Frances Donohoe Archives

‘Cirque Noir’ brings new dimension to winter entertainment

by KCAW News | Dec 6, 2023 | The Morning Interview

Sitka's circus arts program is trying out a new kind of performance through "Cirque Noir" -- what organizers call an "immersive experience" that will include live music, aerial performances, and dancing. Read More

‘Jungle Book’ comes to life with aerial performance and puppetry

by KCAW News | Apr 17, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Sitka Cirque is performing the "The Jungle Book" this weekend, an aerial adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic. Director Frances Donohoe describes the multimedia, character-driven show. Read More

Sitka Circus Arts to hold festive Winter Carnival

by KCAW News | Dec 6, 2017 | The Morning Interview

Friends of Sitka Circus Arts presents a Winter Carnival and aerial student showcase Saturday, December 9, at the studio. Read More

Former Cirque du Soleil performer a guest at this weekend’s circus

by KCAW News | May 6, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Frances Donohoe shared stories and plans for this weekend's (05-10-15) premier performance of Cirque du Pluie, a collaboration by the Sitka Silkies and Youth Gymnastics. Former Cirque du Soleil aerialist Cheetah Platt will be performing and teaching classes in aerial silks, acrobalance, and conditioning, Thursday (05-07-15) through Sunday (05-10-15). Downloadable audio. Read More

Cirque du Pluie is coming to Sitka!

by KCAW News | Mar 5, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Frances Donohoe and Trisha Bessert share stories about combining forces to create Cirque du Pluie, the new circus program at the Hames Center. The two instructors talk about the planned expansion of the pool room for circus classes, which in the future will include juggling, aerial trapeze, and adult gymnastics. Downloadable audio. Read More