TV/FilmBehind The Scenes
Cirque du Soleil: CORTEO Artists' Secret Tunnel Under The Stage
TV/FilmBehind The Scenes
0:49·By Gemma G
About this video
Have you ever wondered how Cirque du Soleil performers get from one side of the stage to other so quickly? Young Hollywood takes you backstage -- well, under the stage, actually -- at Cirque's newest show "Corteo" to reveal the trick the artists use to pull off the illusion!
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Okay, so here I am legitimately backstage underneath the stage of the Microsoft Theater. Uh they're rehearsing Cortio above me, and if you ever wonder how the actors get back and forth on the stage but you don't see. Wait, how do they get from stage left to stage right so fast? Well, watch. This is like a big human skateboard and they lay on it. They go like this, and then they go Just like Superman.
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FAQ
How do Cirque du Soleil performers move quickly across the stage unseen?+
Cirque du Soleil performers use a secret tunnel and a "human skateboard" device underneath the stage to quickly travel from one side to the other without being seen by the audience.
What is the name of the Cirque du Soleil show featured?+
The Cirque du Soleil show featured in the video is "Corteo".
Where was the Cirque du Soleil show "Corteo" performing?+
The Cirque du Soleil show "Corteo" was performing at the Microsoft Theater.
