 Gabrielle Soskin, Artistic Director, Persephone Productions Inc. Passionate Relationship with the Theatre Gabrielle came to Montreal from her native country England in 1970. A graduate of The Bristol Old Vic, Trent Park College of Education, and Concordia University, Gabrielle started her theatrical journey as an actor before becoming a teacher and a director. She has had a challenging and fascinating career over the years participating in the training of many vital young artists in the community and directing every genre. In 2000 she created Persephone Productions, a not-for-profit theatre company mandated to give emerging theatre artists work opportunities. The company has won several awards over the years. In 2007 Gabrielle was the recipient of the Myron Galloway award for distinction given by the Montreal English Critics Circle Association for her special contribution to Montreal English Theatre. Gabrielle has staged three shows as fundraisers for the company: In 2005 A Room of One's Own, in 2007 The Loves of Shakespeare's Women, and in June 2010 she directed and performed in a special Gala event to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the company. back to top |