Jasmine Dubé facts for kids
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Jasmine Dubé
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Jasmine Dubé (SDLM '16)
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| Born | April 11, 1957 |
| Occupation | Actor, writer and director |
| Nationality | Canadian |
Jasmine Dubé is a talented Canadian actor, writer, and director. She was born on April 11, 1957, and lives in Quebec. She is especially known for creating stories and plays for young people.
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Early Life and Training
Jasmine Dubé was born in a town called Amqui, in Quebec. She loved theatre and learning. She studied at the Cégep de Matane and then went on to the National Theatre School of Canada. She finished her studies there in 1978, ready to start her career in the arts.
A Career in Theatre
After graduating, Jasmine Dubé worked with many theatre groups in Quebec. Some of these included the Théâtre de la Marmaille and Théâtre PÀP (Petit à Petit) in Montreal. In 1984, she performed in a special show called Caméléonne, which was a one-woman play. She also started writing her own plays. Her first play, Bouches décousues, was written in 1992.
Writing for Young People
Jasmine Dubé has a special talent for writing stories that kids and teens love. She writes plays for the theatre, often for young audiences. She also writes scripts for television shows and fiction books for young readers. Her stories are so popular that they have been translated into other languages, like English, Portuguese, and Italian.
She helped create scripts for several well-known television series. These include Passe-Partout, Télé-Pirate, and Michou et Pilo. These shows have entertained many young viewers over the years.
Leading a Theatre Company
Jasmine Dubé is not just a writer and actor; she also helps lead a theatre company. She is the co-founder and artistic director of Théâtre Bouches Décousues. This company focuses on creating amazing theatre experiences. In 2005, Théâtre Bouches Décousues received a big award from the Conseil des arts de Montréal. This award recognized their important contributions to local theatre.
Awards and Recognition
Jasmine Dubé has received several awards for her wonderful work. These awards show how much her writing and theatre contributions are valued.
- In 1996, she received the Prix Arthur-Buies for her overall work.
- In 1998, she won the Prix Alvine-Bélisle for her play L'Ourson qui voulait une Juliette.
Her works have also been recognized as finalists for the prestigious Governor General's Literary Awards many times. This is a very high honor for writers in Canada. Her play Petit monstre even won an award for best production from the Association québécoise des critiques de théâtre. It was also a finalist for a Governor General's Award.
