Troupe Vertigo has been honored to be creatively involved with numerous national and international symphonies contributing widely in creating a theatrical sensibility that embraces the grandeur and prestige of the symphony hall. They have been called upon to create custom ensemble based themed shows where the high caliber cirque acts are woven together seamlessly with each symphonies unique musical selections, creating an evening of stunning physical feats choreographed into works of art. Invite your audience's imagination to twist and soar as we guide them on an thrilling adventure of beauty, amazement and technical prowess.
Troupe Vertigo has had the honor to collaborate with maestro Jack Everly over the last seven years on numerous concerts including our recent production of Cirque Carmen set to the iconic score from Bizet. Circus is similar to classical music in that it is an art that is fed and influenced by many diverse cultures from all over the world. Evoking the small traveling circus found in both Bizet’s Europe and the great tradition of a small traveling circus that once crisscrossed America.
Troupe Vertigo reimagines Georges Bizet’s iconic score as circus music for
Carmen’s Circus Extravaganza!
In 2017 they partnered with Phoenix Symphony as part of our Cirque Ballet series creating three world premier’s of the Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Cinderella. Since that time their Cirque Nutcracker has continued to appear annually in December throughout the country, and their Fairytales concert featuring both Swan Lake and Cinderella is another family favorite filled with beauty, drama & humor.
In 2019 they began another fruitful artistic collaboration with conductor & composer Jeff Tyzik, with the creation of Cirque Noir set to his jazz inspired compositions. Cirque Noir originated with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and has been touring ever since. This concert plays tribute to the bygone era of Film Noir and will appear next with the Seattle symphony in the fall of 2024.
Most recently they have been elated to join forces with conductor Enrico Lopez-Yanez for the grand opening of San Diego’s out-door amphitheater the Shell along with their new creation of Troupe Vertigo In Space featuring both classical and movie inspired space themed music.
Created by veteran show producers Aloysia Gavre and Rex Camphuis with over 25 years of circus & theater production experience. Both reign from the theatrical circus industry working side by side staging, directing, producing , designing and choreographing. Their combined talents help bring a stunning theatrical vision that celebrates the union of both arts to the concert hall. They're productions bridge the quirky with the sublime inspiring audiences of all ages.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
CIRQUE BALLET CIRQUE NOIR CIRQUE CARMEN CIRQUE CINEMA - CIRQUE NUTCRACKER CIRQUE FAIRYTALES TROUPE VERTIGO IN SPACE
Troupe Vertigo’s cast develops and rehearses collectively enabling us to create cohesive shows with choreography that showcases the skill diversity of each artist. Prior credits of our various cast members include medal winners from the prestigious Cirque de Mondial Paris & Monte Carlo International Circus Festivals, and performances with Cirque du Soleil, national ballet companies, Absinthe Cabaret, Teatro Zinzanni and Cirque Mechanics among many others.
