Creative Team

• Creation Director — Marie-Hélène Delage
• Show Director — Susan Gaudrea
• Choreographer — James Greg
• Acrobatic Performance — Nadia Richer
• Equipment & Rigging — Pierre Masse
• Lighting Designer — Alexandre Picotte
• Multimedia Designer — Alexis Laurence
• Composer & Music Director — Maxim Lepage
• Sound Designer — Jean-Michel Caron
• Costume Designer — Liz Vandal
• Makeup Designer — Maryse Gosselin

Scenes / Acts

• Painter’s Studio — Character/choreography
• Wind Tunnel and colours — A-frame ladder flight with aerial silks
• Transition Aerial to Juggling — Video
• Transition Bike — Rigged double bike
• Brotherly Brushes — Juggling
• Cloud Transition — Video
• Painter’s Reflection — Hand to Hand Acro Duet
• Shadows transition — Video
• The Painter’s Act — Acro Ladder
• Introduction to Finale — Panels with choreography
• The Masterpiece — Charivari
• Salut — Bows

Personages

The tale of the Surrealist Painter, who, in pursuit of his haunting yet Faceless Muse, steps boldly into the surreal and magical landscape of his own unfinished painting, and discovers that both artistry and inspiration come in many varied and fantastical forms. The VIAGGIO characters are inspired by the surrealist world, which are represented by the Painter (Real) and the Muse (Surreal). The others characters are an interpretation/representation of a surreal object. The main inspiration being the surrealist imagery, the designers used the surrealist archetypes and actual clothing looks. Magritte was also a big inspiration, with its Derby hats and Classical men’s suits, butterflies and blue sky and clouds. Prints are used throughout, adding to the “surrealist” theme of the show, along with all sorts of bold colours: red, to represent the intensity of the Muse, pink, green, yellow, orange in addition to the colours in nature – sky blue, grass green and cloudy white.

• THE PAINTER — An eccentric and passionate artist. The Painter is the heartof the story. In search of discovering his Faceless Muse, he journeys through the illusionary and vivid world of his surrealist imagination in order to complete his Masterpiece. As main character of the show, the painter lives in the real world. He is a real man saturated by the pigments and colours that he works with. This is reflected in his make-up, which is natural with splashes of colour.
  
  
• THE MUSE — Alluring yet always elusive to the Painter, the Faceless Muse is graceful and poetic. Enticing the Painter to cross the threshold between reality and imagination, the Faceless Muse guides him through a voyage of magical discoveries. After she reveals herself to him, he can complete his Masterpiece. The Muse starts with a painting of a woman’s face hidden by a giant butterfly, wearing a red dress with mermaid legs, blending the butterfly with the beta fish wings. Supported by the show’s female characters, portrayed by creatures midway between the sky and the ocean. She is the current piece of art of the painter. She is a dream that can never fully be created in his mind. The Muse is his inspiration, his masterpiece, the image that keeps him striving to stay true to his work. A formation of childhood memories; his first love, his mother. She is part painting, part woman, part mermaid. Inside her dress is a memory of a sunset hidden that is reflecting all the way to her face. This sunset and the colours are reflected in her make-up design.
  
  
• THE BROTHERLY BRUSHES — Two loud, expressive brothers, who speak an indecipherable language. They are theatrical, comical characters. They are human brushes with different colours; one is green the other orange. Their moustaches are painted on to fit with the surrealist theme. The tip of their eyebrows and moustaches are dipped in their respective colour just like a paint brush. Their moustaches have flicked the paint on their cheeks to create freckles. These characters evolve from a classical “British Gentlemen” look and feel (tweed suit, vintage style). They have two very distinct personalities from one another. They are argumentative with each other yet work together despite the fact that they can never agree on anything.
  
  
• THE COLORS — Aerialists represent the paint colours with which the painter works. As they move dramatically through the air, their costumes create a visual movement of flying colour and texture. The make-ups for these characters is designed in accord with their respecting costume and character colour. For the Hand to hand/ Colours characters, their make-up is an hybrid between two different roles they play in the show. The main role they play is the reflection of The Painter and The Muse in a dream vision of The Painter. The Blue artist is an hybrid between The Muse and the Colour concept. The Orange artist has the orange blending a little more discretely than the other Colours men and the blue painted line only on his jaw line. The Green artist is also a Portal character so her make-up has been adapted a little for the two characters.
  
  
• THE PORTALS — Cheer and stunts represent the motion of the paint movingacross the canvas. They are portals between the real and surreal worlds. These characters are inspired by their costumes and surrealist art. The key to the concept of the makeup design was to have different painting techniques to fit with the story of the show. Some designs feature washing effects, others stippling or flicking even dabbling. The point was to convey the feeling of a work of art in the make-up of every artist.

Music

Viaggio is telling the story of a painter, linked to the surrealist period. This called for neo-classical style, music featured during the surrealist era. Poulenc, Ravel, Debussy, Satie are all French composers who were an inspiration for this. Also, French music like “valses-musettes” from performers like Patachou and Frehel were also inspirations. These are references, with strong melodies played by accordions and violins, that have, for sure, also inspired Yann Thiersen in Amelie Poulain, but Cirque's case they chose a more classical approach rather than pop.

The melodies in this project remain extremely important; the orchestration is always colorful and calls a lot to the imagination. To express "surrealism", Lepage used sometime, like these composers, a few soft dissonances or weird harmonic juxtapositions, which creates a feeling of strangeness, but most of the time, when used with major chords, just a feeling of magic. The task here was to stay on the joyful and colorful side of the spectrum, as requested by Susan for this show. The light use of touches of piano, harp, celesta and glockenspiel also brings touches of magic here and there.

Lepage also used syncopations like the ones found in modern dance or house music, but here used by classical instruments, for example, like the clarinets found in the The Brotherly Brushes. The envelope is completely classical but the content is basically dance music and, most satisfyingly, often brings the audience to handclap.

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Creative Team

• Creation Director — Marie-Hélène Delage
• Show Director — Susan Gaudrea
• Choreographer — James Greg
• Acrobatic Performance — Nadia Richer
• Equipment & Rigging — Pierre Masse
• Lighting Designer — Alexandre Picotte
• Multimedia Designer — Alexis Laurence
• Composer & Music Director — Maxim Lepage
• Sound Designer — Jean-Michel Caron
• Costume Designer — Liz Vandal
• Makeup Designer — Maryse Gosselin

Scenes / Acts

• The Opening — Video
• Sound Thief — Character work
• Motion of Sound — Cyr Wheel
• Transition: Sound Throwing — Character work
• Visual of Sound — Straps and Vertical Dance
• Transition: "Ne me quitte pas" — Character work
• Human Symphony — Beatbox Number
• Seeing through Movements — Dance Number
• Artistry of Sound — Hoop act and walking globe
• Vibration of Sound Finale — Acro Partner Stunts and Dance
• Salut — Bows

Personages

The thread throughout the show is the playful interaction between a virtual character and the Sound Thief. The virtual character Sonor loves to tease the Sound Thief by playing games with him. The main goal was to create costumes that would replicate real-life clothing, creating a ‘tribal-futuristic-avant-garde’ collection. The chicness of greys is explored throughout - cold greys and warm greys, with shiny and mat fabrics, creating a multitude of combinations, creating a subtle but rich palette. The beauty of this choice of greys is that it reacts to the light in amazing ways, the costumes literally becoming the colour of the light - if the light is a cold colour, the cold greys react to it and vice-versa for the warm colours.

• SONOR — Sonor is represented by a video image – a likeable, light, abstract, and morphing character that is always elusive to the Sound Thief. This image has a specific sound that is heard throughout the show. During the Human Symphony Act, Sonor is personified (becomes embodied) in the Beatboxer. Sonor is a playful, visual character that interacts with the audience through video projection, lighting paths and sound trajectories. Comparable to the circus ring master, he instigates what is heard and seen and he leads the audience into a musical journey. Continuously altering its appearance throughout the show, Sonor guides the audience through an auditory voyage full of rich and unimaginable acts. The Sonor character represents purity and the opposite pole to the Sound Thief. All dressed in white, with a glittering skin tone motifs creates the effect of a soft lace.
  
  
• SOUND THIEF — Expressive and charismatic; the Sound Thief’s motivation is to take everything he can hear and store it within his body. In constant interaction with Sonor, whom he wishes to capture, The Sound Thief can either project or accumulate sound through the physical movements of his body. A physical dancer/mover, his character is dark in appearance and he is always surrounded by smoke. This character gets very close to the different sounds that provide him with energy but sound is a very powerful element so that when he gets too close to the sounds he can get burned. To represent this, the make-up has been designed to represent a burned mask around his eyes. This is covered by a high collar for some of the show.
  
  
• THE TRIBE — The SONOR artists are seen as a support for the sense of Sound. Seen as a tribe, they all have their own particularities but together they are all linked, personifying sounds imagined and captured by the Sound Thief. The concept for this show is modern and contemporary. The lines for the make-up had to be clean, inspired by the fashion runway but not too futuristic. The artists represent a tribe living in a parallel universe but they are human. Their costumes are similar but with personalised touches on each and this inspired the approach for the make-up designs. So the makeup has similar themes but is personalised for each artist featuring decoration with different geometric styles. Theses shapes represent sound being captured by each artist. They can feel, breathe and communicate through the decoration close to their ears. Theses shapes placed close together create a sound energy.
  
  
• THE CYR WHEEL — This artist is spreading the sound through the UV light reflecting from his costume. The white arched lines on his face are creating a perfect UV sphere as she is fabricating sound energy true to his act. The Cyr wheel costume is more on the classical side, in shades of grays, with a snake motif, a costume which illuminates when the UV lights are turned on, bringing abstraction to the human shape, becoming a luminous star twirling infinitely.
  
  
• ARTISTRY OF SOUND (HOOPS) — his character is very light and very pure. She is simple and young. She possess the silver element of sound, which is very small and refined. To show how this sound is channelled, the make-up design features a small line from her lips through to her throat.

Music

The concept for Sonor was that the sound would be at the heart of everything. Hence, sound here is very important. That somewhat abstract aspect naturally oriented the style toward a more modern direction. Electronic music gives so many possibilities with playing, transforming and even creating new sounds, that it became an obvious choice. However, the real concern that electronic would bring a cold ambiance brought the idea to add human sounds in every numbers. This "human" participation was meant to balance the warmth of the show and to bring an organic and friendlier side. Human panting, breath, shouts, singing and other body sounds like clapping and kiss sounds are all displayed in various ways during the show. The sound characterizing the entity of Sonor was thought to be Morse-code-like by the director, which can symbolize communication. At the same time, Lepage thought of using ’Sine’ wave for Sonor, the simplest and purest form of sound waves, which, funnily, happened to be used originally for Morse codes.

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SAIL BEYOND IMAGINATION

A fantastical odyssey into the heart of an imaginary world, and the search for a mysterious island inhabited by phantasmagorical creatures.

Creative Team

• Line Producer — Nathalie Enault
• Production Director — Anh-Dao Bui
• Creative Director — David Pulin
• Stage Director — Benjamin Dupont
• Assistant Director — Edesia Moreno Barata
• Acrobatic Performance — Edesia Moreno Barata
• Costume Designer — Nicolas Vaudelet
• Makeup Designer — Maryse Gosselin
• Composer & Music Director — Félix-Antoine Couturier
• Lighting Designer — Mathieu Poirier
• Multimedia Designer — Jean-Sébastien Baillat
• Sound Designer — Pierre-Luc Brunet
• Choreographer — Edgar Zendejas
• Technical Director - Theatre — Eric Bouchard
• Technical Director - Production — Richard Piquet

Scenes / Acts

• The Storm — Aerial Pole
• Underwater — Bungee Dance
• The Strange One — Leviwand / Manipulation
• Magical Jungle — Antipodism
• The Bounce — Skipping

Personages

The creatures we meet along our Sailor’s journey are inspired by nature, sporting an organic aesthetic. Each character has a unique textile pattern. Bones, fossils, X-rays of marine fauna and fish scales have all been infused into the design of costumes. The knots, braiding, straws and raffia were used to convey the more primitive spirit of the show authentically, rather than have them feel as though they were created with modern methods of fabrication.

• THE SAILOR — Syma, a young sailor, has a prolific imagination. She still has her child-like mind and she uses origami to channel her imagination. She is adventurous and, after many days of mental preparation, she sails away from her coastal village to reach a legendary island. Throughout her exploratory journey, she will encounter fear, hope, beauty and friendship. Syma is a sailor and a brave adventurer. She is known for her affinity for lollipops, which give her lips a gradient color. She also has prominent freckles, a result of her prolonged escapades in the sun.
  
  
• THE UNDERWATER CREATURES — They embody the legendary mermaids of the ocean. Living in a parallel underwater universe, these fascinating deep-sea creatures dance a hypnotic and weightless ballet. They will save the sailor and bring him back to surface. These enchanting aquatic creatures can charm and hypnotize. Their makeup will transform depending on the time in the story and stage lights thanks to the use of UV makeup.
  
  
• THE GIANT JELLYFISHES — These two giant translucent characters will help Syma to cross the ocean to get to his mysterious destination: the legendary island.
  
  
• THE STRANGE ONE — He is an eccentric outcast, living alone near the beach. He defies the laws of gravity and mesmerises whoever he encounters. He will guide Syma to further explore the depths of the island jungle.
  
  
• THE NYMPH — These vivid bushes are no ordinary plants. From this surreal jungle, a nymph emerges and plays with spherical fruits.
  
  
• THE CHIEF — The Chief is the leader of the island tribe. At first intimidating behind his big mask, he turns out to be benevolent and will recognise Syma as one of his own. He will give her a very special present: a magical origami that can help her travel to this fantasy island whenever she wants and protect her from future dangers.
  
  
• THE ISLANDERS — They love to party and gather for festive celebration! With them, Syma will participate in a joyful rite of passage. After the festivity, Syma will return home riding a giant origami bird; she will return to reality.

Sceneography

• MATERIALS — During creation, mood boards were a mix of vivid colours and natural textures. All the scenographic elements are tangible, physical and organic. The key stage device is a threefaced pyramid which will serve different purposes: acrobatics, scenography, props and will also be used as a canvas for video mapping.
  
  
• MUSIC — SYMA’s score is epic and cinematic, lyrical and adventurous. The performance is a saga of many twists and turns and a formidable inner journey. The music conveys the emotions the characters and the audience can all experience when embarking on a wild and unknown adventure: fear, hope, danger along with the wonder and beauty of an imaginary world.
  
  
• SPECIAL EFFECTS — Video Projection Mapping: Video projection mapping is used during the show to project visual content on tangible set elements and props, such as the 3-faced pyramid and the mask of the Chief. This technology enhances the guest experience by animating static objects and surfaces. The feeling of watching objects becoming alive is very exciting. We want guests to ask themselves, “How did they do that?” This visual effect also helps the narration of the show, bringing life to the story on stage. It creates an immersive experience in the intimacy of the Carousel Lounge.

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Discover VARÉLIA, a tale of modern chivalry, where love and courage triumph over the greatest divides.

Creative Team

• Line Producer — Nathalie Enault
• Production Director — Anh-Dao Bui
• Creative Director — David Pulin
• Stage Director — Benjamin Dupont
• Assistant Director — Edesia Moreno Barata
• Acrobatic Performance — Edesia Moreno Barata
• Costume Designer — Nicolas Vaudelet
• Makeup Designer — Maryse Gosselin
• Composer & Music Director — Félix-Antoine Couturier
• Lighting Designer — Mathieu Poirier
• Multimedia Designer — Jean-Sébastien Baillat
• Sound Designer — Pierre-Luc Brunet
• Choreographer — Edgar Zendejas
• Technical Director - Theatre — Eric Bouchard
• Technical Director - Production — Richard Piquet

Scenes / Acts

• The Princess — Dance Trapeze
• The Hero — Slack Wire
• The Villain — Cube Manipulation & Contortion
• The Rescue Plan — Diabolo
• Hapily Ever After — Roller Skating & Duo Cerceau

Personages

The colors in VARÉLIA are more saturated, with higher contrasts, for a cartoonesque look. The white and purple hair, animals in Tartan clothes... we are in an altered reality! Urban looks, inspired by current fashion, are made with more technical materials and processes: double mesh, tissue spacer, molded silicone, 3D patterns and laser cutting to name just a few.

• THE PRINCESS — Valéria is rejected because of her rare purple skin colour. This difference has shaped her strong personality. She has felt sad, isolated and bored for her whole life but an unexpected encounter will change the course of her lonely life. Varélia is the heroine of the story and her most striking feature is that her skin is purple. In order to achieve a realistic composition, the purple was highlighted with a light pink. It took three makeup trials to get the right shade of purple.
  
  
• THE HERO — The young Hero is blind and has been struggling to find his place in the world. He’s caught in his own inner imagination. But his love for Varélia will reveal him to the world and change his destiny.
  
  
• THE VILLAIN — The maleficent Mr Pourprier is an eccentric character who is obsessed by the colour violet and dreams of having a purple wife. Soon, he encounters the Princess and in a fit of madness, kidnaps her. But she soon will be rescued. The villain is a comedic antagonist. Despite the chaos he causes, his antics make him an audience favorite. So, we purposely exaggerated his eyebrows and used some pink around his eyes to emphasize the madness of the character.
  
  
• THE RACCOON — He’s the Princess’ best friend, he is very friendly and protective.
  
  
• THE JOGGERS — They come in the morning to do their jogging in the park, as usual. They are the amusing crowd, the archetype of the hip city dwellers with funny caps and reading glasses. They will help the story move forward.
  
  
• THE WARRIOR FRIEND — With his agility and skills, the warrior friend will help the Hero come up with a rescue plan to deliver his beloved Princess. His act is the rehearsal of the rescue plan. It is a blend of martial arts and weaponry.
  
  
• THE ANGELS — They’re the inhabitants of Cloud 9, the cherubim of Heaven. They are the representation of romanticism and celebrate Love. They perform for the new couple and everyone bathes in joyfulness.

Sceneography

• MUSIC — The original music concept for VARÉLIA relies on two artistic statements: first, use classical music in conjunction with electronic beats to counteract the cold aspect of the lasers and second, personify the main characters with specific instruments (the piano for the Princess, strings for the Hero, brass for the Villain, etc). The show experience is very well-balanced with the techno-like visual effects and the timeless classical music.
  
  
• SPECIAL EFFECTS — Lasers: Laser lights create an intangible, futuristic and changing set design. They convey the theme and atmosphere of the show. With a strong focus on aesthetic principles and the safety of both the artists and the audience, the set of lasers create graphic figures and illusions where Cirque du Soleil at Sea artists can thrive. The creative team worked hand-in-hand with the technical team to make this possible, as it is quite a technical challenge, and ensured a rigorous testing process.

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Feel your emotions go into hyper speed as you blast off into the great unknown and discover what makes you shine.

Creative Team

• Creative Director — Gabriel Dubé-Dupuis
• Stage Director — Susan Gaudreau
• Costume Designer — Liz Vandal
• Acrobatic Performance Designer — David Girard
• Composers — Milk and Bone
• Lighting Designer — Laurent Routhier
• Choreographer — Eric Zig Martel
• Sound Designer — Pierre-Luc Brunet
• Make-Up Designer — Chloé Poirier-Sauvé
• Acrobatic Guest Designer — Ginger Griep-Ruiz
• Character Development — Michael Rahhal
• Assistant Stage Director — Michael Rahhal
• Video Designer — Astrid

Scenes / Acts

• Mother and Son — Opening
• Poetic Orbit — Aerial Ginger Rope
• Birth of a Universe — Juggling
• Astral Figures — Dance
• Mayday — Physical Acting
• Lost in Space — German Wheel
• Planet Jump — Group Act
• The Void — Solo Strap
• Big Bang — Hoop Diving
• Back to the Beginning — Finale

Personages

• SAM THE COSMONAUT — Sam is naive and innocent, and sees the world through a child's eyes. He is curious about everything he discovers in this new Universe.
  
  
• HOUSTON — The "challenged" scientist from Earth. Houston is the ultimate nerd who works for NASA as a computer programmer. He is full of brilliant ideas that do not always come out as successfully as he'd planned.
  
  
• GINGER ROPE — The Ginger Rope characters are feminine extensions of the Cosmonaut's Mother. They are the first creatures Sam discovers after losing his Mother, and their persona are calming and wise. They instigate and encourage curiosity within the young cosmonaut.
  
  
• ASTRAL FIGURES — The Astrals Figures are devilish and enjoy interacting with other characters. They are a troupe just in themselves and they often surprise us by appearing from the audience within an act. They are curious about Sam and often accompany him.
  
  
• STAR MAKERS — Born from the universe, the Star Maker is a powerful creature that controls the realm of the stars. Powerful and entertainingly manipulative. His passion is making powerful energy from his own movement and he enjoys the pleasure in what he creates.
  
  
• GEAR — Half man half machine, Gear is the creation design of Houston’s that went all wrong. He exemplifies strength, fluidity, and risk.
  
  
• BIG BANG HOOP DIVERS — Hoop Divers are powerful, daring, and confident. They represent the energy of the Big Bang explosion. Their energy is very masculine and communicates power.

Sceneography

The Carousel Lounge is a purpose-built entertainment venue holding just over 400 guests each show, one of the most intimate venues for any Cirque du Soleil produced shows. This venue was specially designed to meet the needs of the artists as well as bringing guests closer to a spectacular display of acrobatic flair and artistic finesse. State-of-the-art technology is added to each new ship, designed specifically to accommodate each show. On MSC Grandiosa, the addition of 80 kinetic LED spheres offer a change to the atmosphere of the Carousel Lounge at specific moments during the shows and to create a large array of visual effects. The moving LED lights are spread across the space to provide depth and a visual background for the audience sitting across the room. The 360-degree stage is where the lounge derives its name as it rotates like a carousel with special rigging for impressive aerial acrobatics. For MSC Grandiosa, the design team was looking for a way to bring more focus on solo ground acts; the solution came as a new 2 meter lift in the center of the existing turntable to raise the performance above the stage floor.

• MUSIC — Blending an energetic techno vibe with epic lyricism, Cosmos' soundtrack creates a narrative path amplifying the emotions conveyed by the show's fantastic imagery. Composed by the famous Quebecer duo Milk & Bone, the melodies of Cosmos allow the imagination to travel to the frontier of galactic space and beyond.
  
  
• LIGHTING — The theater is bi-frontal: 90% of the audience is on each side. The best way to give volume to acrobats is to use side lights. Laurent Routhier, light designer, chose to use two background "layers". The led balls on the winches are the first layer and the moving light on every end of the room is the second background.

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A high-spirited spectacle full of fun and mischief that dares you to embrace your eccentric side.

Creative Team

• Creative Director — Gabriel Dubé-Dupuis
• Stage Director — Susan Gaudreau
• Costume Designer — Liz Vandal
• Acrobatic Performance Designer — David Girard
• Composers — Milk and Bone
• Lighting Designer — Laurent Routhier
• Choreographer — Eric Zig Martel
• Sound Designer — Pierre-Luc Brunet
• Make-Up Designer — Chloé Poirier-Sauvé
• Acrobatic Guest Designer — Ginger Griep-Ruiz
• Character Development — Michael Rahhal
• Assistant Stage Director — Michael Rahhal
• Video Designer — Astrid

Scenes / Acts

• The Welcome — Animation
• The Grand Opening — Opening
• Crazy Bike — Acrobatic Bike
• The Show Must Go on — Audience Interaction
• Hermaphrodite — Contortion
• The Tryst — Clown
• Mall Walkers — Aerial Hannock
• Carousel — The Carousel
• Finally Free — Acrobatic Dance Pole
• Blind Mask — Chinese Pole
• Grand Finale — Charivari

Personages

• EMCEE — He is a quirky and sometimes obnoxious character who loves his troupe and enjoys interacting with the crowd. A bit of a smart ass, the Emcee is a physical clown that communicates through movement, sound effects, and multi-language words.
  
  
• CAROL — The ex-wife of Emcee and a former Las Vegas performer, Carol loves screwing with the Emcee and has an instinctual drive to flash her breasts at people. The Emcee is constantly stopping her from this obscenity. Carols is not a stupid bombshell. In fact, she is very smart but very self centered in a likable way. All the troupe adore her, and the paparazzi follow her wherever she goes.
  
  
• CANON BALL MAN — The star of the show, Canon Ball Man is heartbroken and sad when he first appears all broken because he has let his troupe mates down and it breaks his heart. Although he cannot perform, he helps the Emcee save the show. As well, Canon Ball Man helps the Mall Walkers to live out their dream of being circus performers (acting as if he is their manager).
  
  
• THE TWINS — Bizarre and exotic, the Twins are two separately unique characters that become a whole when they are together. One Twin is very acrobatic, energetic, and silly while the other Twin is quirky, disjointed, and regal. They communicate through very physical expression and their job is to be the Emcee’s assistant.
  
  
• THE BEARDED LADY — Exotic, sensual, and strong. The Bearded Lady keeps the Troupe in awe. She first appears by the air and we soon discover that her and Graffiti man have the hots for each other.
  
  
• HERMAPHRODITE — Half male-half female,Hermaphrodite is mysterious, confident, and sensual. She demands to be watched when she moves just in the attitude and energy she communicates to the spectator. Her act is dark but not negative or evil.
  
  
• GRAFFITI MAN — Sexy, dangerous, and flirtatious, Graffiti Man is quite the showoff when performing. He wants Bearded Lady and seduces her by his bike skills during his act.
  
  
• STRONG MAN — The classical archetypal strongman each circus troupe used to have. On the other hand, some doubt that his weights are as heavy as he claims...
  
  
• FLATMAN — His personality is quite bubbly and fun. He always seems to be lagging slightly behind the group when it comes to actions.
  
  
• THE PAPARAZZI — The Paparazzi are a playful, energetic, and handsome posse of guys. They are big fans of Carol and in the closing act they have a lot of fun vying for her attention and adoration.
  
  
• THE MALL WALKERS — Ethel and Marjorie are avid young cruise aficionados who are besties. They ADORE cruising and enjoy all the bells and whistles on board! Clueless, self-absorbed, and determined to win the spot of replacing the Cannon Ball Man, the Mall Walkers resort to paying him off to get the opportunity to show their hot stuff to the Emcee.
  
  

Sceneography

The Carousel Lounge is a purpose-built entertainment venue holding just over 400 guests each show, one of the most intimate venues for any Cirque du Soleil produced shows. This venue was specially designed to meet the needs of the artists as well as bringing guests closer to a spectacular display of acrobatic flair and artistic finesse. State-of-the-art technology is added to each new ship, designed specifically to accommodate each show. On MSC Grandiosa, the addition of 80 kinetic LED spheres offer a change to the atmosphere of the Carousel Lounge at specific moments during the shows and to create a large array of visual effects. The moving LED lights are spread across the space to provide depth and a visual background for the audience sitting across the room. The 360-degree stage is where the lounge derives its name as it rotates like a carousel with special rigging for impressive aerial acrobatics. For MSC Grandiosa, the design team was looking for a way to bring more focus on solo ground acts; the solution came as a new 2 meter lift in the center of the existing turntable to raise the performance above the stage floor.

• MUSIC — The high drived energetic music of Exentricks gives a shopping center, casino atmosphere, mixing with the melancholy of the circus troupes from long ago. The famous Quebecer duo Milk & Bone composed the score of Exentricks, assuring a perfect funny, carnivalesque ambiance while still reaching the high musical standard required to ensure a dynamic tempo during all the acrobatic numbers.
  
  
• LIGHTING — The winches under the blue lines on the plan are used to create a festoons look. They can be colored, each line in alternance to give a tent look. The winches with a circle are mirror balls instead of led balls.

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