ZOE
2020
A philosophical duel between student and professor
Premiered at Théâtre Denise-Pelletier, Montréal
February 5th to February 29th, 2020
Running time — 80 minutes
Toured throughout Québec
Spring/Fall 2022
Marcel-Dubé Award 2021, Académie des lettres du Québec
Students at a university go on strike and take to the streets to protest a decision the government has made. But Zoe refuses to join her fellow students. She’s convinced that the best way to contribute to society is to carry on with her studies and eventually go into medicine. So Zoe obtains a court injunction that forces her professors to teach her, on her own, or face jail time.
Under duress, Zoe’s philosophy professor, Luke, embarks on a line of questioning with his sole student that ultimately forces each of them to reconsider their relationship, and tests the limits of their freedom.
ZOE I found a lot of relevant questions.
LUKE Like what?
ZOE "Is the majority always right?"
TOURING CAST AND CREW
Written and directed by Olivier Choinière
Performed by Patrick Goyette, Zoé Tremblay-Bianco
Assistant to the Director Stéphanie Capistran-Lalonde
Dramaturgy Andréane Roy
Set Simon Guilbault
Costume Elen Ewing Assisted by Robin Brazill
Lighting André Rioux
Video Hugues Caillères and Antonin Gougeon / HUB Studio
Sound Design Eric Forget
Hair and Makeup Sylvie Rolland Provost
Production Director Annie Lalande
Technical Director Maryline Gagnon
Lights Claire Seyller
Video and Sound Renaud Dionne
Stage Management and Dresser Andréanne Samson
Booking Agent Ginette Ferland
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Produced by L'ACTIVITÉ
ORIGINAL CAST AND CREW
Written and directed by Olivier Choinière
Performed by Marc Béland, Zoe Tremblay-Bianco
Assistant to the Director Stephanie Capistran-Lalonde
Dramaturgy Andréane Roy
Set Simon Guilbault
Costume Elen Ewing Assisted by Robin Brazill
Lighting André Rioux
Video Hugues Caillères and Antonin Gougeon / HUB Studio
Sound Design Eric Forget
Hair and makeup Sylvie Rolland Provost
Production Director Annie Lalande
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Coproduced by L'ACTIVITÉ and Théâtre Denise-Pelletier