MontrealTheatreHub.com is a labour of love, birthed from a profound passion for the stage arts and for the people that make it happen.
My initial idea for the site came from what was a perceived gap in the Montreal English theatre scene – a need for up-to-date, freely accessible, and relevant industry information as an artist and an audience member. Suggestively named, the Hub was then conceived to be a centralized source of content for members of the local performing arts community at large, serving as an independent newscast, a comprehensive guide to shows, and a virtual home for us to unapologetically discuss all things theatre around town.
Connectivity is at the heart of the Hub; we’re here to shine a light on the creative individuals and companies that ignite stages across Montreal and contribute towards the cultural development of our vibrant city. Our mission resides not only in strengthening the ties among existing members of the community, but in reaching and inspiring new audiences to awaken to the magic of the theatre.
This site is a love letter to each and every single one of you and I hope you find in it a source of excitement, education, and enlightenment.
All my love!
(Photo: Karin Benedict)
Camila Fitzgibbon Founder and Editor-in-Chief MontrealTheatreHub.com
Born in Brazil and based in Montreal, Camila is a writer, journalist, director, and performing artist of the stage and screen. A member of the Canadian Theatre Critics' Association, she is an honouree of the CTCA's 2019 Nathan Cohen Awards in the category of Outstanding Emerging Critic. When not reporting for the Hub, Camila provides media coverage on the local theatre scene as a contributor to Global TV's Montreal Morning News show and as the presenter of the QDF's new Community Spotlight interview series.
Ashley Frankel is thrilled to be on board with the Montreal Theatre Hub team! Her passion for theatre flourished ever since watching her first movie musicals from a very young age. Though she has dabbled in Choreography and Stage Management, her true passion lies in performing. Recent stage credits include The Addams Family (Ensemble), Shrek The Musical (Ensemble) & You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Little Red Haired Girl). Ashley currently works as the Marketing and Social Media Coordinator for JPdL Events and moonlights as the resident Director of Marketing for the West Island Theatre Association (WISTA).
Cheyenne is a young theatre professional educated at McGill University, who works in Montreal as a producer and stage manager. She has previously stage managed with Just For Laughs, Mainline Theatre, Home Theatre Productions and McGill University, as well as assistant stage managed with The Segal Centre. She has also worked with the St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival, and co-runs Home Theatre Productions.
Celine D. Cardineau is an interdisciplinary artist, production designer, creative director and writer from Santa Rosa, California. She recently graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in Theatre Design and Studio Arts.
Driven by her passion for contemporary art and writing, Cardineau pens reviews, interviews, and analyses informed by her own multidisciplinary practice. She formerly held the positions of Head Writer and Online Editor for Yiara Magazine, a feminist art and art history publication.
Find out more about Cardineau’s recent projects and upcoming exhibitions/productions at cardineauceline.myportfolio.com
Desiree is an independent writer and actor. She completed a B.A. in Honours English, Drama & Theatre at McGill University, and received an M.A. in Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies from the University of Toronto. Her research centers around postmodern drama, performativity, and the application of humour to language. She is passionate about stand-up comedy and starts her every morning off by reading The Onion. In previous years, Desiree has taken part in the Just for Laughs Festival as a Script Editor for its Gala shows, and currently works in Feature Animation Development at Cinesite Studios.
Rahul Gandhi is an independent artist and Montreal based actor and director. Recent credits include Rafi in Centaur Legacy series' "What Rough Beast" and Fourteen in Concordia University's "Animals in Paradise". As a recent graduate from Concordia University's Acting for the Theatre, Rahul is ready to stumble blindly into the real world. As an artist, he is thrilled to be working with Montreal Theatre Hub again to watch, offer insight into, and review some of the wonderful experiences the Montreal Fringe has to offer. Catch him in "The Peers" by Infemous. @raulgeendee
Violette Kay is a playwright, director and multidisciplinary performer, alumna of John Abbott College's theatre program, Imago Theatre's ARTISTA, and Playwrights' Workshop Montreal's Young Creators Unit. Recent credits include James and Ziggy (Tantalus, Montreal Fringe), The Order of the Poor Ladies (Revolution They Wrote), Amuse Me (Tantalus) and Adoration (Tantalus/Studio Porte Bleue). Violette is also a proud contributor to the administrative functioning of Geordie Theatre, École Musique Active and the Rose Festival. You might also find her busking at your local metro station, puppeteering various household objects, or otherwise channeling her bitterness into art.
Rosie Long Decter is a writer and musician based in Montreal. Her work has appeared in Vallum: Contemporary Poetry, This, Briarpatch, Cult MTL, and elsewhere. She is a research intern at Maisonneuve and has previously worked for Geordie Theatre, the Quebec Writers’ Federation, and CKUT Radio. She is a 2017 recipient of the Lionel Shapiro Award for Creative Writing and has composed for productions presented at the MAI and at Revolution They Wrote festival. Her band Bodywash is releasing their debut album, Comforter, in August 2019 via Luminelle Recordings.