SYlvain Ward
Information
Phone
Cellphone: (506) 204 0868
Email
sylvainward@gmail.com
Website
www.sceno-artscenik.com
Languages spoken and written:
French and English
Awards
Finalist at Éloizes
Theatre Artist of the Year for set design in the play Golem - 2018
Award recipient of the National Bank
Prize from the Foundation for the Advancement of Francophone Theatre in Canada, linked to several set design research and training projects - 2013
Education
Bachelor's degree in Drama
Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB - 2004-2008
Lighting Design Workshop
Led by Claire Seyller, Moncton - 2019
Intensive Set Design Development Workshop (workshop: image, space, and installation)
Led by Danielle Lévesque, an initiative of A.T.F.C., Banff - 2016
Intensive Set Design Development Workshop
Led by Gabriel Tsampalieros, an initiative of A.T.F.C., Banff - 2012
Puppet Design and Fabrication Workshop
at Pupulus Mordicus Led by Pierre Robitaille, QC - 2014
17th Century Wood Sculpture Workshop
Led by Peter Follansbee, Maine, USA - 2014
Traditional Woodworking Technique and Research Workshop
Led by Roy Underhill and Will Myers, Woodwright's School, North Carolina, USA - 2015
Larval Mask, Physical Theatre, and Butoh Workshop
Led by Satellite Théâtre and Grafted Cede Theatre, Bouctouche - 2016
Neutral Mask Workshop from the Jacques Lecoq School
Led by Mathieu Chouinard, Moncton - 2008
Movement Workshop from the Jacques Lecoq School
Led by Mathieu Chouinard, Moncton - 2007
On-Camera Acting Workshop
Led by Carol Cassistat, Moncton - 2007
Films and Theaters
ArtScénik
Owner of the set design and fabrication company for the film and theatre industry,
Moncton, NB - 2008 to present
Ultimate Challenge Canada - TV Series
Set technician for Season 1 CBC, Moncton - 2022
Notre Dame de Moncton - Feature Film
Head Carpenter and set technician on set
Bellefeuille Production, Moncton - 2022
L'ordre Secret - Documentary
Head carpenter and set technician on set
Bellefeuille Production, Moncton - 2022
Illumination - TV Event
Artistic director of the shoot
Botsford Production, Moncton - 2020 to 2022
Professor in Set Design - University of Moncton
Design and fabrication of the set for the play
Tuiles with students as part of the Scenography III course
Department of Theatre, University of Moncton - 2021
Atlas Film
Cameraman, editor, and technician for Atlas Film on a contractual basis
Moncton - 2019 to 2023
Comme dans l'espace - TV Series
Artistic director for Season 1 and 2
Connection Production, Moncton - 2020 to 2022
Les Newbies - TV Series
Head carpenter, lead set installation technician Season 1 & 2
Production du milieu inc. Moncton, NB- 2017- present
À la valdrague - Tv Series
Head carpenter, lead set install technician for Season 3
Grip for Season 1 & 2
Mosus Production, Memramcook, NB - 2017 to 2019
Conséquence - TV Series
Grip , Bellefeuille Production, Moncton, NB - 2018
Éloizes - Television Event
Set Designer for the Éloizes gala broadcasted by Radio-Canada and various locations and shows related to the event,
A.A.A.P.N.B , NB - 2016 and 2018 editions
Le 5e Élément - TV Series
Head Prop Master / Assistant Art
Director Production du milieu inc., touring in NB - 2014
Golem - Theater
Scenography and fabrication of scenic elements,
Satellite Théâtre, Moncton, NB - 2017
Grüm - Theater
Scenography and fabrication of scenic elements, co-production of
Satellite Théâtre and Théâtre populaire d'Acadie, Moncton, NB - 2017
Bouffe - Theater (winner of the Éloize for Show of the Year in 2014)
Scenography and fabrication of scenic elements, co-production of Théâtre populaire d'Acadie, Satellite Théâtre, and Houpzz! Théâtre, Moncton, touring in Canada - 2009 to 2016
Le fin mot de l'histoire - Theater
Design and fabrication of scenic elements in co-creation with Mr. Vano Hotton,
Pays de la Sagouine, Bouctouche, NB - 2017
Sound of Music & Oliver! - Opera
Scenography design, co-production of Théâtre Capitol and
New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Moncton, NB
Sound of Music in 2016 and Oliver in 2017
Opera Workshop at the University of Moncton
Design and fabrication of scenic elements, Moncton, NB - 2008 to 2016
Nounours - Theater
Design and fabrication of puppet for children's shows,
Pays de la Sagouine, Moncton, NB - 2015 to present
Acting and Performance
Les Newbies - TV Series
Supporting role as Tison the pyromaniac, Season 2, Episode 7
Production du milieu inc., Moncton - 2019
Notre Dame de Moncton - Feature Film
Supporting role as Martin the contractor and son of Dorina
Bellefeuille Production inc., Moncton - 2022
Les Beignes - Actor
Directed by Matthieu Girard,
Théâtre populaire d'Acadie, touring in NB - 2017
Bump, La secousse de Springhill - Actor
Directed by Mathieu Chouinard,
Théâtre populaire d'Acadie, touring in NB - 2014
La ville en rouge - Actor
Directed by Martin Genest, Co-production of Théâtre populaire d'Acadie, Théâtre du Gros Mécano and Théâtre Pupulus Mordicus, touring in NB and QC - 2011 to 2015
Aurel aux quatre vents - Actor and Puppeteer
Collective creation, directed by Mathieu Chouinard,
Théâtre populaire d'Acadie, touring in NB and QC - 2009 to 2013.
Des nouvelles de Copenhague - Actor
Directed by Marcia Babineau,
Théâtre l'Escaouette, Moncton, NB - 2009
Les Impromptus
Experimental improvisational theatre shows, touring in NB - 2007 to 2010
Skills
3D modelling, 3D visualization, and 2D plans using Sketchup and Twinmotion.
General knowledge of Photoshop.
Carpenter/Joiner.
Puppet designer and manipulator.
Musical knowledge, classical guitar.
Basic skills in music, painting, drawing, and visual arts.
General knowledge in small business management and administration.
References and letters of recommendation
available upon request.