With a background in the theatrical milieu, in which he worked for over twenty years, Pierre Dufour joined the Opéra de Montréal in 2000 as Production Director. Having taken on the role of Acting General Director from 2002 to 2003, he became the General Director in August of 2006, in addition to maintaining his role as Production Director. In the theatre world, he has been active in all aspects of stage work, moving from positions as stagehand to stage manager, as well as working with sets. While also studying Accounting at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM), he began his career as a Production and Technical Director with the Théâtre populaire du Québec in 1990, remaining with the company until 1996. He was Production Director of the Théâtre du Nouveau-Monde (1998-2000) and the Théâtre du Rideau Vert (1996-1998).

While holding these positions, he also collaborated on projects for companies such as Libretto (2002, 2004) and Rozon Films (1997). He took part in several productions at Théâtre de l’Opsis (1993-2002) and was a member of the company’s Board of Directors for a two year period. As Technical Director, he has been associated with such productions as Les leçons de Callas (1996) and Demain matin, Montréal m’attend(1995-1996), directed by Denise FiIiatrault. He has overseen the production of over 70 theatrical productions, some 30 operas – including new productions and co-productions – and a musical comedy. From 1994 to 2009, he has taught courses in Production Direction, Stage Management, and theatrical trades at Collège de St-Hyacinthe’s Theatre Department, as well as at UQÀM (2003).