{"id":29981,"date":"2026-07-21T14:55:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/?p=29981"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:12:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:12:36","slug":"sebastien-david-a-la-direction-du-programme-dinterpretation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/sebastien-david-a-la-direction-du-programme-dinterpretation\/","title":{"rendered":"Three\u00a0Retirements, One Lasting\u00a0Legacy:\u00a0Celebrating\u00a0the People\u00a0Who\u00a0Make\u00a0NTS\u00a0What\u00a0It Is\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This year, after more than two decades of dedicated service each, the National Theatre School of Canada bids farewell to three individuals whose contributions have left a profound mark on the School\u2019s history: Robert Bellefeuille, Yoland Lambert, and Jill Thomson.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three very different careers. Three essential roles. One shared commitment: making the School a place where artists can learn, create and grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the\u00a0years,\u00a0each\u00a0of\u00a0them\u00a0helped\u00a0build\u00a0the institution\u00a0we\u00a0know\u00a0today. While\u00a0their\u00a0retirements mark the end of an important\u00a0chapter,\u00a0their\u00a0legacy\u00a0will\u00a0live on\u00a0through\u00a0the\u00a0thousands\u00a0of\u00a0students,\u00a0graduates\u00a0and\u00a0colleagues\u00a0whose\u00a0lives\u00a0they\u00a0touched.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Robert\u00a0Bellefeuille:\u00a0Building a Program,\u00a0Inspiring\u00a0Generations\u00a0of Artists<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Robert Bellefeuille joined NTS 24 years ago, the Directing Program was still in its infancy. He helped build it from the ground up and has led it ever since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A leading figure in Franco-Ontarian theatre, co-founder of Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la Vieille 17 and an acclaimed artist on stages across Canada, Robert brought decades of artistic experience to the School, mentoring generations of emerging directors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under his leadership, the program grew around a vision of theatre that was ambitious, generous and deeply rooted in collaboration. Landmark projects such as EmbouteillageS, created for the School’s 50th anniversary, reflected his extraordinary ability to transform bold ideas into unforgettable theatrical experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today,\u00a0his\u00a0influence\u00a0lives\u00a0on in the\u00a0work\u00a0of\u00a0countless\u00a0artists\u00a0who\u00a0continue to\u00a0shape\u00a0the\u00a0performing\u00a0arts in Canada and\u00a0beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Yoland\u00a0Lambert:\u00a0The\u00a0Heartbeat\u00a0of Daily Life at NTS<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For nearly 21 years, Yoland Lambert served as NTS’s Stores Clerk and Building Attendant. He knew every workshop, every tool, every corner of the building\u2014and, more importantly, everyone who called it home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To generations of students and colleagues, Yoland was a reassuring presence. Whether lending a hand, solving a problem or simply stopping for a chat, he was part of the rhythm of everyday life at the School. Many will remember the unmistakable jingle of his key ring echoing through the hallways, his whistled rendition of the Imperial March, or the legendary barbecues he proudly presided over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind\u00a0the\u00a0smooth\u00a0operation\u00a0of the\u00a0School’s\u00a0spaces\u00a0and workshops\u00a0was\u00a0a quiet,\u00a0unwavering\u00a0dedication\u00a0that\u00a0never\u00a0went\u00a0unnoticed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Jill\u00a0Thomson:\u00a0A\u00a0Guiding\u00a0Presence\u00a0for\u00a0Generations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since 1997, Jill Thomson has supported students in the Set and Costume Design Program with a rare combination of kindness, professionalism and unwavering commitment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past 28 years, she has been far more than a Program Coordinator. For students, graduates and colleagues alike, Jill was a constant\u2014a trusted source of guidance, encouragement and support, always ready with an answer, a solution or a listening ear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her work helped create an environment where young designers could thrive, develop their artistic practice and begin their careers with confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n

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On behalf of the entire National Theatre School of Canada community: thank you, and congratulations on your well-earned retirement.<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This year, after more than two decades of dedicated service each, the National Theatre School of Canada bids farewell to three individuals whose contributions have left a profound mark on the School\u2019s history: Robert Bellefeuille, Yoland Lambert, and Jill Thomson.  Three very different careers. Three essential roles. One shared commitment: making the School a place where artists can learn, create and grow.  Over the\u00a0years,\u00a0each\u00a0of\u00a0them\u00a0helped\u00a0build\u00a0the institution\u00a0we\u00a0know\u00a0today. While\u00a0their\u00a0retirements mark the end of an important\u00a0chapter,\u00a0their\u00a0legacy\u00a0will\u00a0live on\u00a0through\u00a0the\u00a0thousands\u00a0of\u00a0students,\u00a0graduates\u00a0and\u00a0colleagues\u00a0whose\u00a0lives\u00a0they\u00a0touched.\u00a0 Robert\u00a0Bellefeuille:\u00a0Building a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":30021,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[138,128],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29981","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29981"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29981\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30064,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29981\/revisions\/30064"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30021"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ent-nts.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}