Stage Technologies was asked to design, supply and install a 141-axis automation system, controlled by a powerful combination of two fixed Acrobat desks, two portable Nomad desks, and four handheld Solo consoles.
The system includes a 40-unit track and trolley system, which can transport up to 250kg at 3.5m/sec, allowing mobile flying axes to pitch acrobats over the heads of the audience in heart-stopping feats of power flying, and swing performers from the prominent catwalk stage into the water below.
Lineset winches are rated to 2,000kg at 2½m/s, resulting in the capacity for incredibly fast changeovers of Dragone’s characteristically complex and beautiful, but sometimes load-heavy sets. The Stage Technologies system also controls the eight hydraulic stage lifts and three vomitory lifts.
The 100m by 60m grid mirrors the entire theatre area, which is almost completely covered by an immense pool that holds approximately 2.5 million gallons of water, taking the show to new levels of performance art.
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