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It is hard to find something more enjoyable than seeing a live performance of any kind, but it is especially true of a Cirque Mechanics show. Thanks to Tacoma Arts Live, Pierce County will be treated to the acrobatics and showmanship that makes a Cirque Mechanics show so memorable.

Presented by Tacoma Arts Live, Cirque Mechanics Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus will be at the Pantages Theater on Sunday, October 16 at 7:30pm. The show is an emotional and exhilarating tale about the choices humans have made regarding our planet and its resources. In the show, audiences will witness the unrelenting tug of war between man and nature, in the name of progress.

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 Mechanics to create Zephyr, a theatrical circus show that harnesses human power, instead of wind, to generate an energetic acrobatic experience.

Cirque Mechanics uses innovative aerial apparatus they have developed themselves to showcase the relationships between the acrobatic and mechanical worlds. For the Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus show, the team designed and built a performance windmill to serve as the multi-functional mechanical centerpiece of their story. The windmill is mounted on a turntable and combines both modern and older more picturesque elements – with the transformation from one aspect to another providing a change of scenery in real time.

According to Cirque Mechanics, “We are thrilled to make use of our combined skills to tackle common issues, formulate innovative solutions and generate positive results for our event planner partners.” Focusing on original contraptions, in addition to storytelling and high-level acrobatics, is the heart of what Cirque Mechanics is all about.

Tacoma Arts Live is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is energizing the community through live performance.

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