Australian cirque company Circa will perform “Duck Pond” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, in Eisenhower Auditorium. Contemporary acrobats combine the enchantment of classic tales with the thrill of the circus.

Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble, “Duck Pond” reimagines the stories of “Swan Lake” and “The Ugly Duckling” by combining circus, theater and dance into an exciting performance for all ages. Touching, funny and utterly entertaining, “Duck Pond” is a tale of identity and finding your true self.

This is the third time Circa has visited Eisenhower Auditorium; the company performed its productions “Opus” in 2015 and “Humans” in 2020.

Circa’s shows, known for their minimalistic approach, explore various themes surrounding the human condition and human interaction through acrobatics. But “Duck Pond,” with its extravagant sets, costumes and clear storyline, follows the “Ugly Duckling” through a tale of love, heartbreak and self-identity.

Be swept away by this tale of swans and hapless princes sparkling with quirky touches, like the decorated duck army and a burlesque black swan. There will be out-of-sight aerials, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and, of course, feathers!

Zachery Stephens, who plays the Prince, said the Circa ensemble wanted to create a production that interested all generations. There are not a lot of younger people who go to the ballet or the orchestra anymore, he said.

“[We] wanted to create something that allowed a bit more engagement with youth, as well as being able to link that to older generations,” Stephens said in a Center for the Performing Arts interview.

Tickets are $46 for an adult, $10 for a University Park student, and $15 for a person 18 and younger, and are available for purchase online.

You can avoid the $4-per-ticket online service fee by calling 814-863-0255; or buying in person from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at Eisenhower Auditorium.

For more information, visit Circa "Duck Pond" online.