Press release concerning all the new shows on the way with Cirque…<\/p>\n
Putting Creation First<\/p>\n
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL OFFERS STIMULATING CREATIVE PLATFORMS
\nFOR CREATORS FROM HOME AND ABROAD<\/p>\n
Montreal, September 13, 2007 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ever since its founding in 1984, Cirque du Soleil has chosen to empower its creators and make creation the focal point of its activities. Over the last 23 years, more than a 100 creators have contributed their talent and vision to a Cirque du Soleil production. With new creation teams coming onboard for future projects, the total number of designers who have helped shape Cirque du Soleil shows is expected to reach 200.<\/p>\n
Creativity is the driving force behind the organization\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s unflagging growth. By 2010, Cirque du Soleil is expecting to open eight new shows, and no fewer than 60 creators from home and abroad are already hard at work conceiving and developing the new productions. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no end of creative projects at Cirque du Soleil,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Gilles Ste-Croix, Senior Vice\u00e2\u20ac\u2018President of Creative Content. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We have the good fortune of being able to attract renowned creators who want to work with us on a wide range of projects. Cirque du Soleil offers them stimulating creative platforms where they can explore and innovate. In turn, our creators\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 vision and positive influence help expand Cirque du Soleil\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s own ability to break new ground.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no doubt that creativity is thriving in Quebec,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d continues Gilles Ste-Croix. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153In the years between now and 2010, Cirque du Soleil will be recruiting many Quebec-based directors and creators for its new shows. Quebec is overflowing with creative talent, and we are very proud to be able to offer them a high-profile international showcase.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
To successfully carry out so many creative undertakings at the same time, Cirque du Soleil sets up an independent creative unit to manage every project. Each unit is composed of nearly 100 dedicated individuals whose sole priority is to see their specific project through to a successful conclusion.<\/p>\n
Below is a brief rundown of Cirque du Soleil projects currently in creation. Over the next three years, eight new shows will open around the world, joining 14 other shows already in performance. The directors and some creators have already been identified for these new creations.<\/p>\n
Wintuk<\/strong><\/p>\n Seasonal show opening at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden, New York City in November 2007<\/p>\n Richard Blackburn Director<\/p>\n Fernand Rainville Director of Creation<\/p>\n Patricia Ruel Set and Props Designer<\/p>\n Fran\u00c3\u00a7ois Barbeau Costume Designer<\/p>\n Simon Carpentier Composer<\/p>\n Jim Corcoran Songwriter<\/p>\n Catherine Archambault Choreographer<\/p>\n Yves Aucoin Lighting Designer<\/p>\n Francis Laporte Projections Designer<\/p>\n Jonathan Deans Sound Co-designer<\/p>\n Leon Rothenberg Sound Co-designer<\/p>\n Daniel Cola Acrobatic Performance Designer<\/p>\n Guy St-Amour Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer<\/p>\n Eleni Uranis Make-up Designer<\/p>\n Tokyo 2008<\/strong> (working title)<\/p>\n Resident show opening at Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan in 2008<\/p>\n Fran\u00c3\u00a7ois Girard Writer and Director<\/p>\n Fran\u00c3\u00a7ois S\u00c3\u00a9guin Set Designer<\/p>\n Line Tremblay Director of Creation<\/p>\n Ren\u00c3\u00a9e April Costume Designer<\/p>\n Ren\u00c3\u00a9 Dup\u00c3\u00a9r\u00c3\u00a9 Composer<\/p>\n Debra Brown Choreographer<\/p>\n David Finn Lighting Designer<\/p>\n Fran\u00c3\u00a7ois Bergeron Sound Designer<\/p>\n Scott Osgood Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer<\/p>\n Florence Pot Acrobatic Performance Designer<\/p>\n Macao I<\/strong> (working title)<\/p>\n Resident show opening at the Venetian Hotel in Macao, China in 2008<\/p>\n Gilles Maheu Director<\/p>\n Neilson Vignola Director of Creation<\/p>\n Guillaume Lord Set Designer<\/p>\n Dominique Lemieux Costume Designer<\/p>\n Axel Morghentaler Lighting Designer<\/p>\n Violaine Corradi Composer<\/p>\n Steve Dubuc Sound Designer<\/p>\n Martino Muller Choreographer<\/p>\n Guy Lemire Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer<\/p>\n Rob Bollinger Acrobatic Performance Designer<\/p>\n Luxor 2008<\/strong> (working title)<\/p>\n Resident show with Criss Angel opening at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas in 2008<\/p>\n Serge Denoncourt Director<\/p>\n Pierre Phaneuf Director of Creation<\/p>\n Christiane Barette Assistant to the Director of Creation<\/p>\n Ray Winkler Set Designer<\/p>\n Meredith Caron Costume Designer<\/p>\n Jeanette Farmer Lighting Designer<\/p>\n Eric Serra Composer<\/p>\n Jonathan Deans Sound Designer<\/p>\n Jaque Paquin Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer<\/p>\n Andr\u00c3\u00a9 Simard Acrobatic Performance Designer<\/p>\n Francis Laporte Projections Designer<\/p>\n Cirque 2009<\/strong> (working title)<\/p>\n Touring show to be launched in Montreal in April 2009<\/p>\n Deborah Colker Director<\/p>\n Chantal Tremblay Director of Creation<\/p>\n Gringo Cardia Set Designer<\/p>\n Elvis 2009<\/strong> (working title)<\/p>\n Resident show opening at City Centre Project in Las Vegas in 2009<\/p>\n Vincent Paterson Director<\/p>\n Armand Thomas Director of Creation<\/p>\n Mark Fisher Set Designer<\/p>\n Stefano Canulli Costume Designer<\/p>\n Marc Brickman Lighting Designer<\/p>\n Jonathan Deans Sound Designer<\/p>\n Guy St-Amour Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer<\/p>\n Daniel Cola Acrobatic Performance Designer<\/p>\n Macao II<\/strong> (working title)<\/p>\n Resident show inspired opening in 2010 at a hotel yet to be built in Macao (China)<\/p>\n Ren\u00c3\u00a9 Simard Director<\/p>\n Serge Roy Director of Creation<\/p>\n St\u00c3\u00a9phane Roy Set Designer<\/p>\n Alan Hranitelj Costume Designer<\/p>\n Alain Lortie Lighting Designer<\/p>\n Michel Cusson Composer<\/p>\n Steve Dubuc Sound Designer<\/p>\n Dubai 2010<\/strong> (working title)<\/p>\n Resident show opening in 2010 at a hotel yet to be built in Dubai<\/p>\n Guy Caron Co-director<\/p>\n Michael Curry Co-director<\/p>\n Fernand Rainville Director of Creation<\/p>\n Cirque du Soleil<\/p>\n From the 20 or so performers that the company featured when it all began in 1984, Quebec-based Cirque du Soleil has become a leading provider of quality entertainment with over 3,800 employees, including 1,000 artists, from 40 different countries.<\/p>\n Cirque du Soleil has thrilled over 70 million spectators in more than 100 cities on four continents. In 2007, the organization will be presenting 15 shows simultaneously around the world. Cirque du Soleil has received such prestigious awards as the Emmy, Drama Desk, Bambi, ACE, Gemini, F\u00c3\u00a9lix and Rose d\u00e2\u20ac\u2122or de Montreux. Its International Headquarters are in Montreal, Canada.<\/p>\n