Cirque Le Masque Carnivale May 1, 2009

Cirque Le Masque pays tribute to the time-honored traditions of European Cirque troupes with sophisticated aerial acts from around the world. The performers demonstrate their artistry in mid-air feats that showcase stamina and strength, incorporating dance, juggling and balancing acts in a spectacle of light and music as they as they swing, fly, and bend.

In Carnivale, the audience follows Moira, a young tourist, on her fantasy trip to Rio de Janiero, where she fulfills her dream of becoming a Cirque, or Rio, performer. Drawn into the rhythms of the Carnivale, Moira sheds the weight of the world layer by layer as aerialists, acrobats, comics and character performers invigorate and enliven her. She meets Terrence and Jen and embarks on an "out of this world" journey that requires them to defy the laws of gravity as they portray the spectacle of Carnivale.

$35 & $40; Grand Box Seats additional $15.00; Parterre Seating additional $5.00. Purchase online, by phone (209) 831-6858 or in person at the box Office. Box office hours Mon. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Group discounts available.

Official Website: http://www.atthegrand.org