Wesley McClain, Automation Supervisor for Cirque du Soliel

Stage & Screen

English - February 26, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB - ★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Wesley McClain graduated from the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre & Film with a BFA in Theatre Arts, emphasis in Design and Technology and now works as the Automation Department Supervisor for the long-running Cirque du Soliel show "O." It's safe to say that if any component of the production moves on its own, Wes is responsible for making sure it happens how and when its supposed to.

For a glimpse inside the show that Wesley oversees automation for, check out this behind-the-scenes look at "O":

https://youtu.be/qRevsCt6Tcs

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