Circus Scorpius

MEET THE CAST: Melissa

“I like connecting with people through humor and stories.” - Melissa Hoefer

Melissa began aerial training in 2014 in Columbia, Missouri, drawing on a background in gymnastics and cheer. A certified personal trainer and aerial coach, she has performed with multiple companies and joined Circus Scorpius in 2022, performing across numerous aerial apparatuses while supporting others through coaching and act development.

In ‘Désolé,’ Melissa plays the role of Margaret, a young woman who obsesses over her romantic relationships that she tends to isolate herself from everyone else in her life.

To learn more about Melissa and ‘Désolé,’ visit the show’s webpage at www.circusscorpius.com/desole.