Mirage Circus, by Marcos Frota, debuts with new structure in Ribeirão Preto, SP Mirage Circus debuts the new season in Ribeirão Preto (SP) this Saturday (11), in a structure set up on the banks of Rodovia Antônio Duarte Nogueira (SP-322), in front of Novo Shopping. Led by actor Marcos Frota, the circus brings together traditional arena attractions and an amusement park. The proposal, according to the organization, is to function as an “entertainment city”. Marcos Frota confirmed his presence at the opening of the season. In an interview with g1, the actor stated that his visit to Ribeirão Preto marks a national debut for the circus' new format. ?Click here to follow the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp "The Brazilian scene has entered the era of musicals and the circus cannot be left out. There is no point in remaining hidden in tradition, it has to move forward, looking for young people, people who like adrenaline. Mirage enters the era of circus musicals", says Frota. Actor Marcos Frota confirmed his presence to welcome the public at the circus' debut this weekend Murilo Corazza/g1 Technology at the service of talent To update the format and attract younger audiences, the organization invested in technology, lighting and sound. The arena now has a 40-meter LED screen that interacts with the movements of trapeze artists, jugglers and acrobats. READ ALSO Rodeo, Feijoada do Panda and Mirage Circus: what to do on the weekend in the region Locomotiva Amália 12 reopens to the public in Ribeirão Preto; see how to schedule a visit Charlie Brown Jr. meets Marcelo Nova at João Rock after 18 years. Outside, the public will find a Ferris wheel, carousel and a large food court. "We are the first circus in Latin America to integrate the ring with electronic music in a structured way, with an exclusive DJ on stage, creating a contemporary sensorial experience", explains Erick Dantas, marketing and commercial director. Despite technological changes, Marcos Frota emphasizes that the essence continues to be the physical effort and talent of the artists. One of the highlights of the tour is the Pendulum, an attraction in which professionals perform acrobatics 15 meters high on a rotating structure, without the use of safety cables. "The circus had to reinvent itself, the presence of animals stopped and a new mentality came in. Technology came in at the service of talent. Everyone leaves home today to live an experience. It's to be there with friends, in the bathrooms, in the food court, on the Ferris wheel, and share the adrenaline that the show proposes", says the actor. Mirage Circus structure set up in the East Zone of Ribeirão Preto (SP) has a Ferris wheel in the external area Disclosure Local touch and 'City of Magic' The assembly of the space in Ribeirão Preto mobilized around 50 trucks, tons of equipment and a team made up of more than 200 people. "I used to call it the City of Joy, but today my team now calls it the City of Magic. It's a huge responsibility to keep equipment like this traveling around the country from Tuesday to Sunday", says Frota. The actor also cites concerns about the structure of the bathrooms to receive the public. According to him, the space has the standard of a shopping center and tends to surprise visitors. "If we call the circus our home, when you welcome someone, you have to have hot coffee and a clean bathroom. Today people line up and can't believe how we manage to maintain a standard shopping mall bathroom inside a traveling circus." The new tour's connection with Ribeirão Preto goes beyond the premiere location. The artistic direction of the show is led by Ribeirão Preto musician Rico, former member of the band Placa Luminosa, a national rock group from the 80s. According to Frota, the presence of a director focused on this area is a characteristic adapted from theater and large shows, which makes all the difference to the organization and synchrony of the team. "Everything must have a conductor. Switches off, on, the score, the text, everything is masterfully conducted by this artistic direction to reach the grand finale, when the entire community comes together to celebrate", concludes the actor. Mirage Circus show brings together traditional circus attractions with technological innovations and electronic music EPTV Reproduction With a decades-long career on television, Marcos Frota currently combines the recording of a new series with the itinerant routine of the circus company. To g1, the actor explains that the motivation to continue traveling around the country comes from direct interaction with the public during live performances, something that brings fulfillment that goes beyond working on screen. Television, theater and cinema give me my job. I am an actor and the actor lives from the character. But the circus gives me my citizenship. Knowing the culture of my country formed my character, gave me another personality as an artist and a different perspective ? Mirage Circus Guide: everything you need to know ? What are the attractions? Performances of acrobatics, trapeze, pendulum, aerial track and the famous Globe of Death, with an international cast. In the external area, highlights include the largest traveling Ferris wheel in the country and the carousel. ?Where is it? On Rodovia Antônio Duarte Nogueira, in front of the Novo Shopping Center (Ribeirão Preto - SP). The place has its own parking. ?Session times for the first week (the organization releases new dates gradually): Saturday (11/07): 15:30, 18:00 and 20:30 Sunday (12/07): 11:00, 16:00 and 19:00 Monday to Thursday (13 to 16/07): 20:30 ?Available sectors: Silver Side and Gold Side Central Silver and Central Gold VIP Silver, VIP Gold and VIP Premium Family Box ??How to buy tickets? Tickets cost from R$25 and can be purchased at the physical box office on site or in advance via the official Mirage Circus website. New circus tour bets on LED screens and cutting-edge infrastructure to modernize the ancient art EPTV Reproduction *Under the supervision of Lucas Zanetti See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto and Franca VIDEOS: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region