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| Title : High Bars Picture credit : OSA Images |
Written and Directed by Robert Lepage
Director of Creation: Neilson Vignola
Citi Field
What's it All About?
Cirque du Soleil's acrobats and specialty acts converge in a tale that "traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly." The characters evolve from a colossal turtle shell, which the show's information says is "the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations."
Characters in shining earth-tone-colored costumes (Kym Barrett, costume design; Nathalie J. Simard, makeup design), reptilian skin and indigenous native tribe garb are joined by apes and modern humans competing for the love of a mate (including to two muscled guys on a beach who compete for the attentions of a woman -- who turns out to b more buff than they are. The story is told with the help of clowns, and balancing, foot juggling, acrobatics, trapeze art, roller skating and other circus acts (choreography by Jeff Hall), overseen by two hard-to-identify characters: a sort of red-clad ringmaster and a silver-sequined being who drops in from time to time and seems to represent the big bang or the inspiration behind all of the evolution taking place.
What are the highlights?
As always, Cirque du Soleil is a wonder to behold and experience. This show contains some of the most skilled specialty acts.
Hands down, the best part of this presentation, is an oval, raked part of the set which becomes a number of bodies of water thanks to projection and lighting. A raft makes its way over the top of it and navigates some rapids; swimmers make their way to the edge, then step out of the water in the form of real people. It's really fascinating.
Hands down, the best part of this presentation, is an oval, raked part of the set which becomes a number of bodies of water thanks to projection and lighting. A raft makes its way over the top of it and navigates some rapids; swimmers make their way to the edge, then step out of the water in the form of real people. It's really fascinating.
The story is fairly easy to follow here (not always the case with Cirque) and the music (composed by Bob and Bill) is vibrant, played by a band conducted by Charles Dennard, Jr. just behind the swamp-like set (Carl Fillion, set and props designer) and sung by two soloists.
What are the Lowlights:
If you're not a fan of Darwin, this won't be for you. God, and Creation as you know it from the bible doesn't seem to fit in the picture anywhere. |
| The set. Picture credit : OSA Images |
This show isn't big on the flying and tumbling. This isn't really a "lowlight," but will be disappointing if that's what you are hoping to see.
The seats are very tiny and snug. If you are a person of size, you'll want to make sure you purchase an aisle seat. If it's rainy, wear weatherproof shoes as puddles collect at the entrances to the big top. Outdoor restroom facilities are chilly -- like the winter weather surrounding them at the moment.
Other Information:
Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM plays in Lot C at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, through May 21. For transportation information: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ballpark/transportation/index.jsp) Tickets: www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem.
Christians might also like to know:
-- Scantily clad performers
-- A clown comments on the size of a male performer's private parts
-- Evolution Theory as described above
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