Event #3: Le Reve-The Dream

I was in Vegas during Thanksgiving holiday and got a chance to watch “Le Reve-The Dream”, a water ballet show with the help of modern technology. When I was in the theater, I was very impressed by the visual impact of the entire show, and I believe that this show is a perfect combination of art and technology.

    a photo taken before the show

This show wish to set up a warm, romantic and mysterious environment and it aims to put all the audience to feel like in a dream. The storyline is quite old-fashioned: the female protagonist and the male protagonist met and fell in love, then separated, and then got together again in the end. There are 84 cast members in this show, including several clowns, dancers, swimmers and generalists. Besides them, this show is very well supported by a large group of backstage people, such as musicians, technicians, doctors and stage management people. Some of the swimmers were former participants in Olympic Games. All of their dedications and effort make this event a huge success.

       the aqua elevator stage

Technology is widely used on the stage. I am always very interested in stage 

management, as great stage management will lift the show to a higher level. Stage lighting, including lasers and fog machines, is the key factor in creating great visual impact. The elevator stages with the control of water level enable the performance to be conducted in a changing environment. The wire suspension system helps the performers to fly and guarantees the safety of each of them.

       the wire suspension system

I am very impressed by the visual impact of this performance. I feel the power of Le Rêve – The Dream's provocative twist on water ballet. From a thrilling high-dive to an underwater tango, the show mesmerizes me from beginning to end. The Aqua Theater is so intimate, and I feel like I am part of the dream.



         great visual impact

If given a chance, I will be very happy to watch this show again. It is a wonderful journey of romance, action and fantasy.

Reference:

"Le Rêve - The Dream." /event/le-rve---the-dream/8152/?src=paidmedia|7779905|714784|100802357|274031936|0|. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013. <http://www.lasvegas.com/event/le-rve---the-dream/8152/>.