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Karl Hardy joins the agency

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:15:56 +0000

Karl Hardy is a reporter for the Montreal-based Magazine Urbain and for the cultural review on the Soundbeat website. He enjoys a growing popularity on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. His blog is now a complete website, having attracted 15,000 visitors since its launch in January 2010.

He has interviewed many popular Quebec personalities such as Marie-Andrée Poulin, the singer-songwriter Anik Jean and the news reporter Sébastien Diaz. His many interviews and meetings have provided him with an extensive network amongst the Quebec star system.

Karim Babin in Truth & Treason

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:29:38 +0000

Karim Babin has started rehearsing for Truth & Treason, Rahul Varma’s lastest play. Karim will play Ahmed, an iraqi policeman. The play will run from September 8th to the 19th 2009, at the Monument National.

In addition, Karim will also do voice work for the character of Mr Rudy, a mole, in the animated series Alfred Hérisson currently in production and destined for the France market.

Upcoming project for Sonia Gadbois

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:29:58 +0000

Sonia Gadbois is starting the year with some voice-over work and a special participation to a cultural show hosted by Vincent Graton, “La culture pour les nuls”

She’s currently working on 3 plays, two of which will soon be at Usine C. She will also play at the Place des Arts in March, where we’ll see here in the Hänsel and Gretel opera from the Théâtre Sans Fil.

We will also see Sonia in April in Les Mains Noires from Pascal Brullemans, a creation presented in Montreal and produced by Peter Batakliev, as well as in Or Blanc, an average-length movie, by Jonathan Levert.

A joyous November for Marie-Eve Huot

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:31:52 +0000

Marie-Eve has just won an award from the Conseil des Arts de Montréal providing her an opportunity to work within the Carrousel, a theater company for the youth which has been active for 35 years on the national and international scene. During 22 weeks, she will shadow Gervais Gaudreault and Suzanne Lebeau’s day-do-day activities in order to develop the skills required in the artistical direction of a theater company.

Finally, Marie-Eve will pursue exploratory work with the Bouches Décousues theater company. Under the guidance of Jasmine Dubé and Pascal Chevarie, she will explore various themes with other creators with the idea of creating shows for the children.

Fall 2008, according to Sonia Gadbois

admin — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:28:19 +0000

Sonia Gadbois was part of the cast in the medium-feature film L’or Blanc. Filming ended in August. The release is scheduled for December 2008.

This fall, Sonia will participate in the creation of a play inspired by the true story of a black slave executed in Montreal, in 1734. The play will be produced by the Théâtre Décalage in collaboration with MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) and the Centre d’histoire de Montréal.

The play Hänsel and Gretel from the Théâtre Sans Fil is scheduled to tour Mexico in October 2008. Additional dates are scheduled in the Spring to tour many states of America.

Sonia is also busy with two upcoming projects to be seen on the stages of Montreal…to follow!

Caroline Tanguay, always on the move

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:54:40 +0000

As part of the “400ème” of Québec city, Caroline will participate in 2 plays. The first one, being Le Pêcheur Géant; a 4 meter high articulated puppet which will walk about the piers in search of the perfect place to cast his line. This will be Caroline’s first experience in manipulating a giant puppet. However, she did explore with different types of puppets such as the Bunkaru in Pupulus Mordicus as well as the traditional vietnamese aquatic puppet with Robert Lepage.

The second play will take place August 1, 2 and 3 on the piers of Québec city for the “400ème”. Caroline will be accompanied by Louis Tremblay of La Tête de Pioche to present Les Joyeux Bouchers, a brand new creation inspired by Boris Vian. The play will also be presented in Trois-Rivières and at ManiGanses, the Festival International des Arts de la Marionnette de Jonquière.

Michèle Hénen busy this fall

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:58:58 +0000

Michèle Hénen will play the role of Jenny, November 28, 29, 20 and December 5, 6 in CHEECH by François Létourneau, at Salle Olivier-Guimond in the Guybourg centre.

On December 12, 13 and 14, she will also play in La Pastorale des Santons de Provence, adapted from Pastorale du Berger David by Yvan Audouard. A production of Théâtre de la p’tite mort. The representations will be held at the Saint-Pierre Apôtre church in Montreal (in front of Radio-Canada).

Sonia Gadbois, globetrotter

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:35:33 +0000

Sonia Gadbois is coming back from touring in Mexico and from a congress in Slovenia, in which she participated as a member of the délégation canadienne du Réseau international du spectacle (IETM).

In July, she will be in Banff, Alberta, to present the last creation from Théâtre Sans Fil: Le Royaume des devins.

From May 22 to May 24th, she will play in some excerpts the play which was presented in Mexico, for the Salon International du design de Montréal event.

This summer, she will assist in the staging and directing of Endormi(e)s, in which the first phase of creation will be presented at the end of May, at the Festival OFFTA event.

Sonia Gadbois will also be part of the cast for the film Ménage d’été, directed by Jonathan Levert.

Marcelo Arroyo in 3 plays

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:28:00 +0000

This upcoming season, Marcelo Arroyo will be in the following theatre productions:

Salvador, by Suzanne Lebeau, a production from Le Carrousel Theatre presented at La Maison-Théâtre, in Montréal, from September 24th to October 12th, 2008 in a variety of roles.

Down Dangerous Passes Road, by Michel-Marc Bouchard, a production of the Talisman Theatre presented at La Chapelle Theatre, in Montréal, from November 6th to November 16th, 2008, in the role of Ambrose.

Une maison face au nord, by Jean-Rock Gaudreault, a co-production of Théâtre La Rubrique of Jonquière and Théâtre Français de Toronto presented at Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault in Jonquière from January 27th to February 14th, 2009 and at the Berkeley Street Theatre in Toronto from February 25th to March 8th, 2009, in the role of Henriquez.

Edith Patenaude, simply everywhere!

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:25:50 +0000

Édith Patenaude will participate at the Chantiers du Carrefour international de théâtre de Québec in May 2008. She will first interpret the role of Rachel in the lecture of Les Arbres, followed by the role of Amy in the play entitled Tape.

Édith Patenaude will play the role of Rachel in Les Arbres, written, directed and produced by Édith Patenaude in collaboration with Krystel Descary, presented in Montreal, in June 2008, at the Fringe Festival.

Édith Patenaude will interpret the role of Georgeanne in Cinq femme portant la même robe, a play by Allen Ball, at the Premier Acte Theatre in Québec, in February 2009.

Édith Patenaude will be on stage at the Plaines d’Abraham for a Saint-Jean Baptiste show held on June 23rd, 2008. The show, in which Édith will interpret different historical characters with Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, will be broadcasted on Radio-Canada. The premise of this event is to celebrate the 400th anniversity of Québec city.