Veronica takes us backstage at the Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna tour. Now traveling in the US.
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Video Content: Amaluna (2013):
(Above) In HD, SIDEWALKS host Veronica Castro goes backstage of the touring show of Cirque du Soleil with statements from “Amaluna” director Diane Paulus, company manager Jamie Reilly, artist director Mark Pawsey, head of wardrobe Larry Edwards and performer Andréanne Nadeau.
(Below) Veronica talks to “Amaluna” performer Andréanne Nadeau about working with the touring group. Plus, Veronica tries the rope.
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Official Synopsis:
“Amaluna” invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next.In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony.
The name Amaluna is a fusion of the words ama, which refers to “mother” in many languages, and luna, which means “moon,” a symbol of femininity that evokes both the mother-daughter relationship and the idea of goddess and protector of the planet. Amaluna is also the name of the mysterious island where the story unfolds.
For the first time at Cirque du Soleil, the cast of a show is 70% female and the band, 100%. “Amaluna is a tribute to the work and voice of women,” explains Director of Creation Fernand Rainville. “The show is a reflection on balance from a woman’s perspective,“ he adds. Show Director Diane Paulus says: “Amaluna is less about feminism and more about reconnecting to our world in a different way.”
Current Tour Dates:
Boston, MA – Now until July 6th
Washington (area), DC – July 31st – September 21st
Atlanta, GA – October 3rd – November 30th
Interview Credits:
Recorded: November 12, 2013
Host/Segment Producer: Veronica Castro
Videographers: Mark Marcelo and J.P. Langston
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: Cirque du Soleil, Charles Zukow Associates