The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College to stage Kung Fu masters

The Shaolin Warriors on Oct. 23

Durango, CO – Enter the world of ancient warriors who, over more than 1,000 years, have perfected the art of hand-to-hand and weapons combat, as the Shaolin Warriors: Voices of the Masters comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

In a fully choreographed theatrical production, the Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu to the stage. Known throughout the world for disciplined spiritualism and martial arts prowess, the troupe is said to combine the agility and grace of gymnasts with the showmanship of Cirque du Soleil performers.

Through Shaolin Warriors: Voices of the Masters, audiences view the results of hours of daily training. The contemporary performers are disciples of the Shaolin schools and have trained from a very early age in mental and physical disciplines, which allow them to perform feats thought possible only through movie special effects. In a display of faith, discipline, respect and strength that is without peer, the stunning movement and deadly martial arts prowess reveal men of action ready to defend, and men of peace ready to console.

The production showcases the diverse forms of Shaolin Kung Fu and provides a look into the daily life of these masters. It is a show that is said to entertain and leave all ages awestruck. As the Orange County Register wrote, “…so good at what they do, it almost looks like animation.”

For further information and show videos, visit the Shaolin Warriors’ newly-established Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shaolin-Warriors-North-America/278938278883666). View a sampling of an earlier show at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0klNDWnO-Ks.

Tickets for Shaolin Warriors: Voices of the Masters – $29/$44 – are available by calling 970.247.7657, on the web at www.durangoconcerts.com, or visit the ticket office inside the Welcome Center at 8th St. and Main Ave. in Downtown Durango. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., with doors to the Concert Hall and concessions, serving beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, opening at 6:30 p.m.
On show day, the box office at the Concert Hall will be open one hour prior to curtain, and remain open through intermission. When no intermission is scheduled, ticket sales will continue one hour past curtain.

Purchase tickets to three or more Concert Hall productions in one sales transaction and receive 10 percent off each ticket. Discounts cannot be combined, and all sales final.

The Community Concert Hall is a not-for-profit, multi-use performance venue located on the campus of Fort Lewis College. Its ability to bring a diverse spectrum of shows to Southwest Colorado is made possible through a partnership with the college, a state-supported, independent institution of higher education, and through financial and in-kind contributions from generous members of the community.