Educational Outreach
The Starry Messenger
Welcome to The Greatest Show in The Universe!
"The Starry Messenger is truly the kind of compelling show that can spark lifelong learning and a love of science. Lindsay is a dedicated educator and a creative dynamo. Galileo would be proud."
- Mike Hennessey, Manager of Learning & Programs, Moonshot Museum
As the educational wing of Cirque Jag Productions, The Starry MessengerⓇ aims to enrich the learning experience of elementary school students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) by making circus arts an engine for cognition, creativity, and communication.
STEM Meets Circus in Pittsburgh
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Educational Programs
for Schools, Museums, Libraries, Festivals, and More!
The Starry Messenger follows the reveries of an aspiring circus performer and avid stargazer who endeavors to create “The Greatest Show In the Universe,” a parade of heavenly bodies complete with characteristics and legends as awe-inspiring as any circus act in history.
Balancing stars, juggling planets, and acrobatics with constellations are just some of the feats performed in this interactive exploration of outer space.
Program Formats
This program is available in the following formats...
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Live Performance
30-minute, one-performer show with interactive audience participation and ambient music accompaniment.
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Exhibit / Ambient Performance
A display of props and skills featured in the The Starry Messenger live performance.​
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Workshops
Instructional sessions that address various circus arts skills (e.g., character, body movement, props) and how to apply in them in communicating science topics. Available as a single event or as an ongoing series.
Testimonials
What Pittsburgh Neighbors are Saying About The Starry Messenger
"The Starry Messenger is truly the kind of compelling show that can spark lifelong learning and a love of science. Lindsay is a dedicated educator and a creative dynamo. Galileo would be proud."
- Mike Hennessy, Manager of Learning & Programs, Moonshot Museum
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"We were saying in the hallway just how amazing Lindsay was to be a one-person act and to be able to hold the students’ attention so well! They were mesmerized!"
- Maxwell Elementary PTO Parent, Hempfield School District
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"Lindsay’s one-woman show is both fun and educational, making her a delightful addition to museum programming. Her combination of impressive circus skills and astronomy knowledge allow her to create a learning experience that is truly unique."
- Sarah Grumet, Team & Community Programming Coordinator, Carnegie Science Center
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"We learned so much and had a lot of fun with The Starry Messenger. Parents told us that the students came home to tell them all about their day making a circus in the stars."
- Stephanie DeLucia, Director of Extended Day Programming, The Ellis School
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"Not only was my five-year-old son captivated by Starry's incredible wire work and circus feats, but he emerged with a new excitement over the planets and even tried to recreate the orbit he learned about at home. Starry provided such a bright light to the youngest of learners."
- Meghan Greenwood, Co-Founder, BaM Choreography
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"Lindsay was engaging and kept the attention of my five-year-old through Zoom, which is saying a lot! I learned a thing or two myself about our starry skies and beyond."
- Ruth D., Parent from Highland Park
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"As a father of two young kids, I was most impressed with the impression The Starry Messenger left on them! Lindsay did a fantastic job of connecting with my kids and engaging at their unique levels. Months after the show my kids continue to talk about what they learned!"
- Shawn M., Parent from Bethel Park
Contact Cirque Jag Productions
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