Programming
As the only francophone professional theatre company in British Columbia, Théâtre la Seizième is a dynamic creative centre that commissions new works but also presents the most critically-acclaimed and engaging shows from all over Canada. Recipient of several Jessie Richardson awards and national awards, the company has proudly worked with Francophone companies from throughout the country as well as local producers such as the PuSh International Arts Festival, the Vancouver Playhouse, the Vancouver East Cultural Centre and SFU Woodward’s.
YOUNG AUDIENCES SEASON
Since its beginnings, Théâtre la Seizième has created, produced and toured youth audience shows and drama workshops in elementary and secondary French and French immersion schools in Vancouver and all over the country. Over the years, it has become a major resource for schools throughout the country, offer shows That promote critical thinking, support teaching activities and introduce children to theatre. Its Young audience season reached about 21 000 students yearly.
TRAINING AND DRAMATURGICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
As a well-established institution, we happily take on our artistic leadership role and nurture the artistic community by supporting the professional development of theatre artists through internships, creative workshops and mentorship programs. In 2001, Artistic Director Craig Holzschuh launched an innovative dramaturgical development program to foster creativity by commissioning promising playwrights and providing them with the necessary financial and intellectual support.
DRAMATURGICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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[sixteen_pixels]2016/2017 STRAIGHT JACKET WINTER by Esther Duquette and Gilles Poulin-Denis Created by 2PAR4 |
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2016/2017 L’ÉLECTION by Peter Boychuk Co-commissioned with Green Thumb Theatre |
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2014/2015 SELFIE by Christine Quintana |
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2013/2014 EXTRA-CÉLESTE by Dave Deveau Co-commissioned with Green Thumb Theatre |
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2012/2013 Statu Quo by Gilles Poulin-Denis |
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2011/2012 Traces by Craig Holzschuh and Anita Rochon |
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2011/2012 Le Portrait Gooble by Jon Lachlan Stewart |
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2008 La vue d’en haut by James Long |
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2007/2008 Des flocons pour Alicia by Lyne Barnabé |
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2006/2007 Fast Food by Michael Gauthier |
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2007 Apocalypse à Kamloops by Stephan Cloutier |
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2005 Les contes Vancouvérois Texte collectif by Stephan Cloutier, Craig Holzschuh, Alain Jean, Kathleen Oliver and Christiane Raymond |
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2004 Mathieu mathématiques by Michael Gauthier |
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2001 La nuit Collective |
