LA’s Own Resident Circus, Cirque Berzerk, Stages Tim Burton-esque Circus Performance in Downtown LA for 4 Nights this Weekend
July 24 – 27, 2008
Cirque Berzerk, LA's only resident circus, is staging "Beneath," a Tim Burton-esque twist on the ageless story of Orpheus, under their own big top tent on the former site of "The Cornfield” at the Los Angeles State Historic Park
Visually stunning, the evening will include breathtaking fire stunts, aerial acrobatics, contortionists, extra tall ladies, live vocals, and more – all set to an original score from the cast of Cirque Berzerk.
Public Performance Showtimes:
- Thu. 7/24 8:30 - 11:30pm ***OPENING NIGHT***
- Fri. 7/25 – Sun. 7/27 8:30 - 10:30pm
Grounds open at 6:00pm for picnic-style dining for all public shows (7/24 – 7/27)
Los Angeles State Historic Park, 245 North Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Heralding dozens of various performers, Cirque Berzerk has been performing since 2005. Spearheaded by husband and wife team Kevin Bourque and Suzanne Bernel, Cirque Berzerk is a tight-knit family of performers who have banded together to put their unique spin on the face of contemporary circus theater. They have performed for various types of events and clients including Carmen Elektra’s New Year’s Eve Bash at Paramount Studios, Best Buy, PlayStation3 Computer Entertainment System and a host of private shows at locations ranging from nightclubs to the Ritz Carlton. The troupe’s signature style blends hardcore circus choreography with the glamorous themes of cabaret and vaudeville. Stunts include aerial performance, contortion, various stunts involving fire and incredible stilt action. For more information, please visit www.cirqueberzerk.com.
- Dan Reed, Lighting Designer - Reed did the lighting for this year's 80th Annual Academy Awards®
- Jennifer Zide, Make-Up Designer - Zide does the make-up on the NBC show "Brother's & Sister's"
