ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Christopher Moore, Artistic Director, Persephone Productions Inc.
In July of 2013, Christopher Moore was asked to take over artistic direction of Persephone Productions.
Christopher grew up in Montreal and attended CEGEP John Abbott's Professional Theatre Program, where he received The Pamela Montgomery Award upon graduation in 2005. Since then he has worked primarily as an actor, but also a director for several companies on and off the island.
He first met Gabrielle in 2002 at John Abbott and worked for Persephone several times over the next decade. He is now thrilled and terrified to take on the position of Artistic Director to continue Gabrielle's work of providing exciting work opportunities for emerging artists within the Montreal theatre community.
In July of 2013, Christopher Moore was asked to take over artistic direction of Persephone Productions.
Christopher grew up in Montreal and attended CEGEP John Abbott's Professional Theatre Program, where he received The Pamela Montgomery Award upon graduation in 2005. Since then he has worked primarily as an actor, but also a director for several companies on and off the island.
He first met Gabrielle in 2002 at John Abbott and worked for Persephone several times over the next decade. He is now thrilled and terrified to take on the position of Artistic Director to continue Gabrielle's work of providing exciting work opportunities for emerging artists within the Montreal theatre community.
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Gabrielle Soskin, Founding Director, Persephone Productions Inc.
A Passionate Relationship with the Theatre
Gabrielle came to Montreal from her native England in 1970. A graduate of the Bristol Old Vic Theatre school. Trent Park college 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 working over the years participating in the training of many vital young artists in the community and directing every genre imaginable.
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 December 2007, Gabrielle was a recipient of the Myron Galloway award for distinction given by Montreal English Critics Circle association for her special contribution to Montreal English Theatre.. After 14 years at the helm Gabrielle stepped down as Artistic Director to make way for Christopher Moore who became Artistic Director in July 2013 . Gabrielle remains on the board as Founding Artistic Director. In February of this year, Gabrielle performed for Persephone in the Walnut Tree by Martha Blum and adapted for the stage by Geoffrey Ursell .
A Passionate Relationship with the Theatre
Gabrielle came to Montreal from her native England in 1970. A graduate of the Bristol Old Vic Theatre school. Trent Park college 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 working over the years participating in the training of many vital young artists in the community and directing every genre imaginable.
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 December 2007, Gabrielle was a recipient of the Myron Galloway award for distinction given by Montreal English Critics Circle association for her special contribution to Montreal English Theatre.. After 14 years at the helm Gabrielle stepped down as Artistic Director to make way for Christopher Moore who became Artistic Director in July 2013 . Gabrielle remains on the board as Founding Artistic Director. In February of this year, Gabrielle performed for Persephone in the Walnut Tree by Martha Blum and adapted for the stage by Geoffrey Ursell .