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Cirque Dreams Hoidaze
December 17, 2024
Program

Scenes & Cast

SCENES

ACT I
Swedish Bagatelle
Home for the Holidaze
Christmas Bash
Kitchen ChaosKneading Gingerbread 
Sugar Plum Rave 
Penguin Pasticcio 
Jingle Swing for a Hungry Helper 
Swirling Celebration
Deck the Halls

ACT II
Ringing in the Season 
A Gift of Light 
Carol of the Belle 
Balance of Power 
Come All Ye Medley 
Toy Soliders’ Little Drum Line
Rolla Bolla 
Christmas is Here
Rockin’ A Round
Count on Christmas

STAGE ACT & ARTISTS:
Ashley Rose Zimmerman as Clara
Vocalist: Aubrey Alvino
Vocalist: Zachary Kropp

The Holidazzlers:
Brooke Harper, Hvrmony Adams, Malik Gray, Molly Wilbourne, Taylor Green, & Tia Jarrett
Gingerbread Clown & Polar Bear: Joshua Edmond
Violinist:Aelfwyn Shipton

ACTS


ARTISTS
The Gift Exchange
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Clara and the Giftgivers
Opening
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Full Cast & Ensemble
Teeterboard
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Alio Fan, Sage Vito
Juggling
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Jorge Petit
Duo Lyra
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Gisela Angrill, Edgar Rafols - Duo Tela Marinera
Stilt Jumping and Tumbling
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Alio Fan, Sage Vito
Corde Lisse
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Cléa Perion
Acro Skipping: Flight Crew Jump Rope
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Lee Reisig, Thomas Cunningham, Rui Santos, Susana Belchior
Hand Balance
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Gretchen Ernst
Solo Straps
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Elise Southwick


Intermission

Handbell Choir
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Jorge Petit
Cyr Wheel 
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Cléa Perion
Hair Suspension
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Nicole Malbeuf
Duo Silks
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Gisela Angrill, Edgar Rafols - Duo Tela Marinera 
Contortion
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Jordan McKnight
Rolla Bolla
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Samuale Besufkad
Dance Trapeze
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Ashley Rose Zimmerman
Thrill Roller Skate Duo
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Anna Tsarova, Rolando Núñez 
Finale
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Full Cast & Ensemble, Feat: Duo Tela Marinera
Curtain Call
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Full Cast & Ensemble
Cast Headshots

About

Cirque Dreams franchise is a globally recognized entertainment brand that has produced a wide array of live stage performances for Broadway, casinos, theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, and theatrical venues worldwide. Since 1993, millions of people have experienced Cirque Dreams productions across the globe. Combining the world’s finest contemporary circus artists with dynamic choreography and whimsical storytelling, Cirque Dreams has captured the hearts and imaginations of both audiences and critics alike.  Cirque Dreams is a Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Company.  For more information, visit cirquedreams.com


VStar Entertainment Group is a leading entertainment company and producer of unforgettable live experiences for audiences in the U.S. and internationally. From concept through activation, VStar imagines and creates custom tours featuring original content and licensed, branded tours that provide highly engaging entertainment for fans of all ages. With nearly four decades of expertise in all aspects of event production, operations, and management, VStar delivers turnkey, in-house solutions for theatrical shows, interactive exhibits, and brand activations. Acquired in 2018 by global live entertainment leader, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, VStar has entertained millions of families with more than 40,000 live performances across 40 countries. For more information, visit vstarentertainment.com.

Touring Staff

Company Manager 
Brian Bailey 

Production Manager
Kerry Kaye Calling 

Stage Manager
Stan Barile 

Head Audio
Christian Ekren 

Head Carpenter
Brit Keyser

Head Electrician
Joshua Danskin

Head Props
Cecilia Garcia

Head Wardrobe
Sheridan Parkinson 

Performance Rigger 
Rebecca Brown

Swing Tech
Tyler Kelly

Rehearsal Drivers 
 Amy Nichols, Yessi Rivera     

Executive Producer VSTAR Entertainment Group

Wendy Edwards

Wendy Edwards currently serves as Executive Producer of VStar Entertainment Group (VStar), one of the premiere producers of live family entertainment experiences in both the U.S. and internationally. 

Since joining VStar in 2017, Wendy has assumed a number of positions, initially serving as Senior Vice President of Touring Operations, Managing Director and Executive Producer. Early endeavors included managing the construction of a new modern facility in the Twin Cities, which consolidated the production studio and costume shops into one corporate headquartered facility; and overseeing operational logistics during VStar’s 2018 acquisition by global live entertainment leader, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. 

In 2021, Wendy added Vice President Operations & Production to her title, and was tasked with a massive relaunch of VStar productions post-pandemic. In addition to relaunching domestic tours of PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” Trolls LIVE!, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, and the international tour of PAW Patrol Live “Race to the Rescue,” Wendy also produced and relaunched the Blue Man Group domestic and international tours in 2022, including a redesign of the World Tour. 

Most recently, Wendy oversaw the launch of VStar’s third and fourth PAW Patrol property, PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” in 2023 and “A Mighty Adventure” in 2024. In addition to her role in the acclaimed Cirque Dreams Holidaze, which tours North America annually, Wendy recently produced Cirque Dreams Elysion. This mesmerizing theatrical spectacular, held at Al Ain Square in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, combined the world of fantasy with the finest modern-day circus artists.

Prior to joining VStar, Wendy toured for 14 years with various production companies, beginning her career as an Audio Engineer, and advancing into Stage Manager, Performance Director, Production Manager, and Technical Director positions. 

In addition to freelancing for key projects such as the 2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastic Champions and 2015 COPA America Centennial opening and closing ceremonies, she also served as Director of Production for both Premier Exhibitions, Inc. & Feld Entertainment’s Circus Division. 

Director/Choreographer Biography

THE WILSON BROTHERS

The Wilson Brothers (Kevin & Marcel Wilson) are thrilled to return to the 2024 touring productions of Cirque Dreams Holidaze.  Their credits include working with artists such as Madonna, Beyonce, Toni Braxton, Tom Cruise and Wayne Brady. As directors, creative directors, and choreographers, the Wilsons will open the highly anticipated musical “Hercules” on Disney Cruise Lines set to set sail in 2025. They have also toured the world with artists such as Janet Jackson (All for You & Damita Jo promotional tour), Britney Spears (Onyx Hotel tour), Christina Aguilera (Stripped and Back to Basics World tours) and Cher (Final Farewell/Dressed to Kill tour).  

Marcel was an integral part of Christina Aguilera’s Xperience Residency show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino as a creative consultant and supervising choreographer. He also has been an associate creative director and choreographer for Latin superstars such as Farruko, Anitta and Justin Quiles featuring Chimbala, Zion and Lennox for Premios Lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud and Boza and Paloma for the Latin Grammys. Marcel can also be seen as a celebrity choreographer on “Wayne Brady’s Comedy IQ” on BYU TV. 

Kevin’s work has been seen on Broadway shows such as Finding Neverland and the Radio City Rockettes Spring Spectacular as an associate choreographer. Kevin also worked as associate choreographer in films such as “Feel the Beat” starring Sofia Carson as well as “Sponge Bob: On the Run,” and Paramount Studios’ “Rumble.” 

The Wilson Brothers live stage credits include choreography for Deadpool & Wolverine at Comic Con in San Diego, CA, Kelly Rowland’s headlining performance at the Hoopla Music Festival in London, UK, Fridayz Australian & New Zealand tour, and for Louis Vuitton’s Fashion week in Paris. Other live stage credits include “Tale of The Lion King” at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre and Gloria Trevi’s “Isla Divina’s World Tour.”

The Wilson Brothers are no strangers to television, contributing choreography for shows such as “Tournament of Roses Parade,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “America’s Got Talent,” “Dancing with the Stars,” 2020 BET Awards featuring Wayne Brady as Little Richard and seasons 1, 2 and 3 of the Fox hit show, “The Masked Singer.” 

Natives from Rockford, IL, the Wilson’s have been recognized for their innovative work, extraordinary contributions in the entertainment industry, and for their desire to give back to their community. Kevin and Marcel have received prestige’s awards such as  Rockford Public Schools Fine Arts Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City University Distinguished Alumni, and have been honored with their Outstanding Choreography in a Concert for their work on the “Cher: Dressed to Kill” tour. 

Activity Sheets

Staging the Future