Centre du Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui

Québec's Dramaturgy Creative Incubator

Known as CTDA

The Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui (CTDA) is exclusively dedicated to mounting dramatic productions by Québec playwrights, playing a leading role in the development of dramatic arts in Québec. In the autumn of 1991 the theatre left his small local on Papineau Street to move to its present quarters on St-Denis Street in Montréal where it can continue to grow and shine in Québec cultural scenery. Located on the site of a former cinema and two residential buildings, the CTDA entered a new phase of growth that will quickly lead to a maximum occupancy of its spaces.

The Jean-Claude Germain showroom – originally designed as a rehearsal room – soon became a small capacity venue to accommodate young emerging companies in residence.The rehearsal room’s lack of availabilities becoming increasingly problematic, the CTDA therefore aimed...

ClientCentre du Théâtre d’Ajourd’hui
LocationMontréal, Québec, Canada
TypeTheatrical Venue
Inauguration Initial Project1991
Capacity200 to 300 seats
Inauguration Expansion2011

Awards

Canada Council for the Arts

Gascon-Thomas Award

2012

Governor General’s Performing Arts Award

Canadian theatrical landscape

2008

Canadian Architect

Excellence Award

1990

Enter Centre du Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui

For our Co-Founder Patrick Bergé

The Origins of a Mission

At the time, Quebec was sorely lacking in professional theaters, prompting a generation—led by Cégep Lionel-Groux and the Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui—to create its own art. It was there, and during summer tours across the province alongside Claude-André, that the young Patrick Bergé got his hands dirty. There, he observed the deplorable state of Quebec’s performance venues. The spaces for artists and technicians did not meet any standards, standing in stark contrast to the cultural vibrancy of the 1970s. This revelation would shape his professional mission: to provide artists with the best possible working conditions.

In 2026, the CTDA moved to St-Denis Street, and we wanted to celebrate this 35-year partnership together on our social media. Check out the commemorative post right here (in French only).

These archival photos illustrate the Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui from its construction to the present day.

Quand je regarde l’impressionnante liste des accomplissements de Scéno Plus, je ne peux que me revoir, autant comme spectateur que comme acteur, chanteur ou musicien, comblé dans tous les cas.

Michel Rivard