From the press statement released by En Piste:
"It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of our friend and colleague Paul Vachon, who passed away last Saturday night.
Paul Vachon was part of the artistic community since 1970 when he founded the company called Chatouille, Cézard et Chocolat with Rodrigue Tremblay. As a clown, acrobat, actor, musician and director for 40 years, Paul Vachon greatly contributed to the development of Circus Arts and Clowning in Quebec. As chief executive and artistic director of the Theatre L’Aubergine de la Macédoine, a company he founded in 1974, he led the creation of more than fifty productions (principally aimed at young audiences) which mixed Theatre, Circus Arts and Clowning. His productions have been presented in Quebec, Canada, the U.S., France, Spain and Mexico.
He also participated in founding the National Circus School, En Piste, the National Circus Arts Network, the École de cirque de Québec as well as Cirque du Monde where he worked since 1995 at transmitting Clowning to rehabilitating youth. During more than 8 years, Paul Vachon served as administrator and president on the Board of Directors at En Piste. During his various terms, Paul Vachon worked hard towards the recognition of that discipline.
Last November, the Conseil des arts et des lettres honored him with the award Prix à la création artistique during the 24th edition of the Prix d’excellence des arts et de la culture which took place at Quebec City Hall.
Details regarding the tribute ceremony will be sent later on."
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Sorry to hear about Paul.... He was a great guy and gave me a couple of breaks when I was a young man. I wish to offer my condolences to his family and the performing arts community of Quebec and beyond.
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