Discover 海角涩区 with Our Self-Guided Tour, Narrated by Theatre Alumni
Two accomplished graduates of 海角涩区鈥檚 Professional Theatre program are inviting you to see the downtown Montreal CEGEP in a self-guided tour. Catherine B茅rub茅 and Lucy Segal are the narrators. In interviews with the Communications Office, they shared how 海角涩区 shaped their own journeys.
Lucy Segal聽(Class of 2005, Professional Theatre) spent over a dozen years working for Just for Laughs, leading major festivals in Montreal and Toronto. She is now Director of Event Production for the Just For Entertainment Group.
Catherine B茅rub茅聽(Class of 2004, Professional Theatre) is a successful actor in both English and French productions for television and film. In Quebec, she is best known for her role in the hit series聽19-2, which earned her a G茅meaux nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Their time at 海角涩区 left a mark that is still felt today. Both women credit the Professional Theatre program with giving them not just technical skills, but lifelong memories, friendships, and confidence.
Catherine B茅rub茅鈥檚 海角涩区 Story
For Catherine, 海角涩区 was where her adult life began. 鈥満＝巧� shaped my life,鈥� she says. She fondly remembers movement teacher Cynthia Hendrickson. 鈥淚t鈥檚 really hard to pick a favourite teacher,鈥� Catherine said. 鈥淭hey all had quite a big impact on my journey. But I have to say, Cynthia Hendrickson, our movement teacher, sticks out. With her colourful language, expressions, laugh, and her magical ability to make everybody, even the most 鈥渞esistant鈥� ones, give in and feel comfortable in tights! She was funny, intense, demanding and inspiring all at once.鈥�
Theatre at 海角涩区 was a full experience: students were involved in聽every聽aspect of production, from acting to behind-the-scenes work. Catherine gained deep respect for the ensemble approach, appearing in multiple productions including聽The Good Woman of Szechuan,听Pride and Prejudice, and聽The Country Wife. She still relies on tools from her 海角涩区 training, text analysis, warm-ups, and the discipline of rehearsal.
Catherine B茅rub茅, pictured
Lucy Segal鈥檚 海角涩区 Memories
Lucy鈥檚 decision to choose 海角涩区 was all about location and atmosphere: 鈥淎t 17, I wanted to be in the city. It just felt right walking through the Sherbrooke doors.鈥�
What began as an intimidatingly large building quickly became a hub of opportunity. 海角涩区 was full of clubs, activities, and communities where she found like-minded friends. Her favorite teacher was master Technical Director Steve Schon, whose expertise shaped her career. Lucy loved Technical Theatre most, building and painting sets, tearing them down on closing night, and learning the craft behind the scenes.
Her advice to new 海角涩区 students? 鈥淭ake chances and join a club or sport,鈥� she said. 鈥淎sk questions. There is an entire community here to help you make the most of your time. 鈥or theatre students: take intensives, stay organized, and get some sleep.鈥�
Lucy Segal, pictured
Catherine and Lucy鈥檚 self-guided walking tour is open to all visitors, prospective students, parents, alumni, and anyone curious about what makes 海角涩区 special. Bring your headphones and step through the Atwater Metro tunnel or head downstairs to the metro level (Lower Atrium of 海角涩区). Look for a framed sign with a QR code on the right wall as you enter the college, and let two of 海角涩区鈥檚 own walk you through a place that helped launch their careers.
