Why It's Worth Looking Up in the Theater

Опубликовано 9 апреля 2026, 14:00

If you've been to a Cirque du Soleil show, you know there's a lot of swinging and spinning of performers from cables. How does a traveling, outdoor show -- which needs to minimize weight and accommodate local weather conditions -- balance cost with safety? Head of rigging Mitch Marines explains to theater nerd and former rigger Adam Savage how ECHO thrills audiences each day while keeping its performers safe.

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