Tapis Rouge!

Tapis Rouge!

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Tapis Rouge! episodes

  • 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?
    1 hr
  • 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.
    1 hr 1 min
  • 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.

    1 hr 4 min
  • 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.
    52 min
  • 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!
    59 min
  • 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!

    1 hr 12 min

About Tapis Rouge!

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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.