On Christmas Eve, young Clara returns home only to learn that a snowstorm may keep her family from joining her. Just as loneliness begins to settle in, two whimsical singers appear and whisk her away into Holidaze—a fantastical world full of color, wonder, and breathtaking circus acts. As she journeys through this magical realm, Clara becomes part of the adventure, forming unexpected friendships and discovering her own courage. A mysterious key unlocks deeper layers of the story, leading her into a more mystical landscape where she fears her family may never return. But in a joyful twist, Clara is reunited with her loved ones, takes flight in a soaring aerial performance, and joins the entire cast in a heartwarming celebration of imagination, connection, and the true spirit of Christmas.
| EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | Stephanie Harmon | |
| ORIGINAL PRODUCTION DESIGN | VStar Entertainment Group | |
| ARTISTIC ADVISOR | James Hadley | |
| RESTAGING CHOREOGRAPHER | KC Monnie | |
| ASSOCIATE RESTAGING CHOREOGRAPHER | Emily Crouch | |
| CIRCUS DESIGN/FLOW ADVISOR | Edesia Moreno | |
| ORIGINAL SHOW DIRECTION/ CHOREOGRAPHY | Kevin & Marcel Wilson, Mr. Wilson Entertainment | |
| COSTUMING & WARDROBE | Barbi Miller & VStar Entertainment Group | |
| SCENIC DESIGN & SUPPORT | T-Jay Wojciechowski | |
| SOUND DESIGN | Jason DeWald, Audio Evolutions | |
| LIGHTING DESIGN | Sam Doty | |
| ORIGINAL MUSIC PRODUCTION | Audio By The Bay Lars Thomas Bergstig | |
| ADDITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSER | Paul Bisson | |
| DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Erik Svenddal | |
| PRODUCTION DIRECTION | Michael Edmundson | |
| TECHNICAL DIRECTION | Jeremy Kelber | |
| OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | Melissa Bramble | |
| EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION | East Bank Entertainment, Matt Chinn, President | |
| MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS | Laurie Fultz | |
| DIGITAL MEDIA MARKETING | Bryce Fanning, Justine De Tonnancourt-Côté, Hailey Sullivan | |
| PUBLIC RELATIONS | Claire Anter | |
| HUMAN RESOURCES | Ariane Badour-Williams, Mary Snyder | |
| Occupational Health & Safety Advisor | Sarah Tankersley | |
| CIRCUS ACT COACHES | Mathew Sparks, Dan Niehaus |
| CAST | ||
| Clara & Dance Trap | Mary Nerad | |
| Vocalist | Luke Collins | |
| Vocalist | Kira Safier | |
| Violinist | Misty Layne Drake | |
| The Holidancers | Anna Hicks, Summer Rose Baregi, Tamara Denson, Starr Dee, Jalan Lang, Ramiro Montemayor IV | |
| Gingerbread Clown & Polar Bear | Anzey Ruiz |
| ACTS | ARTIST | |
| A Magical Meeting | Clara | |
| Opening | Full Company | |
| Lyra | Tyler Jacobson | |
| Comedy Juggling | Lucian Fuller | |
| Contortion | Mulageta Asefa | |
| Slinkies | The Holidancers | |
| Duo Strap | Julian McTaggart / Eleanor Parker | |
| Penguin Pasticcio | Clara, Polar Bear & The Holidancers | |
| Hand Balance Canes | Lucas Suarez | |
| Rope | Storm Hovan | |
| Kitchen Chaos | Full Company | |
| Acro Skipping: Flight Crew Jump Rope | Grace Lohr, Tyler Bertolio, Ryan Rogers, Hailee Ward | |
| Act 1 Wrap Up – Christmas Bash | Full Company | |
| Intermission | ||
| Handbell Choir | Lucian Fuller | |
| Hair Hang | Amelia Helmus | |
| Cyr Wheel | Storm Hovan | |
| Toy Soldiers | Clara, Polar Bear & The Holidancers | |
| Aerial Pole | Alex Oliva | |
| Rola Bola | Mykkhailo Mysyshyn | |
| Dance Trapeze | Mary Nerad | |
| Thrill Roller Skate Duo | Cristian Matias Alexander Velasquez Saav & Andrea Francisca Sarabia Meza | |
| Finale | Full Company Feat. Mary Nerad & Tyler Jacobson | |
| Curtain Call | Full Company |
| Role/Stage Act | Artist | |
| Clara / Dance Trapeze | Mary Nerad | |
| Prince / Lyra | Tyler Jacobson | |
| Juggler / Handbell Choir | Lucian Fuller | |
| Contortion | Mulugeta Asefa | |
| Duo Straps | Julian McTaggart | |
| Duo Straps | Eleanor Parker | |
| Hand Balance | Lucas Suarez | |
| Rope / Cyr | Storm Hovan | |
| Skipper | Grace Lohr | |
| Skipper | Tyler Bertolio | |
| Skipper | Ryan Rogers | |
| Skipper | Hailee Ward | |
| Hair Suspension | Amelia Helmus | |
| Aerial Pole | Alexander Oliva | |
| Rola Bola | Mykhailo Mysyshyn | |
| Duo Roller Skate | Cristian Matias Alexander Velasquez Saav | |
| Duo Roller Skate | Andrea Francisca Sarabia Meza | |
| Vocalist | Luke Collins | |
| Vocalist | Kira Safier | |
| Dancer | Ramiro Montemayor IV | |
| Dancer | Jalan Lang | |
| Dancer | Tamara Denson | |
| Dancer | Anna Hicks | |
| Dancer | Summer Rose Beregi | |
| Dancer | Starr Dee | |
| Gingerbread Clown/Polar Bear | Anzey Ruiz | |
| Violinist | Misty Layne Drake |
| TOURING CREW | ||
| Company Manager | Dennis Pinero | |
| Production Manager | Tyler Bensen | |
| Calling Stage Manager | Esia Hernandez-Edmundson | |
| Head Audio | Antonia Degaldillo | |
| Head Carpenter | Juan Valles | |
| Head Electrician | Justin Franks | |
| Head Props | Jeneiveve Lee | |
| Head Wardrobe | Ashley Kitzman - Oritz | |
| Performance Rigger | Lorenzo Del Moral | |
| Swing Tech | Lucas Hunt |
The 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. The Cirque Dreams franchise is produced by VStar Entertainment Group, a leading entertainment company acquired in 2018 by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. VStar has entertained millions of families with more than 40,000 live performances across 50+ countries.
The Wilson Brothers (Kevin & Marcel Wilson) credits include working with artists such as Madonna, Beyonce, Toni Braxton, Tom Cruise, Wayne Brady, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Cher.
Their live stage credits include choreography for Deadpool & Wolverine at Comic Con, Kelly Rowland’s headlining performance at the Hoopla Music Festival, Fridayz Australian & New Zealand tour, Louis Vuitton’s Fashion week in Paris. “Tale of The Lion King” at Disneyland and Gloria Trevi’s “Isla Divina’s World Tour.”
TV credits include the “Tournament of Roses Parade,” So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, 2020 BET Awards featuring Wayne Brady and seasons 1, 2, and 3 of The Masked Singer.
1) What is the English definition of the French word “cirque”?
a. Theatre
b. Circus
c. Carnival
2) How many bolts of fabric went into making the costumes for
Cirque Dreams Holidaze?
a. 150
b. 300
c. 725
3) How many ounces of water does the cast of Cirque Dreams
Holidaze drink in 1 week?
a. 5,000 oz.
b. 20,000 oz.
c. 50,000 oz.
4) How many miles are traveled during the Cirque Dreams
Holidaze tours?
a. 8,291 miles
b. 13,847 miles
c. 16,514 miles
5) How many performers audition for Cirque Dreams Holidaze per year?
a. 26
b. 50
c. over 500
6) How many hours each day does a Cirque Dreams performer train before each show?
a. 2 hours
b. 4 hours
c. 6 hours
7) How many costumes are seen onstage during this production?
a. 76
b. 108
c. 332
8) How many cities will Cirque Dreams Holidaze play in 6 weeks
during the 2025 holiday season?
a. 17 Cities
b. 36 Cities
c. 82 Cities
Answers:
1.) B 2.) B 3.) B 4.) C 5.) C 6.) A 7.) B 8.) B
Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com
