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Normand Latourelle FouNDER & ARTISTIc DIREcTIoR In his 40-year career in the performing arts, Normand Latourelle has followed a path that has led him through all aspects of the industry, having occupied every position from lighting designer to agent, production manager, director and artistic director. A pioneer of Cirque du Soleil from 1985 to 1990, he has been the driving force behind many impressive and memorable events, such as the sound and light show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and the 350th anni- versary celebrations for the founding of Montreal. A visionary on a constant quest for innovation, Normand Latourelle is renowned for combining different forms of artistic expression and reinventing the scenic space, with the ultimate goal of taking audiences to new dimensions. Since 2003, Normand Latourelle has been fully dedicated to Caval- ia, instilling his talent, passion and imagination into the produc- tions. In 2007, he received the Ordre national du Québec for his achievements. THE ARTISTS • The 40 artists, acrobats, dancers and riders are from Canada, France, Belgium, the United States, Morocco, Australia, Moldavia, Spain, South Africa and Sweden. • The average age of the artists is 25 years old. • The artists apply their own makeup before each performance. They follow guidelines prepared by the makeup designer and refer to photos of themselves to ensure perfection every time. • A live band is required to react to the changes in the show due to the unpredictability of our four-legged performers. THE HoRSES • Cavalia features 50 horses of 11 different breeds. • The horses are from France, Spain, Portugal, Canada, the United States, Australia and the Netherlands. • The horses annually consume 17,500 bales of hay, 16,550 kilograms of grain and 795 kilograms of carrots. • Spacious showers are installed in the stables to groom our four-legged stars. • Large windows inside each stall allow the equine stars to see and communicate with their neighbors. THE WHITE BIG ToP • The White Big Top peaks at 35 meters, equivalent to a 10-story building. • A 60-meter-wide screen serves as a backdrop for the projections and special effects. The stage is 50 meters long, equivalent to the length of an Olympic swimming pool. • 2,500 tons of sand and dirt (100 truckloads) are required to build the stage. TouRING, TRAvELING AND BAcKSTAGE • The tour employs 120 people on a permanent basis. • 100 trucks are required to move the material. • 56 walkie-talkies are needed on site for all the staff to communicate with each other and to make sure the operation runs smoothly. • 120,000 liters of recycled water are pumped into the stage to create the magical lake. FaCts about CavalIa us humans that need to be retrained. I bond with my horses by spending quality time with them and also by understanding them. I know when they are happy, when they are moody or when they are hungry. We learn from each other every day. It is a very re- warding experience to be with them. I wouldn’t change that for anything in the world. Besides working with horses, what is the most fun and interesting thing about being in cavalia? I love to see the spectators’ reactions every night. I know most of them have never seen something like Cavalia before in their life, and to see their faces and hear them clapping is very rewarding. It’s like I get to give love and share my passion with 2,000 people every day! The traveling aspect of working with Cavalia is also lots of fun. I get to see the world, meet interesting people and learn from different cultures. It is my first time in Asia, and I cannot wait to discover what Seoul has to offer. I love my job. It is such a unique and extraordinary experience. The first time I saw the show, I was very much inspired by its beauty. I think it’s a true blessing to be part of such an amazing production. We are like a big family traveling the world together. Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse Opens November 12 Under the White Big Top at Jamsil Sports Complex 50,000 won - 250,000 won www.cavalia.co.kr, ticket.interpark.com, ticket.auction.co.kr, 1544-1555 www.cavalia.co.kr, 1544-1555 WHAT WHEN WHERE HoW MucH TIcKETS INFo cAvALIA oPENS Nov. 12 uNDER THE WHITE BIG ToP AT JAMSIL SPoRTS coMPLEx. IT IS A oNcE-IN-A-LIFETIME THEATRIcAL ExPERIENcE NoT To BE MISSED.