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Cirque du Soleil - "Zumanity" Stage

August 12, 2008 - 11:19am — mmase
Cirque du Soleil - Zumanity Stage
Project Overview: 
McLaren was retained by a rigging/stage equipment supplier to design custom stage equipment and associated stage and pit framing systems, as well as engineer rigging systems, for the newest Cirque du Soleil production that opened in August 2003. The scope included an entire thrust stage assembly, featuring a 21-ft diameter, belt-driven turntable; a 2-stage revolving “pod” lift that rises above stage floor level, driven by ball screws; and other mechanical components. The rigging scope included counterweight rigging, winch frames and supports, and the fire curtain system.
McLaren's Role: 
McLaren participated in system concept development; performed mechanical and structural engineering for the framing, assemblies, power transmission systems and components; produced fully detailed shop and installation drawings; worked with suppliers to develop custom components; prepared spare parts lists and maintenance information; developed part marking scheme; helped develop installation guidelines; assisted installer in Las Vegas during site layout; and observed construction periodically in the shop and on site.
Service: 
Structural and Mechanical Engineering and Detailing
Service: 
Construction Shop Document Preparation
Service: 
Construction Administration
Location: 
Las Vegas, NV
Client: 
J.R. Clancy, Inc.
Project Type: 
Mechanized Stage Design
Role: 
Prime
Contract Period: 
2002-2003
Construction Cost: 
4,000,000
Image: 
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Location
Las Vegas, NV

Client
J.R. Clancy, Inc.

Our Role
Prime
Project Type
Mechanized Stage Design

Contract Period
2002-2003

Construction Cost
4,000,000
Services
Structural and Mechanical Engineering and Detailing
Construction Shop Document Preparation
Construction Administration