I Think It Could Work

Full Out Formula is proud to present the wild musings of "I Think It Could Work," a radical new circus show.

About this Event

"I Think It Could Work" utilizes elements of acrobatics, theatre, and classic games. This show is an experiment in what happens when our lives are decided by chance and our fates are left for the audience to decide. Come support their work before they take it on the road for the fall season.

Full Out Formula is a brand new circus collective based out of Chicago, IL. Founded by Sierra Rhoades Nicholls (she/her), Kevin Flanagan (he/him), and Chicago native Liam Bradley (they/them).

Sierra Rhoades Nicholls has been turning herself upside-down for as long as she can remember. A lover of all things acrobatic and exhilarating, she trained as a gymnast her whole life and has fallen in love with standing on her hands. After growing up in Missoula, Montana, Sierra moved across the country to receive instruction from Maine Circus Academy Professional Level Training Program for two years. She then went on to attend Circadium School of Contemporary Circus in Philadelphia, PA where she graduated in June 2021 with a double major in partner acrobatics and handstands as well as a minor in foot juggling.

Sierra is as passionate about training technically as she is artistically. Hours spent staring at one's hands, fighting for balance, teaches a person to think deeply about their place in the world and how they wish to spend their time. In an effort to make work that spreads roots deep into our souls, Sierra has devoted her life to her craft. That devotion has led her to work with companies such as Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Le Nouveau Sud, Circus Evo, ABCirque Productions, Cirqovations, Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre Company and many more!

Sierra's desire to help others make their circus dreams come true led her to found CSAW - Connecting Circus Students Around the World in 2018. CSAW is a non-profit devoted to making resources and financial aid accessible for the circus community. CSAW is most well known for it's BIPOC grant programs, you can learn more at csawcircus.org

Liam Bradley is a 24 year old non-binary circus artist from Chicago. They discovered juggling at 8, subsequently ricocheting around every circus space in the windy city, falling in love with partner acrobatics, tumbling, and movement.

Liam has always been obsessed with art, but it wasn't until finding circus that they felt like art could be fun. After that, the doors were open. In circus school, Liam developed their love for storytelling and stagecraft. They realized that the depth of expression in the human body is limitless.

After graduating from Circadium - School of Contemporary Circus in 2021, Liam co-founded "Company To X For", a grassroots contemporary circus company based in Chicago.

Liam is inspired by artists who meld disciplines, bend genres, and break rules. Liam’s work is increasingly interdisciplinary, it frequently falls into the realms of dance, theater, performance art, and clown. Liam has been performing, teaching, and creating shows at various theaters, festivals, and events since 2014.

Kevin Flanagan is a classical guitarist turned circus artist from Bronxville, NY. His love of music started with his dad, who made sure that growing up sounded strange. He started taking guitar lessons at the age of ten and hasn't stopped playing since. Kevin followed his love of playing to Ithaca College where he first discovered circus which quickly became an obsession all its own. After graduation he went on to study at the Circadium School of Contemporary Circus. He graduated from Circadium in 2021 and has since performed with Le Nouveau Sud, Circus Evo, Midnight Circus, ABCirque, Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The International Jugglers Association, Symphoria, and many more. Kevin specializes in unicycle, partner acrobatics, and juggling.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Aloft Circus Arts, West Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, United States