Payette will take over in September from Richard Rose, who is retiring after two decades at Tarragon.
Author of the article: Jim Burke  â¢Â Special to Montreal Gazette
Publishing date: Mar 12, 2021  â¢Â March 12, 2021  â¢Â 1 minute read  â¢Â Mike Payette is stepping down as director of Geordie Theatre. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette files
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After five years as head of Montrealâs Geordie Theatre, Mike Payette is leaving to become artistic director of Torontoâs prestigious Tarragon Theatre.
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