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Once again, the Maison Théâtre, L’ Arrière Scène - centre dramatique pour l’enfance et la jeunesse en Montérégie, the Centre de diffusion de théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs and Les Coups de Théâtre, Festival international des arts jeune public, are joining forces to present the second edition of the FOCUS Québec event on November 19, 20 and 21, 2014 in Montreal, in association with the Conférence Internationale des arts de la scène (CINARS). FOCUS Québec is a showcase promoting “made in Quebec” theatre for young audiences. It is an opportunity for theatre and festival professionals (presenters and programmers) from here and elsewhere to discover, over a 3-day period, a selection of 8 plays from Quebec theatre companies that reflect the rich variety of this milieu. The productions programmed were chosen by the artistic directors of the 4 presenters partnering this event. A get-together for the TYA community, this showcase is being presented during the Festival Les Coups de Théâtre and the CINARS arts conference, and is thus a great opportunity to meet and network with TYA artists, producers and programmers from Quebec and abroad. PLAYS PRESENTED AT THE SECOND EDITION Édredon by the theatre company Les Incomplètes (performed without words), Nœuds papillon by Théâtre Ébouriffé (presented in French), Les mains dans la gravelle by L’ Arrière Scène (presented in French), Gretel et Hansel by Le Carrousel, compagnie de théâtre (presented in French, script available in English and Spanish), Scenes from a Tree by the company Des mots d’la dynamite (Le spectacle de l’arbre, presented in English) and Un monde qui s’efface by Théâtre Bluff (presented in French, English version also available). Two other plays, part of the Festival Les Coups de Théâtre and presented at FOCUS Québec, will also be featured: Dans ma maison de papier, j’ai des poèmes sur le feu by Les Deux Mondes, and Papoul by Théâtre Bouches Décousues. PROFESSIONAL EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED Théâtres Unis Enfance Jeunesse and the Maison Théâtre cordially invite you to a professional get-together on November 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Five companies will be presenting new works at the Maison Théâtre on November 21 at 2:30 p.m. This is an ideal moment to discover and network with artists, producers and programmers before the end of the FOCUS Québec event. A SHOWCASE OF QUEBEC THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES With financial support of In collaboration with

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Once again, the Maison Théâtre, L’ Arrière Scène - centre dramatique pour l’enfance et la jeunesse en Montérégie, the Centre de diffusion de théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs and Les Coups de Théâtre, Festival international des arts jeune public, are joining forces to present the second edition of the FOCUS Québec event on November 19, 20 and 21, 2014 in Montreal, in association with the Conférence Internationale des arts de la scène (CINARS).

FOCUS Québec is a showcase promoting “made in Quebec” theatre for young audiences. It is an opportunity for theatre and festival professionals (presenters and programmers) from here and elsewhere to discover, over a 3-day period, a selection of 8 plays from Quebec theatre companies that reflect the rich variety of this milieu. The productions programmed were chosen by the artistic directors of the 4 presenters partnering this event. A get-together for the TYA community, this showcase is being presented during the Festival Les Coups de Théâtre and the CINARS arts conference, and is thus a great opportunity to meet and network with TYA artists, producers and programmers from Quebec and abroad.

PLAYS PRESENTED AT THE SECOND EDITION

Édredon by the theatre company Les Incomplètes (performed without words), Nœuds papillon by Théâtre Ébouriffé (presented in French), Les mains dans la gravelle by L’ Arrière Scène (presented in French), Gretel

et Hansel by Le Carrousel, compagnie de théâtre (presented in French, script available in English and Spanish), Scenes from a Tree by the company Des mots d’la dynamite (Le spectacle de l’arbre, presented in English) and Un monde qui s’efface by Théâtre Bluff (presented in French, English version also available).

Two other plays, part of the Festival Les Coups de Théâtre and presented at FOCUS Québec, will also be featured: Dans ma maison de papier, j’ai des poèmes sur le feu by Les Deux Mondes, and Papoul by Théâtre Bouches Décousues.

PROFESSIONAL EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED

• Théâtres Unis Enfance Jeunesse and the Maison Théâtre cordially invite you to a professional get-together on November 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Five companies will be presenting new works at the Maison Théâtre on November 21 at 2:30 p.m. This is an ideal moment to discover and network with artists, producers and programmers before the end of the FOCUS Québec event.

A SHOWCASE OF QUEBEC THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

With financial support ofIn collaboration with

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

9 A.M. – ÉDREDONLES INCOMPLÈTES

AGES 1 AND UP (30 MINS)THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES (LE RING)

10 A.M. – DANS MA MAISON DE PAPIER, J’AI DES POÈMES SUR LE FEU*LES DEUX MONDES

AGES 7 AND UP (50 MINS)THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES (L’ARÈNE)

10 A.M. – LES MAINS DANS LA GRAVELLEL’ARRIÈRE SCÈNE

AGES 7 AND UP (60 MINS) THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES (LE RING)

10 A.M. – SCENES FROM A TREE DES MOTS D’LA DYNAMITE

AGES 18 MONTHS AND UP (35 MINS) THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES (LE RING)

1 P.M. – PAPOUL*THÉÂTRE BOUCHES DÉCOUSUES

AGES 3 AND UP (45 MINS)STUDIO JEAN-VALCOURT DUCONSERVATOIRE

1 P.M. – GRETEL ET HANSELLE CARROUSEL

AGES 6 AND UP (55 MINS)MAISON THÉÂTRE

1 P.M. – UN MONDE QUI S’EFFACETHÉÂTRE BLUFF

AGES 14 AND UP (50 MINS)MAISON THÉÂTRE

3 P.M. - NŒUDS PAPILLONTHÉÂTRE ÉBOURIFFÉ

AGES 8 AND UP (50 MINS)MAISON THÉÂTRE

2 P.M. TO 5 P.M. – PROFESSIONNAL GET-TOGETHERMAISON THÉÂTRE

2:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. – PRESENTATION OF NEW THEATRE PROJECTSMAISON THÉÂTRE

5 P.M. - CLÔTURE

*Play programmed as part of the Festival Les Coups de Théâtre

SITESMAISON THÉÂTRE245, rue Ontario EstMontréal, QcH2X 3Y6

THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES7285, rue ChabotMontréal, QcH2E 2K7

STUDIO JEAN-VALCOURT DU CONSERVATOIRE 4750, avenue Henri JulienMontréal, QcH2E 2K7

SCHEDULE

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A DELIGHTFUL ENCOUNTER WITH THE OTHER

Warm and cozy in her cocoon, she dreams. Lulled in the midst of a tranquil dream, she knows and loves the warmth of her eiderdown. When she awakes she discovers her five senses, her body in the surrounding space. Who am I? Suddenly, the Other beckons to her. What does he want? One step at a time, she finds the courage to step outside, her nose nipped by frost. Thus she sets off, heading down the road to discover the world.

CREATED AND PRESENTED BY LES INCOMPLÈTES

Les Incomplètes is a theatre company that creates plays inspired by many different artistic disciplines, pro-ducing pieces that incorporate the poetry of the body, video imagery and sound environments, works that establish a strong connection in close proximity to the audience.

www.lesincompletes.com

CONTACT - CHANTAL CIMON | 1 418 780-3699 | [email protected]

CONCEIVED, DIRECTED AND PERFORMED BY :LAURENCE P. LAFAILLE AND AUDREY MARCHAND

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 9 A.M.THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES (LE RING)

AGES 1 AND UP

-30 MINUTES

ÉDREDON (PERFORMED WITHOUT WORDS)LES INCOMPLÈTES

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“EVERY CHILD IS A FUTURE OLD PERSON, THEY JUST DON’T KNOW IT YET.”

A young girl is giving us a tour of her imaginary house. The light switches off and then on again… and there she is, a reclusive old woman in a home that suddenly seems very small. Just then a mysterious stranger appears at the door and tells her she is dying. How is that possible? Just yesterday she was a child, and indeed, she is still wearing the same shoes. She accepts that she is going to die, but not before giving the shoes back to the young girl who once wore them.

PRESENTED BY DEUX MONDES AND CO-PRODUCED BY LE FESTIVAL LES COUPS DE THEATRE AND SALLE JEAN-MARC-DION

Les Deux Mondes, a guiding light in the firmament of Quebec theatre, has been conducting research and creating new works for over 40 years. As its artistic director since 2013, dramaturge Sébastien Harrisson has put the text at the creative fore, with a programming cycle of two works – one for young audiences and another for the general public.

www.lesdeuxmondes.com

CONTACT

PRESENTATIONS IN QUEBEC AND ACROSS CANADA - LES DEUX MONDES | 514 593-4417 | [email protected]

FRENCH-SPEAKING EUROPE - SÉVERINE ANDRÉ LIEBAUT | 06 15 01 14 75 | [email protected]

ENGLISH-SPEAKING SHOWS - JOHN LAMBERT | 514 982-6825 | [email protected]

WRITTEN BY : PHILIPPE DORINDIRECTED BY : ERIC JEAN

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 10 A.M.THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES (L’ARÈNE)

AGES 7 AND UP

-50 MINUTES

DANS MA MAISON DE PAPIER, J’AI DES POÈMES SUR LE FEULES DEUX MONDES

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FROM DAWN TO DUSK, PAPOUL HAS HIS HANDS FULL!

Between the chickie coop waiting for him and work that does not wait, between errands to run and business appointments, Papoul is doing the best he can! Fortunately, Grand Papoul sets the pace and watches over the household. In delicate fashion, with wordplay and tenderness, this new play by Jasmine Dubé aimed at toddlers and young children illustrates with finesse and humour a day in the life of a doting father.

CREATED BY THÉÂTRE BOUCHES DÉCOUSUES

Active promoters of the concept that theatre for young audiences is autonomous, fully fledged theatre in its own right, that children are not only the audience of tomorrow but an audience of the here and now, Théâtre Bouches Décousues conducts theatrical research and creates new plays that pose a tender, critical gaze on the world of children and that of their adults. As an unending source of inspiration, relations between children and adults have been the cornerstone at the very heart of the company’s works since 1986.

www.theatrebouchesdecousues.com

CONTACT DIFFUSION - LOUISE RENALD | 514 278-3309 EXT. 224 | [email protected]

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY : JASMINE DUBÉ

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 1 P.M.STUDIO JEAN-VALCOURT DU CONSERVATOIRE

AGES 3 AND UP

-45 MINUTES

PAPOULTHÉÂTRE BOUCHES DÉCOUSUES

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NOEUDS PAPILLON (PERFORMANCE PRESENTED IN FRENCH)THÉÂTRE ÉBOURIFFÉ

DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT

Amélie is eleven years old. To cope with the absence of her father she refuses to talk, plunging instead into the fascinating world of aviation. At bedtime she pins photos of Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindberg and Leonardo da Vinci onto the bulletin board above her bed. By telling us the grand story of the history of aviation as well as the story of her father, Amélie is able to overcome her grief at his death and discovers a new passion for butterflies.

A PLAY BY THÉÂTRE ÉBOURIFFÉ

All of us have dreams. The dream of Théâtre Ébouriffé is to help us rediscover the force, grandeur and pos-sibilities of the collective imagination through its theatre presentations. Théâtre Ébouriffé develops contem-porary theatre based on a mingling of artistic disciplines and evocative power, enhancing how today’s young audiences view the world. The company takes as its motto a quote by Montaigne : “A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.”

www.theatre-ebouriffe.ca

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY : MARIE-EVE HUOT

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 3 P.M. MAISON THÉÂTRE

AGES 8 AND UP

-50 MINUTES

CONTACT - MARIE-EVE HUOT | 1 514 526-1608 | [email protected]

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LES MAINS DANS LA GRAVELLE (PERFORMANCE PRESENTED IN FRENCH) L’ARRIÈRE SCÈNE

WHEN KIDNEY STONES BECOME PRECIOUS GEMS

Fred Gravel invites the audience to the unveiling of his art installation created from objects evoking his 10 years of life. Before our eyes he is once again Fred the Terror, the poor child who spent his days searching the gravel in his yard for precious stones. He relives his friendship with Agate, who likes to think she’s Marilyn Monroe, and his connection to his sick mother. Punctuated by moments of dance, the piece shows how Fred’s imagination has eased his burdens and nourished the artist that he has become.

CREATED BY L’ ARRIÈRE SCÈNE

L’ Arrière Scène is a theatre centre that for the past 38 years has been presenting works for children and young audiences in the Montérégie region, plays for those aged 3 to 17. The company also provides theatre training and workshops for schools and families that enrich the theatregoing experience, and supports emerging TYA artists by offering residencies to young playwrights and young companies.

www.arrierescene.qc.ca

CONTACT - MARIE-ANNICK GEFFROY | 1 450 467-4504, ext. 35 | [email protected]

WRITTEN BY : SIMON BOULERICE DIRECTED BY : SERGE MAROIS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 AT 10 A.M.THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES (LE RING)

AGES 7 AND UP

-60 MINUTES

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GRETEL ET HANSEL (PERFORMANCE PRESENTED IN FRENCH, SCRIPT AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH)

LE CARROUSEL, COMPAGNIE DE THÉÂTRE

A GRIPPING REWORKING OF THE FAMOUS FAIRY TALE

When Hansel arrives, it upsets the balance of Gretel’s life completely, for her little brother has turned every-thing upside down. When their parents abandon them in the forest and they end up at the witch’s house, she is strongly tempted to toss him into the oven along with their jailer and be done with him once and for all. By what twisty, tangled route does one become a big sister?

In residence at Théâtre de la Ville (Longueuil) and at the Maison Théâtre (Montreal), co- produced with Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne, with support from the Centre national du Théâtre (France).

CREATED BY LE CARROUSEL, COMPAGNIE DE THÉÂTRE

Convinced of the need for a true artistic encounter, Carrousel places the question “What should we say to children?” at the very heart of its creative process, actively probing the issue of the artist’s self-censorship when performing for a young audience. Supported by research that breaks through boundaries and limits, Suzanne Lebeau and Gervais Gaudreault direct their passion into creating and staging a repertoire of original works considered, both in Quebec and abroad, as milestones in the history of theatre for young audiences.

www.lecarrousel.net

CONTACT - SYLVAIN CORNUAU | 1 514 529-6309, ext. 31 | [email protected]

WRITTEN BY : SUZANNE LEBEAUDIRECTED BY : GERVAIS GAUDREAULT

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 AT 1 P.M. MAISON THÉÂTRE

AGES 6 AND UP

-55 MINUTES

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SCENES FROM A TREE (LE SPECTACLE DE L’ARBRE PRESENTED IN ENGLISH)

DES MOTS D’LA DYNAMITE

A LIVING GARDEN FOR TODDLERS

Inspired by the different seasons, Scenes from a Tree is like a herbarium filled with tactile sensations. Three tree-like fairies with handicraft skills make their way through the changing seasons that mark the passing of time. In a series of poetic sketches, the show captures the feelings that come with growing up and estab-lishing roots, like the trees we see around us every day. It illustrates our small pains and losses and the great discoveries we make on a daily basis

CREATED BY DES MOTS D’LA DYNAMITE

The theatre of Des mots d’la dynamite covers an astonishing range and is full of imagination, juxtaposing performance art, theatre, music, poetry, dance, theatre of objects and visual arts. The company has been cre-ating, producing and presenting interdisciplinary works for adults and young audiences since 1988. It probes our relationship with personal space and the universal space, the public and the private.

www.desmotsdladynamite.com

CONTACT - JANA AWAD | 1 514 528-7070 | [email protected]

WRITTEN BY : NATHALIE DEROME, AMÉLIE DUMOULIN, FRANK MARTEL AND LUCIE TRUDEL

SET DESIGN : MÉLANIE CHAREST

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT 10 A.M. THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES (LE RING)

AGES 18 MONTHS AND UP

-35 MINUTES

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UN MONDE QUI S’EFFACE (THE RETREATING WORLD)(PERFORMANCE PRESENTED IN FRENCH, ENGLISH VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE)

THÉÂTRE BLUFF

A MOVING TALE OF FRIENDSHIP STRONGER THAN DEATH

Ali, a young Iraqi in his twenties, is invited to an international symposium of pigeon breeders. As he prepares his presentation he is tormented by memories of the American occupation of his country. One disturbing image in particular stands out, that of his best friend Samir, who died in combat. Ali tries to get on with his life, but the departure of his friend without so much as a goodbye continues to haunt him. Indeed, the war continues to affect something that is very private and personal. But if the young man could have a word with his dead friend, true friendship could triumph.

PRESENTED BY THÉÂTRE BLUFF

Founded in 1990, Théâtre Bluff gives voice to writers who tackle contemporary issues with plays that are likely to interest, through their themes or aesthetics, adolescents and young adults. Convinced that contemporary dramaturgy is the best way to get a younger generation interested in theatre, the company encourages dia-logue through its research, its new plays and community outreach activities.

www.bluff.qc.ca

CONTACT - CHANTALE BOUDREAULT | 1 450 686-6883, poste 28 | [email protected]

WRITTEN BY : NAOMI WALLACETRANSLATED BY : MARYSE WARDA DIRECTED BY : SÉBASTIEN HARRISSON

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT 1 P.M. MAISON THÉÂTRE

AGES 14 AND UP

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PROFESSIONAL EVENTS

At the initiative of the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles in Paris and in close collaboration with the Théâtres Unis Enfance Jeunesse (TUEJ, Quebec), Scènes d’enfance et d’ailleurs (France) and the Chambre des Théâtres pour l’Enfance et la Jeunesse (CTEJ, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles), a two-day symposium was held last December for some thirty participants, artists and TYA professionals from these three French-speaking com-munities to focus on the following projects underway :

• Establishing a “Professional Theatre for young Audiences” policy in Quebec

• Drafting a manifesto toward an artistic and cultural policy for live performances for young audiences in France

• A report on the state of TYA venues by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles in Belgium

The purpose of these discussions was to determine what, beyond our specific contexts, we have in common. Points of agreement were identified, and participants then discussed various approaches and difficulties, and possible future actions.

Almost one year later, TUEJ and the Maison Théâtre are taking up the torch and are inviting TYA stakeholders to share the progress made in these areas by the representatives of these three French-speaking communities.

PROFESSIONAL GET-TOGETHER NOVEMBER 20 FROM 2 P.M TO 5 P.M. (VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED)

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PRESENTATION OF NEW THEATRE PROJECTSFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 FROM 2:30 TO 4:30 P.M. MAISON THÉÂTRE

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A moment to discover new plays and an opportunity to engage with artists, producers and theatre

programmers.

THÉÂTRE DE LA VIEILLE 17 PETITES BÛCHES

WRITTEN BY : JEAN-PHILIPPE LEHOUX DIRECTED BY : JOËL BEDDOWS

AGES 7 AND UP

Marco is a boy who is lost in a city in eastern Europe, far from his parents and all familiar landmarks. Next to a rusted old merry-go-round, he encounters two lively young girls, Sarah and Rose, who dream of other lands, and also an unsettling elderly Italian clown. In his own way, whether brutal or poetic, each one helps him discover this strange city. A fable about distrust of the Other, and the role that chance and coincidence play in any journey.

www.vieille17.ca

CO-PRODUCED BY PETIT THÉÂTRE DE SHERBROOKE AND [PARENTHÈSE], FRANCE LETTRE POUR ÉLENA LETTRE POUR ÉLENA

WRITTEN BY : ÉRIKA TREMBLAY-ROYCHOREOGRAPHED BY : CHRISTOPHE GARCIADIRECTED BY : CHRISTOPHE GARCIA ET ÉRIKA TREMBLAY-ROY

AGES 7 AND UP

Dozens and dozens of letters litter the edge of a road. They are addressed to three young girls who have dis-appeared. A letter from Daddy, from Grandma, a letter from a sweetheart, letters from friends and neighbours. Funny letters, letters that are choking with emotion, letters that protest or that simply remember. Dozens of letters, but none for Élena, who has not disappeared, who still remembers.

www.petittheatre.qc.ca

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DYNAMO THÉÂTRE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH TEATRO O BANDO (PORTUGAL) IMMIGRANT DE L’INTÉRIEUR (WORKING TITLE)

DIRECTED BY : NICOLAS BRITESPERFORMED BY : YVES SIMARD

The show is inspired by testimonials from young people with intimate knowledge of the experience of immi-gration, and will be created as part of the international collaborative project Boomerang – Traces of Property and Hope, which involves six different companies: DynamO Théâtre and Presentation House Theatre from Canada, Teatro O Bando from Portugal, Teatro Elsinor from Italy and Pilot Theatre from the UK, plus the Australian Theatre for Young People.

DynamO Théâtre will work in close collaboration with Teatro O Bando and an exchange of directors will take place. Nicolas Brites from Portugal will direct a solo performed by Yves Simard of DynamO Théâtre, while Jacqueline Gosselin will direct the O Bando show in Palmela. Six co-productions will thus be created by twinning companies over a two-year period. The project will culminate in Sydney, Australia in May 2016 with the presentation of a show combining the work of all six companies.

www.dynamotheatre.qc.ca

THÉÂTRE DES PETITES ÂMESOGO

CONCEIVED BY : ISABELLE PAYANTCREATIVE TEAM : ISABELLE PAYANT, PATRICK BEAUCHEMIN, STÉPHANE HEINE, ANNE BRULOTTE-LÉGARÉ, STÉPHANE GUY, NANCY LONGCHAMP.

AGES 2 TO 3 AND UP

The three of them have never met before, but all received an invitation from Ogo to travel. They show up for the appointment, but he isn’t there. Waiting for him initially seems far too long and tedious, but soon becomes a pretext for play and discovery. Playing with the fabrics and boxes they find in the waiting room, they plunge right in, telling stories and embarking on journeys and eventually enjoying themselves so much that they decide to come back tomorrow… to wait for Ogo again!

www.theatredespetitesames.com

CO-PRODUCED BY YOUTHEATRE AND THE BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE (UK)DELETE

CREATED AND DIRECTED BY : MICHEL LEFEBVRE AND DANIEL IREGUI

AVAILABLE IN TWO VERSIONS : ONE FOR AGES 6 AND UP, ONE FOR ADOLESCENTS

Delete focuses on the intersection of the virtual world and reality. In a universe where everything is accessible (information, calculations, lists and directories, calendars, addresses and important contact numbers), what do we choose to save? What do we need to survive, what information remains essential? What is the place of memory in a world where all information is stored in a machine?

www.youtheatre.ca

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For the past 30 seasons, the MAISON THÉÂTRE has been presenting to tod-dlers, children and adolescents a selection of some of the most significant works of theatre from here and abroad. As a centre for presenting plays and community outreach activities, it provides a large audience from diverse social and cultural backgrounds with access to theatre. An association of 27 theatre companies, the Maison Théâtre constitutes a national artistic forum that makes a dynamic contribution to the growth and development of theatre for young audiences.

For the past 38 years and under the artistic direction of Serge Marois, L’ ARRIÈRE SCÈNE has been presenting a wide range of diverse activities to bring young people into contact with the-

atre. As the Centre dramatique pour l’enfance et la jeunesse en Montérégie, it creates new plays, presents works by other TYA companies, and promotes arts education and theatre training. L’Arrière Scène also sup-ports up-and-coming TYA artists and companies, offering residencies for young companies and emerging playwrights.

The only presenter in eastern Quebec specialized in theatre for young audiences, THÉÂTRE JEUNESSE LES GROS BECS proposes productions aimed at tod-dlers, children and teenagers. School groups and families appreciate the quality of the performances presented in a professional venue with an intimate ambi-ence. Les Gros Becs also participates in promoting theatre for young audiences

by supporting the presentation of new works and by welcoming companies with artistic residencies where they can refine and polish new works and meet their public.

A confluence of diverse influences that nourish artistic works aimed at young audiences, the FESTIVAL LES COUPS DE THÉÂTRE reflects the vitality and diversity of a wide range of creative approaches to be found in the performing arts directed at young spectators. Founded in 1990 under the artistic direction of Rémi Boucher, the festival is a biannual event that is unparalleled in Canada.

The CINARS Biennale has made a name for itself as an indispensible multi-disciplinary event, in which one can develop real international touring opportu-nities, build solid relationships with professionals from all over the world, as well as sharpen one’s professional skill-set and knowledge base. The event gath-ers around 1,300 participants from 40 countries and presents over 150 shows throughout the week.

www.maisontheatre.com

www.lesgrosbecs.qc.ca

www.coupsdetheatre.com

www.arrierescene.qc.ca

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www.cinars.org

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MAISON THÉÂTRE245, rue Ontario Est

Berri-UQAM Station

THÉÂTRE AUX ÉCURIES7285, rue Chabot Fabre Station

ACCOMMODATION PACKAGESFOCUS Québec might be able to cover certain accommodation costs (three nights’ lodging, one person per organization) to encourage out-of-town presenters and programmers to attend the event. If you wish to benefit from this support, you must make your request in writing. A list of TYA shows from Quebec that you have previously programmed as part of your season would be appreciated. Note that there are a limited number of places. Send your request to the attention of Anne Denizet, FOCUS Québec coordinator, before September

8, 2014 at the following address : [email protected]. You will receive a response before September 19, 2014.

INFORMATION AND CONTACT PERSONFor additional information about the event, visit the Maison Théâtre website or contact the coordinator Anne Denizet at [email protected], 1 514 288-7211, ext. 309.

HOW TO REGISTERTo register, complete the reservation form before October 17, 2014 : Formulaire FOCUS Québec

STUDIO JEAN-VALCOURT DU CONSERVATOIRE 4750, avenue Henri Julien Mont-Royal Station

GETTING THERE

FROM MONTREAL’S PIERRE-ELLIOTT TRUDEAU AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN MONTREAL :

Shuttle bus 747 to the Berri-UQAM subway station (downtown)

Fare : $10 CAN (as of June 12, 2014) | Travel time : approximately 45 minutes | FOR MORE DETAILS

Taxi – from airport to downtown Montreal

Minimum fare : $17 CAN | Fixed fare: $40 CAN (as of June 12, 2014) | FOR MORE DETAILS

*Click on the map to get coordinates.

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