CHICAGO--For the first time Cirque du Soleil, the French-Canadian theatrical circus, will hold auditions in Chicago between August 23 and 27. Performers sought for upcoming Cirque tours are athletes skilled in gymnastics, trampoline, tumbling or sports acrobatics; physical actors and characters; dancers with a strong background in classical and modern dance; and singers with strong and versatile voices who can perform in many styles, such as world beat, ethnic, pop-folk-rock and classical. Performers should be at least 17 years old. Interviews will be pre-arranged. This is not an open call. For further information call (514) 723-7636 or visit www.cirquedusoleil.com. -- By Lawrence Bommer
Chicago Correspondent