Tapis Rouge!

By Guilhem Cauchois

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, ama... more

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How many episodes does Tapis Rouge! have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

Tapis Rouge! episodes:

May 16, 2023 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 and multiple characters on many Cirque shows. While her aspirations continuously take her to new heights… literally, she also maintains clients in performance therapy, guiding them through mental blocks. Who better to mentor you through a blockage than someone who has.. flown the flight?
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1h
May 09, 2023 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 du Soleil events and what it’s like to create your own show from scratch. When finding your own process has its fair share of difficulties, he was able to articulate his own experience and interview influential directors on his newly coming book: The Contemporary Circus Handbook, A guide to creating, funding, producing, organizing and touring shows for the 21st century.
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1h 1min
May 02, 2023 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 with all the creative icons of Cirque’s early days, René has an amazing story told with warmth, experience, and of course.. comedy!
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1h 8min
April 25, 2023 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 demo reel, former casting agent, Stacy Clark details what makes an artist or athlete stand out! And as the current CEO of CircusTalk, Stacy also shares how this career marketplace for circus and performing arts gives essential tools to ignite your career.
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1h 4min
April 18, 2023 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 to finish is no easy feat! In a world where “no” can’t exist, let’s see how Stephane utilizes “yes…if”!
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51min
April 11, 2023 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 training methods. While his behind the scenes regimen is strict, he is able to let go and light up the stage as the very playful, eyebrow-dancing, peck-flexing, macho- mustache- wearing hand balancer— while, of course, in an iron cross or planche… on swaying canes. Work hard, play hard with Cirque’s silliest handbalancer.
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52min
April 04, 2023 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 of the sun! You will quickly find how his versatility and adaptability has his number in the casting departments speed dial. Urgent replacement contracts while jet setting around the world in a matter of days, Roch has the habit of saving the show from clowning woes!
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59min
March 28, 2023 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 creative director. Expertly guiding each unique project has made him one of Cirque du Soleil most valuable creative asset. Tune in to hear about his creative process for Cirque’s newest show ECHO coming out this spring!
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1h 1min
March 21, 2023 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 bends us through his reality as one of the world’s GOAT contortionists.
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1h 8min
March 14, 2023 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, Totem and Corteo. With a strong emphasis on the mental health required to bounce back from injury, this acrobat navigates change with a refreshing comedic touch!
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1h 12min

FAQs about Tapis Rouge!:

How many episodes does Tapis Rouge! have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.