Cirque Mechanics-Zephyr
Schedule
Fri, 15 Mar, 2024 at 07:00 pm
Location
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT, United States, Utah 84060 | Park City, UT
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MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM GEORGE S. AND DOLORES DORÉ ECCLES FOUNDATIONIt is an emotive and exhilarating tale about humans' choices regarding our planet and its resources. In Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics, audiences will witness the unrelenting tug of war between man and nature.
Humans have been harnessing the power of the wind for thousands of years. The beauty and efficacy of that timeless and ingenious process inspired the creative team at Cirque Mechanic to create Zephyr. This theatrical circus show harnesses human power instead of wind to generate an energetic, acrobatic experience.
Cirque Mechanics has designed and built a performance windmill to serve as the multi-functional mechanical centerpiece of our story. Mounted on a turntable, the windmill combines modern and older, more picturesque elements. This turntable transforms the scene and creates unexpected flight.
Inspired by a visit to the Whissendine Windmill, a working windmill in central England, Zephyr (gentle breeze from the Greek god of the west wind, Zephyros) tells the story of Nigel. Our mill owner and operator have a complicated relationship with wind, the natural resource that powers his flour mill. His reliance on wind is tested, and in turn, he is lured by fuel as his primary energy source in the name of progress. His choices cause elation and disruption. Aptly represented by the community, the mill serves as a dynamic and lyrical circus act. Nigel grapples with tough choices and unintended outcomes with humor and optimism. This approach leads to acceptance, coexistence, balance with wind, and ultimately, progress in his community.
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Where is it happening?
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT, United States, Utah 84060Event Location & Nearby Stays:
