From Textile to Stage: Challenges and Savoir-faire
Apr 21, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:20 PMSalle de conférence niveau 2 / Conference Room Level 2
Apr 21, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Salle de conférence niveau 2 / Conference Room Level 2
Stage costume design lies at the intersection of multiple areas of expertise, where artistic creation interacts with concrete realities such as material sourcing, production constraints, sustainability challenges, and the evolution of digital tools. Textile choices today respond to requirements of performance, cost, environmental responsibility, and technicality related to the movement and longevity of the costumes. This discussion aims to understand how these issues shape industry practices and how events like Première Vision Montréal can foster dialogue between creative, technical, and industrial communities, supporting the next generation and ensuring the future of the costume industry.
Kate Lecours, Head Costume Designer — Le Grand Costumier
Véronique Breault, Manager Materials — Cirque du Soleil
Mélanie Ferrero, Head Costume Designer — Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
Marco Roy, Public Affairs Coordinator — École de mode, CÉGEP Marie-Victorin
Talk in French