Tapis Rouge! Podcast: BORIS VERKHOVSKY! The Godfather of Cirque du Soleil
Celebrating 30 years at Cirque du Soleil this year, ‘Uncle Boris’ Verkhovsky mentors us on the many evolutions under the
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After touring for a decade as an artist with Cirque du Soleil, I surely met a lot of incredible people from all over the world. I thought I’d be crazy not to share some of these inspiring stories, amazing creative processes, and crazy adventures from every corner of the industry.
Join me every week with my guests from the world of TV, movies, music, sports, and of course, Cirque du Soleil!
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Join me every week with my guests from the world of TV, movies, music, sports, and of course, Cirque du Soleil!
Get Tapis Rouge! wherever you get your podcasts! https://media.rss.com/tapisrouge/feed.xml
Tapis Rouge Podcast: MASHA TERENTIEVA! Queen of the Hotel Cart Empire
This Cirque baby not only built a brilliant career, but a unique aerial apparatus as well. Masha Terentieva constructs this
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Tapis Rouge podcast: GABRIEL DUBÉ-DUPUIS! Cirque du Soleil’s Renaissance Man
It would be difficult to be a hardcore Cirque fan if you do not know this epic, behind the scenes
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Tapis Rouge Podcast: CHARLOTTE O’SULLIVAN! Cirque du Soleil’s Hair Hanging Artist Extraordinaire
When life gives you lemons, consult Charlotte Sullivan. Gracefully piloting through some serious turbulence, this woman knows how to shift
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Tapis Rouge Podcast: BRETT WHYBORN! Manager of Performance Medicine at Cirque du Soleil
From owning his own clinic in Australia to, literally, running away with the circus, Brett Whyborn offers us insight on
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Tapis Rouge Podcast: MARIE-MICHELLE FABER! Cirque du Soleil’s Favorite Singing Aerialist
Openly detailing her career while highlighting some key influences, Marie “Moon” Michelle walks us through the grand chapiteau’s of Quidam,
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: BERNARD PETIOT! The Backbone of Cirque du Soleil’s International Headquarter
One of Cirque’s integral behind the scenes VIP’s, Bernard Petiot went from the highest achievements in the world of Olympic
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: OLGA PIKHIENKO! The Cirque du Soleil Star of Handbalancing
Gracefully navigating the highs and lows of being a decorated stage performer, Olga Pikhienko balances (often on one arm!) our
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: DARREN BERSUK! Classic Cirque du Soleil Acrobat, Head Coach, & Writer
From gymnastics to 3 Cirque stages, head coach and writer, Darren transitions us from competitive sport to the high bars
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: DOMINIQUE LEMIEUX! Cirque du Soleil’s Master Costume Designer
With decades of masterful experience and stories that have been folded into every crease of fabric, Dominique sketches out her
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: ALIX CROOP! Cirque du Soleil’s Fierce Aerialist
Revising the stigma of competitive athletes becoming recognized artists, Alix carries us into her versatile world of being an aerialist
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: ERIC BATES! GOAT of Cigar Box Juggling & Multifaced Creator
Juggling his way through an impressive stage career, Eric tosses us through his life in circus school, 7 Fingers, Cirque
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: RENÉ BAZINET! Master of Physical Comedy and Iconic Cirque du Soleil Clown
Embodying perfection of movement, precise and unusual body placement, and rhythmic timing, René carries us through his incredible career. Collaborating
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: STACY CLARK! Casting Expert and CEO of CircusTalk
What does it take to be cast by Cirque du Soleil? With insider tips on how to make the perfect
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: STÉPHANE MONGEAU! Master Producer of Live Entertainment
Producers produce.. what exactly? Tune in to hear the mighty talented Stéphane Mongeau. Overseeing a dozen Cirque shows from start
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: UGO “EUSS” LAFFOLAY! Cirque du Soleil’s Mighty Strong Handbalancer
When in doubt, workout! Ugo ‘Euss’ Laffolay walks the walk and talks about his dedicated approach to circus and precise
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: ROCH JUTRAS! Cirque du Soleil MVP of Clowns since Day 1
Roch has been with Cirque since the birth of the company and was a part of the very first rise
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: Mukhtar O. S Mukhtar! Dancer, Choreographer & Director of Cirque du Soleil’s MESSI 10, HELENE FISCHER, & ECHO
Navigating show business with his feet on the ground, Mukhtar danced his way from stage performer all the way to
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: ALEKSEI GOLOBORODKO! Most Flexible Man in the World & Cirque du Soleil’s Star Contortionist
Don’t pass out! This true human anomaly defies all laws of motion. Aleksei Goloborodko bends us through his reality as
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: JONATHAN BUESE! High Bar Hopping Cirque du Soleil Artist
With great height, comes great responsibility. Jonathan swings us through the challenges of the high bar acts of Mystère, Alegria,
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: MARK & MICHAEL LENNON! Iconic Musicians & Founders of VENICE
From collaborating with the music industry’s top idols to creating their own signature sounds in Venice, their band of brothers,
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: KYLE CRAGLE! Cirque du Soleil’s Handbalancer & Most Fabulous Makeup Artist
Pushing boundaries everywhere he goes, Kyle opens the door to his journey with the stage as an extraordinary handbalancer, drag
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: FRANCIS JALBERT! Cirque du Soleil’s Public Relationship Ninja
Ever wonder how to plan the release of a show in ever-changing markets, where all the Cirque du Soleil posts
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: EMILY MACCARTHY! Cirque du Soleil’s Unstoppable Flyer
From world championships in sports acro to world tours on stage with Cirque du Soleil, Emily delves into the excitement
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: SEBASTIAN ZANIESIENKO! Cirque du Soleil Daredevil & Hollywood Stuntman
On this week’s Tapis Rouge! podcast, daredevil Sebastian Zaniesienko takes us to new extremes as he recalls having a bottle
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: WELLINGTON LIMA! Cirque du Soleil’s Prince of Acrobatics
From the favelas of Recife to performing for 25+ years on 5+ Cirque du Soleil shows, Wellington talks us through
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: MORGANE TISSERAND! Trapéziste on Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA & Super Mama
Making the decision to become a mom while being a performer is no easy task. Morgane takes us through the
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: DOMINIC CHAMPAGNE! Master of Theater & Director of Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai, Zumanity, & Love
From a chance encounter in an Italian traditional circus to being the man in charge of Cirque du Soleil’s iconic
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: PHILIPPE BÉLANGER! Fierce Artist, Entrepreneur & Negotiator
As an artist, how do you negotiate a contract? How do you bring value to your performance in the ever-changing
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: OYUN-ERDENE SENGE! The Cirque du Soleil Star of Contortion
Bending over four Cirque du Soleil shows, Oyun has been under their spotlights since the age of 11! In this
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: SIDNEY BATEMAN aka SCRYPTS! Cirque du Soleil Powerhouse & WWE Superstar
From the streets to the world’s biggest stages, Sidney “Scrypts” Iking Bateman shares his heartfelt and inspiring life story of
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: JOHN GILKEY! Iconic Cirque du Soleil Clown & Master of Comedy
Legendary Cirque du Soleil clown John takes us on a journey with his method of character creation for Cirque. From
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: KYM BARRETT! Cirque du Soleil & Hollywood’s Star Costume Designer
In this podcast conversation, stellar costume designer Kym Barrett enlightens us on how costumes have the ability to bring characters
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: KERREN MCKEEMAN! Artist on Cirque du Soleil’s KA, and most multitalented aerialist
From resident shows to Big Top and arena tours, Kerren is a real Cirque du Soleil trooper. Her impressive career
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: MAX MARTINI! Hollywood Actor, Director & War Veteran Activist
There is no soldier on screen more iconic than Max Martini! From Saving Private Ryan and Captain Phillips to Pacific Rim,
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Tapis Rouge! Podcast: DAVID HENDERSON! Famous Gymnast & Acrobat on Cirque du Soleil’s CORTEO
The viral video of David breaking gymnastics equipment during an international competition is just the start of his inspiring story.
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