See you on May 23rd & 24th, 2025
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Touching Two Worlds: Familia
Familia explores the beautiful and complex ties that bind us—both the families we’re born into and the ones we choose.
From the moment we arrive in the world, we’re shaped and challenged by the people who love us. Through breathtaking circus arts and raw storytelling, Familia asks: What does it mean to belong? To break away? To find your way back?
This is a story of love, conflict, and the lifelong journey of finding your place—at the family table, in the world, and within yourself.
Event Details
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General
$35
Ticket Includes:
90-minute circus show
Premier Pass
$75
Ticket Includes:
90-minute circus show
Priority seating
Curated Gift Bag with special items from our sponsors
Circus Experience
$325
Ticket Includes:
All included in Premier Pass plus:
Family Play Day at Flying Colors Trapeze — Sunday, May 25th
Enjoy a full day of circus fun with flying trapeze, aerial arts, German wheel, trampoline, and acro. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and your people. Children (8+) are VERY welcome.
VIP SOCIAL HOUR | INCLUDED IN PREMIER PASS AND CIRCUS EXPERIENCE TICKETS
An Exclusive Immersive Experience
Available for both shows on Saturday, May 24. Included in Premier Pass and Circus Experience tickets. Social hour will occur at 6:15pm on Saturday May 24.
Step into a one-of-a-kind experience designed to immerse you in the magic of the circus.
Sip & Savor with Resistance Wine Company – Enjoy a curated wine tasting poured from above by our talented aerialist bartenders.
Recharge with LMNT – Sample LMNT electrolyte drinks and light appetizers to keep your energy high for the night ahead.
Capture the Moment – Strike a pose with a touch of glitter in our circus-themed photo op, the perfect keepsake with family and friends.
Take Home Something Special – Receive a curated gift bag packed with premium products from our amazing sponsors.
Tickets go on sale March 15. Subscribe for early access and be the first to grab yours!
As Seen on
Tears are welcome here. Joy is welcome here. You are welcome here.
Touching Two Worlds Familia
Touching Two Worlds Circus Shows are an unique collaboration between psychologist Dr. Sherry Walling and professional circus performer and coach Lynn Lunny. This one-of-a-kind experience offers the beauty and thrill of cirque woven with a powerful narrative about mental well-being.
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)
With the support of:
Continuing Education Special Show
May 23rd, 6:30 pm
Luminary Arts Center.
As mental health professionals, we know that family systems live not only in our minds, but in our bodies. Patterns of attachment, conflict, and connection are carried in muscle memory and DNA. Despite our evolved minds, we easily feel the pull to embody the roles, rules, and dynamics pass down through our families.
This presentation invites professionals to consider how movement-based practices—including somatic work and expressive arts—can deepen therapeutic work with family narratives. We’ll explore how physical storytelling and intentional movement can reveal unspoken tensions, facilitate emotional processing, and support clients in creating new relational patterns.
Presenters: Sherry Walling, PhD (moderator), Alissa Kaasa MSW, LICSW, Robert McCauley, LICSW, Rachel Allyn, PhD.
Group discounts available: Contact MN Opera Box Office (612-333-6669).
EXPERIENCE
A private screening of an original circus show exploring the complexity of belonging, individuation, and chosen family.
LEARN
How family systems are expressed through the body—and how movement supports emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and relational healing beyond words.
APPLY
Practical strategies for integrating somatic awareness and movement-based interventions into your clinical work with individuals navigating family dynamics, attachment wounds, and life transitions.
ENGAGE
Guided movement, group reflection, networking, and an interactive Q&A with the creators and performers behind Familia.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, and mental health professionals (3 CEU credits approved).
Sponsor an Acrobat
Can’t attend the show but want to support this project?
Consider sponsoring an acrobat for $100, and we’ll donate two tickets in your honor. We have a number of mental health and arts organizations in our community that would love the opportunity to attend the show. Click below to make a meaningful contribution.
Sponsor the Show
Making art that changes lives isn’t always profitable—but your support makes it possible.
Touching Two Worlds is a massive production, powered by over 20 artists, a full technical crew, mental health experts, videographers, and designers. There are many ways to be part of this work. Learn more or contact us to help keep the show alive.
Past performances
Since its debut, Touching Two Worlds has brought audiences together for a shared experience of healing and connection. Watch the full past performances and step back into the magic.
