Cirque Week 2013 – Event Schedule

Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas will be the host hotel for this year’s headquarters where attendees can pick up their CIRQUE WEEK gift and credential. *The headquarters will be located at the registration desk on the second floor (convention/wedding level) which can be accessed by using the hotel guest elevators.

Guests will experience a rehearsal featuring all of the beautiful costumes, custom-designed by famed designer Thierry Mugler, and characters from Zumanity’s finale act, Extravaganza. Following the rehearsal, there will be a Q&A with select artists and representatives from Wardrobe who will talk about the fashions of Zumanity.

Fire! Learn what it takes for the performers and technicians to deal with the intense inferno acts night after night. The live fire demonstration will be followed by an in-depth Q&A.

Zarkana cast & crew will put on their teaching caps to give attendees a hands on class in some of the essential parts of the show, both on stage and off. Courses may include Rigging, Clowning, Wardrobe, Music, Juggling/Body Percussion.

Class times are
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

*Each time slot is limited to 100 attendees. Attendees will only be able to sign up for one time slot. Courses are subject to change and will be selected at random.

Guests will see footage of the inaugural One Night for ONE DROP, a one-night-only performance in Las Vegas benefitting ONE DROP, the non-profit organization created by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté, that strives to ensure that water is accessible to all, today and forever. The show featured more than 230 Cirque du Soleil artists and guest performers such as Jackie Evancho, David Garibaldi, a dance piece choreographed by Sonya Tayeh and an original composition by award-winning composer Danny Elfman. Guests will also have a chance to meet the newly appointed director of One Night for ONE DROP 2014 and get to attend a rehearsal and a sneak preview of next year’s performance.

The characters of Mystère revealed. Meet the fantastical characters of Mystère and learn about the inspiration and story behind some of Cirque’s most beloved characters.

Guests will have the unprecedented opportunity to learn “Thriller” choreography with cast from the show. Please note that no filming or photography will be allowed. Due to the interactive nature of this event, release forms will need to be signed in advance. Please wear comfortable shoes. *Event capacity capped at 200.

See a special demonstration of the “Wash-Up” act followed by the chance to get up close and personal with some of KÀ’s puppets. Guests will receive a special gift inspired by the act.

Fans will have the opportunity to see an episode of the new Spike TV series “Criss Angel Believe” featuring Criss’ crazy stunts and illusions taped live here in Las Vegas! The screening will be followed by a Q&A with select members of the show production team.

At LOVE, a dance workshop will be hosted by Dance Master Katy Tate and LOVE’s Dance Captains. Fans will be able to learn a special routine to their favorite music that is exclusive to The Beatles LOVE production. Release forms will need to be signed in advance. Due to the interactive nature of this event, release forms will need to be signed in advance. Please wear comfortable shoes. *Capacity capped at 50 people / session. 45 minute sessions will be held at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.