This little tidbit was circulating around Cirque du Soleil’s HQ this week in celebration of Zumanity’s 2000th performance. It asks the question: what ingredients go into the show each night?
- 46 Artists (finest available)
- 53 Technicians (eminently qualified)
- 14 Dedicated staff members
- 14 Roses
- 10 Polaroid pictures
- 4 Apples
- 8 Bananas
- 1 Flat of strawberries
- 1 Quart rice milk
- ½ Pack of cigarettes
- 2 Balloons
- Numerous other items to personal taste
- Mix all the ingredients nightly with equal amounts of athleticism, professionalism, humour and dedication.
Place in a red-hot theatre at the New York, New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and enjoy! Mix it up!
{SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil}