Maryse Pelletier facts for kids

Maryse Pelletier, born on November 20, 1946, is a talented Canadian actress and a writer who has won many awards. She lives in Quebec, Canada, and is known for her work in theatre and television, especially for young people.

Early Life and Education

Maryse Pelletier was born in a town called Cabano in Quebec. She studied at the Université de Moncton, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then continued her studies, focusing on different types of literature (French, American, and English) at the Université Laval. She also studied theatre at the Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Montréal, which is a special school for acting.

Career in Theatre

During the 1970s, Maryse Pelletier was an actress. She performed in many comedy plays at famous theatres. Some of these theatres include the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, the Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui, the Théâtre du Trident [fr], and the Théâtre La Marjolaine [fr]. She brought laughter to many audiences with her acting skills.

From 1992 to 1996, Maryse Pelletier took on an important role. She became the director for the Théâtre populaire du Québec [fr]. This meant she was in charge of guiding the plays and performances for this theatre group.

Writing for Television

Maryse Pelletier is also a successful writer, especially for television. She wrote scripts for several TV shows made for young people. These shows were broadcast by Radio-Canada, which is a big Canadian TV network.

Some of the popular youth series she wrote for include Traboulidon and Iniminimagimo. These shows were very well-received and even won Genie Awards for children's programming. This shows how much her work was appreciated. She also helped write for other series like Tohu-Bohu [fr] and Les frimousses. She even contributed to a series called Graffiti, which focused on helping people learn to read and write.

Award-Winning Works

Maryse Pelletier has written many plays and novels that have won awards. Her stories are often recognized for their quality and impact.

Plays

• Du poil aux pattes comme les CWACS (1982)
• Duo pour voix obstinées (1985) - This play won two important awards: the Prix littéraires du Journal de Montréal [fr] and the Governor General's Award for French-language drama. The Governor General's Award is one of the highest honors for writers in Canada.

Novels

• La Musique des choses (1998) - This novel received the Médaille de la Culture française. This medal is given by La Renaissance française [fr], an organization that promotes French culture.
• Une vie en éclats (1997) - This book was a finalist for a Governor General's Prize, meaning it was among the top books considered for the award.
• Un couteau sur la neige - This novel was awarded the Prix Alvine-Bélisle [fr].

Maryse Pelletier's work as both an actress and a writer has made a big impact on Canadian culture, especially in Quebec.