catherine Brunet and Antoine Pilon Reunite onstage in “Québec-Montréal” Following Conscious Uncoupling
MONTREAL – Actress catherine Brunet and Antoine Pilon are collaborating professionally once again, appearing together in the play “Québec-Montréal,” a project that marks a significant step for the former couple who prioritized a respectful separation. The pair were recently seen together at the Gala des prix Gémeaux on september 17, 2023, photographed by Paul Ducharme.
Brunet and Pilon’s decision to work together post-breakup underscores their commitment to maintaining a positive relationship,both personally and professionally. This collaboration is particularly noteworthy given Brunet’s tendency to repeatedly work with trusted colleagues, especially in theater, where she values the support and camaraderie of a familiar team. The production of “Québec-Montréal” offers a public demonstration of their triumphant navigation of a arduous transition, and highlights the importance of strong working relationships within the performing arts.
brunet emphasized the importance of surrounding herself with people she trusts, particularly on stage. “I find it gorgeous to have such good friends in this field and to want to continue working together,” she stated. “when you go on stage in front of an audience, you have no safety net. So being surrounded by people I no,that I love,makes all the difference. If I make a mistake, if something happens, it’s on them that I can count.”
The actress acknowledged the demanding nature of live theatre,contrasting it with the relative security of television and film. She described a unique energy inherent in the theatrical experiance. “Something special happens in the theatre: you can’t be on your phone or folding clothes at the same time. And we are all together in a room experiencing the same thing, simultaneously occurring. We laugh together, we react together. There is something very exciting, very alive, in all of that,” Brunet explained.
Brunet’s career pattern reveals a consistent preference for collaborating with familiar faces, a practice she actively seeks out, particularly within theatrical productions. She and Pilon evidently applied that same intentionality to their separation, stating, “We worked very hard to make our breakup go well.”
