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General conditions

Cirque du Soleil brings together great minds and talents from around the world and provides an exciting and professional environment where they are encouraged to express and challenge themselves. Being part of a show not only gives our performers an opportunity to do what they love best, it's also a wonderful chance for them to interact with skilled, like-minded people who become their extended family.

We currently have seven touring shows, Alegría, Corteo,  Dralion, KOOZA, Quidam, Saltimbanco and Varekai; and ten resident shows, KÀ, La Nouba, LOVE, Mystère, "O", Wintuk, Zumanity, ZED, ZAIA and CRISS ANGEL Believe.

While there are many differences between life on a resident show (performing in a theatre) and life on tour (performing under the big top, or in an arena), we always do our utmost to ensure the best conditions. Our aim is to create an environment where our artists can thrive both professionally and personally.

 

Overview of general conditions

  • Generally our artists are offered one- or two-year contracts at a very competitive salary.
  • Artists are paid per show they perform in.
  • Artists can usually expect to train an average of 12 hours a week.
  • Lodging on tour is provided, with a tour allowance and a cost-of-living adjustment.
  • Shared accommodations (a private room in a shared apartment) are the norm on tour, except for artists who have children traveling full time with them.
  • Access to free schooling (Cirque du Soleil's own program) is provided for the children of artists on tour.
  • On resident shows, lodging is provided until two weeks after integration.
  • After one year, artists benefit from our Educational Assistance Program for continuing education (other than English as a second language).
  • Our touring shows perform 300 to 350 times a year.
  • Our arena touring shows perform 140 to 250 times a year.
  • Our resident shows perform 380 to 470 times a year.

Special conditions for artists who are minors

Our artists who are minors receive the same benefits and remuneration as those who are 18 or older. However, as a minor performing in one of our shows the following special conditions also apply:

On all shows
  • Access to free schooling (Cirque du Soleil's own program) is provided.
  • A parent or guardian must open a "Coogan" bank account for artists performing in the United States.
  • If not accompanied by a parent or guardian, minors are placed with a host family.
On our touring shows
  • Minors not accompanied by a parent or guardian are offered four return trips home per year, those accompanied by a parent or guardian have access are offered two return trips home per year.
  • Minors accompanied by a parent or guardian are lodged in a double-occupancy room. .
  • Minors are provided with calling cards (up to a monthly limit) to allow them to keep in touch with family.
On our resident shows
  • Minors not accompanied by a parent or guardian are offered one return trip home per year.
  • If a minor lives more than 80 kilometers from the theatre and is accompanied by a parent or guardian, they are lodged in a double-occupancy room.

Global remuneration