The 7 Fingers at Staller Center: Bringing Human Stories to Life with Superhuman Skills

Known for its genre-defining approach, The 7 Fingers bring their mesmerizing new show Duel Reality to the Staller Center for two consecutive nights on Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, at 8 pm.

This otherworldly production showcases The 7 Fingers' unique blend of circus, theater, illusion, music and dance, creating a jaw-dropping performance for audiences of all ages. Set against the backdrop of a tale reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, two warring families clash in a series of thrilling challenges, each more daring than the last. Amid the chaos, two lovers fight to break free, proving that their connection goes beyond the competition.

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Staller Center's Backstage Blog

The 7 Fingers was founded in Quebec by seven artists, one of whom was interviewed on Staller Center's Backstage blog. Shana Carroll, co-founding artistic director of The 7 Fingers, discusses the company's unique blend of circus and theater and the powerful themes of community in Duel Reality. She also reflects on the company's evolution, their desire to create a new hybrid art form, and the core values of trust and interdependence that are central to their work.

Discover how the group got its name, their creative process, what makes this production unique and more.

"What I like about this show is that it's built like a competition and a battle, but by the end when it resolves, we realize that the interdependent language has been woven throughout the whole time," Carroll said. "The message of community isn't just a statement, it's actually visceral, because we're watching people put their lives in each other's hands."