For the first time in Cirque du Soleil’s history, over 70% of the cast is
female (and with an all-female band), as a result Amaluna features strong
women characters plucked from history and literature alike, from the Amazons
of Greek Mythology to the wily pages of Shakespeare (both “Romeo and Juliet”
and “The Tempest” were inspirations). “Amaluna is a tribute to the work and
voice of women,” explained Director of Creation Fernand Rainville at the
press conference. “The show is a reflection on balance from a woman’s
perspective,” he added. Show Director Diane Paulus says: “Amaluna is less
about feminism and more about reconnecting to our world in a different way.”
In Amaluna, we’re invited 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 honors femininity, renewal, rebirth and
balance that marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation
to the next. The show’s name draws its inspiration from the fusion of the
words “ama”, which refers to “mother” in many languages, and “luna”, which
refers to the “moon”. It is at once both a symbol of femininity that evokes
the mother-daughter relationship between Prospera and Miranda and the idea
of a goddess and protector of the planet.
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.
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Premiere: | April 19, 2012 |
Type: | Touring / Big Top |
Closed: | March 1, 2020 |
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Creative Team
Guide
Guy Laliberté
Director
Diane Paulus
Creation
Fernand Rainville
Costume Designer
Mérédith Caron
Composer
Bob & Bill
Set & Props
Scott Pask
Sound Designer
Jacques Boucher
Lighting Designer
Matthieu Larrivée
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Choreographer
Karole Armitage
Choreographer
Debra Brown
Choreographer
Caitlan Maggs
Acro Performance
Rob Bollinger
Rigging
Fred Gérard
Dramaturge
Randy Weiner
Makeup Designer
Eleni Uranis
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Audio/Visual
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Interviews
BOB & BILL Album Producers
"Third Times a Charm"
Keith Johnson, 2013
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