IGNITION is a working troupe of roughly 35 members — about half active
performers, plus safety crew, support, music, and friends-of-the-troupe. We
rotate practice and event leadership monthly so everyone gets time at the
fuel table and time on the floor.
Leadership
Dan Treichel · "Khan"
Director & founder. Schedules shows, runs the calendar, holds the keys.
Christine Topinka
Choreography & set-list lead. Curates the music and the shape of every show.
"Buddha"
Music & remixes. Custom edits for set pieces, including the troupe's signature Ignition remix.
Performers
Alicia Archer
Performer · Nov practice lead.
April Duckworth
Performer · May practice lead. Runs face-paint outreach.
Hajera Ahmed
Performer · Aug practice lead. Choreo-with-mirrors advocate.
Dennis Darnell · "The Wizard Mem~Bar'"
Performer · Jun practice lead.
Isa Lyakhova
Performer · Jul practice lead. Also runs with the Fairysmashers.
Liz Coleman
Performer · Dec practice lead.
Ash Fisher
Performer. Runs Fisher Craft & Consulting (custom stickers, shirts).
Chris Milo Kelley
Performer.
Kat Skalla Kelley
Performer.
Sean Spratt
Performer · Fuel-table volunteer.
Michael Cassell
Performer.
Alexandra Triplett
Performer.
Adam M. Wojtyna
Performer.
"Roundabout"
Apr practice lead.
Roles each show
- Safety Lead — runs the safety crew, has the wet blankets and fire extinguishers staged, calls a stop if anything's off.
- Fuel Table Lead — owns the fuel area, dips and transfers, makes sure nothing flammable is near the audience or other ignition sources.
- Monthly Practice Lead — runs the agenda for that month's open practice, makes sure new members get face time.
Want to join?
We hold open practices most Thursdays. Reach out through the
contact links if you're an experienced
performer interested in collaborating, or if you'd like to come watch and
ask questions before you ever touch fire.
Looking for the original 2008–2013 lineup — Khan, Tierany, Velox,
Milo, Fenris, Nova, Drake, Groa, Thalia, Bri, Badger, and the rest?
See the site archive.