Krista Monson: Finding the Gift in Everything

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Join Lisa as she speaks with creative visionary Krista
Monson about savoring, regret, the creative process and
redefining the power of yes.

Krista Monson is one of the most relevant creative minds in the
entertainment industry today. Her career and experience as a
creative director span a wide array of genres including circus,
concert, theater, special events, and social action. Krista spent
13 years with Cirque du Soleil, first as Artistic
Director of “O” at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, then
as Casting Director for Cirque du Soleil’s resident shows
worldwide.
She wrote and directed One Night for One Drop, a
theatrical event created to raise global awareness around the
need for ensuring sustainable access to safe water and
sanitation. The event raised 2.1 million dollars in one
night.

Most recently Monson wrote and directed the highly successful
production VIVID for the Friedrichstadt
Palast in Berlin, Europe’s largest stage, where she
collaborated with world renowned hat and fashion designer
Philip Treacy, set designer Michael Cotten
and costume designer Stefano Canulli. 
Monson is the first woman in the theater’s 100-year history
to  serve as writer and director.


In  2012, Krista was featured in the CNN series
Leading Women, showcasing outstanding women at the top
of their fields, alongside Melinda Gates, and
Sheryl Sandberg. 


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