Poet Laureate
About Alex Tétreault
Freelance cultural worker and communicator, Alex Tétreault is Greater Sudbury’s eighth Poet Laureate. The francophone theatre creator was born and raised in Sudbury and is known for his activism in the queer community and his social issues column in Le Voyageur.
As a graduate of Laurentian University’s French Theatre and Political Science programs, he has served on several theatre and cultural boards over the years and appeared on stages in Sudbury, Toronto and Ottawa. Currently, he serves as President of Theatre Action, an arts service organization catering to Ontario’s francophone theatre community. Alex’s play, Nickel City Fifs, in collaboration with Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario has won several awards and is slated for publication in Fall 2024, with a tour across Ontario scheduled for early 2025.
During his two-year term as Poet Laureate, Alex will lead virtual and in-person events devoted to writing and performance of all kinds, in both English and French. He plans to collaborate with local groups and organizations to help inspire the community to play with words. Alex will also serve as an advocate for Greater Sudbury's vibrant arts and culture sector and champion its members however he can.
As the sausages come off the grill, time’s come to a standstill. We don’t know what tomorrow’s going to bring, but all that matters is this, this place, these people, the future becoming this white blank page, a story that’s ours to write.
This seemingly small, insignificant night in a backyard on Patterson Street is but one of many such small moments happening tonight. These little bursts of joy, of celebration, of commiseration, of sorrow, of humanity binding us all to one another.
Who could ever figure out where anything begins or ends? But, then again, why would we ever want to?
-Alex Tétreault-
The role of Poet Laureate
A poet honoured for literary achievement, appointed for a specific term to represent a particular country, region, or group. A poet laureate may also be acclaimed rather than officially appointed.
Greater Sudbury’s Poet Laureate serve as an active advocate for poetry, literacy, and literature by initiating and participating in readings and other events throughout the community. The Poet Laureate’s mandate also includes the creation of a legacy project that will be unique to them.
The individual must be a published poet, recognized for their achievements, and active in the cultural and literary community. Additional requirements include demonstrated leadership skills, public speaking ability and flexibility to carry out all duties required of the position.
Contact
For any questions, you can contact the current Poet Laureate by email: Alex Tétreault.
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