Duel Reality

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

Approximately 80 minutes, no intermission

By The 7 Fingers
Directed by Shana Carroll
Originally produced and created with Virgin Voyages

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.

This production contains haze and strobe lighting.

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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 80 minutes, no intermission

By The 7 Fingers
Directed by Shana Carroll
Originally produced and created with Virgin Voyages

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

This production contains haze and strobe lighting.

Trailer Quotes Events Media Program Venue

Cast & Creative Team

Director

Shana Carroll

Director

Creative

Colin Gagné, wearing black glasses and a black shirt, sits in front of a yellow background, resting his chin on his hand and looking at the camera.

Alexander Nichols

Lighting Design

Colin Gagné, a person with light skin and straight brown hair, wearing a white collared shirt and a nose ring, looks at the camera against a plain background.

Camille Thibault-Bédard

Costume Design

Colin Gagné

Music Director & Composer

Cast

A man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard wears a white shirt and stands outdoors in an urban setting with blurred buildings and road signs in the background.

Gerardo Gutierrez

Ensemble

A woman with long brown hair and a nose ring stands outdoors in a city, wearing a white sleeveless top.

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

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

A person with short, platinum blonde hair, wearing hoop earrings and a nose ring, looks directly at the camera against a plain background.

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

A man with short brown hair and a mustache, wearing a black shirt, smiles while standing indoors near a white and brick wall.

Danny Vrijsen

Ensemble

A young man with short brown hair and a mustache, wearing a maroon shirt, stands indoors near a brick wall, looking at the camera.

Andreas De Ryck

Ensemble

A man with short brown hair, a styled beard, and a mustache is wearing a gray henley shirt and facing the camera against a plain black background.

Frédéric Lemieux Cormier

Ensemble

A person with long blonde hair wearing a maroon turtleneck smiles at the camera, standing in front of a light wooden background.

Camille Van Betsbrugge

Ensemble

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Inside the Production

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.

“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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