Touching Two Worlds: Reality

What happens when we can no longer trust what we see and hear?

An AI bot speaking, smiling, relating, expressing love. Fictionalized daily life curated to influence how we gauge normal. Algorithmic filters shaping customized truth.

Reality performers spin through a world of manipulated perception, revealing how the line between illusion and truth blurs—disrupting our sense of self, our relationships, and our collective sanity.

A breathtaking, family-friendly circus experience where artists explore how to stay human, embodied, and connected in a post-truth world.

Reality Circus Shows

🗓️ Fri, March 13, 2026 | 6.30 PM
🗓️ Sat, March 14, 2026 | 4 PM | 7:30 PM
📍 The Luminary Arts Center, Minneapolis.

Play Day at the Circus

🗓️ Sun, March 15, 2026 | 11:15 PM to 3 PM
📍 Twin Cities Trapeze Center, Minneapolis.

Event Details

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General Entrance

$35.00

- 90-minute show on selected date
- Priority seating
- One beverage from the concession stand
  (choose one alcoholic drink or one non-alcoholic drink + one snack)
- A Thank You Gift
- An instant photo keepsake from our Circus Photobooth
  (pose with aerial apparatus and artists)
  If you need ADA seats, please send an email to hello@touchingtwoworlds.com after buying your tickets.

VIP Pass

$75.00

- 90-minute show on selected date.
- General admission, no assigned seating.
- If you need ADA seats, please send an email to hello@touchingtwoworlds.com after buying your tickets.

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Circus Experience

$275.00 $325.00

Dates:

- 90-minute show on selected date
- Priority seating
- A Thank You Gift
- An instant photo keepsake from our Circus Photobooth
  (pose with aerial apparatus and artists)
- One beverage from the concession stand
  (choose one alcoholic drink or one non-alcoholic drink + one snack)
- Play Day at Twin Cities Trapeze Center, Mpls — Sunday, March 15th
  Enjoy an afternoon of circus fun with flying trapeze, aerial arts, trampoline, and acro. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and your people. Children (8+) are VERY welcome.
- If you need ADA seats, please send an email to hello@touchingtwoworlds.com after buying your tickets.

As Seen on

Yes. REALITY is designed to be family-friendly and welcoming to a wide range of ages. The themes are thoughtful and emotionally rich, but the content is non-graphic and appropriate for families. Recommended for ages 8+.
700 North 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Paid and street parking are available. For more parking information, check https://luminaryartscenter.com/parking-and-directions/
Yes. ADA seating is available. Stairs are required to access all seats except those in row A. There are railings on all staircases. If you have specific accessibility needs, we encourage you to reach out in advance so we can support you: hello@touchingtwoworlds.com
For more information on accessibility, go to https://luminaryartscenter.com/accessibility/
We recommend arriving 20–30 minutes before showtime to allow time for seating and settling in.
The performance runs approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission.

General admission seating. VIP ticket holders will enjoy priority seating.
Yes. Those arriving late may be asked to wait until an appropriate pause in the performance to be seated. An audio/video feed of the performance is available in the lobby for latecomers.
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. If you need to transfer your ticket, reach out to hello@touchingtwoworlds.com
The Luminary Arts Center has wine and beer, as well as a variety of hot & cold non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. For food, we have small snacks such as pretzels, cookies and candy. All concessions are allowed into the theater. No outside food allowed, except for refillable water bottles.
You can reach us anytime via our email hello@touchingtwoworlds.com

Tears are welcome here. Joy is welcome here. You are welcome here.

Touching Two Worlds Familia

Created and directed by psychologist Dr. Sherry Walling and professional circus performer and coach Lynn Lunny, Reality continues the Touching Two Worlds series—using circus arts to spark collective reflection. Enjoy the beauty and thrill of cirque woven with a powerful narrative about mental well-being.

★★★★★
A thoughtful, cohesive, well-executed work of art. I cried. Like 7 times.
KRISTEN CARLSON
★★★★★
One of the best shows of any kind I have ever seen. It's been two weeks and I'm still thinking about it!
AJ
★★★★★
I was uplifted. Good tears flowed down my cheeks releasing some grief and showing myself some Love!
MARY BENNEWITZ
★★★★★
This was an unexpectedly powerful performance. I found myself in tears
JOHN
★★★★★
Days later I am still thinking about the show. Such a memorable and heartfelt experience!
TRINA OLSON
★★★★★
The circus performances were beautiful and engaging and your narrations were powerful. An incredible combination
GABE ROSEN

Photos by Steve Bozeman (@clockworksteve) and Anne Fry (@photobyannefry)

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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.

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