Guy Rétoré Explained

Guy Rétoré
Birth Date:7 April 1924
Birth Place:Paris, France
Death Place:Sologne, France
Nationality:French
Occupation:Director

Guy Rétoré (7 April 1924 – 15 December 2018) was a French director.[1]

Biography

In 1951, Rétoré created la Guilde, a French amateur theatre company. He later moved downtown into the Patronage Saint Pierre. Rétoré would rename it Théâtre de Ménilmontant. He would stay there for three years. Rétoré got la Guilde recognized as a permanent troupe, and moved it into théâtre de l'Est parisien in 1963. He became the next leader of the theatre.

In July 2001, Rétoré retired as director of théâtre de l'Est parisien, although there was a controversy over his replacement. After Jean-Paul Devois was a placeholder, Catherine Anne became the next director of the theatre.[2] [3]

Works

Theatre

Movies

Television

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mort de Guy Rétoré, l'inventeur du Théâtre de l'Est Parisien. 15 December 2018. LeFigaro.fr. French.
  2. Web site: Un fauteuil pour deux. 9 April 2001. L'Humanité. French.
  3. Web site: Nouvelle direction au Théâtre de l'Est Parisien. 13 July 2001. Discours en Communiqués. French.