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Cirque Dreams Holidaze
December 17 - 18, 2024
Program

Scenes & Cast

Scenes

ACT I

Holidaze is Home
Power Pole
Slinkie Bells
Deck the Halls
Reindeer Burlesque
Santa’s Skippers
Kindermart Craziness
Lady Licorice
Dancing Snow Balls
Christmas is Here
Swedish Bagatelle
A Kindercart Wheel
The Twelfth Yule Lad


ACT II

Holiday Bells for All
Angels & Orbs
NYE Dreaming
Violin Fantasy
A Bluesy Prance
Elven Air Magic
Rockin’ Around...Blitzen
Tinsel in a Tangle Knot
Count on Christmas

STAGE ACT & ARTISTS:
Vocalist: Kira Safier as Kristy
Vocalist: Luke Collins as Kris 

The Holidazzlers:
Alexandra Zegar, Christopher Rivera, Ramiro Montemayor, Starr Dee,
Summer Baregi and Tamara Denson
Violinist: Carina Gillet

ACTS
ARTISTS

Opening


Full Cast & Ensemble

Solo Aerial Pole


Jordaan Stallworth

Diabolo on Skates


Alexis Bernatchez

Acro Skipping: Flight Crew Jump Rope


Avery Gunnell, Ella Budge, Ruben Penaranda, Seth Ingram

Aerial Silks


Madison Burke

Bounce Juggling


Carolin Liesegang

Bottle Walk/Aerial Lyra


Mary Nerad

Rolla Bolla


Axel Perez Guerrero

Solo Straps


Julian McTaggert


INTERMISSION

Handbell Choir
Ivan Jermyn
Hair Suspension
Amelia Helmus
Hand to Hand
Gregorian Hawke, Caroline Bertorello
Dance Trapeze
Serena Mendez Gastaldo
LED Cyr Wheel
Channing Napieralski
Duo Straps 
Julian McTaggert, Eleanor Parker

Thrill Roller Skate Duo


Alexis Bernatchez, Mary Nerad

Finale


Full Cast & Ensemble
Curtain Call
Full Cast & Ensemble


Cast

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
Andrew Turbiville 

Production Manager
Tyler Bensen

Calling Stage Manager
Lyla Rose Flashman

Head Audio
Camille Everett

Head Carpenter
Christopher Perez-Merino

Head Electrician
Joey Todd

Head Props
Emilee Hatfield-Sereno

Head Wardrobe
Kayce Meadows

Performance Rigger
Lorenzo Del Moral

Swing Tech
Lucas Hunt

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 Biography

STEPHANIE HARMON

Stephanie Harmon is a theater artist who started out as a performer in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. 

For the past 26 years, Stephanie has worked with VStar Entertainment Group as an on-tour Stage Manager/Performance Director, Director/Choreographer, Production Stage Manager, and most recently as the Show Quality Manager/Assistant Artistic Manager. During her time with VStar, she has worked in 22 countries where her work has been seen internationally in Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Asia with the USO, Sesame Street Live, PAW Patrol and Cirque Dreams. She has also had the opportunity to project manage event style tours including Hello Kitty.

Before VStar, she spent 12 years as the co-artistic director of a nationally recognized inner-city children’s theater program where she had the opportunity to work in Russia.

Stephanie has worked with other regional theaters in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area including The Children’s Theater Company, Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, Park Square Theater Company, and Stages Theater Company. Still continuing to work as an independent artist, her work has been seen at various events including Choreographer’s Evening and The Fringe Festival.

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. 

Staging the Future

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