Au grand jour

Pierre Simpson and Paul Dunn (Ontario)
14-16 ans
Secondaire 3 à Secondaire 5
10ᵉ à 12ᵉ année
Origine : Ontario

Au Grand Jour présente l’histoire de Daniel, un adolescent qui triomphe de l’homophobie, l’intimidation, et la dépression. Depuis sa nouvelle école, il partage son histoire lors d’une rencontre de l’Alliance gais-hétéros. Au même moment, à son ancienne école, ses amis Krystina et Jeremy, aux prises avec les événements récents, tentent de mettre sur pied leur propre Alliance. Par le biais de retours en arrière, nous découvrons la déchirante expérience de Daniel qui commença par une moquerie et qui mena éventuellement à une agression physique grave. Trois amis, deux écoles, une heure du lunch.

Synopsis (in French)
Excerpt
Outils pédagogiques généraux

Here is an excerpt from the full teaching guide. A shorter version will also be made available to you upon purchase. All materials are in French. 

Outils pédagogiques spécialisés

Here is an overview of the teaching tools included with the purchase of the audio play:

Video Capsule – The Dramatic Text

A literary genre unique to theatre, dramatic text is a central element of the Théâtrophone experience. In this video clip, historian and critic Alexandre Cadieux introduces young audiences to the structure and conventions of dramatic text, while preparing them to listen to theatre.

Video Capsule – Stage Directing

Stage directing means overseeing every aspect of an artistic work in order to present audiences with a production in which all elements work together in harmony, much like a conductor leading an orchestra. In this video capsule, stage director Édith Patenaude explores the fundamentals of her craft, as well as the unique aspects of directing readings for audio theatre.

Video Capsule – Vocal Interpretation

A subtle blend of instinct and technique, vocal interpretation is what brings characters to life in audio theatre. In this video capsule, actress and diction coach Maude Bouchard breaks down vocal work to reveal its complexity to students — and above all, its immense creative potential.

Video Capsule – Sound Design

In theatre, sound design encompasses music, sound, atmosphere, and serves as an important dramatic element in the interpretation of a play. In this video capsule, composer and sound designer Jean Gaudreau (also known as Larsen Lupin) invites students to explore the world of sound creation.

Video Capsule – Classical Theatre

This new video capsule is an optional addition to the proposed educational journey. In this video capsule, Marie-Eve Pelletier and Carl Béchard invite students to discover the history and conventions of classical theatre.

Video Capsule – Exploring Molière

This new video capsule is an optional addition to the proposed educational journey. In this video capsule, Marie-Eve Pelletier and Carl Béchard invite students to discover the work of Molière.

Play Excerpt

Glossary

Activities Guide

Student Workbook (Secondary School)

Student Workbook (Grades 3 to 6)

Thèmes et particularités
Thèmes
Identité
Diversité sexuelle
Intimidation
Suicide
Amitié

Language

Accessible, occasionally informal language. The play aims to reflect the everyday lives of teenagers in a Franco-Ontarian school setting and includes several borrowings from the English language.

Sensitive Content

Themes related to discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals, bullying, and suicide.

Bibliographic Information

  • Paul Dunn. 2017. Outside. Toronto: Playwrights Canada Press
  • ISBN: 9781770918108
Les épisodes
Episode 1
Commencer
15:49
Episode 2
S'informer
16:50
Episode 3
S'ouvrir
15:10
Episode 4
Confronter
21:32
Équipe artistique et distribution
Author of the French Adaptation
Pierre Simpson
Crédit
Jonathan Ellul
Author
Paul Dunn
Crédit
Ann Baggley
Performance Director
Danik Mcfee
Crédit
Maxime Côté
Sound Designer
Michel Laforge
Crédit
Sophia Bagaoui
Daniel
Alex Harrouch
Crédit
Lane Dorsey
Krystina
Sheila Ingare Isaro
Crédit
Aiko Ortiz
Jérémy
Félix Beauchamp
Crédit
LV Imagery
La création originale sur scène

Outside was developed as part of the TYA Playwright’s Unit at Roseneath Theatre and premiered by Roseneath Theatre in April 2015, with the following cast:

Daniel : G. Kyle Shields

Krystina : Mina James

Jeremy : Youness Alladin

Mise en scène : Andrew Lamb

The French version of the play was produced by Théâtre la Seizième in April 2025, with the following cast:

Daniel : Nathan Metral

Krystina : Camély Rouleau

Jeremy : Ismael Ndiaye

Mise en scène : Diana Donnelly

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