2019 Super Saturday Performers
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Greg Kennedy
"Innovative Juggler" 
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Juggling like you've never seen before: Greg Kennedy uses the principles of geometry and physics to create entirely new forms of manipulation. Engineer by training, alumnus of Cirque du Soleil, Kennedy is respected by other jugglers for his creativity and loved by audiences for his entertaining performances.
What reviewers say: "A little bit of wacky and a whole lot of wow." --Philadelphia City Paper "Greg Kennedy takes ordinary objects and does extraordinary things."--Juggler Magazine "It hypnotizes, mesmerizes, and actually takes your breath away."--Phindie |
Shows: Tryon Fine Arts Center
9:15 & 1:15 Innovative Juggler from Greg Kennedy on Vimeo. |
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Kattam and his Tam-Tams
Percussion artist extraordinaire |
From Africa to the Middle East to India, travel with Kattam and his friend Takoum as they take you on a musical adventure to the sounds of n'goni, balafon, djembe, dhal, and many other percussion instruments. Winner of Parent and Teacher Choice Award, Global Music Award, and many others, Kattam will have you dancing and singing in his high-energy performance.
What reviewers say: "The best show EVER" "Kattam is captivating!" "Magical!" |
Shows: Tryon Movie Theatre
10:30 & 2:30 
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Soul Street Dance
Dance Company 
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Actors, athletes, songwriters, musicians--and yes, dancers--Soul Street returns to Super Saturday with their unique repertoire. Their technical and artistic skills, stage presence, and wit pushes the performance envelope to an amazing standard of excellence.
What audiences say: "They were princes!" "The joint was jumpin'...[they] lit up the place in short order" "Absolute sensation...they are AWESOME!" |
Shows: Tryon Fine Arts Center
10:30 & 2:30 |
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David Novak
"A Telling Experience" 
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Award-winning storyteller David Novak gathers the audience around the Storyteller's Fire with lively tales from his story land. Recipient of the National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence, Novak is an internationally-recognized master of the art of storytelling.
What reviewers say: "David Novak embodies the definition of the word creative." "In him, the Brothers Grimm and Carl Jung meet Monty Python." |
Shows: Congregational Church
9:15 & 1:15 |
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Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards
New Orleans Jazz 
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Jazzy Ash invites the whole family to come along on a Crescent City inspired, jazzy music adventure with her band the Leaping Lizards. Their songs celebrate the magic of movement, with a lot of sugar and sass thrown in, New Orleans –style.
What reviewers say: "Unashamed full-on big band Jazz...that doesn't skimp on the fun." "Upbeat, lively rhythms" "Inciting smiles and foot-tapping." |
Shows: Baptist Church Sanctuary
9:15 & 1:15 |
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Porkchop Productions
"RAPunzel" 
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Porkchop's fabulously fractured twist on this classic tale brings this story to life in a musical way. A cast of unforgettable characters leads the audience (as well as Rapunzel) on a journey through different musical genres and teaches important life lessons about being true to yourself, following your dreams and making your own kinds of music!
What audiences say: "Simply wonderful!" "It's like watching the Carol Burnett Show!" |
Shows: Baptist Church Sanctuary
10:30 & 2:30 |
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Story Ship
"Diggery Digger's Dino Show" |
Join paleontologist Diggery Diggers as he unleashes the DinoSauroScope and goes back in time to interact with dinosaurs. Help him figure out how to save a baby dinosaur--and the human race.
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Shows: Tryon Movie Theatre
9:15 & 1:15 
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Professor Whizzpop
Magician 
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In this show starring the hapless Professor Whizzpop and his myriad of mishandled magic, the audience will help the Professor make everything right!
What audiences say: "You were a smashing success!!" |
Shows: Episcopal Church Parish Hall
9:15 & 1:15 |
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Steve Langley
Soap Bubble Circus 
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Watch Bubbleologist Steve Langley perform feats with bubbles that you'd never imagined! Bubble sculptures, bubbles inside bubbles, bubble volcanos, even people inside bubbles!
What audiences say: "The Soap Bubble Circus was a huge hit...[it] delivers a 'wow'!" |
Shows: Episcopal Church Parish Hall
10:30 & 2:30 |
