Cirque Dreams Holidaze

DECEMBER 29 – 31, 2016

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN THE MOST POWERFUL WOMAN THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN

Begins Sun. Jan. 15, 8PM

Music & Lyrics

Jill Winters & David Scott

Costume Design

Scenic Design

Jon Craine

Additional Music by

Cirque Productions Lance Conque Santiago Rojo Tony Aliperti Francisca Reyes

Lighting Design

Kate Johnston Brad Haynes

Marketing Director

Jenn Sierra-Grobbelaar

Act Design

Neil Goldberg Heather Hoffman Iouri Klepatsky Production Design

Betsy Herst

Theatrical Booking

Matt Chinn

Assistant Artistic Director

Heather Hoffman

Associate Director/Choreographer

Tara Jeanne Vallee

Music & Casting Director

Jill Winters

Created & Directed by

Neil Goldberg

SCENES Once upon a dream, time awoke suddenly…he turned, smiled and gave a wink…then saw the ornaments no longer asleep ...…

WAKING UP THE SEASON ONCE UPON A DREAM......................Soldier Time, Angel, Queen of Ice, Dickens & Company SPINNING OUT OF TIME.................................Whirly Birly & Ornaments MAJESTICAL...................................... Spiraling Aerialists & Trumpeteers CHUGGIN’ ALONG................................Holiday Elf, Winter Elf, Xmas Elf ROCKIN AROUND..........Skating Engineer, Caboose & Cookie Spinners A COLD STRETCH……………………………….......... . Snow Princesses WINTER WONDERLAND........... Snowball Tosser, Snowmen & Carolers CHEERS..................................................................................Elf, Candle Balancer POP..................................................................................... Candle Tricks HOLD ON TIGHT.......Santa, Helper, Angel, Queen of Ice, Elf & Puppets LIFTING GIFTS...........................................Soaring Ribbons & Company SHIMMERING PRELUDE.......................... Jewels & Swirling Ornaments SYMPHONY OF BELLS............................................................... Maestro DOIN’ THE GINGERBREAD FLIP.Candies, Cookies, Bakers & Company

MORE SEASONS DREAMINGS ARE YOU LISTENING................................................................Entr’acte WEATHER CHANGING.................................... Fashionistas & Company JINGLE ROCK……………………………….... Mrs. Claus’ Gifts & Singers A BIG ROCK REPRISE................................................................ Maestro SLIPPING…………………………………………... …………………Holiday Bouncer, Climber & Ornaments COOL..................................................... Queen of Ice, Holiday Tricksters BAND TOGETHER...............................................Elf, Band of Ornaments MARCH ON LINE......................................................... Sway Line Soldier PENGUINS....................................................... Wobbly Penguins & Flock HOLY NIGHT..................Flying Angels, Singers, Ornaments & Company ALL ABOARD..................................................................... The Company

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SCENES THERE WILL BE ONE 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION For information on all tour dates and other Cirque Dreams shows, visit cirqueproductions.com or contact us at 954-975-9525

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“Jingle Bell Rock” (Joe Beal and Jim Boothe) © 1957 (renewed) Chappell& Co., Inc. (ASCAP) All rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (Johnny Marks) Used by Permission of St. Nicholas Music.

“Winter Wonderland”

By Felix Bernard and Dick Smith WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) MUSIC CLEARED BY BZ/RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS, INC. All artists, scenes and songs are subject to change at producer’s discretion.

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THE CAST OF ORNAMENTS Rodney Adams (USA)......................... Reindeer, Jester, Ornament Semen Belozertsev (Russia)...............................Sway Line Soldier Melaku Dagne (Ethiopia).................. Lumberjack, Holiday Bouncer Veronica Decker (USA)…………………………………….….Singing Ice Queen, Elf Vladimir Dovgan (Ukraine)..... Whirly Birly, Maestro, Elvis, Penguin Anthony Fania (Honduras)..........................Soldier Time, Reindeer Gerard Florence (Italy)................................Toy Soldier, Flipper, Elf Liudmila Galayda (Russia)............Snow Princess, Tree Top, Jewel Irina Guseva (Russia)……………..........………………Foot Peddler, Mrs. Claus Martin Hakobyan (Armenia).............................. Holiday Bell, Santa Kristine Hakobyan (Armenia)................................... Santa’s Helper Stephen Hudson (USA)…………………………………….….Singing Dickens, Elf Ashenafi Kebebew (Ethiopia).................... Candy & Cookie Flipper Natalia Khazina (Russia)..........................Fashionista, Candy Swirl Yulia Larionova (Moldova).................. Poinsettia, Jewel, Ornament Viacheslav Liubivets (Ukraine)............Skating Engineer, Mr. Baker Andrea Marques (Spain).................Reindeer, Gingerbread Cookie Paul Parker (USA)............................... Reindeer, Jester, Ornament Felipe Perez (Portugal)...................Elf, Cookie Spinner, Ornament Zdenek Polach (Czech Republic).........Snowball Tosser, Funky Elf, Candy Cane Andrii Pysiura (Ukraine)........................................Holiday Trickster Mykola Pysiura (Ukraine)......................................Holiday Trickster Aleksandr Rebkovets (Belarus)..............................Holiday Climber, Candle Balancer Ilia Ryzhkov (Russia)........................................... Fashionista, Time

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THE CAST OF ORNAMENTS Rebecca Starr (USA)........................... Mrs. Baker, Soaring Ribbon Jennifer Smith (USA)........................................... Singing Angel, Elf Bruke Tola (Ethiopia).................................. Ragdoll, Cookie Flipper Natalia Tsarevska (Ukraine)................................ Spiraling Aerialist, Flying Angel, Jewel Oleksiy Tsarevskyy (Ukraine).............................. Spiraling Aerialist, Flying Angel Oksana Zakarzhevska (Ukraine)........ Skating Caboose, Poinsettia ____________________________________________________

The use of any audio or video recording device and the taking of photographs with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn all electronic devices, cellular phones, beepers and watches to the off position.

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BEHIND THE SCENES Founder, Artistic Director.................................................................Neil Goldberg Music & Casting Director .................................................................... Jill Winters Associate Director/Choreographer......................................... Tara Jeanne Vallee Artistic & Choreography Direction............................................. Heather Hoffman Director of Marketing & Media Relations....................Jennifer Sierra-Grobbelaar Daily Business Liaison................................................................. Wendie Carper Artistic Director’s Liaison................................................................. Stacey Keller Business Manager........................................................................... Gina Damato Business Affairs & Logistics................................................................Brian Levitz “The Neil Goldberg Dream Foundation”......... Allison Senser, Executive Director Project Coordinator........................................................................David Stauffer Production Designer & Technical Supervisor.....................................Betsy Herst Lighting Designer....................................................Kate Johnston, Brad Haynes Artistic Coach/Rigger.....................................................................Iouri Klepatsky Prop Master.....................................................................................Arnie Braman Costume Design & Construction....................... Santiago Rojo, Francisca Reyes Costume Shop Director.......................................................................Katt Simon Tour Costume Management.................................................................. Ruth Fink Scenic & Prop Design Consultant...............................................Sean De Freitas CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE TOURING COMPANY Company Manager....................................... Benjamin-Michael Joseph Antipuna Stage Manager ............................................................................Susan Manikas Lighting Director .........................................................................Thomas Owings Sound Engineer............................................................................Barry Friedman Aerial Rigger........................................................................................Kerry Kaye Prop Master.....................................................................Carina Torres-Resendiz Head Carpenter...............................................................................Aaron Adame Wardrobe Supervisor................................................................Jennifer Mohrman Lighting Equipment...........................................................................Christie Lites Sound Equipment............................................Show Systems Inc., Frank Snipes Trucking................................................................................................Janco Ltd. Aerial Rigging Support.............................................................Chicago Flyhouse

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BEHIND THE SCENES Film & Video Production.....................................Reel Media HD/Tiffany Muzante Illustration................................................................ Nelli Leventhal, Greg Bistolfi Accounting....................................................................Jacquelyn Aten Engstrom Payroll Service................................................................................CAPS Payroll Insurance........................................................Ventura Insurance Brokerage, Inc. CPA Firm.......................................................... Gero, Evaul & McCloskey, CPA’s Public Relations.................................................................. Terri Lynn/Superstars Legal-Entertainment..........................................................Toorock & Rosen, LLP Legal-Corporate................................................ Moskowitz, Mandell & Salim, PA

Jeffrey M. Goodz/Remer & Georges-Pierre, PLLC Legal-Intellectual Property.......................................................Lewis & Roca, LLP

CIRQUE DREAMS SHOW BOOKING INFORMATION Theatrical Engagement Services.........

Matt Chinn/East Bank Entertainment 718.285.7044 Casinos, Corp. Sales & Brand Partnerships.........................................

Shirley Crane 954.975.9525 x250 Special Events......................................

954.975.9525 x260 General Inquiries.................................. info@cirqueproductions.com

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40th Anniversary Spring Concert Kingsbury Hall - June 1, 2017 3065 South Imperial Street (1700 East) Salt Lake City, Utah 84106

CIRQUE PRODUCTIONS at DREAM STUDIOS 1985 N.W. 18 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954-975-9525 www.cirqueproductions.com

(801)455-8557 Janet Muse Gray, Director www.janetgraystudios.com

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THE CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE JOURNEY In 2005, at a Broadway industry conference in NYC, Neil Goldberg proposed to many theatre colleagues the concept of producing an affordable, family friendly holiday stage show that would be able to tour and perform in virtually every city throughout the United States. The idea was initially met with reluctance as audiences were deemed to be in the celebratory holiday spirit the months of November and December only, making both the investment and scale of any potential production a challenging business venture. At that time, there were limited holiday theatrical entertainment options, mostly local productions of classics and an occasional big city touring show. Neil Goldberg was determined to bring theatres across the country a holiday show inspired by his lifelong ornament collection, talent from around the world and the resources of the rapidly growing and popular Cirque Dreams entertainment brand‌a holiday stage spectacle that would become the greatest variety show on the planet.

With perseverance and the 2008 success of Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy on Broadway, the concept of Cirque Dreams Holidaze had growing interest and promise. Cirque Productions initially invested $1.5Million to produce the first touring production of Cirque Dreams Holidaze in 2009. The show exceeded all expectations and continued evolving over the years with production enhancements including new sets, elaborate costume additions, original and licensed music, larger scale production numbers, bigger casts and a medley of diversified talent from around the world. Every element of the show celebrated the holiday season combining tradition, spectacle, and imagination with song, variety, and amazement.

As audiences continued to flock to Cirque Dreams Holidaze shows in cities throughout the country from local performing arts centers to The Kennedy Center, popularity and demand grew evolving into multiple simultaneous touring productions. Today, the show is in its 8th season and features some of the best, most unique and diversified artists anywhere, along with astounding acts of all kinds, many of which have been featured on America’s Got Talent and similar TV variety shows in other countries. The show, artists, scenes, costumes, music and everything celebrated in the holiday season continues evolving while Cirque Dreams Holidaze airs as a made for PBS television special throughout the country.

With unparalleled critical acclaim and millions of fans across the country celebrating their holiday season at a Cirque Dreams Holidaze show, the dream of producing the greatest variety show on the planet has become a reality and iconic annual holiday event for families and audiences everywhere.

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CIRQUE DREAMS ENTERTAINMENT BRAND In 1993, Cirque Productions was incorporated by founder Neil Goldberg, who previously owned and operated one of the country’s leading entertainment and

event production companies producing shows throughout the world for Microsoft, GM, GE, Prudential, McKesson, Exxon, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and other Fortune 500 companies. Highlight productions included AmEx’s centennial celebration, Super Bowl events, Miss Universe, Disney shows and productions for NBC, ABC and CBS. After researching, developing and producing an entertainment variety show for an international premier event entitled “Cirque Du Monde” (Circuses of the World), Cirque Productions, Inc. was formed with the intent to produce cirque shows and productions for corporate America. Attending a private corporate performance, the V.P. of Marketing for Bally’s Hotel & Casino retained Cirque Productions to develop and present its first public show in Atlantic City entitled “Cirque Ingenieux”.

When “Cirque Ingenieux” opened at Bally’s in 1995, the show immediately gained recognition and notoriety from appearances on the Today Show and similar media outlets, catapulting the brand nationally. Within a year, a division of PACE Theatricals licensed the U.S. touring rights for “Cirque Ingenieux”.

With growing success and demand for Cirque Productions unique theatrical entertainment creations, the company’s organization evolved with multiple divisions providing product and content for public touring shows, casinos, theme parks, corporate America, distinctive projects and events worldwide. A strategic rebranding campaign then formed the Cirque Dreams conglomerate of branded shows throughout the world.

In 2005 Dream Studios was created in a retrofitted 20,000sq.ft. building to support the brands demand and ensure the products quality, service, management and growth. The facility has since doubled with a scenic, prop and workshop second building. The operation includes departments and staff for creative, technical and music production, casting, sales, administration, travel, visas, product management, marketing and more. An in-house rehearsal studio trains and rehearses over 200 artists yearly from around the world employed in Cirque Dreams shows. A complete wardrobe design and manufacturing facility exists within the complex which has produced over 10,000 award-winning costumes.

Dream Studios is a unique entertainment facility supporting full service, multifaceted show production.

Cirque Dreams is one of the only U.S. entertainment companies invited as professional judges on juried circus and performing arts festivals throughout the world, engaging the brand with the newest, most unique and innovative artistry developed anywhere on the planet.

To date, Cirque Dreams brand shows have been attended by over 50 million people in more than 350 U.S. cities and 20 countries. Partnerships have been

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Continued from page 11 forged with industry leaders and companies in strategic markets where Cirque Dreams shows appear. Broadway and touring shows have been presented in partnership with many including Broadway Across America. Casino partnerships with MGM, Caesars, Harrah’s, Hilton, Trump and more have yielded shows in casinos throughout the world. Cirque Dreams brand shows have been produced for Disney, Busch Gardens and Six Flags theme parks. The company’s partnership with Palace Resorts has presented Cirque Dreams brand shows in Cancun and future destination resorts to be announced. Sony/ATV Music and Cirque Dreams’ partnership generated the creation of the musical touring production “Cirque Dreams Rocks”. “Cirque Dreams & Dinner” shows began performing in 2010 on the Epic and Breakaway ships in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line and continue performing year round. The new Cirque Dreams Unwrapped continues performing in partnership with Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando. Cirque Dreams’ partnership with Armed Forces Entertainment has generated performances at 17 military installations in 10 countries for U.S. service members and their families.

In 2017 the Jewish Museum of Florida at FIU will be featuring a year-long fashion exhibit of influential international designers including Cirque Dreams founder Neil Goldberg and a display of Cirque Dreams costumes.

Show titles have included “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy”, “Cirque Dreams Revealed”, “Cirque Dreams Illumination”, “Cirque Dreams Coobrila”, “Cirque Dreams Pandemonia”, “Cirque Dreams Broadway”, “Cirque Dreams Rocks”, “Cirque Dreams Splashtastic”, “Cirque Dreams & Dinner”, “Cirque Dreams Unwrapped” and “Cirque Dreams Holidaze.” Cirque Dreams & Screams to premier in 2017.

“Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” remains one of the company’s most renowned, critically acclaimed productions. Proclaimed, “The grandest circus spectacle east of Vegas” by New York Magazine, it debuted at the Broadway Theatre in 2008 and is to date, the first and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway, having received an American Theater Wing nomination for the coveted Henry Hewes Award for Best Costume Design. The show furthered its critical acclaim in 2010 with pop star Debbie Gibson performing the leading role of Mother Nature at the MGM Grand, Foxwoods, Connecticut. “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” received the 2011 Brass Ring award for entertainment excellence at Busch Gardens Tampa and was featured on an episode of MTV’s MADE. In 2012, the show entertained over 100,000 U.S. troops and their families throughout the world. In 2013, the show was redesigned into a modern dinner theatre experience in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line, to perform on their new Breakaway ship. The Broadway production of “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” is being remounted and will tour the country in 2017.

Additional information available at www.cirqueproductions.com

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