Miniball 2026
A Springtime Explosion of Vibrant Energy Comes to Christ Church Neighborhood House and Icebox with Cannonball’s Miniball
Cannonball’s Miniball program boasts over a dozen fiercely independent performances back-to-back April 16 – 19.
PHILADELPHIA – Cannonball’s Miniball returns April 16 – 19 at Christ Church Neighborhood House and Icebox! A four-day microfestival of multi-genre performances, Miniball features Cannonball encores and new works with fourteen distinct offerings between the two venues. Get a sneak peak of all-new performances from Philly performance legends alongside roofshaking out-of-town projects and hidden gems from emerging artists. General Admission tickets are $25 with sliding scale tickets from $5-$50. Get all the info here: https://www.cannonballfestival.org/miniball-2026
Highlighted performances include: //shrouded\, a new work from Jaamil Olawale Kosoko described as “a living poetic sculpture and an immersive dance work” which will premiere at Lincoln Center after its Miniball run, Exercise 4 by tap dancer and scholar Michael Love, and a compilation of contemporary circus work A Time Rebellion by Alyssa Bigbee.
Miniball 2026 has been programmed by Nick Jonczak, Gabe Preston, Mason Rosenthal, and Vanessa Kamp, members of Cannonball’s Rotating Producer Cohort. To learn more about Cannonball’s innovative model of artist to artist presentation and community curation, please visit https://www.cannonballfestival.org/leadership.
Events by Day:
Thursday, April 16
Location: Christ Church Neighborhood House
6pm, Miniball Opening Night gets started with Perceptions by Elias Gurrola
7:30pm, Invited Dress: the Homegoing by Miss Gender
8:30pm, Cast Off! Fundraiser – Join us for drinks and fun and games at our fundraising party.
Friday, April 17
Location: Christ Church Neighborhood House
6pm, TUZLUK by Izzy Sazak (60 mins)
7:30pm, The Orange Tree by Philly Clown Slam Productions (60 mins)
9pm, Changing My Major to Joan by Boris Dansbury (60 mins)
Location: Icebox
7:30pm, //shrouded\ by Jaamil Olawale Kosoko (60 mins)
Saturday, April 18
Location: Christ Church Neighborhood House
12pm, SaturPLAY by LaNeshe Miller-White (60 mins)
2pm, A Time Rebellion by Alyssa Bigbee (45 mins)
3:30, Exercise 4 by Michael J. Love (60 mins)
5pm, New work by Linnea Bond (60 mins)
6:30pm, Kingdom Come by Erin Amlicke (60 mins)
Location: Icebox
5pm, //shrouded\ by Jaamil Olawale Kosoko (60 mins)
8pm, //shrouded\ by Jaamil Olawale Kosoko (60 mins)
Sunday, April 19
Location: Christ Church Neighborhood House
2:30pm, The Orange Tree by Philly Clown Slam Productions (60 mins)
4pm, Pit Fractal by Rose Carver (45 min)
5:30pm, Glean Glitter Gonna Die by CAROL Performance Group (60 mins)
7pm, Changing My Major to Joan by Boris Dansbury (60 mins)
8:30pm, Volta by The Hum Ensemble (60 mins)
Location: Icebox
5:30pm, //shrouded\ by Jaamil Olawale Kosoko (60 mins)
About Cannonball
Cannonball is Philadelphia’s fastest-growing incubator for daring and original performance, disrupting traditional arts models by centering artist-to-artist relationships and fostering a sustainable arts ecosystem. As a year-round producer of independent, risk-taking work, Cannonball champions artistic innovation and accessibility. We provide crucial support to artists developing groundbreaking projects, offering resources, platforms, and community to nurture their creative visions. By prioritizing artist-centered collaboration and challenging conventional production methods, Cannonball empowers creators to push boundaries and connect with audiences in meaningful ways, ultimately enriching Philadelphia’s vibrant arts scene.