Cirque Mechanics — Youth Matinee Series

About this event

TILT! AN ‘80s CIRCUS THRILL RIDE Step right up to the dazzling world of Tilt!, a circus thrill ride that’s totally tubular! This electrifying Cirque Mechanics production is a high-flying journey through the magic, thrills, and neon-soaked nostalgia of America’s iconic 1980s amusement parks. Featuring the company’s signature blend of circus arts, storytelling, and man-powered engineering, Tilt! delivers big energy and retro flair. At the heart of the spectacle is an awe-inspiring giant Ferris Wheel, surrounded by whimsical, human-powered contraptions that bring classic midway rides and games to life. It’s like your favorite arcade and amusement park memories got a gravity-defying upgrade. With humor, heart, jaw-dropping physical skill, and a wink of 80s attitude, Tilt! is a feel-good ride that appeals to circus fans, theater lovers, and anyone ready to rewind to a radder time. Recommended for ages 5 and up. The performance is 60 minutes. " * " indicates required fields 10 am: Cirque Mechanics * Price: Seat Reservations I am reserving * 11 or more paid seats 10 or fewer paid seats $4 reservations Quantity * Price: $4.00 Quantity Please use this Iowa DOE document to calculate free admissions for classrooms attending any of the Martha-Ellen Youth Matinee Series shows in 2026-27 school year. Although new federal guidelines extended free school lunches for all students, we are unable to offer free admission to everyone due to our own budget constraints. Grade Levels Attending Please indicate which grade levels are attending. ADA Seating Requests (on a first come basis) The Iowa State Center is accessible to persons with mobility needs. Please include accessibility seating requests in your order (i.e. wheelchair, limited mobility, no steps). Lunch Space or Bus Parking Do you need space for lunches? No, we do not need space for lunches Yes, we need space for lunches Do you need parking space for buses? No, we do not need space for bus parking Yes, we need space for bus parking Number of Buses * Contact Information Please provide contact information for the person who will coordinate attendance on the day of the performance. This person will receive important information about the show prior to their arrival, so we must have a correct email for the responsible party. School/Organization * Primary Contact Name * First Last Primary Contact Email * Event updates will be communicated to this email. Primary Contact Phone * Billing Address * Street Address Address Line 2 City State Province Region ZIP Postal Code Payment Type * Pay Online Today! Mail payment with invoice Submit your reservation through this form. You will then be emailed an invoice. Print off your invoice and mail in payment. Mail your invoice with payment to the following address: Youth Matinee Series Reservation Scheman Building, Suite 102 Ames, IA 50011 Make checks payable to Iowa State Center. Reservation Guidelines Required Acknowledgements * I have read and agree to the reservation guidelines I understand that online reservations for 10 or fewer tickets must be paid online I understand that in-person day of show sales are $5/seat I understand all seats are general admission. I understand physical tickets are not issued. Select All All paid reservations will be on a guest-list for entry upon arrival. Reservation Fees are based on # of paid tickets: 1-10 tickets, $3.00 11-50 tickets, $5.00 51-100 tickets, $10.00 101-150 tickets, $15.00 151+ tickets, $20.00 # of paid seats Payment Method Credit Card American Express Discover MasterCard Visa Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name Reservation Fee Price: Reservation Fee Price: Reservation Fee Price: Reservation Fee Price: Reservation Fee Price: Total (including reservation fee) Submit TILT! AN ‘80s CIRCUS THRILL RIDE Step right up to the dazzling world of Tilt!, a circus thrill ride that’s totally tubular! This electrifying Cirque Mechanics production is a high-flying journey through the magic, thrills, and neon-soaked nostalgia of America’s iconic 1980s amusement parks. Featuring the company’s signature blend of circus arts, storytelling, and man-powered engineering, Tilt! delivers big energy and retro flair. At the heart of the spectacle is an awe-inspiring giant Ferris Wheel, surrounded by whimsical, human-powered contraptions that bring classic midway rides and games to life. It’s like your favorite arcade and amusement park memories got a gravity-defying upgrade. With humor, heart, jaw-dropping physical skill, and a wink of 80s attitude, Tilt! is a feel-good ride that appeals to circus fans, theater lovers, and anyone ready to rewind to a radder time. Recommended for ages 5 and up. The performance is 60 minutes. " * " indicates required fields 10 am: Cirque Mechanics * Price: Seat Reservations I am reserving * 11 or more paid seats 10 or fewer paid seats $4 reservations Quantity * Price: $4.00 Quantity Please use this Iowa DOE document to calculate free admissions for classrooms attending any of the Martha-Ellen Youth Matinee Series shows in 2026-27 school year. Although new federal guidelines extended free school lunches for all students, we are unable to offer free admission to everyone due to our own budget constraints. Grade Levels Attending Please indicate which grade levels are attending. ADA Seating Requests (on a first come basis) The Iowa State Center is accessible to persons with mobility needs. Please include accessibility seating requests in your order (i.e. wheelchair, limited mobility, no steps). Lunch Space or Bus Parking Do you need space for lunches? No, we do not need space for lunches Yes, we need space for lunches Do you need parking space for buses? No, we do not need space for bus parking Yes, we need space for bus parking Number of Buses * Contact Information Please provide contact information for the person who will coordinate attendance on the day of the performance. This person will receive important information about the show prior to their arrival, so we must have a correct email for the responsible party. School/Organization * Primary Contact Name * First Last Primary Contact Email * Event updates will be communicated to this email. Primary Contact Phone * Billing Address * Street Address Address Line 2 City State Province Region ZIP Postal Code Payment Type * Pay Online Today! Mail payment with invoice Submit your reservation through this form. You will then be emailed an invoice. Print off your invoice and mail in payment. Mail your invoice with payment to the following address: Youth Matinee Series Reservation Scheman Building, Suite 102 Ames, IA 50011 Make checks payable to Iowa State Center. Reservation Guidelines Required Acknowledgements * I have read and agree to the reservation guidelines I understand that online reservations for 10 or fewer tickets must be paid online I understand that in-person day of show sales are $5/seat I understand all seats are general admission. I understand physical tickets are not issued. Select All All paid reservations will be on a guest-list for entry upon arrival. Reservation Fees are based on # of paid tickets: 1-10 tickets, $3.00 11-50 tickets, $5.00 51-100 tickets, $10.00 101-150 tickets, $15.00 151+ tickets, $20.00 # of paid seats Payment Method Credit Card American Express Discover MasterCard Visa Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name Reservation Fee Price: Reservation Fee Price: Reservation Fee Price: Reservation Fee Price: Reservation Fee Price: Total (including reservation fee) Submit " * " indicates required fields

Who

• Cirque Mechanics — Youth Matinee SeriesHeadliner

Venue

Stephens Auditorium

Iowa State Center, Ames, IA 50011

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