BAZAAR BIZARRE
A Nocturnal Carnival of Curiosities and Spectacle was an immersive dance-theater and nightlife event presented at Strange Loop Laboratory on October 31, 2025. The sold out event transformed the space into a theatrical environment where original choreography, live performance, and visual design unfolded around the audience, followed by a DJ-led dance party featuring local artists.
CONCEIVED AND DIRECTED BY: Zhauna Franks
CHOREOGRAPHY: Zhauna Franks AND Myron Johnson
ARTISTIC ASSOCIATES: Myron Johnson and Zach Martens
SOUND DESIGN: Daron Walker
VIDEO/PROJECTION ARTIST: Josh Sundby
LIGHTING: Mike Grogan AND Zach Martens
CAST: Heather Brockman, Kaitlin Craven, Stephanie Fellner, Gemma Isaacson,Juliana Johnson, Jennifer Mack, Julianne Mundale
Strange Loop Projects Recognized in Top 10 Productions of 2019 by Minneapolis Star Tribune
Swan Song Studies was honored by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as one of the top 10 productions of 2019. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to excellence and innovation in the creative arts industry.
June 13-16 2019
Presented by Off Leash Areas “Right Here Showcase”
Swan Song Studies examines the coexistence of light in darkness and the darkness in light .
How these opposing forces with in us transform one another as they shape everything we are.
A highly personal journey through the complex perception of self, loneliness, and the overarching unity we often fail to notice. If we are lucky we get to plan when something will come to an end…in truth, we are not guaranteed another moment.
Written, choreographed and directed by Zhauna Franks
CAST: Stephanie Fellner, Zhauna Franks, Kevin McCormick, Robert Skafte
Sound Design: Daron Walker
Lighting Design: Mike Grogan
Scenic artists: Kevin McCormick and Daniel Rechelbacher
Costumes: Zhauna Franks, Stephanie Fellner with special assistance from Crist Ballast