press & awards
performer
Elbow and Claudio in Measure for Measure (2019)
"Trevor Barrette alternates between punchy physical comedy as Elbow and pained grief as Claudio, charming the audience as both." - Andrew Sawyer, Montreal Theatre Hub
"Six of the ten [actors] double in amusing minor roles, particularly Mr. Barrette as Constable Elbow, a bumbling official in the spirit of Dogberry from Much Ado About Nothing [...]" - Byron Toben, Westmount Mag
Craig in The History of Sexuality (2017 and 2018)
"[...] Barrette’s Craig is sweet and loveable and the relationship between Craig and Martin helps to demystify some aspects of kink." - Samantha Gold, Forget the Box
"The prime acting from the ensemble [...] proceeds to honour the core commitment to authentic storytelling." - Camila Fitzgibbon, Montreal Theatre Hub
Brad in Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show (2015)
"Trevor Barrette and Kendall Savage were wonderful in the initially prudish roles of Brad and Janet, and their trajectory toward a fishnet and corset filled finale was hilarious to watch." - Jamie Borenstein-Laurie, Bandersnatch
Flute in A Midsummer Night's Dream (2013)
“Trevor Barrette wins his share of the laughs as the actor Flute, who must play the suicidal Thisby.” - Pat Donnelly, Montreal Gazette
"Barrette is especially hysterical as a falsetto Flute." – Victoria Laberge, Bloody Underrated
Steven in Innocence Lost: The Steven Truscott Story (2013)
“[Joan Wiecha and Trevor Barrette's] performances are pitch-perfect, capturing the naive spirit of 1950s teenagers.” - Pat Donnelly, Montreal Gazette
“There is genuine substance in Trevor Barrette’s performance as Steven Truscott as he moves from sunny innocence to bewilderment to fear as the net closes about him.” – Jamie Portman, Capitol Critics’ Circle
“[…] Trevor Barrette presents a moving picture of self-conscious and confused adolescence.” Connie Meng, North Country Public Radio
“Much of the pain is derived from Trevor Barrette’s extraordinary performance as the guileless Steven." - Alan Hustak, Metropolitain
"...Trevor Barrette’s very believable and wholly sympathetic performance makes one gladder than ever that [Steven Truscott's] case at least led to the abolition of capital punishment." - Robert Cushman, National Post
theatremaker
Director and choreographer of The Sages of Chelm (2022)
"L’énergie et le dynamisme des interprètes nous en met plein la vue pendant les deux heures du spectacle... courez voir ce spectacle..." - Daniel Ouimet, Les ArtsZé
"This new Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre production, directed by Trevor Barrette, is a delight." - Pat Donnelly, former Montreal Gazette theatre critic
"[...] this cast has the endless energy of a fireworks display and a set just as colourful. [...] if you have a craving for two hours of laughter, love, and music, I cannot recommend it enough. " - Danielle Keiko Eyer, Scripteditty
"Finally, commendable praise goes to Trevor Barrette's stage direction and choreography, allowing within its simplicity, this musical production conveys the remarkable warmth and humanity that prevailed in the rich Jewish folklore of Eastern Europe." (translated from Spanish) - Jorge Gutman, Tribuna Cultural
"Les sages de Chelm, c’est une merveilleuse comédie musicale rafraichissante, joyeuse et colorée, où l’autodérision règne en maître. [...] Dans une très belle mise en scène de Trevor Barrette, la pièce est pleine d’événements cocasses et de rebondissements sans oublier une multitude d’histoires drôles tout droit sorties de la grande tradition de l’humour juif. Les voix sont très agréables, les chorégraphies réussies sur une musique entrainante et relevée." - Sophie Jama, Pieuvre
Playwright and director of Memento Mori (2017)
“[…] a touching and thought-provoking piece delivered with impeccable skill and subtlety. With this intimate and immersive new work, Barrette proves himself innovative and versatile as a playwright and director.” – Violette Kay, Montreal Theatre Hub
“Good actors, good text, well-rounded show. Not to be missed.” – Luc Archambault, Westmount Mag
“[…] an engaging display of honesty and vulnerability that suggests that our experiences are not quite as unique as we think they are, and perhaps by sharing them we can come together over our shared plight and hopefully feel less alone.” – Violette Kay, Montreal Theatre Hub
Book, music and lyrics and director of A Song of Fiction (2016)
“The powerhouse quartet of actors form a true ensemble and each equally contributes in fully extracting and expressing the desires and vices of their individual characters.” – Camila Fitzgibbons, Montreal Theatre Hub
“[…] a genuine, heartfelt love letter to the art form. […] A compelling feat in storytelling, it speaks openly of the struggles of any creative process and brings to the forefront themes of the human search for identity, meaning, and connection.” – Camila Fitzgibbons, Montreal Theatre Hub
Book, music and lyrics and director of Captain Aurora II: A New Dawn (2016)
“[…] Trevor Barrette’s playful and witty script and songs offer much to enjoy, with the 15 cast members all getting their chance to shine.” – Jim Burke Montreal Gazette
“Probably one of the hottest shows of this year’s fest is Captain Aurora II: A New Dawn is a lively intergalactic musical romp that could be in the same league as a DC or Marvel comic book/graphic novel/movie.” – Stuart Nulman Montreal Times
“[…] a brilliant adaptation of an old school style comic book into a piece of musical theatre. It doesn’t lose anything in the change of mediums, but it gains everything." – Erica Bridgeman, CJLO
Book, music and lyrics and director of Captain Aurora: A Superhero Musical (2015 and 2016)
“Captain Aurora: A Superhero Musical hits exactly the right chord as this highly professional and fully fleshed out musical comedy sings and dances its way into the Fringe history hall of fame.” – Marilla Steuter-Miller, CJLO
“[…] a toe-tappingly bold superhero musical that has won audiences and plaudits [..]” – Sarah Deshaies, CultMTL
“[Captain Aurora] has plenty of catchy musical numbers and likeable comic-type characters which put together resulted in an entertaining intergalactic night at the theatre.” – Stuart Nulman, Montreal Times
“[…] a great example of an original script and score that plays with pop culture in a fresh way. At 75 minutes, it's just the right amount of fun and fancy.” - Marilla Steuter-Martin, BroadwayWorld Montreal
Book, music and lyrics and director of To Be (2014)
“Pari gagné, To Be est une oeuvre avec des mélodies intéressantes et complexes, une histoire captivante et pleine d’émotion. [...] La première mention d’honneur pour la comédie musicale To Be pour une oeuvre originale d’un jeune auteur Montréalais entouré d’une bonne distribution et surtout par l’interprétation touchante de l’acteur principal Sean Colby.” – Daniel Ouimet, info-culture.biz
Book, music and lyrics of To Be (2012)
“Que peut-on demander de plus? Une histoire émouvante, des artistes talentueux et des airs magnifiquement composées qui vous garantisse un retour chez vous tout en chansons!” – Etienne Dutil, Fugues
“What's also cool about it is that young anglo Montrealers are creating original, locally produced work at a professional level.” – Neil Boyce, Mirror Magazine
awards
Recipient
2017 META for Outstanding Ensemble for The Halloween Tree
2015 Frankie Award for Most Promising Local English Company for KaleidoscopeMTL (following Captain Aurora: A Superhero Musical)
2015 Robert Gillis Award for Best Direction for ÖND
2015 Drama Centre Award for Best Ensemble for ÖND
2013 META for Outstanding Ensemble for Innocence Lost
2011 Pamela Montgomery Award
2008 Carla Napier Scholarship
Nominee
2018 BroadwayWorld Montreal Award for Best Performance by a Male in a Featured Role for Craig in The History of Sexuality
2017 BroadwayWorld Montreal Award for Best Fringe Festival Production for Memento Mori
2017 BroadwayWorld Montreal Award for Best Fringe Festival Production for Captain Aurora II: A New Dawn
2015 Frankie Award for Best English Production for Captain Aurora: A Superhero Musical
2013 Curtains' Up Montreal Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Award for KaleidoscopeMTL (following None of the Above)
2013 META for Outstanding Ensemble for A Midsummer Night's Dream