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Artistic Director Tim Smith on Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM, Human Spectacles, and Feats of Flight
from:  miaminewtimes.com
By Grace Stainback
Dec. 18 2012
Cirque du Soleilʼs latest extravaganza, TOTEM, will swing, twist, and contort its way into Sun Life Stadium come January 10. TOTEM takes audiences on an evolutionary journey with the human species, from our original amphibian state to our ultimate desire to fly. From tribal spectacles to science and technology, the show explores mankind's unrelenting curiosity and transformation.

We caught up with TOTEM's artistic director, Tim Smith, who left Broadway performance to join Cirque du Soleil two years ago. Check out what he had to say about his transition to circus madness, and what we can expect from TOTEM, after the jump.

Cultist: So whatʼs TOTEM all about?
Tim Smith: TOTEM is about manʼs progress through civilization and our relationship with the earth. Thematically, itʼs about how we as a people always need to move forward and evolve. The show is another opportunity to see Cirqueʼs continuing excellence. No two shows are the same, and this one incorporates all that is new in stage and visual technology. The visuals are completely spectacular.
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