TRAGEDY STRIKES POPULAR ACROBATIC SHOW

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TRAGEDY STRIKES POPULAR ACROBATIC SHOW

Cirque de Soleil suffered a major tragedy St. Patricks’ Day, when one of its top aerialists plunged 20 feet to his death during a show in Florida. The parent company for the popular acrobatic show made changes to its safety policies a few years ago, but critics claim not enough has been done to keep performers safe. A string of injuries and deaths has plagued the show for a few years, prompting changes. Tell us what you think. Does Cirque de Soleil do enough to keep their performers safe while rehearsing and during shows, or could more be done? Should safety nets be used, or would that detract from the overall experience and enjoyment of the show?

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