With over 20 years of acting experience and extensive training in theatre and mime, Stephanie Breton has easily transitioned into the role of intimacy director. Having previously worked as a figure skating coach and choreographer for 15 years, she has always been captivated by the way physical movements express emotions and human connections. Her transition to intimacy directing in 2018 was a natural progression, enabling her to utilize her skills in movement and body storytelling to create authentic scenes for both film and theatre.
As an intimacy director, Stephanie enjoys working with the production right from the project’s inception. She can organize exploratory sessions to create a safe working environment that fosters creativity, allowing performers to feel at ease and self-assured in expressing their vulnerability. Her methodology aims to improve the quality of performances by creating a safe space for actors to deeply immerse themselves in the emotional facets of their roles, adding to the depth and authenticity of their performances.
Showcase at Le Trident
Salome at the Paris Opera
Inframonde
Stage direction: Maxime Perron
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
Stage direction: Alexandre Fecteau
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
Stage direction: Maxime Robin
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
Performed at: Paris Opera, Opéra Bastille
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
Performed at: Théâtre de la Licorne
In this stage adaptation, Stephanie enjoyed supporting the exceptional performers, including Sophie Desmarais, Mathieu Quesnel and Steve Laplante.
