Behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil ‘OVO’

Costume designers for Cirque Du Soleil “OVO” prepare for the first showing at the Don Haskins Center on April 12.

Michaela Román, Editor-en-Jefe • April 12, 2017

“OVO” is the 25th production from Cirque du Soleil and its first time stopping in El Paso.

It’s the story of a day in the life of a community of insects. The insects live peacefully together until one day someone intrudes.

“OVO” consists of 100 people from 21 different countries; 50 on stage and 50 behind the scenes working on everything from costumes to stage management and even caterers that tour with the group.

OVO tours 10 weeks in a row, then takes a two-week break before starting up again. The cast and crew have been touring for a year and will continue for a few more.

The circus performers include tumblers, contortionists, acrobats and more. Their detailed costumes are prepped and ready before each show.

“OVO” will show April 12 through April 16 at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets are available through the UTEP Ticket Center or Ticketmaster.com.

About the Contributor

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief

Michaela is a Senior Digital Media Production major at The University of Texas at El Paso. As the Editor-in-Chief, and former Photo Editor of El Buscador De Oro, she has learned to stay organized, manage a staff of writers and photographers, meet deadlines, cover events and network with others. She also has freelance experience and a personal photography business. Michaela aspires to work as an editor for a large media outlet and one day go to graduate school to teach photojournalism.