Helping new voices in documentary theatre take the stage
The Porte Parole Pitch invites artists to bring a compelling question, investigation, or true story to the stage.
Each year, a selection of documentary theatre projects receives development support from the Porte Parole team and experienced mentors. Over several months, participants sharpen the focus of their project, deepen their creative process, explore different dramaturgical approaches, and prepare a short public presentation of their work.
The program culminates in a live event, where each artist delivers a 10-minute pitch to an audience and jury. It’s a chance to discover new works at a pivotal stage in their development and to join a broader conversation around the questions and issues they bring to light.
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4th edition
2026
May 22 2026
Théâtre Plaza
Photo Béatrice Flynn
The participants
Daphnée Côté-Hallé
Josiane Cossette
Jeffrey Rioux
Emilie Charest
The mentors
Justin Laramée
Stéphan Allard
Marc Beaupré
Marie-Josée Bastien
The jury
Evelyne de la Chenelière
Fabrice Vil
Annabel Soutar
Jury Award
Emilie Charest
Audience Award
Jeffrey Rioux
3rd edition
2025
Photo Béatrice Flynn
The participants
Jeffrey Corboz
Karine Dubois
Sophie Gee
Chloé Sondervorst
The mentors
Alexandre Fecteau
François Grisé
Philippe Cyr
Justin Laramée
The jury
Philippe Falardeau
Sophie Fouron
Annabel Soutar
Jury Award
Sophie Gee
Audience Award
Sophie Gee
2nd Edition
2024
Photo Jean-Christophe Zéphir
The participants
Jessica Beauplat
Jesse Freeston
Nadia Girard Eddahia
Kevin T. Landry
Alexia Vinci
The mentors
Maude Laurendeau
Brett Watson
Justin Laramée
François Grisé
Agathe Foucault
The jury
Hugo Latulippe
Mani Soleymanlou
Annabel Soutar
Jury Award
Jesse Freeston
Audience Award
Jesse Freeston
First Edition
2023
Photo Jean-Christophe Zéphir
The participants
Guillaume Baillargeon
Lyraël Dauphin
Jean-Philippe Delage Cauchon
Manuelle Légaré
Laurie Léveillée & Caroline Tosti
The mentors
Philippe Cyr
Alexandre Fecteau
Agathe Foucault
Mathieu Gosselin
Justin Laramée
The jury
Christine Beaulieu
Monique Néron
Annabel Soutar
Jury Award
Manuelle Légaré
Audience Award
Lyraël Dauphin
