This brilliant and unforgettable performance requires a lot of hard work behind the scenes to bring to fruition. The athleticism, presence and split-second timing required to make a show like this happen is incredible.

Photographer Kevin Bennett had the opportunity to capture some of those backstage labors in a series of fascinating photographs.

For more information about Cirque du Soleil's Bangor performance of OVO, visit the Cross Insurance Center website at www.crossinsurancecenter.com.

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