Since the inception of Le Grand Chapiteau's companion, the "Fascination! Newsletter", we've had the honor of meeting and talking with many current and former Cirque du Soleil artists. In Their Own Words highlights those meetings and the many questions we've posed to Cirque du Soleil performers, musicians, technicians and behind-the-scenes personnel over the years... and their answers. May you find their words interesting, informative and inspirational!

ALAIN VINET
Director of Musique

"What Was I Thinking?"
Keith Johnson & Richard Russo, 2016

KIT CHATHAM
Drummer - Corteo, Viva Elvis, KURIOS

"The Third Time"
Keith Johnson, 2015

RAPHAEL BEAU
Composer - KURIOS

"Compositeur des Curiosités"
Keith Johnson, 2015

FABRICE LEMIRE
Varekai Arena Artistic Director

"Varekai: From Big Top to Arena"
Keith Johnson, 2015

ANDREW LEVEY
Director of Social Media

"Getting Social"
Keith Johnson, 2014

ALAIN VINET
Director of Musique

"Facilitating the Journey"
Keith Johnson, 2013

BOB & BILL
Album Producers - Amaluna

"Third Times a Charm"
Keith Johnson, 2013

Bill Rosemann & Marie-Hélène Gagnon
KÀ Comic Book Creators - MARVEL

"KÀ-smic KÀ-mic KÀ-nversation"
Keith Johnson, 2012

Eric Chalifour
Site Analysis Manager - Touring Shows

"Before the Circus Comes to Town"
Keith Johnson, 2012

Mark Ward
Dancer, Character - Quidam (John)

"A Career Backwards"
Keith Johnson, 2011

Benoit Jutras
Composer - Quidam, «O» & La Nouba

"Making Time Stop"
Keith Johnson, 2011

Erich Van Tourneau
Musical Director - Viva Elvis!

"Taking Care of Business"
Keith Johnson, 2011

BOB & BILL
Album Producers - Koozå & Totem

"Believing & Dreaming"
Keith Johnson, 2011

JERRY NADAL
Senior VP, Resident Show Division

"Keeping the Value"
Keith Johnson, 2010

DANIEL LAMARRE
President & COO Cirque du Soleil

"Joining the Circus"
Keith Johnson, 2010

FERGUSON & ALLAIRE
Album Producers - ZED

"Making Unexpected Magic Timeless"
Keith Johnson, 2009

VIOLAINE CORRADI
Composer - Dralion, Varekai & Zaia

"Violaine Corradi: Working for Joy"
Keith Johnson, 2009

ALAIN VINET
Director of Musique

"Directing Cirque's Musique"
Keith Johnson, 2009

STEBEN SISTERS
Performers - Saltimbanco & «O»

"A Perilous Leap: The Steben Sisters"
Keith Johnson, 2007

JOHN-PAUL GASPARELLI
Musical Director - «O»

"The John-Paul Interview"
Keith Johnson, 2007

RENE DUPERE
Composer - Alegría & Saltimbanco

"A Conversation with René Dupéré"
Keith Johnson, 2006

OLIVER "BJ" GENTEN
Percussionist - Quidam

"BJ, Live from Japan!"
Ricky Russo, 2004

OLIVER "BJ" GENTEN
Percussionist - Quidam

"An Evenings Chat with BJ"
Ricky Russo, 2003

JOHN-PAUL GASPARELLI
Musical Director - «O»

"New Musical Director for «O»!"
Ricky Russo, 2001