{"id":4271,"date":"2026-08-19T01:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/richard-desjardins-touche-par-leffet-lisa-il-assiste-a-une-representation-en-surprise\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T01:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:03:23","slug":"richard-desjardins-touche-par-leffet-lisa-il-assiste-a-une-representation-en-surprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/richard-desjardins-touche-par-leffet-lisa-il-assiste-a-une-representation-en-surprise\/","title":{"rendered":"Richard Desjardins touched by The Lisa Effect: he attends a surprise performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/?attachment_id=90250\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Richard-Desjardins.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600px\" height=\"800px\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-90250\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jade Bruneau, general and artistic co-director of the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de l&rsquo;\u0153il Ouvert, director, adapter and performer of L&rsquo;effect Lisa with Richard Desjardins last Sunday after the performance of L&rsquo;effect Lisa.<\/p>\n<p>The performance of The Lisa Effect on Sunday, August 16 at Carr\u00e9 150, in Victoriaville, was marked by a presence as unexpected as it was symbolic: that of Richard Desjardins. Present in the room to attend this creation of musical theater freely inspired by his work, the singer-songwriter, filmmaker and environmental activist met the artists, musicians and members of the creative team backstage after the show. A surprise for the entire team including NO\u00c9MIE GODIN-VIGNEAU, JEAN-FRAN\u00c7OIS CASABONNE, GENEVI\u00c8VE ALARIE, STEVEN LEE POTVIN, SARAH VILLENEUVE-DESJARDINS, as well as MARC-ANDR\u00c9 PERRON on piano and ST\u00c9PHANE T\u00c9TREAULT on cello.<\/p>\n<p>A confidence that finds an echo on stage During this privileged exchange, Richard Desjardins confided to them to what extent he had been touched by the artistic proposal. Words received with immense emotion by the entire team of performers, musicians and technicians, who have carried this work with heart and conviction since the beginning of its creation. \u201cPresenting The Lisa Effect in front of Richard Desjardins was already a dizzying moment. Discovering his presence in the room, then hearing him tell us how touched and impressed he was, deeply shocked the entire team. We created this show with immense respect for the strength of his work, his words and his gaze. Receiving his words with such generosity is an honor that we will treasure,\u201d underlines Jade Bruneau, co-general and artistic director of the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de l\u2019Oeil Ouvert, director, adapter and performer of L\u2019effect Lisa.<\/p><div id=\"linit-1263125414\" class=\"linit-dans-le-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Richard Desjardins had placed his trust and given carte blanche to the creators of the show so that they could freely reinvent his universe. His presence at Carr\u00e9 150 and the emotional reception he gave to the result today give a very particular resonance to this initial confidence. Imagined and directed by Jade Bruneau, The Lisa Effect brings together the words, songs and major themes that run through the work of Richard Desjardins with an original text by Philippe Robert. This poetic and tender fable, where lucid drama and sharp humor meet, addresses in particular our relationship to the territory, nature, memory, identity, love and environmental emergency. The emblematic characters of the Desjardins universe (the Bum, the Good Guy, the Maid, Jenny and Lisa) come to life at the heart of an entirely new story, carried by a remarkable cast and creative team.<\/p>\n<p>The team of performers, musicians and technicians with Richard Desjardins backstage at Carr\u00e9 150 last Sunday evening.<\/p>\n<p>Four more performances this week in VictoriavilleThe Lisa effect will return to Carr\u00e9 150 on August 20, 21, 22 and 23, before opening the 2026-2027 season at Th\u00e9\u00e2tre La Bord\u00e9e, in Quebec, from September 15. The show will then continue its tour across Quebec in 2027.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bande-annonce L&amp;apos;effet Lisa - 60 secondes - Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de l&amp;apos;Oeil Ouvert\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1210519674?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>UPCOMING DATES Until August 23, 2026 at Carr\u00e9 150 in Victoriaville From September 15, 2026 at Th\u00e9\u00e2tre La Bord\u00e9e in Quebec At Th\u00e9\u00e2tre St-Denis from January 27 to 29, 2027 And on tour throughout Quebec in 2027<\/p>\n<p>CREDITS THE LISAD EFFECT DISTRIBUTION: NO\u00c9MIE GODIN-VIGNEAU, JEAN-FRAN\u00c7OIS CASABONNE, GENEVI\u00c8VE ALARIE, STEVEN LEE POTVIN, SARAH VILLENEUVE-DESJARDINS, as well as MARC-ANDR\u00c9 PERRON on piano and ST\u00c9PHANE T\u00c9TREAULT on cello COMPLETE CREATIVE TEAM: Direction, collage and adaptation JADE BRUNEAU based on the work of RICHARD DESJARDINSOriginal text PHILIPPE ROBERTMusical direction and arrangements MARC-ANDR\u00c9 PERRONMusical creation and vocal harmonies JADE BRUNEAU, SIMON FR\u00c9CHETTE-DAOUST and MARC-ANDR\u00c9 PERRONAssistence to the direction and general management MARILOU HUBERDEAUSupervision and dramaturgy of the PEN\u00c9LOPE movement DESJARDINSVocal direction CHRIS BARILLARODecor and props F\u00c9LIX PLANTEcostumes S\u00c9BASTIEN DIONNECostume assistance SARAH BALLEUXMake-up V\u00c9RONIQUE ST-GERMAINHairstyles KATHLEEN GRAVELLighting MAUDE SERRURIERVideo projections KEVEN DUBOISSound system MARTIN \u201cPLUMO\u201d LESSARDAlternating sound system SIMON FLEURYGeneral management in work-study \u00c9MILIE POTVINTechnical management, stagehand and dresser ALEXE MORISSETTEA creation and production of the TH\u00c9\u00c2TRE DE L&rsquo;OEIL OUVERTBroadcaster partner the CENTER CULTUREL DESJARDINS, CARR\u00c9 150 and LA BORD\u00c9EPress relations ROSEMONDE COMMUNICATIONS<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THE OPEN EYE THEATER The OPEN EYE THEATER promotes original theatrical creation and the fusion of disciplines, using poetry and musicality in all its variations as its main language. The TOO is a torchbearer of creative musical theater in Quebec. The place of women is at the heart of the projects and the stories told. The TOO highlights feminist issues in these works by mainly giving space to creators who will give a voice to strong female characters, to democratize, raise awareness and bring people together. The TOO offers accessible and daring works carried out by a committed team.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT RICHARD DESJARDINSArtist, author, composer, performer, pianist, poet, activist or activist, Richard Desjardins is known and recognized for his work, both musical and social. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.richarddesjardins.com\">www.richarddesjardins.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT JADE BRUNEAUJade graduated in acting from the National Theater School of Canada (2013). Having founded the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de l&rsquo;Oeil Ouvert (2010), she has directed several productions within the company and elsewhere, in addition to performing and ensuring the artistic and general co-direction of the organization. A true human dynamo fueling exaltation, Jade Bruneau has created more than a dozen original productions and creations, notably Belmont, inspired by Diane Dufresne and soon The Lisa Effect inspired by the repertoire of Richard Desjardins, sometimes wearing the hats of ideator, producer, or director and sometimes that of the actress-singer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"linit-3896537078\" class=\"linit-apres-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jade Bruneau, general and artistic co-director of the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de l&rsquo;\u0153il Ouvert, director, adapter and performer of L&rsquo;effect Lisa with Richard Desjardins last Sunday after the performance of L&rsquo;effect Lisa. The performance of The Lisa Effect on Sunday, August 16 at Carr\u00e9 150, in Victoriaville, was marked by a presence as unexpected as it was [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4272,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Richard-Desjardins.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Richard Desjardins touch\u00e9 par L\u2019effet Lisa : il assiste \u00e0 une repr\u00e9sentation en surprise","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-communiques"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4271"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4271\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}