Krista Monson: Finding the Gift in Everything

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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