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MESSAGE FROM THE PRES IDENT

Greetings!

Welcome to The Milwaukee Theatre, and to our first Wis-consin premier of the 2010-11 season!

Drawn from the European circus tradition but exception-ally well adapted to the stage, Cirque Dreams Holidaze is an amazingly creative, family-oriented extravaganza of holiday magic, produced by the people who brought us the hit show Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy in May of

2009. It is a truly spectacular and a very fresh way to kick off the holiday season; we know you will be delighted!

Going forward, our 2010-11 season of concerts and Broadway shows also includes Drumline Live (November 26), which highlights the marching band tradition of America’s historically black colleges and universities; the side-splitting, irreverent comedy of Monty Python’s Spamalot (December 10-11); the return of holiday con-cert favorite Mannheim Steamroller (December 22-23); Riverdance (February 4-5), the enduring celebration of Irish dance that was so successful at the Milwaukee Auditorium in 1999 that it inspired us to remodel the building into the Milwaukee Theatre; the fairy tale-inspired family classic Disney’s Beauty And The Beast (April 15-17); and finally, the Wisconsin premier of Rock of Ages (April 29-May 1), a hilari-ous, hard-rocking tribute to 1980s “hair metal” and the rock & roll lifestyle, starring Constantine Maroulis.

We also have a growing calendar of independent presentations in the Milwaukee Theatre this season, starting with the Playhouse Disney Live family show Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show (December 4 & 5), and continuing with Mike Epps & Friends with Special Guest Sheryl Underwood (March 12), the Disney children’s show Imagination Movers (March 18), and Celtic Woman (April 27). New bookings are confirmed regularly, so visit www.wcd.org any time to check the calendar, and sign up for event updates to get timely email announcements and special offers for upcoming shows.

Thank you for joining us tonight, and best wishes for a joyous holiday season. We hope you will have a wonderful experience here, and return for many more shows at The Milwaukee Theatre!

Sincerely,

Richard A. Geyer, President & CEOWisconsin Center DistrictThe Milwaukee TheatreHistoric Elegance, World Class Performances

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MILWAUKEE THEATRE 2010 - 2011 SEASON

Cirque Dreams Holidaze is the second show in the Milwaukee Theatre’s 2010-11 Season. Other shows this season:

DRUMLINE LIVE 1 Performance, November 26, 2010

DRUMLine Live is an international tour based on the Historically Black College and University marching band tradition. With riveting rhythms, bold beats and

ear-grabbing energy, the staged show will be a synchronized musical showcase of the HBCU experience. Incorporating original compositions and soul-infused

interpretations of top 40 hits, group performances will range from colorful, choreographed routines to heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences.

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT 3 Performances, December 10 & 11, 2010

Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic

Monty Python and The Holy Grail. With a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on

their quest for the Holy Grail.

THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER BY CHIP DAVIS 2 Performances, December 22 & 23, 2010

Kick-off your Holiday celebration with Mannheim Steamroller’s spectacular 25th Anniversary production! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a

show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with state of the art multimedia effects in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller, with

this ultimate family experience that has made Mannheim Steamroller America’s favorite Christmas artist.

RIVERDANCE 3 Performances, February 4 & 5, 2011

Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe,

will play three Farewell Performances at the Milwaukee Theatre

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 5 Performances, April 15-17, 2011

A TALE AS OLD AS TIME, TRUE AS IT CAN BE. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the Milwaukee Theatre! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle

has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and

dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty And The Beast at

the Milwaukee Theatre!

ROCK OF AGES 5 Performances, April 29-May 1, 2011

Tony Award® Nominee and “American Idol” finalist, Constantine Maroulis, reprises his acclaimed performance as Drew in the First National Tour of the five–time Tony Award® nominated smash–hit musical Rock of Ages In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80’s. It’s five time 2009 Tony® nominee Rock of Ages, an arena-rock love story told through the mind–blowing, face–melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time

about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!

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Music & LyricsJill Winters & David Scott

Created & Directed byNeil Goldberg

Costume DesignCirque Productions

Lenora TaylorSantiago Rojo

Additional Music byLance ConqueTony Aliperti

Act DesignNeil Goldberg

Heather HoffmanLouri Klepatsky

Scenic DesignJon Craine

Production DesignBetsy Herst

Lighting DesignKate Johnston

National Press Rep.Rogers & Cowan

Managing DirectorJim Geisler

Engagement ManagerAWA Touring

Marketing DirectorErik Alden

Media Relations DirectorJenn Sierra

Assistant Artistic DirectorHeather Hoffmann

Choreography byJohn Leggio

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THERE WILL BE ONE 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION

For soundtracks, merchandise, information on tour dates and other shows, visit www.cirqueproductions.com or contact us at 954-975-9525

“Jingle Bell Rock”(Joe Beal and Jim Boothe)

© 1957 (renewed) Chappell& Co., Inc. (ASCAP)All rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”(Johnny Marks)

Used by Permission of St. Nicholas Music.

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”Barnaby Music Corp., copyright 1963, renewed 1991

MUSIC CLEARED BY BZ/RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS, INC.

All artists, scenes and songs are subject to change at producer’s discretion.

WAKING UP THE SEASON

ONCE UPON A DREAM ..........................................Angel, Ice Queen, Dickens & CompanyMOVIN’ UP ................................................................. Ragdoll, Harlequin, Ornament TopperTWIRLING AROUND ............................................................................................Flying ReindeerSPINNING CHANDELIERIOUSLY ..............................The Candelabra, Elves & OrnamentsOUT OF CONTROL ..........................................................................................Santa & CompanyHOLD ON TO YOUR TIGHTS ....................................................................Santa, Santa’s Helper Angel, Ice Queen, Dickens & PuppetsIT’S A WONDERFUL TIME ........................................ Skipping Elves, Snowmen & CarolersTHEN CAME SCROOGE ...................................................................Scrooge & The HumbugsRING IN THE HOLIDAZE .........................................................................................................ElvesSYMPHONY OF BELLS ..................................................................Bell Conductor & ReindeerEVERYONE’S FLIPPING OUT.............................. Gingerbread Cookies, Elves & Company

MORE SEASONS DREA MINGS

EVERY CHILD .............................................................................................. The Dream Engineer, Angel, Ice Queen, Dickens & CompanyORNAMENTS ROCK .....................................Lollypop Spinner, Spinning Elf & OrnamentsSTACK ‘EM HIGH ..................................................................................................................Baby ElfA CHILL IN THE AIR .....................................................................................Iceman & Ice QueenBAND TOGETHER .................................................................A Marching Band of OrnamentsMARCH ON LINE ................................................................................. Bouncing Drummer BoyPENGUINS SLIDE ........................................................... Slippery Penguins & Penguin FlockDOUBLE TROUBLE ................................................................................................Two Times FunANGELS IN FLIGHT ..........................................................................Aerial Angels & CompanyALL ABOARD ........................................................................................Company of Ornaments

Once upon a dream, time awoke suddenly…

then saw the ornaments no longer asleep…

he turned, smiled and gave a wink…

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THE ORNA MENTS

Tewodros Ayana (Ethiopia) .............................................. Gingerbread Cookie, OrnamentMarcello Balestracci (USA) ........................................................Skipping Elf, Bell ConductorAngesom Bishiou (Ethiopia) ............................................ Gingerbread Cookie, OrnamentMaksym Bondarenko (Belarus) ................................... The Dream Engineer, Candy CaneZachary Carroll (USA) ..........................................................................Skipping Elf, OrnamentJose Caycedo Casierra (Colombia) .............................................. Bouncing Drummer BoyTekle Gebregziabher (Ethiopia) ...................................... Gingerbread Cookie, OrnamentFirtuna Gebremedhin (Ethiopia) ........................................Gingerbread Cookie, Tree TopAndriy Ishchenko (Ukraine) ............................................................................................Baby ElfNegina Ivanova (Uzbekistan) .............................................................................Santa’s HelperByambatsetseg Jigdengombo (Mongolia) ..................Skipping Elf, Ornament TopperMadiyor Khusinov (Uzbekistan) .................................................................. Santa, OrnamentBing Long (China) .................................................................................................Two Times FunJun Long (China) ...................................................................................................Two Times FunMarina Marques (Spain) ......................................................... Baker Lady, Slippery PenguinEmily Matheson (USA) ................................................................................................. Ice QueenZachary Miller (USA) ....................................................... Skipping, Hopping & Spinning ElfMolly Murcia (USA) ...................................................................... Flying Reindeer, OrnamentRebecca Ohmes (USA) ........................................................................Mrs. Claus, Aerial AngelMarque Ohmes (USA) ..................................................................................Baker, Aerial AngelKelly Pekar (USA) .....................................................................................................................AngelAlexander Rebkovets (Russia) ....................................................... Ragdoll, The CandelabraJerome Schwab (USA) ................................................................................Scrooge, OrnamentKonstantin Serov (Russia) .................................................................. Harlequin, Skipping ElfRebecca Starr (USA) ..................................................................... Flying Reindeer, OrnamentIevgeniia Svirova (Ukraine) ....................................................Candy Girl, Lollypop SpinnerJared Troilo (USA) ...............................................................................................................DickensBrett Womack (USA) ................................................................................... Iceman, Toy SoldierKarel Johan De Vor (Netherlands)..................................... Lumberjack, Slippery Penguin

The use of any audio or video recording device and the taking of photographs with or without flash,

is strictly prohibited.

Please turn all electronic devices, cellular phones, beepers and watches to the off position.

Y O U R O N L I N E G U I D E T O T H E P E R F O R M I N G A R T S

Photo: Milwaukee Rep

December 1, 2010 - January 2, 2011Stiemke Studio108 E. Wells Street

414-224-9490 • www.nextact.org

“We can’t stop laughing about your “tendency to twirl!” – Kyle & Beth, Wauwatosa

From church pews to cakewalks to dieting and ill-fitting shoes, lots of new McGivern stories combine for a hilarious

and heart-warming holiday treat.

Tickets $25-35Get your tickets now! Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

TEWODROS AYANA (Gingerbread Cookie, Ornament) born in Ethiopia and trained at the Australian Institute of Circus Arts. Performed with the show Afrika-Afrika, Universoul Circus, Circus Tigray and on Ethiopian National Television promoting HIV/AIDS awareness. Specializes in foot and body juggling and pyramids. Part of the Ethiopian Flipping Cookie group in Cirque Dreams Holidaze.

MARCELLO BALESTRACCI (Skipping Elf, Bell Conductor) made his Broadway debut in Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy as the Jungle Boy and toured with the company for three years. Appeared at the MGM Grand casino this past summer in the same role alongside Debbie Gibson as Mother Nature. As a dancer, actor, signer and gymnast he has worked with cho-reographers Andrienne Dellas-Thornton (Kirov), Rudolph Kharatian (Washington Ballet) and Sandra Balestracci (his mother).

ANGESOM BISHIOU (Gingerbread Cookie, Ornament) born in Tigray, Ethiopia and speaks 3 languages, Tigrigna, Amharic and English. Trained at the Ethio Circus, Ethiopian Gymnastics Federation and the Tigray Development Association Circus Tigray. Performing with Cirque Dreams has brought him to America for the first time.

MAKSYM BONDARENKO (The Dream Engineer, Candy Cane) com-pleted handstand specialty training at the Kiev State Circus School. Received the bronze medal for his discipline at the Les Feux de la Rampe Festival in Paris. Excited to be in the U.S. to premiere his unique combination of elegant ballet with technical power and flexibility.

ZACHARY CARROLL (Skipping Elf, Ornament) began train-ing as a gymnast at age 3. Also trained in Martial Arts, Dance and is a National Competitive Cheerleader. He toured and appeared in Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy on Broadway and has been performing with Cirque Productions since 2006.

JOSE CAYCEDO CASIERRA (Bouncing Drummer Boy) graduate of the Vocational National Circus School of Cali, Columbia and trained at the Fratellini-Paris Academy. His unique “Bungee Corde Dynamique” act has been presented throughout Germany, England, France and South America. Cirque Dreams Holidaze marks the first American performance of this one-of-a-kind unique discipline.

TEKLE GEBREGZIABHER (Gingerbread Cookie, Ornament) born in Ethiopia and trained at the Australian Institute of Circus Arts. Performed with the Ethiocircus, Circus Tigray and Afrika-Afrika touring Germany, Austria, U.K. and Switzer-land. Performing with Cirque Dreams has brought him to America for the first time.

FIRTUNA GEBREMEDHIN (Gingerbread Cookie, Ornament) born in Ethiopia and trained at the Australian Institute of Circus Arts. Performed with the show Afrika-Afrika, Universoul Circus and Circus Tigray. Specializes in foot and body juggling, pyramids and costume design. Part of the Ethiopian Flipping Cookie group in Cirque Dreams Holidaze.

ANDRIY ISHCHENKO (Baby Elf) has a Master of Sports degree from the Ukraine School of Acrobat-ics. Has performed in a variety of circus’ throughout Russia, Mexico and South Africa. Most recently performed at Epcot, USA before joining Cirque Dreams Holidaze.

NEGINA IVANOVA (Santa’s Helper) currently studying in her home country, Republic Uzbekistan, she is very excited to be in America for the first time in her life and surprise audiences with her unique balancing skills in Cirque Dreams Holidaze.

BYAMBATSETSEG JIGDENGOMBO (Skipping Elf, Ornament) began training as a gymnast at age 6 at the Mongolian Circus School. Performed with the Mos-cow International Circus and Big Apple Circus before joining Cirque Dreams as a multifaceted all-around acrobat and training in the specialty of aerial perch

MADIYOR KHUSINOV (Santa, Ornament) hails from Khorezm, Uzbekistan where he received his educa-tion as an actor, acrobat and gymnastics trainer. Has performed with the Dzhambo Circus in the United Arab Emirates, Syria, Lebanon, Kuwait and India. Cirque Dreams Holidaze marks his first U.S. appearance.

BING LONG (Two Times Fun Ornament) a highly accom-plished acrobat and identical twin from Chi-na, he is a member of the Chinese Acrobatic Association and has performed throughout Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. He and his brother, “The Long Twins”, performed their unique flexible balancing skills at the Rock ‘N Roll Circus of Brisbane and Arnardo Circus of Norway. They are top medal competi-tion recipients from Monte Carlo to China.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (c o n t.)

JUN LONG (Two Times Fun Ornament) a highly accomplished acrobat and identical twin from China, he is a member of the Chinese Acrobatic Association and has performed throughout Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. He and his brother, “The Long Twins”, performed their unique flexible balancing skills at the Rock ‘N Roll Circus of Brisbane and Arnardo Circus of Norway. They are top medal competition recipients from Monte Carlo to China.

MARINA MARQUES (Baker Lady, Slippery Penguin) born in Portugal and studied at the Institute Colegio Publico Maria Garcia Cabanes. Specialties in trampoline, 2-time Span-ish trampoline champion, horse train-ing and roller skate training. Cirque Dreams Holidaze marks the U.S. debut of her roller skating duo presentation.

EMILY MATTHESON (Ice Queen) just completed the U.S. national tour of Irving Berlin’s I Love A Piano as Sadie. Has a BFA in musical theatre from Syracuse University. Other credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, West Side Story, Into the Woods, and A Chorus Line.

ZACHARY MILLER (Skipping, Hopping & Spinning Elf) is a Martial Arts champion throughout the U.S. includ-ing Kick USA, Disney Extreme Champion and Tiger Claw Elite National Grand Champion. Featured in Black Belt magazine and Kung Fu magazine, he has now mixed extreme Martial Arts with contemporary dance, tumbling and acrobatics. Recently appeared alongside Debbie Gibson as her Jungle Boy sidekick in Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy.

MOLLY MURCIA (Flying Reindeer, Ornament) began train-ing as a child under the instruction of 6th generation Italian circus performer Pietro Canestrelli and 7-time world champion baton twirler Annetta Lucero. Originally from Los Angeles, Molly formed “Lyralicious” in 2004 with fellow performer Rebecca Starr and has performed around the world.

REBECCA OHMES (Mrs. Claus, Aerial Angel) originally from Dallas, Texas and a former world famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, she has a BFA in dance from Southern Methodist University and has traveled the world as a featured Adage performer. TV credits include “CSI: Miami”, “Dollhouse”, “Scrubs” and “Chuck” and the films “An Ameri-can Carol” and “The Last Airbender”.

MARQUE OHMES (Baker, Aerial Angel) grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and has performed around the world with wife Rebecca. Other show appearances include “Folies Bergere” and EFX both in Las Vegas. Marque’s TV credits include “Scrubs”, “Chuck”, “The Unit” and the films “An American Carol”, “Trans-formers 2” and “The Last Airbender”.

KELLY PEKAR (Angel) originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Performed with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: Cyrano, Three Sisters and A Christmas Carol. BFA in musical theatre from Wright State University. Other credits include West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Sweeny Todd and the title role in Cinder-ella. A guest soloist with the Cleveland Pops and Boise Philharmonic. Cirque Dreams Holidaze is her first U.S. tour.

ALEKSANDER REBKOVETS (Ragdoll, The Candleabra) born and raised in Russia, his family performed with a variety of circus and acts throughout Poland, Switzerland, Yugoslavia and Japan before coming to the U.S. with the Moscow State Circus. He relocated to Orlando as a performer for Disney World. Cirque Dreams Holidaze is his first U.S. theatrical tour.

JEROME SCHWAB (Scrooge, Ornament) has appeared in film, theatre and television as an actor while training as a circus performer, aerialist and acrobat. Cirque Dreams Holidaze is his first U.S. theatrical tour where he will get to inte-grate all of his techniques into one character.

KONSTANTIN SEROV (Harlequin, Skipping Elf) graduated the Moscow Circus School in 2003 special-izing in comedy and character acro-batics. Performed on Broadway as a Jungle Jump-roper in Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Recently developed a new aerial perch presentation with his partner.

REBECCA STARR (Flying Reindeer, Ornament) is the other half of “Lyralicious”. Has performed internationally in Japan, the Middle East, Portugal and Mexico. At 3, she began training as a competitive gymnast until she fell in love with the circus. She recently placed first in the 2010 USPDF East Coast Regional competition.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (c o n t.)

IEVGENIIA SVIROVA (Candy Girl, Lollypop Spinner) originally from the Ukraine, she recently graduated the Kiev Circus College and has appeared in the Friedrichsbau Variete Show in Stutt-gart. Appeared in last years tour of Cirque Dreams Holidaze and looking forward to seeing new cities in this years U.S. tour.

JARED TROLIO (Dickens) has a BFA in musical theatre from the Boston Conservatory. Performed Off-Broadway in Hells Kitchen: The Musi-cal. Other credits include City of Angels, Jerry Springer: The Opera, Footloose, CATS, and Crazy For You. Cirque Dreams Hol-idaze marks his first national tour.

BRETT WOMACK (Iceman, Toy Soldier) has been performing circus arts since the age of 10. Specializes in dynamic aerial and rope artistry and has extensive training in tumbling, acrobatics and dance. He is one of the few aerialists that combines speed, grace and spinning simultaneously mid-air. In 2010, debuted with Cirque Dreams in the national tour of CD Illumination before joining CD Holidaze.

KAREL JOHAN DE VOR (Lumberjack, Slippery Penguin) born in Schoonrewoerd, Netherlands and moved to Luxembourgh at age 7. After schooling, moved to Spain and began performing with circuses where he met partner Marina and begain training their acrobatic roller skating duo. This is their first time performing in the U.S.

NEIL GOLDBERG (Creator, Director) founded Cirque Productions in 1993 and developed the Cirque Dreams brand of shows for theatres, casinos, theme parks, cruise lines, and Broad-way. His Cirque Dreams shows have gar-nered critical acclaim from USA Today and the Associated Press to the New York Times, Washington Post and top theatre critics. The Cirque Dreams franchise includes a growing number of popular cirque shows in cities throughout the country: Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Cirque Dreams and Dinner, Cirque Dreams Illumination and Pop Goes the Rock a new musical by Cirque Dreams. Additionally, Cirque Dreams Holidaze will debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC as part of two national tours spanning the country. One of Gold-berg’s most renowned productions, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, was nominated for an American Theatre Wing Best Costume Design Award and made Broadway history when it became the first and only cirque show to have ever appeared on Broadway.

The show recently re-launched at the MGM Grand Theatre at Foxwoods, Connecticut for a limited engagement starring Pop Princess Debbie Gibson in the title role of Mother Nature, marking the first ever cirque show to feature a celebrity as lead vocalist. A new year-round version of the show has been redesigned as the featured entertain-ment show at Busch Gardens Tampa along with productions scheduled to tour Europe and South America through 2012. Cirque Dreams and Dinner is a floating first of its kind theatrical dinner show experience onboard the new Norwegian Epic that has reinvented dinner theatre and Gene Sloan of USA Today says “is a show that is among the best, if not the best we have seen at sea.” Goldberg has designed and created productions for 2 Superbowls, the NBA, Disney, Busch Gardens, Six Flags, Miss Universe, NBC, ABC & CBS. He also produced corporate events and entertainment world-wide for Amex, IBM, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Sprint, FedEx and more. He has designed and directed shows with the Pittsburgh, Baltimore and New World Symphony’s; with Marvin Hamlisch & The National Symphony and the youngARTS program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. Neil created and directed Cirque Ingenieux for theatre and PBS, and produced and directed Cirque Dreams shows for MGM, Harrah’s, Caesars, Ballys, Trump, Foxwoods, Hilton Hotels and casinos worldwide. Be-yond Goldberg’s great career achievements, it’s really on the human level, touching one life at a time, where he has made his most powerful impact. In addition to his ongoing philanthropic activities, the stories of peo-ple’s careers he has jump started, lives he has touched, families he has assisted and talents he has nurtured are endless. Traveling the world as a representative of The Neil Gold-berg Dream Foundation, he has engaged communities, cities, governments, talented young people and art schools with funding, training and performance opportunities.

JILL WINTERS (Music & Lyrics) has been musical director for Cirque Productions since 2004. She com-posed for the independent film More Than Friends, the holiday stage show Christmas Dreams and the title song “Breakthrough” for the NFAA’s off Broadway production as Cirque Dreams Musical Director. She has composed the score for 5 Cirque Dreams shows, created and performed the principal role of “Mother Nature” on Broadway in Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy and is collaborating with Neil Goldberg on a variety of future Cirque Dreams, entertainment and Broadway projects.

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ABOUT C IRQUE DREA MS

CIRQUE DREAMS...from broadway to The Kennedy Center & WorldwideTHE BRANDSince 1993 Cirque Productions has created and produced over 13 original unique shows for theatres, casinos and tours worldwide. In 2002 the Cirque Dreams phenomenon began with a show presented under the same title. Since then over 15 million people worldwide have experienced a Cirque Dreams brand show in theatres, casinos, theme parks, arenas and most recently on Broadway to rave reviews for Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, the first and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway. Future enter-tainment concepts and brand partnerships are in production and discussions for film and television, live theatre, culinary arts, night life experiences, cruise lines, shopping centers, resorts and more. Today, Cirque Dreams is a critically acclaimed brand which is recognized globally for its innovation, creativity, quality and value.

DREAM STUDIOS BEHIND THE SCENESCirque Dreams and Cirque Productions are headquartered in Dream Studios. This unique facility, of which few exist in the world, is a state of the art theatrical production, rehearsal, training, design and wardrobe manufacturing complex. Exclusively con-tracted performers develop their skills at Dream Studios under the direction of coaches, choreographers, musicians and artistic directors on staff, who travel the world in search of new and aspiring artists. Besides the U.S., performers have relocated from The Mon-golian School of Contortion, The Acrobatic Training Center of Beijing China, The Sports Acrobatic Association of Poland, The Moscow Circus, and The Russian State College for Variety Arts among other organizations from Cuba to Ethiopia and more. Over 150 of the worlds most talented and skilled individuals design, compose, invent and collabo-rate daily to entertain the world with their imaginations…dream after dream.

COSTUMES DESIGN & CREATIONCirque Productions’ wardrobe department has designed and manufactured every cos-tume, hat, wig, mask and wardrobe element for every show since 1993. Each production averages over 500 components from shoes, costumes, makeup, wigs and accessories. Costume design and construction is also provided for other theatrical productions, special events, unique fashion and entertainment projects. Along with a multimillion dollar wardrobe inventory of costume couture, Cirque Dreams’ design team has at their disposal thousands of imported fabrics, custom prints, Swarovski crystals, jewels, appliqués and novelties from around the world. Hand painting, mask sculpting, puppet construction, body molding and millinery work occur daily behind the scenes at Cirque Dreams. The Broadway production of Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy received an Ameri-can Theatre Wing, Henry Hewes Design Award Nomination for BEST COSTUME DESIGN.

RUN AWAY WITH CIRQUE DREAMSFirst launched in 2008, “Run Away with Cirque Dreams” has offered dozens of talented aspiring American artists from ages 9 to 74, the opportunity to develop and perform their skills in a live Cirque Dreams show under the company’s direction. As part of a na-tional talent enrichment contest, winners from Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, New Jersey, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas, Puerto Rico and more have appeared in Cirque Dreams performances. Partnerships with Broadway Across America, Bloomingdales, Simon Malls and Hard Rock Live have contributed to the success of “Run Away with Cirque Dreams”. Most recently one of the winning participants toured and performed in the national tour of Cirque Dreams Holidaze. For more information and contest cities, visit our Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/CirqueDreams or check with your local theatre where a Cirque Dreams show will be performing.

BY THE END OF 2010, CIRQUE DREAMS WILL HAVE 5 UNIQUELY DIFFERENT PRODUCTIONS PERFORMING SIMULTANEOUSLY THROUGHOUT THE U.S.

For more information on other Cirque Dreams brand shows, please visit www.cirqueproductions.com

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Founder, Artistic Director .....................................................................................Neil Goldberg Managing Director ....................................................................................................... Jim Geisler Artistic Manager & Musical Direction .................................................................... Jill Winters Artistic & Choreography Direction ............................................................Heather Hoffman Director of Marketing .................................................................................................. Erik Alden Director of Media Relations ....................................................... Jennifer Sierra-Grobbelaar Artistic Director’s Business Assistant .............................................................Wendie Carper Artistic Director’s Personal Assistant ................................................................. Stacey Keller Business Manager ................................................................................................... Gina Damato Business Affairs & Logistics ......................................................................................Brian Levitz Executive Director The Neil Goldberg Dream Foundation .......................Alison SenserCorporate, Events & Sales Directors ..................................... Andee Cohen, Shirley CraneProject Coordinator .............................................................................................. David StaufferProduction & Technical Supervisor .............................................................................Kyle ReaProduction Designer .................................................................................................. Betsy HerstProduction Associate ............................................................................................... Paul CulbertArtistic Coach/Rigger .......................................................................................... Iouri Klepatsky Chinese Acrobatic Coach ....................................................................................Yan Ping ZhaoProp Masters ..................................................................Arnie Braman, Keith Hall, Jim HardyProp Artist .................................................................................................................. Pepper Greer Costume Design & Wardrobe Management .........................Santiago Rojo, Nora Taylor Associate Costume Designers ............................................April Stewart, Francisca Reyes Wardrobe Department ...... Angelica McGregor, Pamela Tarantino, David ThompsonTour Company Manager ......................................................................................... Cathy Ratliff Tour Lighting Designer........................................................................................ Kate Johnston Tour Lighting Director ......................................................................................... Jessica Sentak Tour Sound Engineer ............................................................................................Phillip MatherTour Rigger ............................................................................................................. Iouri KlepatskyTour Props/Carpentry .............................................................................................. Paul CulbertTour Wardrobe ................................................................................................Jennifer Mohrman Tour Lighting Equipment ...................................................................................... Christie Lites Tour Trucking ................................................................................................................... Janco Ltd.Film & Video Production ............................................................Fresh Produce/Frank BasileIllustration ...............................................................................................................Nelli Leventhal Accounting ....................................................................................... Jacquelyn Aten Engstrom Insurance .............................................................................Ventura Insurance Brokerage, Inc. CPA Firm ........................................................................................................... Gero & Evaul, CPA’s Public Relations ..................................................................... Rogers & Cowan 310.854.8100

Sandy Friedman, Lori LousararianLegal-Entertainment ................................................................................Toorock & Rosen, LLP Legal-Corporate .................................................................... Moskowitz, Mandell & Salim, PA Legal-Intellectual Property ...........................................................................Lewis & Roca, LLP Theatrical Engagement Services ...........................AWA Touring Services 212.307.0800

Alison Spiriti, Matt Chinn, Sean MackeyCasino Engagements ....................................... Day After Day Productions 323.656.1596

Seth Shomes, Aaron Levine

CIRQUE PRODUCTIONS & DREAM STUDIOS1985 N.W. 18 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954-975-9525

www.cirqueproductions.com

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WISCONSIN CENTER D ISTR ICT

Wisconsin Center District Board of Directors

JFranklyn M. Gimbel, Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, Chairperson

James C. Kaminski, Kaminski Consultants, Vice Chairperson

Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr., Milwaukee Common Council President,

Secretary

W. Martin Morics, City of Milwaukee Comptroller, Treasurer

Joel Brennan, Discovery World

John J. Burke, Jr., Burke Properties

Mayor Jill Didier, City of Wauwatosa

Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, City of Milwaukee

Stephen H. Marcus, The Marcus Corporation

Daniel Schooff, Wisconsin Secretary of Administration

Representative Jon Richards, Wisconsin State Assembly

Senator Jim Sullivan, Wisconsin State Senate

James Villa, Commercial Association of Realtors

Alderman Terry Witkowski, City of Milwaukee

One seat is vacant

Richard A. Geyer, Wisconsin Center District President & CEO

Wisconsin Center District400 W. Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53203 414-908-6001www.wcd.org

The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) is a government body created in 1994 to fund, build and operate the Frontier Airlines Center, and own

and operate pre-existing venues now called The Milwaukee Theatre and U.S. Cellular Arena. The WCD board is appointed and it is empowered to

issue bonds and collect taxes within strict limits set by the State Legislature. WCD’s targeted sales taxes on hotel rooms, car rentals and tavern/

restaurant food & beverage repay Frontier Airlines Center project bonds and fund marketing by Visit Milwaukee; WCD operations are funded

by operating revenues.

Tickets are sold at the Milwaukee Theatre Box Office and all Ticketmaster retail locations, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.

com. For Group Sales information call 414-908-6092 or email GroupSales@wcd.org. For information regarding advertising and

sponsorship opportunities in WCD facilities, call Richard Freiberg, Director of Business Development, 414-908-6056 or rfreiber@wcd.org.