Koozå is a touring Cirque du Soleil production created and directed by David Shiner. Koozå premiered on April 19, 2007 in Montreal QC. Koozå's concept is a throwback to traditional circuses and the early years of Cirque du Soleil.
Koozå's name comes from the Sanskrit word "koza" which means "box", "chest", or "treasure". It was chosen due to the concept of the show being a "circus in a box".
The show had to stop its tour for 669 days during the Covid-19 outbreak. The Covid-19 lockdowns happened during the transit of Koozå from Sevilla, ES to Lyon, FR making the crew and trucks that were on the road to Lyon, FR come back to Sevilla, ES before being sent home.
Premise
The story of Koozå is about a melancholy loner named The Innocent trying to find his place in the world. One day while flying his kite, he receives a mysterious package in the mail. When he unwraps it, turns out to be a giant Jack-In-The-Box known as containing a character known as The Trickster. The Trickster springs to life and fills The Innocent's world with color. He creates the world of Koozå and bringing The Innocent on a journey of fear, self-identity, recognition, and power.
Set and Technical Information
One of the major elements of Koozå is the high two story tower known as "The Bataclan". The Bataclan and stage were designed by Stéphane Roy and developed by Scène Ethique Inc. The structure of the Bataclan were to reflect the interiors of the Bataclan Theatre in Paris, France. It is the tallest structure on a stage set in Cirque du Soleil containing a bandstand with two curved curtains underneath. The Bataclan can track up and down onstage with a winch mechanism.
The decorations for the Bataclan were inspired by Hindu culture, Pakistani buses, and Indian jewelry. The curtains that surround and enclose the Bataclan are operated by two people using ropes and pulleys.
The stage of Koozå is the highest stage ever designed by Cirque du Soleil. It stands at 39 inches rather than the normal 36 inches. This is to account for the Jack-In-The-Box hydraulics that are used at the beginning of the show. This will throw the performer 6 to 7 feet into the air.
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