Catherine Bourgeois

After studying directing and set design, Catherine Bourgeois co-founded Joe Jack et John in 2003, a company for which she has directed, designed and co-written fourteen works. Many of her creations have travelled to meet diverse audiences nationally and internationally, earning her recognition within the live arts community for her aesthetic and the uniqueness of her work, as well as for her commitment to accessibility, for artists and audiences alike. Catherine stands out for the quality and impact of her artistic approach – always carried out with rigour, care and consideration – which has taken Joe Jack et John to new heights. Catherine is a recipient of the UQAM Faculty of Arts Foundation’s Mid-Career Artist Award (2018) and the National Theatre School of Canada’s Amyot Award (2019). She was also a finalist for the 2020 Jovette- Marchessault Prize.