CIRQUE BERZERK PRODUCTIONS is a full-service performance and production company, providing custom costumed live entertainment, stage shows, stunts and fabrications for the special event & brand marketing industry.
In 2004 Cirque Berzerk put a modern twist on traditional circus; both cutting edge while harkening back to vintage circus nostalgia. Since then thru Suzanne Down’s artistic direction CBP has evolved to encompass a myriad of themes to meet our client’s needs, from cyborg robots to cotton candy dreams. Down will always find a way to creatively bring to life a client’s wildest dreams to life and seamlessly work in branding, product placement or special guest into the visual tapestry.
Cirque Berzerk Productions holds the highest caliber of world-class acts, choreographers, makeup artists, costume designers and set & prop fabricators that customize content to realize any client’s dream fully. From wildly imaginative, family-friendly events to mysteriously provocative, sometimes blush provoking content, which becomes legendary tales; Cirque Berzerk aims to make an impact that is uniquely unforgettable.
With 15 years of experience in the industry and a solid production team who all thrive under deadlines and challenges, and lives in the solutions mode, the CBP team excels at attention to every bit of artistic detail while never losing sight of the big picture, focusing on the artistry of a well-produced event. CBP aims to make every experience with our client effortless while delivering something spectacular and jaw-dropping within a wide range of creative goals.
FOUNDER & PRODUCER
Suzanne Down studied with Ballet Aspen, received her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and her MFA from UCSB. Suzanne’s earlier career as an aerial acrobat and dancer took her all over the globe and set a firm foundation for her knowledge of theatre, event & stage productions, and touring. In 2004 she co-founded Cirque Berzerk Theatrical and was the co-producer, co-writer, artistic director & aerial acrobat for the critically acclaimed show “Beneath” in Los Angeles. In 2010 Suzanne Down founded Cirque Berzerk Productions to meet the growing demand for her unique creations for the special event & brand activation market. Down’s productions have taken her all over the US, Asia, and the UK. Down has produced custom shows for Salesforce, Proctor & Gamble, MTV, Sky TV London, FX Network, Gamespot, Jim Beam, Les Claypool & Primus, Greenlight Media, Lindsey Stirling and LA Auto Show to name a few. Her ``dream come true`` moment was consulting & choreographing Miss Piggy’s aerial scene on ABC Network’s show The Muppets.
CHOREOGRAPHER
SuzE Q’s dance credits include Madonna, Pink, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Black Eyed Peas and many more. She is known in the Entertainment Industry for her unique and striking energy, which translates through her work. Her explosive dance choreography talent, combines vast knowledge of dance styles and circus arts, as she works seamlessly with specialty performers and dancers alike. Choreography clients include Kanye West, Toyota, VH1 and Dance Network, but her favorite is Cirque Berzerk, a creative collective of impeccable talent and vision.
PROJECT MANAGER
Bryan has built over 20 years of performance and production experience since graduating from the Ohio State University theatre program. In 2001 Bryan began traveling the world as a performer with The Mutaytor and Lucent Dossier, appearing at global events including Coachella, The Grammy Awards, SXSW, E3, NAM, and festival stages internationally. During his tenure as Director of Operations for the DoLab, Bryan oversaw the fabrication, transportation, and installation of highly stylized large scale art, environmental pieces and stages for music festivals, conventions and private events, handling both the logistical and engineering requirements as well as aesthetic and artistic choices. Bryan’s specialty is immersive interactive environments for events of all scope and size - from premier parties to haunted houses - and has brought concepts to life with teams from renowned agencies like AEG, Goldenvoice, Madison House and Cirque du Soliel.
CHOREOGRAPHER
Over the last sixteen years, she has performed with dynamic, high risk, and entertaining companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Diavolo Dance Theater and Fuerza Bruta. These companies taught her how to be fearless, collaborative, and committed. Starting her theatrical career as a professional dancer, Briana Bowie quickly sharpened her skills as an acrobat and aerialist to become one of the most diverse and passionate artists in her field. Her passion for choreography, production and storytelling, make her an undeniable powerhouse of creativity.
Her choreographic credits include two Cirque du Soleil’s productions, One Night for One Drop and The Imagine Dragon’s concert at Allegiant Stadium. An Assistant Choreographer for Dragone’s Terhal in Saudi Arabia. The Aerial Choreographer for Broadway Bares in New York. Multiple events for Cirque Berzerk and most recently she worked for Our Legacy Creations in Saudi Arabia on the UNESCO World Heritage Opening Ceremonies.
THINGS WE DO
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Cirque Berzerk Productions, founded by artistic director Suzanne Down, has been providing innovative custom entertainment to global audiences for over a decade.
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Tailored entertainment is our specialty. We can customize any show for any event, including product work, special guests, specific themes or branding.
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Whether it be for a corporate event, gala fundraiser, private party or music festival for thousands of participants, Cirque Berzerk’s unique content can meet any client and event planner’s needs.
Lululemon | Cirque du Soleil | The Gathery for W Hotel | Angel City Designs | Proctor & Gamble | SalesForce.com | Sony | Sky TV London | FX Network | Kristin Banta Events | Golden Voice | ABC/ The Muppet Show | Jim Beam | Extreme Music | TenCue | Greenlight Media & Marketing for UE Boom Speakers | Lindsey Stirling | Live Nation | AEG | Syfy Channel | The Grammy’s Award Show | Taylor Swift | MTV | Les Claypool/Primus | Pollstar Awards | MOCA | NCompass | Sebastian | Yardi Software | Natural History Museum Los Angeles | Sun Valley Center for the Arts | OC Weekly | Huntington Hospital | San Diego Museum of Art | Fusion IO | Cirque du Soleil
MUSIC FESTIVALS
Forecastle Music Festival | Lightning in a Bottle Music Festival | Electric Daisy Carnival | Health & Harmony Music Festival | Sun God Arts and Music Festival
“Cirque Berzerk has been an an absolute dream to work with. Their patience, creativity, dedication, time, professionalism for the project at hand is unparalleled. Suzanne listened to every wish and delivered on every crazy request I threw at her, her ability to constantly be in the solution with me is something I can not thank her enough for. Her performers and crew were amazing to work with, we would absolutely work with them again on future projects.Kristin Banta - Kristin Banta Events
'Cirque Berzerk performed at a recent large scale event of ours - they were fantastic to work with from the beginning to the end of the process and their on stage performance was utterly magical! Thanks you to all the Cirque Berzerk team for all their hard work in helping make our event a success, it was a pleasure having you!''Alex Mooney | Rouge Events London
``Working with Cirque Berzerk was a great experience for the 2014 Sun Valley Wine Auction team. Suzanne was a true partner with us from the beginning. She collaborated with The Sun Valley Center for the Arts on thematic direction and costume design and she was always respectful of our budget concerns. We work hard to create a unique experience for our guests and the performance and support from Cirque Berzerk was unique, captivating and flawless.``Christine Davis-Jeffers | Special Events Fundraising Manager SVCA
“Cirque Berzerk – the new greatest show on earth!”LA Buzz Blog
“one dazzling wow-out effing good time.”Flaunt Magazine
“If you haven't gone to see Cirque Berzerk do it now!”
LA Times
“Cirque Berzerk is what Broadway would be, if it got high on danger.”
The Examiner (A. Ferri)
“The future of Alternative Theatre”The Examiner – (M McCanmon)
“A feast for the Eyes”Entertainment Weekly
“The acrobats never failed to get a rise from the crowd.”Black Book Magazine
“the sort of phantasmagoric spectacle Tim Burton would dream up, if he quit filmmaking to join the circus.”Los Angeles Times
“Wildly Thrilling”Orange County Register