Duel Reality

An epic, cirque-infused performance inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 

Approximately 75-90 minutes, no intermission

By The 7 Fingers
Directed by Shana Carroll
 

From The 7 Fingers, the high-flying troupe behind the awe-inspiring stunts in the Alliance’s Broadway musical Water for Elephants, comes DUEL REALITY – an epic, cirque-infused performance inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Featuring their signature electrifying mix of circus, storytelling, music, and dance, this acrobatic tour-de-force for all ages has been described as “entirely entertaining and engaging” and “a spectacle that will truly astonish all who see it.” Imagine a world where star-crossed lovers are circus stars, their love story unfolding through graceful and death-defying acrobatics. Two feuding families engage in a battle of skill, each competition more daring than the last—while a pair of star-crossed lovers struggles to escape the showdown. They are fierce players, but do they care who wins or loses if playing the game can bring them closer together? The reimagined tale of two rival houses dazzles the senses and stirs the heart.

Recommended for all ages – best enjoyed by audiences 6 and up.

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Two aerial performers hang upside down from a trapeze, with red and blue paint-like strokes trailing from each figure against a dark blue background.
White text on a black background reads "Dual REALITY" in two different fonts; "Dual" is cursive, and "REALITY" is bold and capitalized.

An epic, cirque-infused performance inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

FEB 5 – MAR 1, 2026

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An epic, cirque-infused performance inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 

Approximately 75-90 minutes, no intermission

By The 7 Fingers
Directed by Shana Carroll
 

From The 7 Fingers, the high-flying troupe behind the awe-inspiring stunts in the Alliance’s Broadway musical Water for Elephants, comes DUEL REALITY – an epic, cirque-infused performance inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Featuring their signature electrifying mix of circus, storytelling, music, and dance, this acrobatic tour-de-force for all ages has been described as “entirely entertaining and engaging” and “a spectacle that will truly astonish all who see it.” Imagine a world where star-crossed lovers are circus stars, their love story unfolding through graceful and death-defying acrobatics. Two feuding families engage in a battle of skill, each competition more daring than the last—while a pair of star-crossed lovers struggles to escape the showdown. They are fierce players, but do they care who wins or loses if playing the game can bring them closer together? The reimagined tale of two rival houses dazzles the senses and stirs the heart.

Recommended for all ages – best enjoyed by audiences 6 and up.

Trailer     Quotes     Events     Venue

Two dancers perform a passionate Duel Reality routine on stage under dramatic lighting; the woman wears a blue dress and the man wears a red shirt.
Four acrobats support a fifth performer balanced upside down on their hands under stage lights during a thrilling Duel Reality circus performance.
Four performers on a stage under blue lighting—one does a handstand holding a hoop as another flips through it, while two others stand in the background, capturing the thrilling energy of Duel Reality.
Performers in athletic attire climb and pose on vertical poles on a stage, with colored lighting and an audience in the background, bringing the intensity of Duel Reality to life.

Creative Team

Director

Shana Carroll

Shana Carroll

Director

Creative

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Alexander Nichols

Lighting Design
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Camille Thibault-Bédard

Costume Design
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Colin Gagné

Music Director & Composer

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Gerardo Gutierrez

Ensemble
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Michelle Hernandez

Ensemble
A young man with dark hair and facial hair stands indoors, wearing a black shirt, with blurred yellow lights in the background.

Vitor Martine Silva 

Ensemble
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Héloïse Bourgeois

Ensemble
A man with short dark hair, a light beard, and a silver chain necklace stands under a pier by the water, wearing a gray tank top.

Carlos Francos Peré

Ensemble
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Lucy Tan

Ensemble
A young man with short dark hair, light skin, and a trimmed beard, wearing a black shirt and black earring, poses against a black background.

Santiago Rivera Laugerud

Ensemble
A woman with long light brown hair, wearing a yellow sweater and a nose ring, looks directly at the camera in front of a plain gray background.

Jessica Connell

Ensemble
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Danny Vrijsen

Ensemble
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Andreas De Ryck

Ensemble
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Frédéric Lemieux Cormier

Ensemble
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Camille Van Betsbrugge

Ensemble

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“Classics endure not because each generation experiences them the same way, but because they continue to be reimagined. DUEL REALITY does just that—transforming Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET into a thrilling, contemporary circus experience that speaks powerfully to audiences today. By blending breathtaking acrobatics, raw physicality, and theatrical storytelling, The 7 Fingers invite us to experience this story not only with our minds but with our bodies and hearts. The emotions are immediate, the stakes are visceral, and the storytelling transcends language.”

Christopher Moses & Tinashe Kajese-Bolden
Jennings Hertz Co-Artistic Directors

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  • Two acrobats suspended by ropes perform mid-air, with text reading "Duel Reality afterwards" on a dark blue background with red and blue paint strokes.

    Afterwords: Duel Reality

    Afterwords: Duel Reality
    Coca-Cola Stage 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join us for a post-show discussion with the cast of Duel Reality. Afterwords discussions are free for ticket holders. No RSVP required.

    Free with Ticket
  • Two acrobats suspended by ropes perform mid-air, with text reading "Duel Reality afterwards" on a dark blue background with red and blue paint strokes.

    Afterwords: Duel Reality

    Afterwords: Duel Reality
    Coca-Cola Stage 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join us for a post-show discussion with the cast of Duel Reality. Afterwords discussions are free for ticket holders. No RSVP required.

    Free with Ticket
  • Two acrobats suspended by ropes perform mid-air, with text reading "Duel Reality afterwards" on a dark blue background with red and blue paint strokes.

    Afterwords: Duel Reality

    Afterwords: Duel Reality
    Coca-Cola Stage 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join us for a post-show discussion with the cast of Duel Reality. Afterwords discussions are free for ticket holders. No RSVP required.

    Free with Ticket
  • Two acrobats suspended by ropes perform mid-air, with text reading "Duel Reality afterwards" on a dark blue background with red and blue paint strokes.

    Afterwords: Duel Reality

    Afterwords: Duel Reality
    Coca-Cola Stage 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join us for a post-show discussion with the cast of Duel Reality. Afterwords discussions are free for ticket holders. No RSVP required.

    Free with Ticket

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