The Director’s Process: From Page to Stage
Feb 22, 2027 - Apr 04, 2027
As part of the Stage Forward Fund initiative, the Segal Centre in collaboration with Aion Theatre is proud to present a 4-week intensive directing workshop led by Trevor Barrette, Montreal-based director, performer, and theatre maker.
This immersive workshop invites emerging directors to refine their artistic process and bring greater clarity and confidence to their work. Through a mix of discussion, analysis, and practical exploration, participants will deepen their understanding of how to move from script to stage with purpose and precision.
Course topics include:
- Script analysis
- Playwright’s conviction vs. director’s intention
- Building the world of the play
- Story structure and staging
- Rehearsal planning
Who should apply:
We’re looking for emerging directors who have previously directed at least one theatre production (independent, festival, or community) outside of an academic setting.
To apply, please complete the application form and upload your CV, bio, and 1-page cover letter outlining your process, your strengths and weaknesses as a director, and what you hope to gain from the course. Your deadline to apply is February 8, 2027.
Cost: $360 for the full program
Workshop Overview:
- Session 0 (virtual): Introductory meeting to set goals, assign readings, and prepare for the course
Monday, February 24, 2027
- Sessions 1–6 (virtual or in person): Core training sessions
Saturdays & Sundays, March 13-28, 2027
- Sessions 7–8 (in person): Practical directing labs with actors
Saturday & Sunday, April 3-4, 2027
Workshop Dates and Times:
Monday, February 24, 2027 (6:00pm-9:00pm): Session 0 (Virtual)
Saturday, March 13, 2027 (9am-1pm): Session 1 (Virtual)
Sunday, March 14, 2027 (9am-1pm): Session 2 (Virtual)
Saturday, March 20, 2027 (9am-1pm): Session 3 (In-Person at the Segal Centre)
Sunday, March 21, 2027 (9am-1pm): Session 4 (In-Person at the Segal Centre)
Saturday, March 27, 2027 (9am-1pm): Session 5 (In-Person at the Segal Centre)
Sunday, March 28, 2027 (9am-1pm): Session 6 (In-Person at the Segal Centre)
Saturday, April 3, 2027 (9am-5pm): Session 7 (In-Person at the Segal Centre)
Sunday, April 4, 2027 (9am-5pm): Session 8 (In-Person at the Segal Centre)
If you have any questions, please contact gsaltiel@segalcentre.org with the subject line “Directing Workshop Application.”
Important Information
Please note that participation in this workshop is subject to capacity, and we reserve the right to limit the number of participants.
This workshop will be conducted entirely in English.
About Trevor:
Trevor Barrette (he/him) is a theatremaker, director, stage manager, and META-nominated writer, composer, and producer based in Montreal (Tio’tia:ke/Mooniyang). His joy-forward, metatheatrical, and kaleidoscopic projects aim to inspire creativity and a sense of wonder in his audiences.
He has produced and directed The Rules of Playing Risk and Bed and Breakfast, presented at Hudson Village Theatre; Max and Aaron Write a Musical, presented by the Segal Centre for Performing Arts; and the Fringe hits Captain Aurora, Captain Aurora: A New Dawn, and Memento Mori. He has directed The Sages of Chelm and the Yiddish-language premiere of The Great Divide for the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre, as well as The Best Brothers, Born on a Raft Theatre’s inaugural production. He has worked as an assistant director for the Stratford Festival, the Segal Centre, and Talisman Theatre.
He has composed five musicals, all of which have received public presentations. He has stage managed for the Segal Centre, Centaur Theatre, Hudson Village Theatre, Porte Parole, Infinithéâtre, Youtheatre, and Mirvish Productions, among others. He has performed with the National Arts Centre, Segal Centre, Centaur Theatre, Geordie Theatre, Repercussion Theatre, Persephone Productions, and Scapegoat Carnivale, among others.
Dedicated to fostering local talent, he teaches regularly at the Segal Centre Academy and Geordie Theatre School. He has served as President of the Montreal English Theatre Awards and Vice-President of the Quebec Drama Federation and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal.