ANDRÉ LALIBERTÉ AWARDED THE PRIX ALBERT-TESSIER 2020
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
On November 4th, André Laliberté received the 2020 Prix Albert-Tessier, one of the prestigious Prix du Québec artistic awards. The Prix Albert-Tessier, presented by the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications, is the highest distinction granted to a person for their outstanding contribution to the performing arts in Québec.
ANDRÉ LALIBERTÉ - Théatre de l’Œil Co-founder and Artistic and General Director from 1973 to 2020
While mainly focusing on the artistic direction of Théâtre de l’Œil’s productions, André Laliberté was also a playwright, puppeteer and stage director. His passion for puppetry and his determination to transcend genres led him to bring together artists from every creative discipline to explore this age-old art form: renowned stage directors, visual artists, musicians and choreographers who were introduced to puppetry arts thanks to André Laliberté.
THÉÂTRE DE L’ŒIL WILL BE PRESENTING THE STAR KEEPER AS PART OF A THREE-CITY CHINESE TOUR IN JULY 2016
JUNE 21, 2016
Théâtre de l'Œil will be presenting its signature show, The Star Keeper/Le Porteur, during its tour of the People's Republic of China from July 13-31.
The troupe will be appearing in the national capital at a brand new venue, the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, from July 13-17. The show will then move on to the Shanghai Children’s Arts Theatre on July 23-24, followed by the prestigious Guangzhou Opera House on July 29-31. A total of 14 performances will be oered in the three cities. The troupe's last appearance in China was in 2014, when it staged 3-Legged Tale/Sur 3 Pattes for young audiences and families in Guangzhou as part of an Asian tour.
THE STAR KEEPER RETURNS TO NEW YORK'S NEW VICTORY THEATER
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
By Mary Rose Lloyd, Director of Artistic Programming and Olga Putilina, Artistic Programming Associate
Every season has its own sense of magic, and 2015-16 is particularly exciting for us. The New Victory Theater’s 20th anniversary season, which we’ve been planning for quite some time, becomes a reality this fall. To celebrate our 20th birthday, we’re honoring artists who have been part of our journey over the years. Each show this season is from a company that has been here in a past season and is now returning...