2.8.13: Heavy Subject, Gravity-Defying Performance

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For most of us, the idea of a ‘trapeze artist’ brings to mind images of the big-top – audiences oohing and aahing while aerialists in sequined costumes dare to somersault through the air at great heights.  It certainly is theatre, in its way, but not the kind of theatre that Mara Neimanis is aiming to achieve.  The Baltimore aerialist has respect for the circus high-fliers, but she’s using her talents to perform in a way that’s much more intimate and… down-to-earth.  Aaron Henkin has the story.