An Artistic View to Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna Visual art is a very popular art form in the world. It can be seen almost anywhere. One of the most popular forms of visual art is stage shows such as those that one would see on Broadway or at Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil shows have been recognized around the world for their beauty, intricacy, spellbinding acts, international talent, and ability to leave an audience with a great lasting impression. Cirque du Soleil’s latest production entitled “Amaluna (which premiered on April 19th, 2012)” is very unique compared to many of the Cirque shows. The show was inspired by a play by Williams Shakespeare entitled “The Tempest.” The show was directed by a world-renowned individual named Diane Paulus, who created many productions such as “The Magic Flute” and “Hair” (Paulus). Recently, I’ve conducted an interview with my friend Melanie Sinclair (an acrobat for the show) to find out what the show is all about. Also, I will be describing three of the sixteen acts in the show that I find fascinating. In order to fully understand the show, one must know the story and the concepts in Amaluna. Amaluna is a wonderful love story that starts off on an island with a girl named Miranda. According to Melanie, Miranda is about to have a coming-of-age ceremony for her entrance into womanhood. Her mother, Prospera, is the queen of the island and directs Miranda’s ceremony. Little did Miranda know, her mother was soon to conduct a storm that would bring in a boat full of suitors to their island. Miranda eventually meets one of the suitors named Romeo and falls in love with him. However, their soon-found love for each other is halted. Romeo soon has to endure numerous trials in order to win the heart of Miranda. One of the biggest trials he encounters is with Miranda’s pet lizard, Cali. However, Cali
