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Quebec TYA FULL-LENGTH SHOWCASE
AS PART OF
LES COUPS DE THÉÂTRE FESTIVAL
The Maison Théâtre, Les Coups de Théâtre international festival for young audiences, L’ Arrière Scène drama centre
for young audiences in the Montérégie area and Les Gros Becs TYA centre have been working together to stage the
first edition of FOCUS Québec on November 14, 15 and 16, 2012 in Montreal.
Presented in the context of Les Coups de Théâtre festival, FOCUS Québec is designed to showcase Quebec TYA
productions. The event will provide presenters based in Quebec and abroad with a great opportunity, i.e. 3 days to
discover a selection of 8 productions created by Quebec theatre companies that speak of the richness of young
audience creativity in Quebec. The artistic directors of the event’s four partner presenters carefully chose the
participating companies.
The TYA community will be coming together and the event will provide an added opportunity for friendly productive
meetings between young audience creators, producers and presenters from here and abroad.
FIRST EDITION LINEUP
Le temps des muffins by Théâtre Magasin, L’Océantume by Théâtre Le Clou, La ville en rouge by Théâtre du Gros
Mécano and Théâtre populaire d’Acadie, Luna, dans les yeux de mon père by Théâtre Motus, La robe de ma mère by
L’ Arrière Scène, Flots, tout ce qui brille voit by Théâtre des Confettis, Petit bonhomme en papier carbone by Théâtre
de la Pire Espèce and I on the sky by DynamO Théâtre.
NOT TO BE MISSED
The event’s closing cocktail will take place at 4:00 p.m. on November 16 at the Maison Théâtre. It will feature a very
special guest as the theatre for young audience community celebrates the unique contribution of Michel Bélair, longstanding collaborator, critic and reviewer at Le Devoir newspaper who is leaving after years of unflagging support for
creative TYA. Don’t miss it!
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Le temps des muffins
Théâtre MAGASIN
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOËL DA SILVA
NOVEMBER 14 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE THÉÂTRE ROUGE OF THE CONSERVATOIRE
4 TO 6 YEARS OLD
A FANTASY AND A TREAT
Stories, images and games pop up while a chef prepares his muffins. In his cozy kitchen, he brings life to surprising characters and shares
his tiny secrets adding here and there a touch of oddity and a pinch of warmth. The production is both hare-brained and moving. It features puppet and object theatre as well as sensory experiences. The play is a delight for young minds while every tidbit brims with flavor.
A THÉÂTRE MAGASIN CREATION
For 20 years, Joël da Silva has successfully explored the playful relationship between music, words and acting by creating a world filled with humor,
fantasy and fairy tales. His shows have been acclaimed both at home and in Europe. He gave over 500 performances of his play Bluebeard’s long
sleepless night while his play Émile et Angèle, correspondance is considered abroad as a true classic.
Booking contact: Joël da Silva 514 529-7861 [email protected]
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L’Océantume
BASED ON THE RÉJEAN DUCHARME NOVEL
THÉÂTRE LE CLOU
ADAPTED, DIRECTED AND DESIGNED BY SYLVAIN SCOTT
NOVEMBER 14 AT 1:00 P.M. AT THE MAISON THÉÂTRE
11 YEARS OLD AND UP
A CAUSTIC INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF RÉJEAN DUCHARME
Iode Ssouvie is feeling very rebellious. along with her very well-mannered neighbor, Asie Azothe, she strikes up a new friendship that is powerful
enough to take on any challenge. A wild dream drives them, that of going down the coast out to Tierra del Fuego. Through this adaptation of Réjean
Ducharme’s novel, Sylvain Scott leads young audiences down into the world of this outstanding Quebec writer. Through the eyes of Iode, the
characters are sometimes glorified and sometimes monstrous, taking advantage of Ducharme’s both straightforward and poetic manner of speech.
A THÉÂTRE LE CLOU CREATION
Teenage energy with its wild passions and ideals is the foundation for Théâtre Le Clou’s productions. It takes in all influences. Over 300,000 spectators across Quebec, Canada and France have applauded one of the company’s ten creations.
Booking contact: Éric Potvin 514 596-1616 [email protected]
Photo : Louise Leblanc
La ville en rouge
Théâtre du Gros Mécano
Théâtre populaire d’Acadie
WRITTEN BY MARCELLE DUBOIS DIRECTED BY MARTIN GENEST
NOVEMBER 15 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE THÉÂTRE ROUGE OF THE CONSERVATOIRE
9 YEARS OLD AND UP
A CHILDREN’S ROAD MOVIE
Flé feels she is trapped in her daily life and dreams. Summer comes and everything seems to shrivel away. She convinces her older brother Léo as
well as her neighbors Paty and Minus to really shake up their dull lives, leave Sainte-Inertie-de-l’Énergie and reach the faraway and mythical city of
La Ville en rouge by their own means. As the group seesaws between hope and disappointment, the initiation journey moves from brotherhood to
true friendship, to a longing for the absolute and even desire that begins to emerge at the end of their childhood years.
A Théâtre du Gros Mécano-Théâtre POPULAIRE D’ACADIE COPRODUCTION IN COOPERATION WITH THEATRE PUPULUS MORDICUS
Théâtre du Gros Mécano creates plays geared for children. It features actors, words, imagery and fantasy. It provides food for thought and
poetry. This creative approach has led to the development of 40 original productions since the company began in 1976. As for the TPA, it has been
involved in over 100 productions. This touring company travels throughout the Maritimes and across Canada, Quebec, France and Belgium.
Booking contact: Hélène Basque 418 649-0092 [email protected]
Photo : Robert Etcheverry
Luna, dans les yeux de mon père
Théâtre moTus
WRITTEN AND DIRECCTED BY HÉLÈNE DUCHARME
NOVEMBER 15 at 1:00 p.m. at ÉCURIES
8 to 12 years old
CONQUERING A NEW WORLD
Luna, dans les yeux de mon père tells the story of Luna and her father Pablo who has to leave his daughter and family to emigrate to a foreign
country where they will be able to rebuild their lives together. Once there, the father discovers a world that is completely different from his own,
where people move vertically up and down, look different and speak a strange language. With her overactive imagination, Luna recalls her father’s
journey in conquering this magical world, in which aerial beings and fabulous characters live.
A THÉÂTRE MOTUS CREATION
Théâtre Motus creates productions that combine puppeteering, acting techniques, colored shadow theatre and music in order to give life to
original creations intended for young audiences. Since its beginnings in 2001, the company has given close to 800 performances in France, Spain,
the United States, Mexico and Greece.
Booking contact: Marie-France Bruyère 450 616-1427 [email protected]
Photo : François Gélinas
La robe de ma mère
WRITTEN BY SERGE MAROIS
L’ARRIÈRE SCÈNE
DIRECTED BY SYLVIANE FORTUNY
NOVEMBER 15 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THE MAISON THÉÂTRE
5 TO 8 YEARS OLD
SOFTLY EMERGING CHILDHOOOD DREAMS
Two men are sitting on a beach side by side. The weather is warm and beautiful, the sun is shining and both have a date with a woman… who hasn’t
shown up. As they unexpectedly wait, they start chatting to pass the time away. What if the two men weren’t strangers as they thought? The voice
of a female singer lulls them. The production addresses in a simple and straightforward manner the special and decisive relationship that connects
mother and child.
A L’ARRIÈRE SCÈNE CREATION
L’ Arrière Scène is the merging of imagery and words in dreamlike and poetic worlds that arouse audience sensitivity and imagination. The centre
produces and presents original productions geared for young audiences in Quebec, Canada and abroad. In its venue, it also presents TYA productions as well as awareness-raising and training activities.
Booking contact: Marie-Annick Geffroy 450 467-4504 ext. 35 [email protected]
Photo : Louise Leblanc
Flots, tout ce qui brille voit
WRITTEN, DESIGNED AND DIRECTED BY VÉRONIQUE CÔTÉ
NOVEMBER 16 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE THÉÂTRE ROUGE OF THE CONSERVATOIRE
THÉÂTRE DES CONFETTIS
18 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS OLD
POETRY FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE
At first, you need to walk and follow the little path of shells and pebbles that surrounds a huge tent of sheets. Inside, a man is dreaming of the sea.
He has sand and tortoises, seagulls and fish, the sky and boats appearing. Another man is making music and has his voice sailing across the ocean.
Like a postcard filled with images, music, words and silences that slow the heart down, the dramatic poem introduces audiences to the possibilities
of waiting and urges them to turn to their neighbor.
A THÉÂTRE DES CONFETTIS CREATION
Théâtre des Confettis draws its inspiration from children, building on the new or curious ways they see and observe, how they challenge poetry,
dreams, craziness and tenderness. The company has given over 3,000 performances for 650,000 spectators throughout North America, Europe
and Asia.
Booking contact: Chantal Coulombe 418 648-6448 [email protected]
Photo : Julie Vallée-Léger
Petit bonhomme en papier carbone
WRITTEN, DIRECTED AND PERFORMED BY FRANCIS MONTY
NOVEMBER 16 AT 1:00 P.M. at ÉCURIES
Théâtre de la Pire Espèce
12 YEARS OLD AND UP
A STRANGE FAMILY BESTIARY
Étienne is a little carbon paper boy with a dirty background who wants to get rid of his father, a grubby man who walks oddly and slowly, constantly
brooding but without saying a word. Étienne can’t figure out where his father is coming from, which is why the boy is frustrated with this flabby
filthy father. He has to find a reason for the punishment, even if it means getting to the root of all his problems! Using paper figurines, drawings and
objects he has in his school bag, the solo performer stands behind a table telling his story with the help of a musician.
A THÉÂTRE DE LA PIRE ESPÈCE CREATION COPRODUCED WITH FESTIVAL MÉLI’MÔME AND FESTIVAL PETITS ET GRANDS (FRANCE)
La Pire Espèce is in fact a brotherhood of cheerful craftsmen who fashion unusual paraphernalia and believe in hybrid material. They explore stage
practices and the standards governing storytelling. They yearn for a close relationship with audiences. The company has 11 productions to its credit
and 1,100 performances to date in four languages, most of which abroad.
Booking contact: Jeanne Bertoux 514 844-1811 ext. 455 [email protected]
Photo : Robert Etcheverry
I ON THE SKY
DYNAMO THÉÂTRE
SCRIPTED AND DIRECTED BY YVES SIMARD
NOVEMBER 16 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THE MAISON THÉÂTRE
10 YEARS OLD AND UP
A STUNNING PRODUCTION ON HUMAN KIND
A clap of thunder! See a woman blown by a storm as she lands alone on a park bench. She discovers that no one even sees her. The exiled woman
remembers her past, not so long ago. It moves her, comforts her and troubles her. She believes all hope is lost when a young runaway crosses
her path. Thanks to the music, the movement and the images, the wordless production of acrobatic movement displays poetic and energetic
beauty.
A DYNAMO THÉÂTRE CREATION
DynamO Théâtre focuses on developing, producing and performing original productions that use acrobatic movement and clowning as a stage
language. For the past 30 years and with some twenty creations to date, the company has toured the world over taking part in close to 40 leading
international festivals.
Booking contact: François Sammarco 514 274-7644 [email protected]
THE PARTNERS
www.maisontheatre.com
For nearly 30 years, the MAISON THÉÂTRE has been presenting prominent works produced both in Quebec and abroad for children and
teenagers. The playhouse is the only venue specifically designed for them by artists. In addition, the performance and theatre mediation centre
provides access to a wide range of people from all backgrounds. The Maison Théâtre is an association of 27 companies and a province-wide
artistic forum whose contribution is vital to TYA development.
www.lesgrosbecs.qc.ca
As the only presenter specializing in TYA in Eastern Quebec, THÉÂTRE JEUNESSE LES GROS BECS offers a wide selection of plays
both produced in Quebec and abroad for all audiences (toddlers, teenagers, families and school groups) in the greater Quebec City area. The
productions presented in a venue located in Old Quebec City encourage close contact with the performers. Les Gros Becs is also involved
in developing TYA by supporting the presentation of new works, holding residencies for theatre companies so they can fine-tune their new
productions and take part in educating audiences.
www.coupsdetheatre.com
Standing at the crossroads that feed artistic creativity for young audiences, LES COUPS DE THÉÂTRE festival aims to reflect the vitality
and diversity of the creative exchanges between the performing arts and young audiences and to foster significant encounters. Founded in 1990,
some twenty years ago, under the artistic direction of Rémi Boucher, the festival is a unique biennial event in Canada.
www.arrierescene.qc.ca
Under the direction of Serge Marois for the past 35 years, L’ ARRIÈRE SCÈNE has been adding to and broadening the range of activities designed to foster contacts between young people and the theatre. As a drama centre that works with children and young people in the
Montérégie area, L’ ARRIÈRE SCÈNE focuses on producing plays, presenting other TYA companies, providing artistic education and theatre
training. For the last 10 years, L’Arrière Scène has been supporting up-and-coming TYA professionals by holding residencies for companies and
young playwrights.
INFORMATION
GETTING THERE
Maison Théâtre
245, rue Ontario East
Berri-Uqam
Théâtre rouge of the Conservatoire d’art dramatique de Montréal
4750, Henri-Julien Avenue, 1st floor
Mont-Royal
Théâtre Aux Écuries
7285 Chabot Street
Fabre
MAKING RESERVATIONS
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email. If you have not received the form, please contact Fannie Allard at [email protected].
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INFORMATION
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