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When I first went to Las Vegas with my husband, over six years ago, I was told that I needed to see “O”, one of the best Cirque du Soliel shows ever. Unfortunately, it wasn’t playing when we were there, but I’ve been itching to go see one of Cirque du Soliel’s shows since then. I’m so excited to be attending one this month when Cirque du Soliel will be performing at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Their new show, Toruk \u2013 The First Flight<\/a><\/b> is family-friendly and\u00a0Avatar-themed. We’ll be taking our boys with us so it’ll be a first for all of us!<\/p>\n

\"Toruk\"<\/p>\n

I had to opportunity to interview\u00a0\u00a0the spokesperson of Cirque du Soleil and ask them some fun questions about the show. This got me really excited about seeing the show with my family. What a wonderful way to start off 2016!<\/p>\n

Q&A with Cirque du Soliel<\/h3>\n
How is Toruk different than other Cirque du Soleil shows?<\/strong>
\nTORUK \u2013 The First Flight is a very story driven show where, for the first time, an English speaking narrator is speaking to the audience, helping to move the story along. \u00a0In other Cirque du Soleil shows, the acrobatics are the main focus and the story supports that. \u00a0However, in TORUK it is the opposite. \u00a0The story is the main focus and the acrobatics help support the story. \u00a0Instead of standalone acrobatic numbers, we see acts that complement the story.What makes this show geared towards families compared to other Cirque Du Soleil shows?<\/strong>
\nTORUK \u2013 The First Flight follows three teenagers on a journey to save their home! \u00a0The storyline is easy to follow and the special effects used to bring Pandora to life allow children (and all audience members) to be immersed in the story and action on stage.What sort of family-friendly entertainment can the audience expect from the show?<\/strong>
\nOne of the highlights is definitely the video projections! \u00a0Through this medium, we are able to create lava and flood, a flowing river, and more to showcase the journey of our three main characters. \u00a0There are several moments where you have to ask yourself if that is really water on stage! \u00a0It looks that real!If I were to tell my sons about a specific scene to get them excited for the show, which one would it be and why?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMost kids are really impressed and drawn to the different puppets. \u00a0Puppeteers are bringing to life the creatures that live on Pandora. \u00a0The Austrapedes are a new creature (not seen in the film) and they offer some comic relief in the story. \u00a0Then there is the TORUK, of course, which everyone, especially children, are absolutely mesmerized by! \u00a0The TORUK is the giant flying creature seen in the film and is brought to life on stage with 6 puppeteers. \u00a0It has a 40 foot wingspan and is pretty incredible to see fly in the arena.What is the youngest age of your performers?<\/strong>
\nThe youngest performer in this show is 21.How many months does it take to practice for this show?<\/strong>
\nOn average, for a new Cirque du Soleil show, the artists will work for 6 months rehearsing and training. \u00a0However for this show, it was much faster. \u00a0The artists first arrived in Montreal in July. \u00a0They worked there for a few weeks before everyone moved down to Bossier City, Louisiana to stage and set the show. \u00a0The total time of rehearsal before the first performance was only 4 months.What is the craziest stunt performed in Toruk?<\/strong>
\nThere are a lot of WOW moments in the show! \u00a0The special effects lend to many jaw dropping responses. \u00a0Definitely when the TORUK first appears people are amazed! \u00a0There is a beautiful tissu act that represents Tsyal (one of the main characters) fetching seeds from a tree. \u00a0IT\u2019s definitely a crowd favorite!<\/p>\n

Do you think there might be a Star-Wars themed show in the future?<\/strong>
\nAt this time there are no plans to create a Star Wars themed show, but Cirque du Soleil is always looking to create new entertainment and push the boundaries.<\/p>\n

\"TORUK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

GIVEAWAY<\/h3>\n
One lucky Mayahood blog reader will win FOUR tickets (valued at $100 each) to see Toruk – The First Flight in Toronto on opening night, January 7th, 2016 at 7:30PM.\u00a0Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter (please\u00a0give it a\u00a0few seconds to load).\u00a0\u00a0Contest is open to all residents of Ontario.\u00a0 Contest ends Monday January 4, 2016.<\/div>\n

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