Renowned circus and acrobatic troupe Les 7 Doigts de la Main performs at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts

Are you ready to see the circus in a new and unexpected way? Then you won’t want to miss Les 7 Doigts de la Main’s performance of “PSY” at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. As this acrobatic troupe delves into the human psyche with an edgy, pulse-raising performance, audiences will quickly realize that this isn’t your average circus. This thrilling cirque nouveau show is sure to have old and young alike hanging onto the edge of their seats. 

By contrasting the darker, psychological issues presented in the show with incredible, mind-blowing acrobatic feats, the talented artists of this ensemble are able to show the power of individuals to overcome all odds. This unforgettable story is told through the life-affirming language of the circus arts themselves including juggling, Chinese pole, German wheel, aerial rope and teeterboard. As this breath-taking production travels through a moving landscape of distorted visions, vanishing dreams and jumbled memories, it takes spectators on an unforgettable journey full of humor, beauty and discovery.

Les 7 Doigts de la Main was founded in 2002 in Montreal by seven artists: Isabelle Chassé, Shana Carroll, Patrick Léonard, Faon Shane, Gyspy Snider, Sébastien Soldevila and Samuel Tétreault.  The troupe’s name translates to “the seven fingers of the hand,” a twist on a classic French expression used to describe individual parts working together to achieve a common goal. Although the seven founders all have their own unique talents, they are able to come together (as their name suggests) in order to realize their collective artistic goal of presenting circus arts on a more human level. Their success in doing so can be seen in “PSY,” the company’s fourth creation since its inception, as well as their other works and participation in events such as the Royal Variety Performance for the Queen of England, ceremonies for the Turin and Vancouver Olympic ceremonies and Canada’s National Circus School’s end of the year show.

A pre-performance discussion, free to ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to each performance on the Center’s Grand Tier III and is sponsored by the Friends of the Center for the Arts. These performances are part of the Center’s Global View series and HSBC Bank is the 2012-2013 Global View Series Sponsor at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts.

Tickets for Les 7 Doigts de la Main’s “PSY” are $24, $40 and $48. These performances are Family Friendly: tickets for youth through grade 12 are half price when accompanied by an adult. Tickets to this performance can be purchased at the box office at George Mason University's Center for the Arts (open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or by calling 888-945-2468 or visiting cfa.gmu.edu. George Mason University's Center for the Arts is located on Mason's Fairfax Campus, at the intersection of Braddock Rd. and Rt. 123. Free parking is available in Lot K and paid parking is available in the Mason Pond Parking Deck adjacent to the Concert Hall.

For more information about these performances or other events at George Mason University's Center for the Arts, please visit cfa.gmu.edu. Like the Center for the Arts on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gmucfa and follow the Center for the Arts on Twitter at @GMU_CFA.

This blog post was written by Amanda Rodriguez, with assistance from Jill Graziano Laiacona.