Accompany a motivated young woman who finds one last item left by her animator father—a collection of incomplete sketches. She sets out on an exciting quest infused with her Disney childhood memories, assisted by a magical pencil and a funny band of creative muses.
Written by Catherine Walters | Photos by Roberto Gonzalez
Cirque du Soleil’s inventive design, acrobatic performances, stunning choreography, and varied costuming reimagine the art of classic Disney animation
“CIRCUS IS A MESMERIZING TAPESTRY OF STORYTELLING, AND CLOWNS ARE AMONG ITS MOST INTEGRAL STORYTELLERS.”
DAVID-ALEXANDRE DESPRÉS
Hailing from French Canada, David-Alexandre Després embodies the role of Kama Leon in Drawn to Life.
EKATERINA PIROGOVSKAYA
Born in Ukraine and having lived in Russia, Ekaterina Pirogovskaya brings a unique international flair to the role of Abricot Gouache, an Animator in Drawn to Life.
GUERASSIM DICHLIEV
Hailing from Svilengrad, Bulgaria, Guerassim Dichliev takes center stage as Mr. Pencil in Drawn to Life. As a principal character, he assumes the role of a trusted guide and cherished friend to Julie. Dichliev is a multilingual talent, proficient in Bulgarian, French, Russian, and English.
ACCOMPANY JULIE AS SHE DIVES INTO AN IMAGINATIVE REALM OF ANIMATION AND UNEARTHS FRESH OPTIONS THAT BRING HER FUTURE INTO MOTION.
MIHO INABA
Born in Canada to a French mother and a Japanese father, Inaba plays the lead role in the Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs.
JÉRÔME HUGO
Born in Switzerland, Jérôme Hugo embodies the character of Joe in Drawn to Life. His experience working with different circus companies highlights his multifaceted approach to performance art.
MAXIM FOMITCHEV
Maxim Fomitchev, born in Moscow, Russia, is a remarkable artist who brings a unique perspective to his role as Picablo, an Animator in Drawn to Life. Deaf since birth, Maxim’s expressive abilities shine through his mastery of mime and clowning.
