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Machine de CirqueGhost Light: Between Fall and Flight

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Thursday | 7:30 p.m.

October 24, 2024

$35 | $5 Fairfield University Student
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A ghost light, the single bulb that stays illuminated when a theater is unoccupied, carries the weight of practicality, tradition, and superstition. Machine de Cirque’s Ghost Light: Between Fall and Flight makes visible what is invisible. In their telling of the story, the theater ghosts are drawn to the light. As the spirits recall the energy of a past life, they push each other around, push each other away, enjoy themselves, tear each other apart, only to fall into an embrace once again. Two spectacular acrobats on a teeterboard create a captivating performance of breathtaking feats and poignant choreography.

Fun facts: (1.) In 2016, this Quebec City troupe smashed the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive back flips on a teeterboard. (2.) This is the company that created the hilarious towel duet seen on various “Got Talent” shows here and abroad, viewed by more than 350 million fans online.

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Through high caliber artistic programs that each invite inquiry, experimentation and reflection, the Quick Center for the Arts aims to collaborate with dynamic performers, artists and experts to inspire, engage and involve audience members to enter into conversations with, journey with and even co-create the artistic experience.

As part of a Jesuit institution, Quick Center Programming aims to serve the intellectually hungry and perpetually curious, providing a space for the exploration of remarkable and inspiring performing arts opportunities for the Fairfield University community at large.

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