Cirque du Soleil swings into Quad Cities
The traveling performers of the Saltimbanco Bus, a troupe of street performers from the creative promotional team at Theatre Mama, are in town to promote their upcoming performance at the iWireless Center from April 15-18. They will be outside of Modern Woodmen Park from Noon to 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, leading up to the River Bandits 1 p.m. contest against the South Bend Silver Hawks that will also feature a U.S. Bank Family Sunday and Disney Day.
"Fans are really going to enjoy the touring Saltimbanco Bus," said team owner Dave Heller. "Cirque du Soleil is one of the most unique and entertaining acts around, and we're proud to be able to give our fans the opportunity to interact with them."
The brightly-colored tour bus, decorated in the spectacular colors of Cirque's Saltimbanco show, is a literal moving festival of mirth and hilarity, complete with a quartet of joyful ambassadors who will stilt-walk, juggle and clown their way into the hearts of young and old alike.
A happening waiting to happen, the bus and its performers represent the trademark spirit and magic that Cirque du Soleil exports throughout the world every day. Some lucky fans will win promotional items, tickets to the show will be given out, and everybody is sure to walk away with a smile and great memories.
"Modern Woodmen Park is going to feature a lot of things that have never before been done in the Quad Cities," said Vice President and General Manager Kirk Goodman. "Cirque du Soleil is not necessarily what one would expect when coming to the ballpark, but neither are bathroom attendants or a corn field. This is all about having fun, being different, and providing our fans with opportunities they would not otherwise be able to enjoy."
Saltimbanco-from the Italian "saltare in banco," which literally means "to jump on a bench"-explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers.
Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.
Tickets to the April 15-18 show at the i wireless Center are currently on sale at www.cirquedusoleil.com or (563) 326-1111, and range from $40 to $90 for adults and $32 to $72 for children under the age of 12.