GloWing
A MYTH OF MOTHS & MOON
November 21- December 8, 2024
Find your light this winter in a myth of moths and moon with GloWing. Fusing circus and theatre, audiences of all ages will be charmed by a story of flight, light, and dreams. Join a 'mothly' crew on a journey of self-discovery as they encounter a quirky entomologist with a harebrained plan to help them reveal their hidden brilliance.
Created and produced by Artibus and Starry Night productions
Photos by Martha Wirth Photography
MEET THE MOTHLY CREW
Amber Blais
LUNA
Amber is the Founder and Producing Director of Starry Night Productions (formerly Rainbow Militia Circus). Amber has been practicing the aerial arts for over 15 years. She has been featured in 5280 Magazine, Denver Post, and Denver Westword as one of Colorado’s Creatives.
Jeannene Bragg
MARIA
Jeannene currently serves as Denver Arts and Venue’s Director of Public Art. She also served as City Manager of Parker, where she spearheaded the design, funding, and creation of the Parker Arts, Cultural and Events (PACE) Center. She was a company member of the LIDA Project metamedia art collective for over 10 years and is a practicing theatre artist and writer. Collaborations: Band of Toughs, Emancipation Theater, Curious Theatre Company, Creative Strategies for Change, the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Creative Industries, and the Lone Tree Arts Center.
Buba Basishvili
ROTH, a moth
A theatre maker from the Republic of Georgia living in the United States, Buba has worked in his hometown of Tbilisi and all across the globe. He is the Co-Founder of Theatre Artibus. His solo show The Bluebird won the ‘Off Milano Exchange’ Award and will travel to Italy in Sept 2025.
Fronzo Gilkey II
MILLER, a moth
Fronzo Gilkey II grew up in Colorado and was introduced to the arts at a young age. He writes, devises, teaches, produces, and performs all around Denver. He is the Director of Operations for his company Dyfferent Media, which creates art that is grounded in community & leaves the viewer feeling a greater sense of connection with others, as well as themselves.
JONAS WHALEN
PROFESSOR MOTHDINI
Jonas is a clown, equilibrist, juggler, actor and theatrical carpenter. As an original cast member and apparatus/prop fabricator for Circus Foundry, he has devised and performed over 10 different full length shows. He has also performed with Circo Hermanos Corona (Mexico City) & at Edinburgh Fringe in 2013.
Meghan Frank
SNOUT, a moth
Meghan is a theatre maker and educator who has worked globally (Afghanistan, India, Canada, Egypt, Cuba, Azerbaijan, the Balkans). She founded Theatre Artibus with Buba in 2017 and is Director of Cultural Programming at the Savoy Denver. She has been a primary co-creator for all original work created by Artibus.
Dane Torbenson
SONS, of Mothdini and Sons
Dane has been an actor, fight choreographer, and juggler in Denver for over 30 years. He was formerly a member of the LIDA Project metamedia art collective and Hunger Artists Theatre Ensemble. He has worked with Germinal Stage, Curious Theatre, Mirror Players, Compass Theatre, Industrial Arts Theatre, and Denver Civic Theater.
GloWing is supported by Keep RiNo Wild & the RiNo Art District Creative Grants Program.RiNo Art District is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming, creative community where a diversity of artists, residents, and businesses thrive. The district tis inclusive of five historical neighborhoods: Globeville-Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, and Cole. Over the last decade, RiNo Art District has helped form both a Business Improvement District (BID) and General Improvement District (GID) and a community arts educational nonprofit (Keep RiNo Wild) to support the local community. Together, the RiNo Art District family of organizations funds and supports the Denver community through advocacy, infrastructure improvements, artist support, community programming, business support, and events. To learn more, please visit www.rinoartdistrict.org and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads at @rinoartdistrict, on TikTok at @officialrinoartdistrict, or on X at @rinoart.