December 1, 2016
From the Executive Director & ISU President Welcome to Stephens Auditorium! Our exciting 2016-17 season features well-known performers and a little something for everyone. Uniquely located on the campus of Iowa State University, our facility is a stunning combination of the visual and performing arts. With outstanding acoustics, the 2,700-seat, state-of-the-art concert hall is often applauded by the artists who grace our stage, as well as our audiences who enthusiastically return year after year to experience the entertainment provided only by live professional theater. We are excited to debut our World-View Music Series – a season-long musical journey through a diverse selection of five performances including: The Havana Cuba All-Stars Ladysmith Black Mambazo National Symphony of Ukraine Celtic Fire Semi-Toned
October 25, 2016 February 5, 2017 March 7, 2017 March 9, 2017 April 20, 2017
These high-energy performances not only create a hearty helping of musical nourishment for the soul and a thrilling feast for the senses, but they also value ethnic diversity and seek to elevate the understanding of artistic and cultural expression. This aligns with our campus commitment to establish a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community. With appreciation, excitement, and anticipation, we welcome you to our 48th season.
Steven Leath President Iowa State University
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Tammy Koolbeck Executive Director Iowa State Center
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Helpful Hints for Your Experience In Case of an Emergency Doctors, parents or guests expecting phone calls are advised to leave their seat location (located on ticket) with the appropriate parties and with the Guest Services Desk, which is located in the main floor lobby. The emergency telephone number during performances is 515-294-2313.
Accessibility Features Wheelchair seating and special seating for the hearing and visually impaired is available. • Accessible parking adjacent to the theater • Accessible restrooms
Finding Your Seat / Late Seating Seating begins 30 minutes prior to curtain time. Late seating is subject to the discretion of the staff and according to the artist’s contract.
Headphones with infrared listening devices are available for use at no charge at the Guest Services Desk.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devises Audio or visual recording devices and all photography are prohibited during performances. Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, video games and other electronic devices prior to the performance. All electronic devices are to be disabled during the performance. Photography Presence at this performance will constitute your consent and agreement to be photographed and/ or recorded in connection with the advertisement and promotion of the Performing Arts Series and Stephens Auditorium, in any and all media now and known hereinafter devised, in perpetuity. Parking Stephens Auditorium has convenient parking in lots adjacent to the building. Lots A-1 and B-3 are reserved for Performing Arts Fund Donors who contribute $300 or more. Parking for mobility-impaired guests is available in Lot F located west of Stephens Auditorium. Smoking Smoking is prohibited in Stephens Auditorium and on the surrounding grounds. Medical Assistance If you have a medical need, please notify an usher. Medical services are provided by Mary Greeley Medical Center.
American Sign Language interpretation may be arranged at least one month in advance of performances. • Guide and service dogs are welcome. Please notify the Ticket Office in advance at 515-294-2479 if you have any special requests or concerns regarding accommodations. We are pleased to assist you with your needs. ATM An ATM is located on the ground floor. Children All children attending a performance must be able to sit quietly in their own seats without disturbing other guests or they may be asked to leave the auditorium. Please use discretion when choosing to bring a child, and remember that everyone must have a ticket. Lost and Found To retrieve a lost item, contact an usher or call 515-294-3347 during regular business hours. Ticket Exchange Ticket exchange is an exclusive benefit available only to Performing Arts Series Subscribers and only available for Performing Arts Series events. Know Before You Go! The playbill for each show is made available on each performance page online at center.iastate.edu.
Refreshments Food and drink is generally allowed in the auditorium with the exception of symphonic performances.
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Ways to Enhance your Experience Make the Most of Your Experience With These Special Opportunities Before, During and After the Show. When you think of Stephens Auditorium, we hope you think of it not just as a venue for seeing the performing arts, but also as a place where you are engaged as an active participant in the arts. The following events will enhance your visit and make each experience more fulfilling. Free Previews in the Celebrity Café: Engaging presentations offered by experts, ISU faculty members or members of the professional touring group provide unique insights before each performance. Previews are free for ticket holders and occur 30 minutes before curtain time. You’ll find the Celebrity Café on the ground floor, on the north side of the auditorium.
Pre-Show Dinners: We offer a pre-show meal prior to five shows in this year’s season: Once, Under the Streetlamp, Close to You! Music of the Carpenters, Chicago and National Symphony of Ukraine. The meal is held in the Scheman Building and includes entree, starch, vegetable, dessert, beverages and cash bar. With an informative presentation or live entertainment to set the mood, it is a great way to begin a fun-filled evening with like-minded arts supporters.
Educational Experiences for Youth Youth Matinee Series Parents and educators know that helping a student develop creativity and imagination is one of the most important things they can do. Helping to complete the education formula, our Youth Matinee Series energizes, engages and enhances the overall learning process for students through the magic and wonder of live performing arts produced by professional touring artists.These performances enrich students’ lives and illustrate the dynamic relationship between literature, social studies, history, science, math, world cultures and the performing arts. The Youth Matinee Series is underwritten by the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute endowment.
Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute The Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute was established through a generous endowment by long-time Marshalltown resident, the late Martha-Ellen Tye. It brings a unique blend of arts experiences to students of all ages through matinee performances, teaching activities in schools, demonstrations and workshops. Now in its 16th year, the program has served more than 200,000 students in grades PreK-12 from across the state of Iowa. Mrs. Tye believed strongly in the power and importance of arts education and vigorously supported programs that develop the “whole person — body, mind and spirit.” The Youth Matinee Series is underwritten by this endowment, which allows us to keep the price at $4.
To learn more about these performances, contact Sara Compton, Outreach Coordinator, at 515-294-7389, e-mail scompton@iastate.edu, or visit www.center.iastate.edu. Standing OVATION 2016–2017 SEASON
Iowa State Center Staff Tammy Koolbeck.............................................................................................Executive Director Missy Borton...........................................................................................Administrative Assistant Business & Finance Emily Ladewig............................................................................................... Business Manager Helen Nelson...............................................................................Accounts Payable Administrator Event & Conference Services Pat Dennis........................................................................ Director of Event & Conference Services Angie Weeks.........................................................Event & Conference Services Sales Coordinator Melissa Johnson..............................................................Event & Conference Services Coordinator Dave Burrack......................................................................Event & Conference Services Manager Josh Oakland...................................................................... Event & Conference Set-up Supervisor Guest & Client Services Tim Hinderks............................................................................... Director of Operations & Events Sandra Robinson........................................................................Guest & Client Services Manager Steve Flack.................................................................................Environmental Services Manager Greg Gerstein............................................................. Scheman Environmental Services Technician Marketing Holly Boman.............................................................................................. Marketing Manager Kara Bernstein..................................................................................................Marketing Intern Rachel Pollastrini...............................................................................................Marketing Intern Development Paul Ferrone........................................................................Development & Sponsorship Manager Food & Beverage Craig Spillman................................................................................. Director of Food & Beverage Kevin Streiff........................................................................................................Executive Chef Katie Ginapp................................................................................ Banquet & Catering Manager Kristen Thompson........................................................................Banquet & Catering Coordinator Technical Operations Mike Broich................................................................................... Technical Director of Theaters Jake Ewalt................................................................... Audio/Stage Manager – Technical Director Programming & Education Craig Wiebke................................................................ Director of Theatre Programming & Events Sara Compton..........................................................................................Outreach Coordinator Ticket Office Nick Kaizer...................................................................... Ticket Office Coordinator & Webmaster Janae Verhelst.........................................................................Ticket Office & Marketing Associate
Dedicated Volunteers Ames International Orchestra Festival Association Board of Directors 2015-2016 Peter Reilly, President Matt Nelson , Vice President David Stephenson, Treasurer Dario Zaffarano, Secretary Jim Beckwith Aaron Fultz Noelle Fultz David Hoffman Jack Horner Dave Millard Wendy Nutini Bion Pierson Suzy Shierholz James Tener Melanie Sullivan - Student Rep.
The Stephens Street Team The Stephens Street Team unites the Iowa State Center and ISU by celebrating the importance of the arts in our lives. Its mission is to promote the arts to ISU students through unique marketing efforts and special events. The Stephens Street Team will plan events and lead marketing activities and develop creative ways to reach out to the student body at ISU about the incredible, affordable and accessible activities at the Iowa State Center. Activities may include planning on-campus promotional activities or philanthropic events that relate to shows, assisting with performance day activities, sidewalk chalking, flyer distribution, presentations to campus organizations about our Performing Arts Series and more!
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This performance is made possible, in part, by a generous gift from Brian and Tanya Anderson.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skipping Reindeer, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rockin’ Spinner A BIG ROCK REPRISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maestro SLIPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Bouncer & Ornaments COOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Crooner, Soldier & Soldierette BAND TOGETHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crooner, Band of Ornaments MARCH ABOVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rising Majorettes PENGUINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wobbly Penguins & Flock HOLY NIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flying Angels, Singers, Ornaments & Company ALL ABOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Company 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
___________________________________________________ “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
Samial Asefa (Ethiopia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candy & Cookie Flipper Andrii Balashov (Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skating Engineer, Lumberjack Diana Diaz (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cookie Spinner, Ornament Victor Dodonov (Latvia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candle, Penguin, Elvis Spinner Yanhua Fu (China) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soldierette, Ornament Buyankhishig Ganbaatar (Mongolia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow Princess, Jewel, Majorette Erdenesuvd Ganbaatar (Mongolia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow Princess, Jewel, Majorette Diego Gutierrez (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elf, Cookie Spinner, Ornament Amanuel Hayle (Ethiopia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ragdoll, Cookie Flipper Ian Henry (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skipping Reindeer Amanda Higgins (USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Singing Ice Queen, Elf Natalia Ivanova (Russia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jewel, Ornament, Reindeer Billy Jackson (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soldier Time, Skipping Reindeer, Maestro Adam Jernberg (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skipping Reindeer Uliana Khavrona (Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skating Caboose, Mrs. Claus Sergey Korolev (Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tall Soldier, Santa Alexandra Koroleva (Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa’s Helper Guangzhou Liu (China) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ice Soldier, Poinsettia Andrey Lyamin (Russia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spiraling Aerialist, Flying Angel Olena Lyamina (Ukraine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spiraling Aerialist, Flying Angel, Mrs. Baker Salih Mahammed (Ethiopia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Bouncer Joseph McGraw (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elf, Cookie Spinner, Ornament Michael Muenchow (USA) . . . . . . . . . Singing Dickens, Elf, Elvis, New Year’s Crooner Stephanie Olson (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aerial Jewel, Reindeer Ivan Petrov (Ukraine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reindeer, Spinner, Elf Lee Reisig (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skipping Reindeer Raymond Silos (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whirly Birly, Soaring Ribbon Kristen Tripolitis (USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Singing Angel, Elf Halyna Vakal (Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fashionista, Candy Girl Valeriy Vakal (Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fashionista, Time ____________________________________________________________________
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 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
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Company Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Easton Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nika Belcastro Lighting Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Kimmel Sound Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phillip Mather Aerial Rigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roman Molchanov Prop Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberlee Avants Head Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina Leonardo Wardrobe Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Fink Lighting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christie Lites Sound Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Systems Inc., Frank Snipes Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janco Ltd. Aerial Rigging Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chicago Flyhouse 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 CIRQUE PRODUCTIONS at DREAM STUDIOS
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THE CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE JOURNEY
CIRQUE DREAMS ENTERTAINMENT BRAND
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 brand…a holiday stage spectacle that would become the greatest variety show on the planet.
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.
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 eighth 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.
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 brand’s demand and ensure the product’s 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, multi-faceted show production.
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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 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 is set 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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Jack and Cecilia Horner Steve and Randi Peters Brent and Maggie Wynja Brian and Tanya Anderson Brent and Maggie Wynja Steve and Randi Peters Warren and Beverly Madden Jim Beckwith
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Havana Cuba All-Stars This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Iowa Arts Council, the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation.
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