Cirque Kalabanté in Waterville, ME
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Get ready for a vibrant stage experience that transcends language itself! WOW (World of Word) is more than a show — it’s an encounter, a bridge between two worlds.
Imagine a stage where ancestral African wisdom captivates the audience. Separated by a symbolic line, one group shares its knowledge through powerful storytelling, hypnotic songs, and ritual initiation, while the other receives and learns — sometimes with fear, sometimes in resistance.
The exchange begins with the obstacle of spoken language, quickly overtaken by the universal force of gesture, rhythm, and sound. The set and its ropes become a language of their own: double Dutch skipping, bungee straps, and rope-based contortion turn into pathways of communication, pulsing with dialogue. Three guiding figures—Trust (W), Respect (O), and Wisdom (W) lead the journey.
Through acrobatic contact and moments of mutual support, the dividing line fades. Bodies merge, blending tradition with contemporary movement. The finale erupts into a choreography of unity and collective awakening: the journey itself becomes a revelation.
On Sale to Members: Tuesday, May 26 at 10am
On Sale to Public: Tuesday, June 2 at 10am
Tickets: $57–$67
Tickets are nonrefundable.
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Imagine a stage where ancestral African wisdom captivates the audience. Separated by a symbolic line, one group shares its knowledge through powerful storytelling, hypnotic songs, and ritual initiation, while the other receives and learns — sometimes with fear, sometimes in resistance.
The exchange begins with the obstacle of spoken language, quickly overtaken by the universal force of gesture, rhythm, and sound. The set and its ropes become a language of their own: double Dutch skipping, bungee straps, and rope-based contortion turn into pathways of communication, pulsing with dialogue. Three guiding figures—Trust (W), Respect (O), and Wisdom (W) lead the journey.
Through acrobatic contact and moments of mutual support, the dividing line fades. Bodies merge, blending tradition with contemporary movement. The finale erupts into a choreography of unity and collective awakening: the journey itself becomes a revelation.
On Sale to Members: Tuesday, May 26 at 10am
On Sale to Public: Tuesday, June 2 at 10am
Tickets: $57–$67
Tickets are nonrefundable.
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Where is it happening?
1 Common St, Waterville, ME, United States, Maine 04901
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Host or PublisherWaterville Opera House
