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Director of The Great Divide (2024)

"What a wonderful play!" - Byron Toben, Westmount Mag

"... a captivating production about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that promises to resonate with its powerful storytelling and poignant performances in Yiddish. Director Trevor Barrette has created a fresh, modern take on this classic immigrant story." - Mike Cohen, The Suburban

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 rafraîchissante, 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 entraînante 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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