CMU School of Drama


Tuesday, May 03, 2022

A leaner Cirque is Slowly Making its Way Back

www.cirquefascination.com: In one act of Cirque du Soleil’s touring show Kurios, which recently opened in Toronto, an inverted dinner table clings to the tent ceiling while performers move about upside down, mirroring action on the stage nine metres below.

1 comment:

Liberty Lapayowker said...

I really enjoyed reading this article because I find the corporate processes behind cirque’s productions extremely interesting. As recently seeing two of their shows in Vegas, I absolutely understand the reason they are confident about future economic goals that will slowly but surely make their way back because the experience an audience member goes through during their shows is so unique. This article also mentions the concept of companies buying group tickets to see cirque and how those purchases are not only supporting the company, but also showing that other businesses are starting to come back as well. I love how cirque tickets are being used as a “treat” for employees because no matter what industry you work in, watching a cirque show is mesmerizing and enjoyable in a way that is meaningful to the person watching it. This article also mentions an example of cirque really taking care of its employees by making sure those performers (and their families) living in a potential war zone at the time were moved out early for their safety.