When trampolinist Karl L’Écuyer joined OVO, he knew he was embarking on a series of adventures, but he had no idea it would be the adventure of a lifetime!
Love comes knocking when you least expect it
September 2008. Cirque du Soleil approached Karl and asked him to participate in its new show inspired by the world of insects: OVO. With 22 years of trampolining experience under his belt, Karl joined the artists selected for the tour. Two months later, he met Marjorie Nantel, a multi-talented artist who also joined the OVO team.
While a love story between a ladybug and a strange insect was blossoming on stage, sparks were flying backstage between the two colleagues. But they knew they would eventually have to go their separate ways, as Karl was about to go on tour and Marjorie was due to go to Europe to join a different show.
As life always manages to bring lovers back together—and as Cirque du Soleil is rather fond of great love stories—Marjorie was promptly transferred to OVO…much to Karl’s delight!
Red shoes and bowler hats
The couple were now together all day, every day, and living life at double speed. Karl said:
“Love on tour is like a ‘crash course’ in relationships, as one year here is equivalent to two or three years of living together for a ‘normal’ couple!” At this breakneck pace, Karl knew straight away that he and Marjo were made for each other. So he popped the question in December 2009 in San Francisco, and the beautiful spider said ‘Yes’ to the charming grasshopper.
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{ SOURCE: CirqueClub }
