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© Shoot Studio — Cirque Éloize HOTEL

JEANNOT PAINCHAUD — President and Creative Director

EMMANUEL GUILLAUME — Director

FRÉDÉRIC BÉLANGER — Associate Director

ÉLOI PAINCHAUD — Composer, Musical Director, Arranger and Soundtrack Director

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Saturday, March 7, 2020Belushi Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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ABOUTCirque Éloize welcomes you into this timeless art deco hotel, a place where strangers from all walks of life meet.

HOTEL is the story of a place...but it is mainly a place full of stories. This is the place where we mingle with strangers for a moment.

From the waiter, overwhelmed by the events, to the mischievous maid, to the devoted handyman and his inseparable dog, Carpette, the hotel’s staff is like each of us—the privileged witnesses to slices of the lives of colorful individuals.

Carried by the voice of the client on the top floor who comments, testifies and tells the story, meet the lovers who still do not know they are meant to be, these improbable travelers and this celebrity who goes out of her way to win her place to the firmament while revealing the depth of her being.

Enter the lobby doors of this grandiose place and discover with us the intricately woven story of these travelers!

Alfred Hall Kriegbaum ....................................... Hand to hand, Chinese pole, Hula hoop, Trombone Antonin Wicky ..................................................Clown, Cascade, Chinese pole, Hula hoop, TrumpetAugustin Thériault .............................................. Icarian games, Chinese pole, Acrobat, SaxophoneCory Marsh ....................................................................... Cyr wheel, Chinese pole, Hula hoop, DJÉléonore Lagacé ..................................................................................................................SingerJérémy Vitupier ........................................................Clown, Slack wire, Hula hoop, Alto saxophonePhilippe Dupuis .......................................................Juggling, Chinese pole, Hula hoop, SaxophoneSantiago Esviza ...................................................... Icarian games, Chinese pole, Acrobat, TriangleSonia Matos................................................................Hand to hand (Acrobat), Hula hoop, TrumpetUna Bennett ........................................Aerial rope, Hula hoop, Chinese pole, Trumpet, SousaphoneVanessa Aviles ......................................................................................... Tissu tension, Hula hoop

TOURING CREW Christelle Vitupier ..................................................................................................... Tour Manager Judith Rémillard ..................................................................Technical Manager and Head of lightsAlexis Faribault ............................................................................................................Head riggerSébastien Savoie .........................................................................................................Head riggerJean-Félix Lamarche .................................................................................................... SoundmanStéphanie Chaumette ............................................................................................ Stage Manager

CAST PROFILESAlfred Hall Kriegbaum (THE LOVERS): Hand to Hand, Chinese Pole, Hula hoop, TromboneBorn in the circus, and performing from the age of two, being on stage has always been a big part of Kriegbaum’s life. He discovered magic at 11, at this moment he really found a circus discipline he could enjoy. Working hard for at least 2–3 years, he discovered the patience it takes to get good at something. At the age of 13, he finally learned to juggle and applying the patience and practices from magic—in only two years he managed to juggle seven balls and five clubs. It was not until 2013 in a social circus project in Kenya that Kriegbaum discovered his true passion—hand to hand acrobatics. When he was 15, Kriegbaum moved away from his comfortable home in Aarhus to get on his circus studies at AFUK in Copenhagen. The year after, he was accepted into the new bachelor level trial education AMoC, still in Copenhagen, where he finished his studies in circus, specializing in hand to hand.

Antonin Wicky (THE CHAMELEON): Clown, Cascade, Chinese pole, Hula hoop, TrumpetWicky began his training in artistic gymnastics at the age of five. At the age of 16, he caught the performance bug and became involved with theatrical improvisation, which also led him to an interest in circus. He started developing his skills in circus arts and decided to attend Lezarti’cirque, a circus school in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland. This training confirmed his passion for the circus arts and the incomparable adrenaline rush they provided. To further his training, he entered the National Circus School in Montreal. His talent was recognized at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2016 where he won the bronze medal for his clown duo act with Jérémy Vitupier. He was part of the Cirkopolis cast since 2015.

Augustin Thériault (THE TWINS): Icarian games, Chinese pole, Acrobat, SaxophoneAs a student of civil engineering and then

anthropology, a national level athlete, a visual artist and a climber, Thériault dreamed for years of blending his eclectic areas of interest. His answer came late but marked a huge turning point in his life. In 2015, he decided to take a break from his studies to pursue a career that would allow him to combine his physicality, creativity and intellect: the circus. Ever since, he’s dedicated his time to mastering the Chinese pole and discovering movement in general. With his past experiences (and just the right amount of madness), Thériault loves to create colourful vibes and curious characters on stage. Since graduating from l’École de Cirque de Québec in 2019, he’s been working as a team with his Chinese pole partner and developing his skills in Icarian games and Chinese rings.

Cory Marsh (The GROOM): Cyr wheel, Chinese pole, Hula hoop, DJMarsh launched his career in competitive national gymnastics, particularly in floor acrobatic. He made the transition to the circus at 18 when he registered at the National Circus School in Montreal, where he specialized in Cyr wheel. Always on the lookout for new challenges, he also got into the world of DJing and began mixing and producing music. Ever since, he’s been looking out for new, original ways to combine these two worlds. With his rhythm, technique and passion, Marsh will get any audience moving.

Éléonore Lagacé (THE BRIDE): SingerBorn into a family of musicians, Lagacé grew up hanging out backstage at her parents’ shows. Her mom would often invite her on stage to act or sing in a duet, so performing has always been deeply engrained in her DNA. Lagacé’s artistic background spans television, cinema, theater and singing. After performing on the talent show The Voice in 2014, she went on to perform in musical plays including Grease, Décembre de Québecissime and Footloose, in which she played the lead female role.

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Jeannot Painchaud – President and Creative DirectorThe creative director of all Cirque Éloize’s creations, he connects people from different backgrounds and combines various art forms with acrobatic gestures.

Emmanuel Guillaume – DirectorA close collaborator of Cirque Éloize, he shares his 20 years of experience and skills in the theatrical industry. An artist and craftsman at heart, he studied music. He loves to combine singing and dancing in his creations.

Frédéric Bélanger – Associate Director

Julie Lachance – Assistant to the Director and to the Creative Director, ChoreographerStarting out in the dance world, she has been moving in circus circles for 30 years now, as a choreographer, artistic director, director and teacher at Montreal’s National Circus School. She tackles creation with a complete approach that encourages the fusion of forms and genres.

Caroline Torti – Associate choreographerPassion and perseverance have always been at the heart of every step Torti has taken in her professional dance career. She has performed on international stages and is sought out as a choreographer by some of the most prestigious dance organizations worldwide.

Éloi Painchaud – Composer, Musical Director, Arranger and Soundtrack DirectorMulti-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, he has been working in the music industry since 1995. He is renowned for being a cofounder of Okoumé, a band he played with for more than eight years.

Habib Zekri – Additional Musical ArrangerAs an experienced pianist and singer, Zekri frequented several ensembles and choirs. With his multiple musical talents, he was called upon to collaborate on several major projects

as a composer of music for images, including several youth musicals, circus shows and video games.

Nicolas Boivin-Gravel – Acrobatic Designer and Head CoachHe’s a specialist of juggling and has been collaborating with Cirque Éloize for the past years on various productions as an artist, coach and designer. He’s also a teacher at the National Circus School of Montreal and has passion for acrobatic research.

Nadia Richer – Assistant to the Acrobatic Designer and CoachInspired by the movement of body and soul, Richer has loved the circus arts and dance since a tender young age. After a career in gymnastics and circus with Cavalia and Cirque de Soleil, she has now turned to teaching and design.

Francis Farley-Lemieux – Set and Props DesignerAn engineer and graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, he fell for the theater craft of set and prop design.

Mathieu Poirier – Lighting DesignerWith 15 years under his belt as a lighting designer and photographer, two media that he has always explored in parallel, he has worked with companies in dance, opera and circus all around the world.

Lucien Bernèche – Costume Designer Once he completed his studies at Montreal’s Institut Supérieur de Design de Mode in 1996, Bernèche’s drive to create became an essential need. For the next two consecutive years, he was a Canadian finalist in Paris at the Concours des jeunes créateurs de mode, where he made a splash with his style and creativity.

His calling as a designer was soon confirmed, as the quality of his creations was admired in cities around the world, in Europe, North Africa and America. Next, Bernèche put his

Jérémy Vitupier (THE MAÎTRE D’HÔTEL): Clown, Slack wire, Hula hoop, Alto saxophoneVitupier developed an appreciation for the performing arts as a child, thanks to his parents who exposed him to shows of various kinds. First, he focused on his studies and obtained a university degree in social studies. His studies led him to teach circus, clowning and performance. He then entered the National Circus School in Montreal. His talent was recognized at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2016 where he won the bronze medal for his clown duo act with Antonin Wicky. He was part of the Cirkopolis cast since 2015.

Philippe Dupuis (THE JACK OF ALL TRADES): Juggling, Chinese pole, Hula hoop, SaxophoneDupuis was born and grew up in Quebec. Before doing his high school and college studies at the National Circus School in Montreal, he was already training in diving and trampoline. Always seeking new challenges, Dupuis collected a variety of artistic experiences such as acrobatics and juggling before he graduated. Not only is he crazy about the circus, he also loves music, design and cuisine!

Santiago Esviza (THE TWINS): Icarian games, Chinese pole, Acrobat, TriangleBorn in Argentina, Esviza dreamed of becoming a soccer player since he was six years old. But because of his small size, he soon realized that competitive sports weren’t for him. In 2004, he finally found a place where his small stature would work to his benefit: the circus. He’s since become an expert in the Chinese pole, and a perfect acrobat thanks to his size. With his own unique style of body language, Esviza likes to create unusual and aspirational universes on stage, always with an ironic twist.

Sonia Matos (THE LOVERS): Hand to hand (Acrobat), Hula hoop, Trumpet

Una Bennett (THE MAID): Aerial rope, Hula hoop, Chinese pole, Trumpet, SousaphoneBennett has been practicing the circus arts since she was a young girl. Soon after learning to tie her shoes, she was on her way touring street festivals with her brother, ball-walking, hula-hooping and playing the violin. Before joining the National Circus School in Montreal, Bennett trained at Versatile Arts in Seattle and Circus Smirkus, a traveling youth circus. Bennett loves to create, whether it’s on her aerial rope, knitting socks or even doing her hair, by always asking herself, “What would happen if …?”

Vanessa Aviles (THE STAR): Tissu tension, Hula hoopAfter discovering acrobatics at just four years old, Aviles went on to compete in artistic gymnastics at a high level until she was 18. That’s when she discovered the circus world, falling instantly in love with aerial silks. For two years, she performed in shows in Las Vegas and California, before joining the National Circus School of Montreal (ENC). Aviles graduated in 2017 and has been developing her performance skills ever since. Specializing in aerial silks, her passion extends to other disciplines including aerial hoops, aerial straps, handstands and the Cyr wheel. One of the biggest highlights of her career so far? She invented an original apparatus called ‘Tension Tissu’ with the help of her coaches. Today, she continues to share her invention with the circus community and the world, performing with the Tension Tissu in Cirque Éloize productions like Nezah, The Pirate Child and HOTEL.

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art to work principally on Cirque du Soleil touring shows and special events. Bernèche’s creativity makes a bold impression as he continuously seeks to create costumes where ecology, flexibility and technology come together skillfully. Bernèche has also dressed dancers for pop stars Beyoncé and Shakira and for circus shows for the companies Les 7 doigts de la main and Cirque Éloize.

Camille Sabbagh-Bourret – Makeup DesignerA makeup artist and hair stylist on film and photography sets and in theatre since 2014, Sabbagh-Bourret studied artistic makeup at Montreal’s Inter-Dec College and professional haircare with Alexandra Munoz and Kevin Murphy. Resourceful and efficient, she draws upon the variety of techniques she’s mastered to always be inventive.

Colin Gagné – Sound DesignerA graduate in composition at the University of Montreal, he now works in sound design and composition with Cirque Éloize, the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, and the 7 Fingers.

Annie St-Pierre – ChoreographerSt-Pierre is a choreographer, artistic director and stage director. She has worked with a wide variety of performances troupes, such as Cirque du Soleil, Just for Laughs Productions and various theatrical companies.

Jocelyn Bigras – Musical Coach and Additional Participation to the musical arrangements

Émilie Grenon-Émiroglou – Artistic DirectorAfter traveling the world at a young age with the Cirque du Soleil, Grenon-Émiroglou continued her training in acting and voice. She enjoyed a rich, multi-disciplinary career, then she moved onto creation. After years of collaborating closely with Cirque Éloize, she is now an artistic director.

Pascal Auger – ProducerA graduate of HEC Montreal in management and of the National Theatre School of Canada in production, he has worked with various companies in the Montreal theatre scene.

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Charitable Trust, in Memory of Eliot A. Landau and Cateria A. Pryde

Gregory and Kristine LarsenLaser QuestMs. Bette Lawrence-WaterMs. Bridget LearyMrs. Ruth LeBeauMr. and Mrs. Paul F. LeFort

and the LeFort-Martin Family Donor-Advised Fund of The DuPage Foundation

Ms. Virginia LennonMr. and Mrs. Robert T. LindseyMr. and Mrs. Mike LulloMr. and Mrs. Edward MakauskasMr. and Mrs. Atis MakstenieksEdward J. MallyMadeleine and Ralph MarbachMr. Robert MarksMs. Brandee MartinJohn MategranoMs. Jennifer MatiasekDiane MaurerMr. and Mrs. John P. MaxsonMrs. Dorothy McCormackMs. Sarah McEneaneyLucia A. McGinnMr. and Mrs. David M.

McGowan

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Marty and Marian McGowanMary and Ray McMahonMrs. Melissa Meisch-MercadoSharon A. MeltzerMrs. Hortencia MendezMetropolis Performing Arts

CentreKaren Micaka and Tom DekantMr. and Mrs. Wayne J. MicekMs. Mary C. MichnaMrs. Tammy MierMr. and Mrs. Francis MiesJerry and Brigitte MillerRalph and Nancy MillerGail MinkusThomas and Carol FateMs. Kimberly G. MorrisThe Morton ArboretumMr. and Mrs. Don MotzMs. Lois MouhelisMs. Jane MrofkaJoan MuellerMs. Patricia MurataDr. and Mrs. John MurphyDr. Rod P. MusselmanMs. Barbara NagengastTina NassosMr. and Mrs. Gregory C. NeierDr. and Mrs. Tom NewmannMr. and Mrs. Timothy NordahlKatherine NorrisBetty and John NorthMr. John L. NortonMrs. Olga O’BrienJean and Joanne OliphantGwen O’LoughlinShirley OrloppMs. Jo Marie M. OstrowskiAlice E. PackardSarah PackardMr. William PalmquistMr. and Mrs. Maynard L. Parker, Jr.Mark and Karen PearsonMs. Cathy A. PetersenMs. Sharon PfisterMr. and Mrs. Wayne A. PiccinMary Lou Porter

Ms. Lynda PratscherMs. Denise PriceMs. Marilyn PrideRoger and Vivian PschererTom and Karen PulverMr. and Mrs. Aleksandar RadovicJohn and Mandy RakowMs. Diane G. RathRealty Club of ChicagoMaryEllen ReedyMs. Tracey J. ReidMr. and Mrs. James F. RendelMs. Rene’ M. RichardsChris RicklefsMr. Steven RicklefsMr. John RidgewayDr. Mario F. RinconMs. Anne RitchieMr. and Mrs. Ken RobbinsGail RobinsonMr. Eric RodriguezMs. Evelia RodriguezMarlene and Bob RosecransMr. Donald RoubitchekMs. Dani RozekMs. Deb RuckstaetterMs. Mary J. RyanMr. and Mrs. Eugene Rzym

and the Eugene W. Rzym Giving Fund of Fidelity Charitable

Bill and Sharron SailorMs. Diane SammarcoMrs. Kriselda SanchezMs. Barbara ScalzittiMrs. William G. Scanlan and

the Scanlan Family Fund of Fidelity Charitable

Ms. Lenore SchachtMs. Paula ScheiweMr. and Mrs. Charles SchrockRichard and Patricia SchwarzeMr. and Mrs. A. C. SchwethelmKen and Trish ScottMr. and Mrs. Paul SeidlitzTeri ShaughnessyMr. John Shorney

Ms. Susan J. ShorneyDr. and Mrs. John L. SkoseyMr. John J. SmidMs. Patricia SmithMr. Jim SotirakosMs. Nancy SoukupJean SpitzerChris StathosMr. and Mrs. A. G. StithCarol StoffelMs. Billie S. StraussMelissa StriedlDr. and Mrs. William (Norma)

StronerMs. Susan SturmMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. SuhrburMr. and Mrs. Kennan R. SullivanDr. Nancy SvobodaDr. Diane R. SzakonyiTom and Jan SzotMr. Phillip S. TaralloThe Theatre of Western SpringsPaul ThompsonMr. John J. ThorntonLeslie TigheAnn TitusMs. Justine ToschTransUnion LLCMs. Tiffany TricroceThomas and Ruth TrousilMs. Cynthia TrowbridgeJean S. TrueMs. Robin S. TryloffMr. Steve TsaiMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. TurekMr. and Ms. Anthony J. VahcicEugenio and Carmen ValdesVillage Links of Glen EllynMarilee ViolaMark and Ruthe VitaleMr. and Mrs. Michael VolkLucy and George VorickMs. Eleanor WagnerJudith WagnerKay WahlgrenPenelope Wainwright

FRIENDS OF THE MACDr. and Mrs. Edward Walsh,

D.D.S.Mr. and Ms. Alan S. WalterMr. Tim WardWaterleafMs. Bernadette C. WawczakMr. and Mrs. Anthony J.

WdowiarzJudy WebsterMr. and Mrs. Dennis WeeksMr. and Mrs. James WeichelPatricia and Richard WeichleRobert and Marlene WeilerDon and Lisa WeissAnne and Jim WengerdMr. and Mrs. John WheatleyWheaton Chamber of CommerceRobert and Jeanne WhislerLyn and Debbie WhistonWhite Chocolate GrillW. H. WhowellMs. Alice M. WilburJan WilliamsLee WilliamsMs. Eileen Winter

Mrs. Iris S. WitkowskyMs. Barbara J. WolfeMs. Sandra Wong RonkoskeMr. and Mrs. Robert WulffenMs. Janice YohananMs. Bernadette YoungMr. Hank ZabelskiDiane Meiborg and

Roger Zacek

Corporate and Community Sponsors

A Toda MadreAdelle’s Fine American FareArts MidwestBall Horticulture CompanyBank of America Brookdale Glen EllynCabernet & CompanyThe ClubhouseCollege of DuPage FoundationDelta/AeroMexico DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle

Naperville

DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau

DuPage FoundationEnjoy Illinois FollettGlen PrairieI Have a BeanIllinois Arts Council AgencyL.L.BeanNational Endowment for the ArtsNicor Gas Nothing Bundt CakesParkers’ Restaurant and BarReserve 22Smith Financial Advisors Inc.Sullivan Taylor, Gumina &

Palmer, P.C.Sushi UkaiTravanse Living of WheatonWeber Grill90.9FM WDCB98.7 WFMTWhole FoodsWight and Company

FRIENDS OF THE MAC

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MAC Administrative StaffDirector of the McAninch Arts Center .................................................................................................. Diana MartinezMarketing and Donor Relations Coordinator ...........................................................................................Roland RaffelBusiness Manager ..............................................................................................................................Ellen McGowanAssistant Business Manager ................................................................................................................. Kari SchoettleCurator, Cleve Carney Museum of Art ....................................................................................................... Justin WitteMuseum Assistant ................................................................................................................................. Heidi Holmes Project Coordinator, Frida Kahlo 2020 .................................................................................................. Molly JunokasEducation and Community Engagement Coordinator ............................................................................. Janey SartherDirector of Development for Cultural Arts ...............................................................................................Janie OldfieldGraphic Design and Group Sales Coordinator .......................................................................................Kat Kazmierski Administrative Assistant ........................................................................................................................Mandy RakowClerical Assistants ...................................................................Samantha Hernandez, Maria Khye, Danielle Pawlowski

MAC Box Office and Front of House StaffBox Office Manager ...................................................................................................................................Julie ElgesAssistant Box Office Manager .......................................................................................................... Natalie WawczakAssistant Box Office Supervisor............................................................................................................Jimmy GoslingBox Office Assistant ......................................................................................................... Karen Robinson, Elise WashPatron Service Manager ........................................................................................................................... Tom MurrayFront of House Manager ............................................................................................................................Rob Nardini

MAC Resident Professional EnsemblesBuffalo Theatre Ensemble, Artistic Director ............................................................................Connie Canaday HowardBuffalo Theatre Ensemble, Associate Artistic Director ........................................................................... Amelia BarrettBuffalo Theatre Ensemble, Business Manager ......................................................................................... Bryan BurkeNew Philharmonic, Music Director and Conductor ..................................................................................Kirk MusprattNew Philharmonic, Associate Conductor and Librarian ....................................................................... Benjamin NadelNew Philharmonic Manager ................................................................................................................... Paula Cebula

MAC Design and Technical StaffTechnical Production Coordinator .................................................................................................................Jon GanttTechnical Director ............................................................................................................................ Michael W. MoonCostume and Make-up Design Coordinator .................................................................................... Kimberly G. MorrisAssistant Costume Coordinator and Stitcher ................................................................................... Gretchen Woodley Production Manager................................................................................................................................. Joe HopperSound and Lighting Specialist ................................................................................................................Ben JohnsonLighting Production Specialist ............................................................................................................... Elias MoralesAudio Production Specialist ................................................................................................................. Fisher ParsonsProduction Specialist ..........................................................................................................................Sabrina ZeidlerStage Hands ...................................................................................................................Bobby Bryan, Caitlyn Woods

HOUSE NOTES• Mailing List: If this is your first visit to the McAninch

Arts Center, please stop by our Box Office to add your name to our mailing list or register your email at www.AtTheMAC.org.

• Cameras and recording devices are not allowed in the theater and are prohibited by our contracts with the artists.

• Smoking is not permitted in the theater or on campus.• For your comfort and security, all backpacks and large

bags must be checked.• Electronic pagers and patrons’ seat locations should be

given to the House Manager, who will notify you in the event of a call. Patrons wearing wristwatch alarms or carrying cellular phones are respectfully requested to turn them off while in the theater.

• Emergency phone number at College of DuPage Police Department for after-hour calls is (630) 942-2000.

• Latecomers seated at discretion of the House Manager.

• Groups of 10 or more may contact Kat Kazmierski at (630) 942-3026 or kazmierskik@cod.edu to arrange for group discounts.

• If you notice a spill in the theater, please notify an usher.• McAninch Arts Center volunteers are people

who assist the house staff in areas of ticket taking, ushering and general management during performances. To get involved, call (630) 942-3705.

• For Americans With Disabilities Act accommodations, call (630) 942-2141 (voice) or (630) 858-9692 (TDD).

• Infrared Assistive Listening Devices: For audience members who desire audio amplification of performances, headsets with individual volume controls are now available. You may check out the headsets at the Ticket Office with a credit card or driver’s license. Underwritten by a generous gift from The Knowles Foundation.