloved husband, and raised 5 children. Once the children were older, Esther started volunteering at places close to her heart and discovered her passion for working with not-for-profit arts groups, supporting them in their efforts to make the world a more beautiful place.

RAINBOW MILITIA ROLES
Squire Volunteer Coordinator - Beer Quest - 2021
DemiGod Volunteer Coordinator - Celestial Chaos - 2021