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Circus Professionals and Circus Fans! There are many reasons to join and participate in the Entertainment & Performing Arts Industry Conference (EPIC). This 24 hour global event will be held on January 10, 2022 and here are 6 EPIC reasons for you to come along!
There’s not a person in the entertainment and performing arts world that has not heard of Cirque du Soleil. Founded in 1984, the Canadian circus company from Quebec, Canada, changed the face of theatrical and contemporary circus across the world and forged the entry of a new cultural register which endures until today. But people are more than the company they create. Behind its unparalleled, global success lies a small group of street performers with humble beginnings. Cirque du Soleil Co-Founder Gilles Ste-Croix is one of them. Gilles’ pivotal involvement included leading the vast majority of creative productions which forged the astounding creative signature that Cirque du Soleil has carried over the past 37 years. In this special interview, Krista Monson sits down with Gilles Ste-Croix to talk about life behind and beyond Cirque du Soleil and the man who co-founded one of the most iconic entertainment groups in modern history.
Giuliano Peparini was principal dancer of the Ballet National de Marseille at 24 years old and has become a much sought after director and choreographer for ballet, circus, film, and television around the world. His visionary work has been featured across the globe, including Russia (Bolshoi Theatre & Kirov Ballet), France (Opera de Paris), China (The House of Dancing Water), and Las Vegas (Le Reve). At EPIC, Giuliano will share the unrelenting rigor and passionate engagement that has propelled him to an incredibly varied and internationally renowned career.
Many of our conventions about casting are evolving. Casting leaders contribute to moving the dial, advocating for artists, and broadening the range of creative reflection. In this session, five prominent leaders in the field stemming from Broadway, Circus, Cabaret, West End and Regional Theatre come together in a remarkable conversation to discuss and demystify the current realities and challenges of casting and its influence on levels of excellence, diversity, and the discovery and recommendation of extraordinary talent across the world.
Not just for performers! Everyone in entertainment can learn from leading clown, comedic designer, writer, and director Shannan Calcutt’s session on Learning from Play, Laughter and Failing Big. Be part of this this delightful and entertaining session with Shannan and be prepared for a few surprises!
Don’t miss this insightful session with Boris Verkhovsky, acrobatic and human performance designer for Cirque du Soleil for 27 years. Boris will share what he has learned through the process of creating some of the most iconic circus acts in the world, how to continually innovate, and how his discoveries have harnessed the potential of the human body.
Join our session with Gypsy Snider, co-founder and artistic director of The 7 Fingers. Gypsy Snider’s extensive and remarkably varied career as an artist, choreographer, stage director, and Co-Founder of the award-winning contemporary circus collective 7 Fingers is truly an exceptional story of vision, resilience, and found success. For over two decades, The 7 Fingers has done so much more than survive with their provoking, highly entertaining productions at festivals, touring shows, and residencies. Even more telling is how the inherent solidarity of their collective core has become a thriving example of how an alternative, pioneering approach to the creative process has led them to become one of the most successful contemporary circus companies in recent history. In this compelling, honest session, we are honored to have Gypsy speak about her vision, The 7 Fingers and its ongoing story.
Tickets can be purchased here:
If you can’t attend on January 10, a Premium ticket gives you the opportunity to watch all 50 EPIC sessions from January 12 through to February 12.
Tickets available now!
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Anna Robb is Co-Founder and Managing Director for TheatreArtLife. Anna is an experienced Producer/Production Stage Manager. Her 20-year work history spans Asia Pacific, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. She has worked for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Franco Dragone Entertainment Group, Christie Digital Systems and The Sydney Opera House. Anna was an integral part of the research and development, training and formation, creation and operation of the 250 million dollar aquatic show, The House of Dancing Water in Macau. She also maintained the daily operations of this complex show as the head of Stage Management for 7 years. Anna has been employed on over 70 shows in the areas of concerts, arena events, corporate events, trade shows, musical theatre, plays, dance, circus, outdoor festivals and mega shows. Anna holds a honours degree in Design for Theatre and Television and is passionate about the evolution of the industry.
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