Susan Gaudreau

Stage Director, Choreographer, Creation Director

Susan Gaudreau is a first-class Stage Director, Choreographer, and Creative Director. With an extensive international experience, she has worked on multiple platforms, having directed live entertainment shows and experiences in permanent theaters, touring big tops, stadiums and arenas, cruise ships, virtual reality, films, events and brand launches. Her talents and impeccable work ethics have benefitted internationally renowned companies –Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Cirque Éloize, MSC Cruise Lines, Felix & Paul Studios, BJM_Danse, FIFA, Sid Lee, Mercedes-Benz Canada, and La La La Human Steps – by creating a highly effective and visionary dialogue between the client, creation and the public.

Coming from the world of dance, she has been invited to work in over 40 countries internationally on theatre productions as well as Opening ceremonies for large events. Here are some examples: Cirque du Soleil show ZARKANA, which premiered in New York City’s world- famous Radio City Music Hall; . IMMORTAL, a travelling arena show featuring dance and music by the famous Michael Jackson, as well as MJ ONE in Las Vegas also for Cirque du Soleil; FIFA U- 17 Women’s World Cup Opening Ceremonies in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Her expertise in the cruise ship entertainment industry is internationally renowned, where she has written and directed the shows COSMOS, EXENTRICKS, VIAGGIO, and SONOR for the “Cirque du Soleil at Sea” brand, a unique dinner and show experience for the guests aboard MSC Cruise lines. Susan is currently working on designing 2 more shows for the launching of the ship MSC VIRTUOSA.

In 2017/2018 Susan directed the far reaching and immensely popular show BAZZAR, a multi- million dollar big top touring show aimed at penetrating new markets, premiering in Mumbai, India. BAZZAR has since toured across Asia and the Middle East and soon to North America.

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