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The Alliance Française Vancouver has been proud to have its own amateur theater troupe since
1978.
A true opportunity to enrich the range of French-language events in Vancouver,
« Le Petit Théâtre » is designed as an open invitation
to the entire Francophone and Francophile community.
« Le Petit Théâtre » stages one to two Francophone plays
per year. Three key moments mark this project: auditions, which have the particularity of being open to all those who wish to participate,
regardless of their level of stage experience; rehearsals, over several months, allowing actors and participants to come together and put
on a play under the artistic direction of
Magda Ochoa; and the performances of the play in the
brand-new theater of the Alliance Française, for all audiences!
This project, open to the all community, evolves through suggestions and reflections while maintaining the same goal: contributing to a more sustainable cultural practice. In addition to a charter outlining best practices, we lead several initiatives:
Photo credit: Gaëtan Nerincx.
For the 2025 edition, the already-formed troupe is excited to stage a classic Francophone play! Guided by the writing and prose of Marivaux, the actors dive into Le Jeu de l'Amour et du Hasard.
First presented in 1730 at the Hôtel de Bourgogne in Paris, this classic commedia dell'arte play features Sylvia and Dorante, who, betrothed to each other, secretly decide to swap places with their infinitely funny servants, Arlequin and Lisette. Through three acts, let yourself be carried away in this playful and delicate game, modernized and delightful!
In 1978, the Alliance Française Vancouver created a theater troupe called "Le Petit Théâtre du Pacifique." As a nod to this past initiative, 40 years later, we decided to revive it under the name "Petit Théâtre"! This troupe, made up of different actors and actresses each time, all volunteers, whether Francophone or Francophile, beginners or experienced, stages plays written by Francophone playwrights (both classic and contemporary) to celebrate Francophone theater.
Magda Ochoa is a versatile actress, director, and producer with a career spanning over three decades. She completed her
studies in dramatic arts in 1988 (MX), and since then, has excelled in various roles, including as a drama professor, assistant
director, director, and producer. Between 1997 and 2000, she furthered her theatrical studies at Université Laval (QC). She then taught
at the Universidad de las Américas in Mexico. Since 2019, she has been the artistic director of "Petit Théâtre," presenting Un Fil à
la Patte
in 2019 and Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme in 2023. She also collaborates with La Boussole as a director for two social
justice-focused theatrical projects: De la plume à la scène (2022) and SpectActivisme (2023). Magda is also part of
dramaturgy committees and is responsible for leading workshops on acting techniques and forum theater.
Magda is the owner and director of Farandula Arts & Cultural Services. She organizes independent theater projects aimed at enriching the
cultural landscape of the Francophone community and other underrepresented communities in B.C., including the Hispanic community. Do You
Know How to Swim?
(Roundhouse CC, Culture Days, 2023), La Stratégie du Chat Noir (Roundhouse CC, Culture Days, 2023), and Scorched by Wajdi
Mouawad (Jericho Arts Centre, 2023) showcase her talent and commitment to the performing arts. As a trainer, she firmly believes in
challenging educational tools and promoting an Indigenous perspective to modernize them, with a focus on equity, equality, and inclusion.
Magda served as the Francophone Community Outreach Coordinator at Full Circle First Nations Performance under the direction of Margo Kane
(October-March, 2022). She collaborates as a peer reviewer for the Canada Council for the Arts (2023-2024). She is also a member of the
board of directors for Réseau-Femmes B.C. (2023-2024) in the governance section. This year, Magda joined the Board of Directors of the
Conseil Culturel Artistique Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique.
As an actress in Canada, Magda has appeared in several short and feature films: Bordered by Anaisa Visser (2018); Our Home
by Andy Alvarez (2019); Growing Up with Mi Familia by Andy Alvarez (2020); Cuello (2021) and Josefa y su amorcito
(2022), both by Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins, as well as in various television series on a sporadic basis. In 2023, Magda played the role of
Abuela in Lupe Q and the Galactic Corn Cake by Javier Badillo, and Adriana in So Glad You Came: A Musical by Dom Cutrupi
(2024). She is a full member of UBCP ACTRA and is represented by Trisko Talent.
Outside of the stage, Magda works as a teacher at the Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, at École des Navigateurs (Art
education, Francization, and English). Magda Ochoa’s passion, talent, and dedication make her a unique figure in the field of performing
arts and Francophone education in a minority setting.
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