David Shiner started out as a street mime in Paris. His career really took off in 1984 when he was discovered at the renowned circus festival, Cirque de Demain. In 2000, Mr. Shiner originated the role of the Cat in the Hat, the host and guide of the Broadway stage musical Seussical. One of Mr. Shiner’s most recent projects was the touring production of KOOZA, which he directed for Cirque du Soleil.