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Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking – drama with no acting. Viral sensation Tape Face has to be seen to be believed. A finalist on America’s Got Talent, this wholly unexpected comedy show packs universal appeal. Tape Face is a delightful, wry, multi-layered and hilarious character created by New Zealand performer Sam Wills. This pensive and curious soul approaches every object and audience member as a potential friend or plaything. His appeal transcends the boundaries of age, language and culture. Tape Face draws on a heritage spanning silent film, mime, magic, puppetry, Motown and the films of Patrick Swayze. Spectacular and inventive, Tape Face is one of the most charming shows of our time. Tape Face will perform at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, October 15 at 8 p.m.Get your tickets here! Adult admission: $30-$50 Seniors (65+), Active Military, Students (age 13-21): $26-$43 Youth Tickets (12 and under): $15-$25 For more information, visit powayonstage.org/event/tape-face.

An America’s Got Talent finalist from Season 8, Catapult is a magical production that features incredibly lithe dancers who work behind a screen to create shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us – and beyond! Audiences are enthralled as they watch back-lit bodies transform into a mountain, an elephant, a dragon, even a helicopter. It’s a mystery how they do it, and no one knows what they will create next. At every turn, Catapult surprises and delights again and again. Packed with hundreds of shape transformations, this family-friendly show is full of humor, emotion and engaging stories. Catapult will perform at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, October 10 at 2 p.m. Get your tickets here! Adult admission: $20-$40 Seniors (65+), Military, Students (13-21): $17-$34 Youth admission (12 and under): $10-$20 For more information, visit powayonstage.org/event/catapult.

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