slideshow: behind-the-scenes-peek at cirque du soleil in cleveland

Bob Perkoski Friday, April 06, 2012

Since its inception in 1984, Quebec-based Cirque du Soleil has entertained over 100 million spectators. Close to 15 million people will see a show in 2012 alone. There are currently 21 different touring and resident shows taking place somewhere on the planet.

The now-world famous acrobatic theatre troupe bounds into Cleveland this weekend to perform Dralion. The show fuses 3000-year-old Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil. Shows will be held tonight through Sunday, with two performances each on Saturday and Sunday, at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University.

Fresh Water photographer Bob Perkoski "snuck" into Thursday's rehearsal for some rare behind-the-scenes glimpses of what goes into preparing for a show. Also included are his photos from Wednesday's premier. 


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About the Author: Bob Perkoski

In addition to his work for Fresh Water, Bob Perkoski is the official photographer for LAND studio and Cleveland Burlesque. He recently published a book of his photos Rust Belt Burlesque. He's had work published in other books like LGBTQ Cleveland by Ken Schneck, Rust Belt Chic: The Cleveland Anthology, Rust Belt Chic: The Pittsburgh Anthology and Moon Cleveland by Douglas Trattner. Previously he was co-founder/art director for Balanced Living Magazine. His substantial portfolio includes news coverage, portraiture, commercial imagery and fine art. Perkoski's first solo show, These Walks of Life premiered in December 2016 in Negative Space Gallery. Visit Perkoski Photography for complete profile information.
 
Originally from Conneaut, Ohio, Perkoski now lives close to the city in Parma. He has been Fresh Water's managing photographer since the publication's September 2010 inception.

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