www.axs.com: The circus has been transformed over the past decade with performers who still dream of joining this traveling show. One family will bring the vision of a magnificent vintage circus for the fifth annual “One Night for One Drop.” Created annually as a completely original, one night only production featuring artists from each of the seven resident Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil productions with guest performers.
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It is great to have a small insight to cirque’s roots. I wasn’t expecting this circus to be related to the original Cirque in anyway, so that was a pleasant surprise. It touches my heart that not only does Cirque make an effort to remember where they came from, they are also very philanthropic. I think it is such a cool idea to take your history, return to your statement mission and help others. There is something very grounding about it all. If I didn’t already love Cirque, this is one more reason to appreciate the company and their dedication to their audience members and those in need. This is also a brilliant way to do it. Bringing together artists from all active shows for one singular purpose. It is absolutely beautiful. The only problem I have with this article is I wish that it went more in depth about where the proceeds of the one night drop were going, and how the community was benefitting from it.
I just say one thing, before developing deep into the article. They used IMovie for the video… sorry it is just whenever I see something that is from IMovie or GarageBand on commercials I think it is funny. Anyway…. To the actual video, I find it interesting what one considers something from inspiration of something else, or an adaptation or is it basically the same thing. I know that “One Night for One Drop” has relations with Cirque du Soleil, but then, shouldn’t it just be a Cirque du Soleil performance, or a small brother thing? Because if they weren’t connected and this was some group just basically doing what Cirque du Soleil is doing, could that be viable for copyright infringement? You can’t necessarily copyright a concept such as using dance, costumes, acrobatics, etc. in order to entertain and educate their audience. Cirque does their own unique (like folders) stuff with it, and the prosper. I guess my question: is if you are inspired by something, and want to do something that like the ones who inspired theirs, but under a different name, is that a violation?
So I am very cautious of this idea brought forth by this article. I view this as some sort of charity all-star game of Circ performers; therefore, I have all of the concerns which are present with all-star games, just on a Circ level. The main thing is that while all of these people are professionals, they are not used to working together. I will also clarify that I am not sure how this event is structured and for all I know they could each be doing their own individual act and not interacting with any of the other performers; however, it is much more likely that they will be doing joint numbers. While I am sure they have done these hundreds of times, working with a different person for just one performance with — I would assume — minimal rehearsal is most likely dangerous and should be approached with caution given the nature of Circ injuries.
I think this show could be a pretty interesting thing to watch. We're so accustomed to seeing Cirque shows that are extremely heavy in production and story-telling, so who knows what it'd be like when this is stripped down to focus on the raw talent of the individual performers. What makes me so interested in experiencing this production is that it's based on what Cirque shows were originally like, something that may like me have never seen. I'd want to see how the classic circus format would be integrated with the sophistication and complexity the Cirque de Soleil normally handles their shoes with. With that said, I'm sure there will be an obvious stamp on the production that will identify it as a Cirque a show. The big saving grace here is that the production lasts only one night. Only a lucky few will get to experience it and go on that journey with the performers. Plus, if it ends up being a dud it was only one night anyway.
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