Cirque du soleil drawn to life trailer3/12/2023 Made of 10,000 lbs (4,500 kg) of steel and containing eight hydraulic motors, The Scorpion Bridge can rise, descend, extend, retract and curl in on itself. Loosely inspired by the Rolling Bridge in London, UK, The Scorpion Bridge serves as an entrance to the main stage. The Scorpion Bridge Īnother major stage element of Totem is a mobile platform called "The Scorpion Bridge". At the beginning of Totem, the Carapace is covered with a cloth printed with the shell markings of a forest turtle. It can be lifted to the top of the Chapiteau/Arena and can be opened at an angle like an shell. The Carapace weighs 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg), contains two horizontal bars, and is coated with a non-slip finish. The Carapace serves as a decorative piece and used for the beginning act of Uneven Bars. One of the major elements of Totem is a large oval turtle Carapace. The stage surface is covered by hand-drawn images inspired by the patterns found on the plastrons (underside of a turtle) of several turtle species. Unlike previous Cirque du Soleil stages, the edges of the stage are curved inward to give the outer appearance of a turtle shell. The main stage for Totem is based upon the mytheme of the World Turtle a giant turtle or tortoise supporting the world on its shell. The reeds are inflatable to save weight and facilitate storage while touring. it is surrounded by reeds which conceals the artists and some set elements before they enter. The Marsh serves as an entrance to the main stage. Totem stage is made of two parts: The Marsh and the main stage. Set and Technical Information Stage Design, The Marsh, and The Carapace 1.1 Stage Design, The Marsh, and The Carapace.
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