The Jean Duceppe Theater, where he was artistic director for 27 seasons, from 1991 to 2018, confirmed the news Thursday at the end of the day.
Michel’s departure upsets us and leaves us very big shoes to put on
, declared, by press release, David Laurin and Jean-Simon Traversy, artistic co-directors of the Montreal theater, as well as Amélie Duceppe, general director of the institution.
Michel Dumont with David Laurin and Jean-Simon Traversy, in 2017
Photo : Duceppe
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Throughout his career, he has carried the torch of a popular and accessible theater at arm’s length, fighting to ensure that our language and our culture take their rightful place on our stages.
For the whole Duceppe team, he was an exceptional friend, role model, advisor and mentor. He will be sorely missed. We will pursue its mission with pride and gratitude
, they added.
Originally from Saguenay, Michel Dumont has performed in more than 75 plays during his career.
Michel Dumont in 2013 in the play “The Crossing of the Inner Sea”, created by Jean-Rock Gaudreault.
Photo: François Brunelle / Compagnie Jean-Duceppe
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From the creation of the Jean Duceppe theater company in 1973, Michel Dumont took to the stage, alongside Jean Duceppe, to present the play The death of a salesman by Arthur Miller, in Montreal.
Subsequently, he distinguished himself in plays like The Tamed Shrew, by Shakespeare, or in La Cerisaie by Chekhov.
In addition to having been a monument of the theater, Michel Dumont has also played in about fifteen soap operas and television series, including Ladies of heart, Omerta, Emergency and Yamaska.
