Speaker

As protector of the creative concept, it is Pierre Parisien’s responsibility to ensure that the artistic creation of Cirque du Soleil shows under his authority stay true to their form. A native of Montréal, Québec, Pierre is a degree-holder in Theatre, from the University of Ottawa.  Before joining Cirque du Soleil in 1994, he worked as a director, artistic director, stage manager, production manager, actor and coach for different theatre companies.

His first steps within Cirque du Soleil were as the stage manager for SALTIMBANCO in Tokyo in 1994.  Then, from 1995-1998, Pierre was Artistic Director for the touring show QUIDAM in North America.  From 1998-2005, he became the Artistic Director of SALTIMBANCO, ALEGRIA and QUIDAM during their respective Asia-Pacific Tours.

In 2005 to 2011, Pierre was promoted to Head Artistic Director for the Resident Shows of Cirque du Soleil.  He worked with MYSTÈRE at Treasure Island, “O” at Bellagio, LA NOUBA at Downtown Disney in Orlando, KÀ at MGM Grand, ZUMANITY at New York-New-York, LOVE at The Mirage, CRISS ANGEL BELIEVE at Luxor.  He was also involved with ZAIA at Venetian Macau, ZED at Tokyo Disney and IRIS at the Nokia Theater in LA.  From 2011 to 2013, he was back with the Touring Shows Division where he was overseeing ALEGRIA, QUIDAM, VAREKAI, KOOZA and AMALUNA.  In 2014, Pierre moved back to Las Vegas to oversee KÀ, “O”, CRISS ANGEL BELIEVE, ZUMANITY and LA NOUBA.  He works with over 350 performers, as well as the artistic, coaching and medical staff to preserve the creativity and artistic integrity for which Cirque du Soleil is known.