Who died in Ka?
Who died in Ka?
Back in 2013, Cirque du Soleil faced a similarly appalling tragedy when 31-year-old Sarah Guyard-Guillot plummeted 94 feet to her death during a performance of the theater company’s “KA” in Las Vegas. A horrified audience watched as she was hoisted up the side of the stage and appeared to slip free of her safety wire.
How much do you earn in Cirque du Soleil?
Most performers make between $30,000 and $100,000 per year. Other Cirque employees are paid per show or hourly – it all depends on the job. Employees are offered shared accommodations at the Cirque Studios or traveling accommodations while on tour.
What is it like to work for Cirque du Soleil?
It’s great, they’re a big company, but they really focus on trying to make it feel like a family. You always feel like you’re taken care of. Partners and children and anyone that you love is always welcome backstage, which feels a lot different than other places I’ve worked.
When did Sarah Guyard Guillot fall to her death?
Death of Sarah Guyard-Guillot. Sarah “Sasoun” Guyard-Guillot (French pronunciation: [sa.ʁa sa.sun ɡi.jaʁ.ɡi.jo]); (September 12, 1981 – June 29, 2013) was a French acrobat and aerialist who fell to her death during a performance of the Cirque du Soleil show Kà at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 29, 2013.
What did Cirque du Soleil say about Sarah Guyard?
An official statement by Cirque du Soleil read, “The entire Cirque du Soleil family is deeply saddened by the accidental death of Sarah (Sasoun) Guyard Our thoughts are with her family and the entire Cirque du Soleil family.”
Where did Sarah Guyard Guillot start her circus career?
Sarah Guyard-Guillot was born in Paris, France, and began her circus career in childhood. She graduated from the Annie Fratellini Art & Circus Academy. She worked as an acrobat and aerialist for 22 years. In 2006, Guyard-Guillot joined the cast of Kà as it opened at the MGM Grand.
How many cast members are in death of Sarah Guillot?
According to the Los Angeles Times the show “may well be the most lavish production in the history of Western theater [and] is surely the most technologically advanced.” It features a 360 degree rotating stage and 86 cast members. The stage does not have a permanent floor; it has several moving platforms that appear to float.