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Scott Bagwill, Contributor
Cirque Du Soleil is known for its amazing productions that captivate audiences all around the world. Every couple of years Cirque comes out with a new production, and one of the newest ones is Amaluna, currently playing at Atlantic Station through the end of the month.
Amaluna is a show that 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 honors 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 show is also loosely based on “The Tempest,” a Shakespeare play about tragedy, comedy and romance.
This is the first production by Cirque that features a primarily female cast. The show has a 70 percent female cast and 30 percent male.
When asked what she thought of the cast being mainly female Erica Johnson, 42, of Woodstock said, “It empowers women, it allows young girls to think that no matter what is in their way they can do whatever they set their hearts to.”
The show will captivate you and take you on an adventure of mystery and enchantment. The acts they have in the show are absolutely spellbinding. Where it is the silk artists or the water bowl acrobat, you will find something that you will enjoy. So take a leap of faith and go see Amaluna.
The show runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. With shows Tuesday through Sunday each week under the Grand Chapiteau at Atlantic Station. Ticket prices start at just $35 with student discounts on select shows. To purchase tickets go to www.cirquedusoleil.com or the box office at Atlantic Station.
