Intimacy direction
With a 20-plus-year acting career and extensive training in theatre and mime, Stephanie Breton naturally evolved into the role of intimacy director. A former figure skating coach and choreographer for 15 years, she has always been passionate about the physical expression of emotions and human interactions. Her transition to intimacy direction in 2018 was a logical progression, allowing her to apply her movement and physical storytelling skills to create authentic scenes on film sets and theatre stages.
Stephanie's strengths in intimacy direction
As an intimacy director, Stephanie loves working closely with directing teams from a project's earliest stages. She sets up exploration sessions to build a safe, creative working environment, allowing actors to feel comfortable and confident expressing their vulnerability. Her methodology aims to elevate the quality of performances by offering a space where performers can fully explore the emotional dimensions of their roles without reservation, contributing to the intensity and authenticity of the show.
List of achievements
Inframonde
A fantastic collaboration with the entire team behind this highly acclaimed, award-winning American piece.
Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves / N'essuie jamais de larmes sans gants
Stephanie did the intimate direction of this play, which has been shortlisted and awarded numerous times for its performers, staging and production. This was an important piece that also played to a full house at Duceppe.
Hosanna ou la Shéhérazade des pauvres
It was an honour to bring Maxime Robin's vision to life for this piece, which featured a talented cast of artists, including the celebrated Mado Lamotte.
Salomé
A colourful operatic debut! Working in Paris as an intimacy director under Lydia Steier's bold direction was a memorable experience.
Two Women in Gold / 2 femmes en or
In this stage adaptation, Stephanie enjoyed supporting the exceptional performers, including Sophie Desmarais, Mathieu Quesnel and Steve Laplante.
