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Amaluna
File:Cirque du soleil amaluna logo.jpg
CompanyCirque du Soleil
GenreContemporary circus
Show typeTouring show
Date of premiereApril 19, 2012
Creative team
Director of creationFernand Rainville
DirectorDiane Paulus
Set and props designerScott Pask
Costume designerMérédith Caron
ComposersGuy Dubuc
Marc Lessard
Sound designerJacques Boucher
Lighting designerMatthieu Larivée
ChoreographersKarole Armitage
Debra Brown
Acrobatic choreographerCaitlan Maggs
Acrobatic and rigging designerFred Gérard
Props designerPatricia Ruel
Makeup designerEleni Uranis
DramaturgeRandy Weiner
Other information
Preceded byMichael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour (2011)
Succeeded byTBA
Official website

Amaluna is a touring show by Cirque du Soleil which premiered in Montréal, Canada, on April 19, 2012. It is created and directed by Diane Paulus.[1][2] The story takes place on an island governed by goddesses. During a storm, a group of men are washed up on shore. The queen's daughter falls for one of the young men, and the trials of their love are the elements composing this production.[3]

The title, Amaluna, is the combination of two separate words. "Ama" which refers to mother in many languages, and "luna" which means moon. The moon is a symbol of femininity, which is part of the reason it was chosen for this production.[4]

Set and technical information

Scott Pask created a set that was inspired by nature; utilizing branches resembling bamboo that both frame and the set and reach out to the audience. The set is open yet immersive at the same time. This is attributed to the towering trees near the edge of the center stage and the lower, more dense flora further upstage. The trees themselves were not treated to look like actual wood, yet are natural and remain hand-crafted while still evoking the natural sense of nature.[5]

Color is a strong component seen throughout the stage. The primary colors of this motif are those found in peacock feathers. Lighting is used to create a sense of danger and heightened awareness. This is done by the use of various lighting styles and using the set to cast shadows.[5]

The center stage in Amaluna has a mechanism allowing it to revolve. Similarly, the carousel suspended above the stage has this capability as well. The set design has very few moving parts, other than those previously stated, and has no visual effects. This decision allows for greater attention to the performers.[5]

  • There are 174 branches in 534 sections (90 in the canopy and 84 upstage) making a total of 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi).
  • There are three models of branches in the canopy and 35 in the upstage.
  • The 25-foot (7.6 m) diameter carousel weighs 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg).
  • The grid weighs 8,600 pounds (3,900 kg) and includes three acrobatic winches, each able to lift loads up to 400 pounds (180 kg) at 10 feet (3.0 m) per second.
  • The acrobatic winch in the centre of the carousel can lift up to 1,000 pounds (450 kg) at 10 feet (3.0 m) per second.
  • The waterbowl is 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) tall, 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 m) in diameter, and weighs 5,500 pounds (2,500 kg) when filled with water.

Music

The overall sound of the music in Amaluna is contemporary, which can be seen with the use of guitars. Bass, drums, cello, vocals, keyboards, and percussion support the guitars in delivering a direct music without embellishment. Amaluna is the first Cirque du Soleil show with an all-female group of musicians.[6]

Tour

Amaluna begins its grand chapiteau tour in North America.[7][8]

The following colorboxes indicate the region of each performance:  EU   Europe  NA   North America


Grand Chapiteau tour

2012 schedule

  •  NA   Montréal, QC - From 19 Apr 2012 to 17 Jun 2012
  •  NA   Québec, QC - From 26 Jul 2012 to 19 Aug 2012
  •  NA   Toronto, ON - From 6 Sep 2012 to 30 Sep 2012
  •  NA   Vancouver, BC - 23 Nov 2012 to 9 Dec 2012
  •  NA   Seattle, WA - Coming soon

References

  1. ^ "Amaluna show Press Kits & Material". Cirque du Soelil Press Materials. Cirque du Soleil. Retrieved 2012-JAN-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "Cirque du Soleil's Amaluna to put female spin on The Tempest". CBC News. 2012-JAN-16. Retrieved 2012-JAN-17. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Amaluna - About the Show". Amaluna. Cirque du Soleil. Retrieved 2012-JAN-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "Cirque du Soleil Unveils a New Touring Show Amaluna Directed by Diane Paulus in Montreal's Old Port Starting April 19". 2012-JAN-16. Retrieved 2012-JAN-25. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  5. ^ a b c "Amaluna - Set Design" (PDF). Amaluna - Press Kit. Cirque du Soleil. Retrieved 2012-APR-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ "Amaluna - Music" (PDF). Amaluna - Press Kit. Cirque du Soleil. Retrieved 2012-APR-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "Amaluna - Tickets". Amaluna. Cirque du Soleil. Retrieved 2012-JAN-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ "Amaluna Tour Schedule". Cirque Tribune. Retrieved 2012-JAN-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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