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25 YEARS OF

Experience the magic of the Teatro ZinZanni Residency at the luxurious Lotte Hotel Seattle. This one-of-a-kind entertainment experience brings together two iconic Seattle brands during Teatro ZinZanni’s 25th anniversary year, promising an opulent, world-class extravaganza in the breathtaking setting of the hotel’s largest venue, the Grand Ballroom in The Sanctuary. This is love, chaos, and dinner uptown, where premium cuisine and world class cirque, comedy, and music converge. Join the party and prepare to have the night of your life!

Meet the Cast

Kevin Kent

Performer

Tiffany Wilson

Singer & Madame Z

Elena Gatilova

Aerialist

Trio Vertex

Hand-to-Trapeze Trio

Elayne Kramer

Contortionist

Duo Madrona

Trapeze

Tim Tyler

Performer & Ping Pong Extraordiniare

Noel Aguilar

Juggler

Meet the Band

Hans Teuber

Music Director, Many Instruments

Brian Monroney

Guitar

Keith Lowe

Bassist emeritus

Steve Moore

Brass / Keyboard

Eric Eagle

Percussion

Creative & Production Team

Norm Langill

Artistic Director

Amelia Zirin-Brown

Co-Director

Tobias Larsson

Choreographer

Elena Gatilova

Associate Artistic Producer

Hans Teuber

Music Director

Kevin Kent

Show Development

Tim Tyler

Show Development

Shauna Frazier

Props, Scenery & Design

Debra M. Bauer

Costume Design

Christine Joly de Lotbiniere

Costume Direction

Peter Bracilano

Lighting Design

Brendan West

Sound Design

Food & Beverage Menu

We proudly present an brand new five course feast

included with every admission ticket

to the Teatro ZinZanni Residency at Lotte Hotel Seattle.

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Get all the circus updates!

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info@zinzanni.com

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Get all the circus updates!

Kevin Kent

Performer

A physical and improvisational humorist, Kevin Kent was a cast member of the original Teatro ZinZanni show in Seattle in 1998 and the subsequent debut show in San Francisco in 2000, and has been with Teatro ever since. Originating the role of the Chef Cookie he is bringing Cookie back for the residency at Lotte. He is all set for this big party celebrating 25 years at Teatro ZinZanni.

Kevin combines his writing, odd notions, and improvisational skills to transport the audience to exciting and wonderful places. Kevin and his partner, Joe, have a brand new company called K. Kent Co. Performance. Their inaugural production, Eulogy, a memorial for a loved one, is created new each night from family photos supplied by the audience.

Tiffany Wilson

Singer & Madame Z

Tiffany Wilson is a Washington based Vocalist, Songwriter and Independent Artist. Through her music she is an advocate for social awareness and justice as well as an ally for the youth and their artistic expression.

Tiffany Wilson has endeared herself to audiences across the World with magnetic live performances and unflinching honesty. Drawing from a well of inspiration that reflects inner and outer change and the vision of a brighter future.

Elena Gatilova

Aerialist

Former World Champion of rhythmic gymnastics, Elena Gatilova also known as Lucky Moon, highlighted over 2500 shows in five years in the provocative Cirque du Soleil's "Zumanity".

She appeared in "Playboy" and "Vanity Fair" magazines and performed in various TV shows such as "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, "Last Call" with Carson Daly, "Chiambretti Night" for 43 episodes and in the Sony Pictures movie "LoveSick".

Elena has also worked with world renowned celebrity artists such as Cher, french designer Thierry Mugler, fashion photographer David LaChapelle, creative director/choreographer Luca Tommassini and choreographer Bill Goodson.

Trio Vertex

Hand-to-Trapeze Trio

Trio Vertex are a Hand to Trapeze trio based in London, England.

Hand to Trapeze is an exciting new circus discipline combining the death-defying techniques of Doubles Trapeze, with the acrobatic spectacle of Hand to Hand.

Formed in 2021, Trio Vertex have appeared across Europe on multiple television shows, in 2022 they took part in Young Stage circus festival in Switzerland where they won the Gold Star and the audience award.

Elayne Kramer

Hand Balancer

Elayne Kramer is a remarkable 6th generation circus performer hailing from Argentina. Her journey in the circus world began at the tender age of 4, under the guidance of her father, and by the age of 7, she mesmerized audiences as a contortionist. Throughout her career, Elayne has honed her skills as a Hand-balancing/Contortionist artist, earning her a reputation as one of the finest of her generation.

Her extraordinary talent has been acknowledged with numerous accolades, including a prestigious Bronze Clown at the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in 2008, as well as silver in the circus festival in Russia and gold in the international circus festival in Japan. Her captivating performances have taken her across the United States, gracing prominent stages such as Spiegelworld's Absinthe Las Vegas and Teatro Zinzanni Chicago. Notably, Elayne was a featured artist in the Big Apple Circus’ 35th anniversary production, "Legendarium."

In addition to her live performances, Elayne has also showcased her skills on various television shows, capturing the hearts of audiences on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Good Morning America on ABC News, and WABC's live with Kelly and Michael show. Her talent and dedication have made her a shining star in the world of circus entertainment, enchanting audiences worldwide with her awe-inspiring performances and extraordinary contortion abilities.

Duo Madrona

Trapeze

Ben Wendel and Rachel Nehmer met as biology students at Haverford College. After a successful stint as lab partners, the couple decidedto test out their chemistry...this time, in the air.

Duo Madrona created their trapeze duet at Seattle’s School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), and made their debut at the 2006 Moisture Festival. In the years following they have logged thousands of performances across the US and Europe, including the 29th Festival du Cirque de Demain, Circus Flora, Tigerpalast Variete, Palazzo, Circus Monti, Circus Syzygy, Acrobatic Conundrum, Flynn Creek Circus and an appearance on French television with Patrick Sebastien’s “Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde”.

Ben and Rachel have been exploring the rich theatrical universe of Teatro ZinZanni since 2009. From monster to mayor, from scientist to chorus girl, to falling down the rabbit hole and ending up in the same Alice dress, the duo has brought to life a wide variety of memorable characters. In real life, Ben and Rachel are based in Seattle and are proud parents of two wild children.

Tim Tyler

Performer and Ping Ping Extraordiniare

Suddenly, in 1978, realising that schools were not for him, he tore up his degree and ran away with “The Mushroom Troupe”. His career as a comic began.

What drives a person to master the surprising and arguably useless performance skills that have delighted audiences worldwide? … It has something to do with fulfilling his childhood dream, of being a “clown”.

Tim has developed, over the years, a variety of odd astonishing skills, including his world famous ping pong ball mouth juggling routine, egg balancing, wire walking, unicycling to mention a few. He is an accomplished musician who toured with the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra. As a singer he has played lead roles in the Broadway version of “The Pirates and Penzance” and “HMS Pinafore” touring Australia and New Zealand. He was also a guest artist with Graham Murphy’s, Sydney Dance Company and The Australian Ballet’s production “Tivoli”.

Mr P.P.

Tim as his creation “Mr PP” has worked extensively for the last thirty five years in theatre, cabaret and variety shows around the world, delighting audiences of all ages.

He was in the Broadway production of “Pomp, Duck and Circumstance” in New York and Atlanta and performed in Teatro Zinzanni show’s in San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle.

Mr P.P. has hosted and performed in variety shows around the world, including “Palazzo” Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna and Basel. He has done seasons in Berlin’s Wintergarten, Salle D’Etoile in Monte Carlo, Jongleur’s in London, Circus Roncalli”s “Clowns of the World” Ronacher Theatre Vienna, The Last Laugh in Melbourne, Jupiter’s Casino the Gold Coast Australia and several Royal Command Performances for the Prince of Hanover.

Tim Tyler’s solo theatre shows have toured Internationally to festivals such as The London International Mime Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Seoul Arts Centre Korea, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs Festival Montreal, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Vancouver Comedy Festival, Festival d’Ete Quebec, Wellington International Festival, Hong Kong Fringe Festival and Cardiff festival

In 2010 he created and performed with Johnny Fillion a new duo show, “Me Two” in the Festival “Montreal Completement Cirque” and “Festival D’Ete” in Quebec city.
In 2017 he joined forces with Joe De Paul and created “Thank God for Tim and Joe” with creative development grants from CALQ and CAC. Their new duo show has toured to Spain, Toronto, Montreal and Marseille.

Noel Aguilar

Juggler

Noel Aguilar is a talented performer hailing from a generational circus family in Mexico. Born into a family of performers, Noel was introduced to the art of juggling at a young age by his father, a skilled juggler himself. Noel quickly developed a passion for juggling and honed his skills to become an award-winning performer. Noel has won multiple awards for his juggling act, including the prestigious clown award for the new generation of circus competition hosted by the royal family of Monte Carlo. His fun, energetic, and charismatic performances have been enjoyed by audiences around the world, appearing in various shows, theaters, and circuses.

With his incredible talent and dedication to his craft, Noel has established himself as a world-class performer. His passion for juggling and his ability to captivate audiences with his performances have made him a favorite among fans of all ages. Whether he's performing in a circus tent or on a grand stage, Noel never fails to dazzle his audience with his incredible performance.

Hans Teuber

Composer, Music Director

Hans Teuber has been a top call saxophonist woodwind doubler composer, arranger and keyboardist in the pacific northwest for over 30 years. In 2021 he was inducted into the Earshot Jazz hall of fame.

Hans has recorded with many artists and toured extensively. Traveling North America, Europe Japan and Brazil, he has performed with such jazz luminaries as George Cables, Julian Priester, Bill Frisell, Chano Domingues, Michael White and Wayne Horvitz
He toured and recorded with folk singer Ani DiFranco and recorded with notable Seattle rock bands Brad and Mudhoney.

Hans also has been actively involved in the cirque world spending 18 years with Teatro Zinzanni and currently working with Montreal’s comedy duo “Monseigneures Tim et Joe”

Hans’ albums as a leader:

“Lucky” Origin Records “Looky” Jackson Street Records
“Oil” w/ Paul Rucker Jackson Street Records
“Deuce” w/Jeff Johnson Origin Records

25 YEARS OF

Meet the Cast

Kevin Kent

Tiffany Wilson

Elena Gatilova

Trio Vertex

Elayne Kramer

Duo Madrona

Tim Tyler

Noel Aguilar

Meet the Band

Brian Monroney

Keith Lowe

Eric Eagle

Creative & Production Team

Norm Langill

Amelia Zirin-Brown

Tobias Larsson

Elena Gatilova

Kevin Kent

Tim Tyler

Shauna Frazier

Debra M. Bauer

Christine Joly de Lotbiniere

Peter Bracilano

Brendan West

Food & Beverage Menu

We proudly present an brand new five course feast

included with every admission ticket

to the Teatro ZinZanni Residency at Lotte Hotel Seattle.

(206) 802-0015

GENERAL INFO

Success! We will be in touch!

(206) 802-0015

GENERAL INFO

Success! We will be in touch!

(206) 802-0015

GENERAL INFO

Success! We will be in touch!

(206) 802-0015

GENERAL INFO

Success! We will be in touch!

Kevin Kent

Tiffany Wilson

Elena Gatilova

Trio Vertex

Elayne Kramer

Duo Madrona

Tim Tyler

Noel Aguilar

Hans Teuber