{IN}TANGIBLE
Written by Brianna Kalisch and directed by Felicity Hesed, {IN}TANGIBLE is a moving portrayal of a woman and her family as they negotiate her dementia. Her memories come to life as circus fantasies while the timelines of past and present become increasingly blurred. {IN}TANGIBLE recently completed a two week development residency at ArtYard in Frenchtown, NJ. Photo by Renee Choi.
The Secret Garden
Adapted and directed by Felicity Hesed from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved novel, The Secret Garden made its world premiere in June 2022 and was remounted for a Summer run at the Children’s Creativity Museum in downtown San Francisco in 2023. With an original blend of stunning circus and classic storytelling, The Secret Garden explore trauma, grief, and the healing power of nature, play, and community.
Alice! A holiday circus spectacular
Adapted and directed by Felicity Hesed, this jukebox circus filled with 80s hits was a fresh take on the Alice in Wonderland books. With a cast of over 50 artists, this delightful show played to sold out crowds.
delkhii: A Celebration of contortion art
Co-directed by Felicity Hesed and Serchmaa Byamba at the Great Star Theater, this production combined traditional Mongolian contortion, contemporary circus, and video projections.
Circus pop ups
In Spring of 2021, Felicity Hesed produced and directed seven outdoor, site specific performances featuring circus artists, interactive performers, and live musicians at iconic SF locations including the Palace of Fine Arts, Alamo Square, and Sutro Baths.
additional selected directing credits
Circus Center in San Francisco, CA
Circus of Light (Dec 2019) – live music and circus; cast of 50+ pros, adult students, and youth
Circus Addiction (June 2019) – circus; adult students and professionals
Circus Oddity (May 2016); Circtopia (May 2015) – San Francisco Youth Circus
Swing Into Spring (2012); Halloween Showcase (2011) – circus
Acrobat Sublime (2011) – circus; professionals
The Monkey King (2010) - co-directed with Jeff Raz; tour of Bay Area
Bay Area Children’s Theatre in Berkeley and San Ramon, CA
Lyle the Crocodile (2012) – Play based on books by Bernard Waber
Emil of Lonneberga (2011) – Play based on books by Astrid Lindgren
Actor’s Gymnasium in Chicago, IL
A Clown Without a Circus (2007) – solo show written and performed by Ottavio Canestrelli
The Tempest: A Magical Circus (2006) – adaptor and director; circus theater