From the synergistic energy of childlike wonder to a crisis that threatens to turn them to dust, a community navigates the trials and tribulations of growing up, growing together, and being torn apart. What does it take to reconcile and build back together again after a loss of trust and connection? Told through thrilling acrobatics, impressive feats of circus, and an embodied mythology of the everyday objects that make and break our daily lives, Broken Open celebrates human ingenuity, pointing towards signs of hope and interdependence during challenging times.
About Circus Springboard
The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) presents the annual Circus Springboard show, featuring America’s next generation of circus artists. Circus Springboard tours New England theaters connecting rural audiences to inspiring aerialists and acrobats through the powerful storytelling of theatrical circus. The performers are soon-to-be graduates of NECCA’s 3-year professional training program and this show is the culmination of their study and development as performers and artists. This show is devised with a guest director and each year reflects the artistic collaboration of the director and performers. Stay tuned for this year’s show content closer to the performance date! Catch the 2026 Circus Springboard show during their tour of New England between April 24 & May 8, 2026.
About NECCA
Since 2007, New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) has emerged as the premiere circus arts training facility in the nation, blending athleticism and artistry and hosting professional circus artists as performers and coaching staff. The mission of NECCA is to provide high quality circus arts training for students and artists while facilitating greater access and programming to everyone. As a non-profit organization, NECCA ensures financial and inclusive access to serve students of all ages and abilities to learn circus skills, have a wellness practice and experience the joy of play through recreational circus classes, pre-professional and professional programs and workshops. Learn more at www.circusschool.org.
Event Venue
HOPE Center for the Arts, 150 Bridge St, Springfield, MA 01103, United States
