Press room

Art never rests—and neither does the FTA! Montreal, March 24, 2021—The Festival TransAmériques has always been a huge collective effort, and this year more than ever! Despite everything we’ve been through, we’ve envisioned with renewed urgency a Festival that will bring us together, to celebrate the joy of the indoor experience. We very much hope that the FTA will once again be presented in theatres and public spaces. For the first time, the Festival will offer virtual programming. With two months to go, it is with great emotion and excitement that Artistic Director Martin Faucher is now unveiling seven productions, including six world premieres, that will be part of the 15th edition of the FTA from May 26 to June 12, 2021. “For a year now, the artists have been hard at work. Even invisible, even in the shadows, they […]

Festival TransAmériques is delighted to announce the appointment of Martine Dennewald and Jessie Mill, who will take over the artistic direction of the Festival together. Following in the footsteps of Martin Faucher, who is leaving his position as head of the organization at the end of the 15^th edition this spring, they will take up their duties this summer, starting with the curation of the FTA’s 2022 edition.

Festival TransAmériques is very pleased to join forces with the company RD Créations for the creation of BOW’T TRAIL Tio’tia:ke, an upcoming piece by the choreographer Rhodnie Désir that will be co-produced by the FTA.