A New Power for Good

Todd Houseman

A heartfelt speech by Todd Houseman (Acting 3) on the challenges faced by Indigenous people in the world of theatre, such as the fight against tokenism, to be perceived as a full-fledged individual with all of one's complexity.

Playwriting

December 19, 2019

The Texture of Words

Gillian Clark

A courageous speech by Gillian Clark (Playwriting 3) which speaks of the existential angst in which a writer finds herself in when confronted with her darkest ideas on paper.

News

December 19, 2019

Plays to go: Festive Readings

Marie-Claude Verdier

Are you looking forward to the winter holidays? So do we! This month, we are offering you a "4 plays to go" article to warm you up. 4 classical and contemporary reading suggestions to keep you company between two festivities.

Acting

December 11, 2019

The Visceral Need to Play

Irdens Exantus

A beautiful speech by Irdens Exantus (Interprétation 3, Laval, QC), presented at the Annual General Meeting 2019, on his love for the arts and the courage needed to follow an artistic path despite our parents' worries. A gentle text echoing every artistic heart.

Gascon-Thomas

November 25, 2019

Weyni Mengesha: Recipient of the Gascon-Thomas 2019

Weyni Mengesha

Weyni Mengesha is the Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company and an award-winning director known for her ground-breaking work and community engagement. For her contribution, Weyni Mengesha receives the Gascon-Thomas award for Innovation!

Gascon-Thomas

November 25, 2019

Gilles Renaud: Recipient of the 2019 Gascon-Thomas Award for Lifetime Achievement

Gilles Renaud

An NTS graduate from the class of 1967, a professor, head of the Interprétation program, Director of Studies (1984-2001), and member of the School’s Board of Governors from 1992 to 2000, Gilles Renaud made a major contribution to the School’s development and towards Quebec Theater. For his contribution, Gilles Renaud is awarded the Gascon-Thomas for Lifetime Achievement!