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Cirque du Soleil / Ka : 5 of 5
3.31.2006 5:41 PM \| Link	The first show my parents and I saw in Las Vegas was the latest Cirque du Soleil production called Ka, since we've seen several other productions together and loved them all. I can easily say that Ka is my new favorite (and Mom agreed)! Seeing Ka is like watching a movie that happens all around you - even though all of the Cirque productions have some sort of deeper meaning, only Ka tells a complete story with a defined plot. The story is about two Imperial twins who are separated in a shipwreck (after their parents are killed in a dramatic archer attack), and follows their separate journeys until they finally unite to fight the evil ones who caused their tragedy. All of the show's acrobatics work into the story - there are exciting battles, daring escapes, and tender moments, too, all right before your eyes. The stage is a complete miracle - it's a huge platform that can be lifted and twisted in almost any direction so it seems to be floating, and it can even stand completely upright so performers can climb up it! There are lots of great special effects, too, featuring live fire and plenty of cool projections, many of which follow the performers. I can't even begin to describe all the fantastic scenes! The costumes and make-up have a strong Asian influence in their design, and the performers are all great actors as well (especially the boy and girl twins!). We had third row seats, so it was amazing to see all of their expressions (and also cool to have performers flying above our heads at times!). I could easily see Ka again and again - it's simply magnificent. Labels: arts


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