Gallery: Behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil's 'TORUK - The First Flight'
Take a peek backstage as the Wells Fargo Center is transformed
A performer trains on the Corde Lisse at the Wells Fargo Center during a rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil's 'TORUK - The First Flight,' running Wednesday, March 8 - Sunday, March 12.
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by Thom Carroll PhillyVoice Contributor
Take a journey to the land of Pandora as Cirque du Soleil transforms the Wells Fargo Center for a performance of "TORUK - The First Flight."
Inspired by James Cameron's "Avatar," the entire floor and lower seating areas at Wells Fargo become a completely immersive experience by use of elaborate projections and a mobile app that becomes part of the experience.
Below is a set of images from a rehearsal that took place hours before opening night.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceThe entire floor and lower seating areas of the Wells Fargo Center are completely transformed into an immersive experience during 'TORUK - The First Flight,' running Wednesday, March 8 - Sunday, March 12.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceThe Austrapedes is one of many creatures you'll find backstage during a rehearsal of 'TORUK - The First Flight.'Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceThere is a giant 40-foot TORUK backstage that requires the guidance of six professional puppeteers and is operated from below as a reverse marionette. Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceA Cirque du Soleil performer jumps backward through a kite during a rehearsal at the Wells Fargo Center.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceThe Tawkami wigs of braided hair backstage at the Wells Fargo Center. Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceAcrobats rehearse a few hours before opening night at the Wells Fargo Center.Thom Carroll/PhillyVoicePerformers on the Corde Lisse rehearse at the Wells Fargo Center. Thom Carroll/PhillyVoicePerformers on the Corde Lisse rehearse at the Wells Fargo Center. Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceBackstage during a rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil's 'TORUK - The First Flight,' at the Wells Fargo Center.
Ticket prices range from $41 to $160 per person. The show is family-friendly.