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The funny future of Olivier Morin

“The future teaches us that it is made of extraordinary things”. These words from the actor Olivier Morin fit very well with what he lives, he who enjoys imagining a burlesque future in the comedies he wrote as The clone is sad which will be shown again at the Théâtre aux Écuries in Montreal in early December.

Twenty years after graduating from the Montreal Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, the actor earns his living in a profession that fascinates him and is not unemployed. However, he remains unknown to the general public because he has not had significant roles in popular series on television.

“What I like is that there have been many surprises that have marked my journey,” she says. However, I would have liked to have made more cinema. This is an unfamiliar area that I would like to explore more. »

Without bitterness, he acknowledges that being far from stardom can hurt when casting roles, even in the theater, where he has done a lot.

“As a stage actor, you have to get the green light from certain distributors who are more inclined to give good pieces of the pie to those recognized by the public,” he notes.

Play with your creations

However, Oliver Morin will have the chance to establish himself as the French writer Edmond Rostand, famous for his book Cyrano de Bergeracat the Théâtre du Rideau Vert in March.

The one who just finished acting If you ever listen to us at the Théâtre Denise-Pelletier he will also put on his dandy hat again before the holidays in the play which he produced with Guillaume Tremblay and which he is directing. The clone is sad takes place in a futuristic world where all the baby boomers have disappeared, the last one has been extradited to the Moon for crimes against humanity. The show tells the story of a man, Gilles Douillette, who realizes he is a clone. Then follows an investigation conducted by Sunday detectives to determine if he would not be the last of this famous generation.

“This is not a show for basher baby-boomers, even if they still stand out in society today, Olivier Morin points out. We make fun of them. It’s like we clone them. We tolerate the shortcomings we reproach them for. »

This production was presented in 2019 and is back on the bill as it has been a great success.

“It’s a great comedy,” he said. It’s funny, but we wonder all the same. It’s a good show to bring someone who doesn’t come to the theater often. »

Due to logistical reasons, this show will not be re-edited, so this is your last opportunity to attend.

♦ The clone is sad will be presented at the Théâtre aux Écuries from 2 to 7 December.

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