The largest set element for Ovo is the trampowall located at the back of the stage. The giant egg at the beginning of Ovo is a symbol of fertility and is a nod to The Monolith in the Stanley Kubrick movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. The acrobatic structure used during the Slackwire Act is at a 45° degree angle. The middle of the stage is able to be raised and rotated. The stage floor contains 225 panels and with the exception of the Spider’s Web, there are no straight lines found anywhere on set. Set designer Gringo Cardia was inspired by the nests and colonies of various insects when designing the stage for Ovo. In 2016 while converting to an arena format, Cirque du Soleil teamed up with their video and scenographic design subdivision 4U2C to improve on the show's design, lighting, technical aspects, special effects, and projections. We behave as change agents to reach our ultimate goal of making a better world with our actions and our productions." It is a principle that guides us with both our employees and our customers. Cirque du Soleil believes in equality for all. The new HB2 legislation passed in North Carolina is an important regression to ensuring human rights for all. In a press release on Facebook, the company stated: "Cirque du Soleil strongly believes in diversity and equality for every individual and is opposed to discrimination in any form. On April 2015, Cirque du Soleil announced the cancellation of Ovo and Toruk: The First Flight's performances in North Carolina due to the passing of The Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act or HB2 by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory. Performances resumed on May 3rd to May 15th. This was due to the Ohio River over flooding with heavy rains. In late April 2011, Ovo canceled performances from April 28th through May 1st in Coney Island, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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