Cirque Italia Water Circus Nautilus: Behind the Big Top | S3E10

Ever wondered what it takes to make a water circus splash-tastic?In this episode of Dripping Creativity, host Chris Corvan dives into the wonderfully chaotic world of Cirque Italia Water Circus Nautilus with third-generation circus performer Alex Acero.With nearly ten years of circus life under his belt, Alex shares what it is really like to balance family, performance, travel, and about 35,000 gallons of water.We get behind the curtain of Nautilus to talk about the logistics of travelling with a miniature ocean, the international performers who bring the show to life, audience interaction, daily training, safety, and the unpredictable reality of live performance.Alex also opens up about growing up in a circus family, the community that forms behind the scenes, and the work it takes to make something this wild look effortless.If you have ever wondered what goes into building a touring circus around water, acrobatics, comedy, and a whole lot of controlled chaos, this one is for you.Catch Cirque Italia Water Circus Nautilus in Calgary:Performances run September 18 to October 5 at Cross Iron Mills.Tickets and showtimes:https://platinum.cirqueitalia.com/Follow Cirque Italia:@cirqueitaliaplatinumFollow Alex Acero:@alexaceroFollow Chris Corvan:@chrisofthevoidMusic by GRIDLAZER:InstagramEpisode Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Dripping Creativity01:15 Meet Alex Acero and Cirque Italia03:30 The circus family tradition05:50 Nautilus show highlights09:00 Audience interaction and unforgettable moments12:45 The challenges of performing with water17:20 Daily practice routines20:15 Behind-the-scenes circus family life25:00 Travelling with a circus crew30:10 Safety during live performances35:40 The live performance grind40:00 Final thoughts and what's next