I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou
We are so excited to announce that tickets for our Straz productions are going on sale this Friday, September 12 at 12 pm!
Please join us for MythDiagnosis, which will premiere on Friday, November 21st, and Saturday, November 22nd, at 7 pm.
Then, catch our youth matinee, Mythos of the Muses, on Saturday, November 22nd, at 1 pm.
Want to see both performances? You're in luck! When you purchase tickets for both, you will automatically get a 15% discount.
Don't miss out! Set your alarm to purchase tickets for these incredible shows.
A peek into Olympus...
The gods are in therapy, and the tea is divine. What happens when Zeus, Medusa, and Ares trade lightning bolts and battle cries for confession couches and therapy chairs? Our original circus production, MythDiagnosis, peeks behind the curtain of Olympus, revealing the hidden struggles of mythology’s most famous figures.
Zeus wrestles with his temper, Medusa longs to be understood, and Ares, the mighty God of War, might just prefer show tunes to sword fights.
MythDiagnosis blends high-flying aerial acts, comedy, and myth-sized drama into an unforgettable night of circus theater. You can catch two shows on Friday, November 21st, and Saturday, November 22nd, at 7 pm. Expect daring performances, clever storytelling, and plenty of laughs as even the gods learn that sometimes, the hardest battles are the ones within.
A tale for the ages...
Step into a world where creativity has vanished and Olympus itself begins to fade. Guided by the Fates and the Oracle's prophecy, nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne must journey through trials with gods and goddesses to reclaim the spark of inspiration. From grief to laughter, from rhythm to stars, each quest reveals a Muse whose gift has the power to restore art, song, and imagination to mortals and gods alike.
This original production brings Greek mythology to life through the talents of Tampa’s next generation of performers. Featuring youth aerialists, dancers, and acrobats from Aerial Dragons Studios, Mythos of the Muses blends breathtaking aerial acts, dynamic choreography, and heartfelt storytelling into an unforgettable afternoon of magic, movement, and myth.
You can catch this show on Saturday, November 22nd, at 1 pm.
We’re thrilled to unveil the theme for this year’s Straz show:
GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Get ready to soar with the gods, battle like heroes, and embody legendary creatures as we bring ancient tales to life through aerial arts!
This year will be the first time our youth students will perform with us on the Straz stage, and we could not be more excited to have our kiddos join us.
This year, Jessica King will be directing the youth show, and Ariane Iagulli will be directing the adult show.
Student Participation Requirements
Want to be a part of the show? Please read through the requirements below to ensure you will be able to meet them all:
Must have taken at least 8 classes at the level on the apparatus, (and ideally with the instructor who will be choreographing, but this is not necessarily a requirement), of the routine that you would like to be a part of. With 4 of the classes having been taken within the three months leading up to the beginning of the course rehearsal. Course rehearsals begin the last week of August, 2025.
You can only miss two class rehearsals during your 12 week course. You will be removed upon your third absence, no exceptions made. Please inform your instructor if you will be missing a rehearsal.
You can be in two aerial routines and one ground routine.
You must arrive to each course rehearsal on time. Arriving 15 minutes late will be considered an absence.
You must attend our Performers Zoom meeting, there will be one for adults and one for youth students. We will be going over all requirements and answering all of your questions. The youth meeting will be held on Sunday August 17th at 3:00pm, and the adult show meeting will be held at 4:00pm. A link to the meeting will be emailed out to all students.
You must be present at all mandatory tech and dress rehearsals. You must arrive at the designated time and stay for the entirety of the rehearsal times. Tech/Dress Rehearsal dates are listed below:
11/2/25 Full Show Rehearsal ("the stumble through")- youth show 10:00am-2:00pm, adult show 3:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday 11/8/25 Youth Dress Rehearsal (at Aerial Dragons Studios), call time 4:00pm, you must stay for the entire rehearsal.
Sunday 11/9/25 Adult Dress Rehearsal (at Aerial Dragons Studios), call time 4:00pm, you must stay for the entire rehearsal.
Monday 11/17/25 Adult Tech Rehearsal (at the Straz) call time is 5:00pm. You can leave after your routine has been run.
Tuesday 11/18/25 Youth Tech Rehearsal (at the Straz) call time is 5:00pm. You can leave after your routine has been run.
Wednesday 11/19/25 Adult Dress Rehearsal (at the Straz) call time is 5:00pm. You must stay for the entire rehearsal.
Thursday 11/19/25 Youth Dress Rehearsal (at the Straz) call time is 5:00pm. You must stay for the entire rehearsal.
You must be present on show days, at the call times listed below:
ADULTS Friday 11/21/25 call time: 4:00pm *Please note that if you typically work until 5:00pm, you will need to either take off work or leave early that day. Show time is 7:00pm.
ADULTS Saturday 11/22/25 call time: 4:00pm. Show time is 7:00pm.
YOUTH Saturday 11/22/25 call time: 10:30am (except Hatchling/Tiny Dragons, call time for them is 11:00am). Show time is 1:00pm
You must attend one "Work Call", where we will be building props, set pieces, rhinestoning costumes, etc. The first work call will be held on Saturday 11/8/25 from 1-3:00pm, and the second one will be held on Sunday 11/9/25 from 1-3:00pm.
You will be permitted to place your membership on hold for the duration of the show course, if you would like to. All accounts who have requested to be placed on hold will be frozen from August 25th-November 24th, 2025.
You must maintain a positive and supportive attitude throughout the duration of the rehearsals and the show. Everyone is allowed to have a bad day, but we must do our best to uplift each other.