Optical Illusions Meet Circus Artistry in Hologram at 3AM Theatre

Juggling, lighting, and sound combine to evoke qualities of holograms in Hologram from September 1-2 at 3AM Theatre in Astoria, Queens.

3AM Theatre and Parallel Exit presentHologram, a live performance by Kyle Driggs and Jay Gilligan that combines juggling, light, and sound to create evolving visual phenomena. Choreographed objects move through precisely designed lighting, producing images that seem to hover, dissolve, and transform. The result evokes the qualities of holograms, using only real objects in motion. The show plays at 8:00 p.m. from September 1-2 at 3AM Theatre 920 35th Ave., Queens, New York 11106. 

Artists Driggs and Gilligan say, “Rather than showcasing technical skill,Hologramuses juggling as a system for generating optical illusions. Inspired by James Turrell’s light works and Brian Eno’s idea of generative music, the performance creates visual patterns that continuously evolve, revealing unexpected images over time.” 

Quote for 3AM Theatre:“The joyful creativity of the show is born from the eclectic backgrounds of its creators… whose diverse careers in theatrical circus have brought them across the world.” – The Dance Enthusiast 

Quote for Parallel Exit:“It’s a reminder of how eloquently the body can speak and of how little it takes to create entertainment.” – The New York Times 

WHAT: Hologram 

WHO: Created and Performed by: Kyle Driggs and Jay Gilligan 

Direction:  Mark Lonergan 

Lighting Design:  Kyle Driggs 

Produced by 3AM Theatre and Parallel Exit 

WHEN: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 1 

8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2 

WHERE: 3AM Theatre 920 35th Ave., Queens, New York 11106 

HOW MUCH: $35 + booking fee 

RUN TIME: 60 minutes 

TICKETS: https://ticketstripe.com/events/93109367085578 

MORE INFO: https://parallelexit.com/

BIOS: 

Kyle Driggs (Creator/Performer/Lighting Designer) 

Kyle Driggs is a circus artist, director, lighting designer, and the founder and Artistic Director of 3AM Theatre. A graduate of the École Nationale de Cirque de Montréal, Kyle has built an international career through a distinctive fusion of juggling, movement, physical theater, and immersive visual design, creating work that balances technical precision with contemporary theatrical storytelling. As a performer, his credits includeParamourwith Cirque du Soleil on Broadway,Queen of the Nightwith The 7 Fingers, performances with Phish at Madison Square Garden, Big Apple Circus, Circus Roncalli, and appearances at festivals and theaters around the world. His work spans large-scale commercial productions alongside intimate experimental collaborations, continually exploring new possibilities for contemporary circus. Since founding 3AM Theatre in 2018, Kyle’s primary artistic focus has shifted toward creating original multidisciplinary productions, fostering emerging artists, and building sustainable spaces for experimentation and performance. Under his direction, 3AM has grown from an independent performance company into a year-round venue supporting original creations, residencies, and cross-disciplinary collaborations while producing new touring works that merge circus, dance, theater, and innovative lighting design.www.kyledriggs.com 

Jay Gilligan (Creator/Performer) 

Jay Gilligan has performed in 38 different countries, touring solo work and collaborating with companies such as Spiegelworld, The Gandini Juggling Project, Cie Jérôme Thomas, Les 7 doigts de la main, Cirkus Cirkör, Cie Ea Eo, and Cirque du Soleil. He is the former head teacher of juggling at the Stockholm University of the Arts (2000-2020), and has taught at every major circus school in the world. Alongside his podcast “Object Episodes,” which is about the philosophy of juggling, he published a book about contemporary juggling titled “5 Catches.” His company “Shaking the Sky” produces juggling shows which are based on a lifetime of examining juggling as a form of visual art. Jay is currently supported by a 10 year artist grant awarded by the Swedish Arts Grant Committee, the third circus artist to ever be recognized with this distinction.www.shakingthesky.com 

Mark Lonergan (Director) 

Mark is a New York-based director/creator, and the Artistic Director of Parallel Exit, a three-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience. With Parallel Exit, he has created many original and award-winning works of physical theatre. Mark’s work has been seen in theatres and festivals in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. In New York City, he has presented work at Lincoln Center, BAM, The New Victory Theater, 59E59 Theaters, and the Guggenheim Museum. Mark was the Guest Director for three productions of The Big Apple Circus, each a New York Times Critic’s Pick. Mark was the Physical Comedy Consultant for Tony winner Christian Borle in the City Center Encores production of Me And My Girl. He was also the Creative Director for Vermont’s celebrated Circus Smirkus for five seasons. https://parallelexit.com/

Images courtesy of Maike Schulz

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