How Cirque du Soleil scouts clowns, trapeze artists and gymn

[MdmeX]

Thinking of changing careers - how about Cirque de Soleil

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/12/busine...html?hpt=hp_c3

[HL]

I have seen 3 of Cirque de Soleil production so far.

Last one I saw was called Michael Jackson in July. Fantastic. All the performances in that show were great...but a memorable performance was a pole-dance. Darn that girl was good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Willi]

The y are originally from Montreal.

I recall when they stayed at Univ of Toronto housing while I was boarding there in the summer of 1985. Didnt think they would be this phenom. They were more of a regular circus back then!

[HL]

They have taken 'circus' to another level King Willi!!!

[Willi]

Yup.

I saw Saltimbanco and Quidam.

[Hortical]

I saw Cirque du Soleil "O" in Vegas recently & it was a grand performance.

[Willi]

Never did see O or Mystere.

First C de S used to be full of French Canadian performers, then Russians/Ukranians and now Chinese.

[MdmeX]

I've seen 4 of their performances, and had a great time! Usually catch them during their New York appearance.