Heather Reilly

Background

About Heather Reilly

With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, I am a passionate and versatile senior leader with a strong background in human resources and education. Working with talented and diverse teams to create and deliver amazing shows that inspire and delight audiences around the world has become my trademark. As a Company Manager at Cirque du Soleil, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the operations, logistics, and administration of our shows, as well as ensuring the well-being and development of our artists and staff. For the past four years, I was involved in the creation and management of Drawn to Life, a new show at Disney Springs in Orlando, in collaboration with several teams including Walt Disney Imagineering and Entertainment. This was an exciting and challenging project that combined Cirque du Soleil's signature acrobatics and storytelling with Disney's iconic characters and themes. Whether working on international tours or from a theatre, in all of my projects, I work closely with the creative and production teams, as well as the local partners and vendors, to ensure the smooth and successful launch and run of the show. I have also been facilitating workshops and training sessions for our employees, using my skills in HR and education, to foster a positive and productive work environment.