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Issue #113: JUN 2013 – Released!
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Interviews
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INTERVIEW /// “ALAIN VINET: Facilitating the Journey”
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INTERVIEW /// “Bob & Bill: Third Times a Charm”
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Mark Ward – Performer
“A Career Backwards”
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Benoit Jutras – Composer
“Making Time Stop”
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Erich Van Tourneau – Musical Director
“Takin’ Care of Business”
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Bob & Bill – Album Producers
“Believing & Dreaming”
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Jerry Nadal – SVP Resident Shows
“Keeping the Value”
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CirqueTech Archive
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CirqueTech – «O» Soundscape, Part 1/3
In 1999, LiveDesign Media took a “plunge” into the underwater world of Cirque du Soleil’s «O», and in the process uncovered a great many secrets about how this technical marvel functioned. In this installment of CirqueTech, we’re going to take a look at some of the material LiveDesign published; specifically, the equipment used to help [...] -
CirqueTech – “KÀ Tech Specs, Part 2/4″
Cirque du Soleil has been, over the years, very guarded about the technical aspects of its productions and in the past it was quite rare to receive a glimpse into what made each show tick. But no longer. Today we can explore the many facets of these shows, from its theme to the brand of [...] -
CirqueTech – “KÀ Tech Specs, Part 1/4″
Cirque du Soleil has been, over the years, very guarded about the technical aspects of its productions and in the past it was quite rare to receive a glimpse into what made each show tick. But no longer. Today we can explore the many facets of these shows, from its theme to the brand of [...] -
CirqueTech – Illuminating «O», Part II
In 1999, LiveDesign Media took a “plunge” into the underwater world of Cirque du Soleil’s «O», and in the process uncovered a great many secrets about how this technical marvel functioned. In this installment of CirqueTech, we’re going to take a look at some of the material LiveDesign published; specifically, the equipment used to help [...] -
CirqueTech – Illuminating «O», Part I
In 1999, LiveDesign Media took a “plunge” into the underwater world of Cirque du Soleil’s «O», and in the process uncovered a great many secrets about how this technical marvel functioned. In this installment of CirqueTech, we’re going to take a look at some of the material LiveDesign published; specifically, the equipment used to help [...] -
CirqueTech — Performance Spaces: Mystère
Of course, it’s difficult to fully comprehend the cosmic chorus that is Mystère without fully appreciating the space within these sprites jump and play. Researching the creation and implementation of the theater and set designs for Cirque is no easy task, but in doing so one will find two prevalent names: Michel Crête and Scéno [...] -
CirqueTech – Saltimbanco Facts, Part II: The Village on Wheels
On December 11, 2006, the curtain fell once again on Saltimbanco, Cirque du Soleil’s 1992 production celebrating life. Created as an antidote to the violence and despair typical of the 20th century, this phantasmagorical show proposes a new vision of urbanity, overflowing with optimism and happiness. To mark this point in time, Fascination presents the [...] -
CirqueTech — Illuminating KÀ, Part III
Stage Directions magazine, known for getting down into the grit and grime of productions, dove into the technology that went into constructing Cirque du Soleil at MGM-Grand, or better known to us as KÀ, for its January 2005 issue. In continuing our look into the equipment and technical know-how that helps illuminate our favorite Cirque [...] -
CirqueTech — Illuminating KÀ, Part II
Stage Directions magazine, known for getting down into the grit and grime of productions, dove into the technology that went into constructing Cirque du Soleil at MGM-Grand, or better known to us as KÀ, for its January 2005 issue. In continuing our look into the equipment and technical know-how that helps illuminate our favorite Cirque [...] -
CirqueTech — Illuminating KÀ, Part I
Stage Directions magazine, known for getting down into the grit and grime of productions, dove into the technology that went into constructing Cirque du Soleil at MGM-Grand, or better known to us as KÀ, for its January 2005 issue. In continuing our look into the equipment and technical know-how that helps illuminate our favorite Cirque [...] -
CirqueTech – Performance Spaces: AlegrÃa at Beau Rivage
From May 20, 1999 until October 2, 2000 Cirque du Soleil found a home at the Beau Rivage casino-resort on the Gulf Coast in Biloxi, Mississippi, “a place where genuine Southern hospitality and charm go hand in hand with meticulous service.†The Beau Rivage was Steve Wynn’s then-newest resort (now held by MGM/Mirage) and with [...] -
CirqueTech – Mystère’s Soundscape
Have you ever wondered what equipment goes into bringing a Cirque du Soleil show like Mystère to live musically each day? In March 1994, Theater Crafts International (TCI) magazine took a peek into that equipment – then, the first theater show – and reviewed the music technology (specificially the equipment) the production was using. While [...] -
CirqueTech РIlluminating Myst̬re
Have you ever wondered what lighting technology helps illuminate Mystère? In May 1994, Theater Crafts International (TCI) magazine took a peek into Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère and reviewed the lighting technology (specifically providing a list of lighting products) used in the production. While this information is older and may now be out-of-date, it does provide [...] -
CirqueTech – Quidam: Under the Bigtop (Part 1)
Jackie Demaline of the Cincinnati Enquirer rounded up a few numbers for her audience in an article published on Friday, August 25, 2006 about Quidam. Enjoy: 52 – total performers 56 – feet to the uppermost point of the big top 9 – different specialties of cast members: dancers, acro-gymnasts, contortionists, aerialists, clowns, actors, musicians, [...] -
CirqueTech – Performance Spaces: La Nouba
The La Nouba performance space is a collaboration of four entities: Cirque du Soleil, Scéno Plus, Walt Disney Imagineering and the Rockwell Group. All four worked together to design and construct what would be Cirque du Soleil’s first (and currently only, but that will change shortly with the construction of the Tokyo 2008 project) freestanding [...]