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Gilles Chiasson was born in Muskegon, Michigan.
Answer: True
Biographical data confirms that Gilles Chiasson was born in Muskegon, Michigan.
Gilles Chiasson obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern California.
Answer: False
Gilles Chiasson earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with High Distinction from The School of Music at the University of Michigan, not the University of Southern California.
Both of Gilles Chiasson's parents were born in Canada and pursued careers in education.
Answer: False
While both parents were French Canadian, their professions differed: his father was a retired anesthesiologist, and his mother founded and headed a Montessori school.
Gilles Chiasson is the eldest of five children in his family.
Answer: False
Gilles Chiasson is the youngest of five children, meaning he has four siblings.
Gilles Chiasson attended Mona Shores Public Schools for his secondary education.
Answer: True
Records indicate that Gilles Chiasson completed his high school education at Mona Shores Public Schools.
During his time as an educator, Gilles Chiasson taught advanced calculus and physics.
Answer: False
Gilles Chiasson's educational roles focused on the arts; he taught acting, stage technology, and dramatic writing, not advanced calculus or physics.
Ascertain the precise date of Gilles Chiasson's birth.
Answer: November 1, 1966
According to biographical records, Gilles Chiasson was born on November 1, 1966.
In which U.S. city and state was Gilles Chiasson born?
Answer: Muskegon, Michigan
Gilles Chiasson's place of birth is documented as Muskegon, Michigan.
From which university did Gilles Chiasson obtain his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with High Distinction?
Answer: The School of Music at the University of Michigan
Gilles Chiasson earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with High Distinction from The School of Music at the University of Michigan.
What were the professions of Gilles Chiasson's parents?
Answer: His father was a retired anesthesiologist and his mother was a founder/headmistress of a Montessori school.
Gilles Chiasson's father, Dr. Tony Chiasson, is a retired anesthesiologist, and his mother, Claire Chiasson, is the founder and former headmistress of Michigan Dunes Montessori.
How many siblings does Gilles Chiasson have?
Answer: He has four siblings.
Gilles Chiasson is the youngest of five children, indicating he has four siblings.
Gilles Chiasson's primary early recognition stemmed from his career as a film director, preceding his transition into acting.
Answer: False
The provided biographical information indicates that Gilles Chiasson initially gained recognition as an actor, subsequently expanding his career into other areas, rather than beginning as a film director.
Gilles Chiasson's first significant professional role after completing his BFA was portraying the lead in the musical 'Hamilton'.
Answer: False
Shortly after obtaining his BFA, Gilles Chiasson secured the role of Marius in the National Tour of 'Les Misérables', not the lead in 'Hamilton'.
Gilles Chiasson portrayed the character 'Smudge' in the National Tour of 'Forever Plaid'.
Answer: False
In the National Tour of 'Forever Plaid', Gilles Chiasson portrayed the character Jinx, not Smudge.
Gilles Chiasson was an original cast member of the musical 'RENT', performing roles both Off-Broadway and on Broadway.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson is recognized as an original cast member of Jonathan Larson's seminal musical 'RENT', originating multiple roles during its Off-Broadway and subsequent Broadway runs.
In the original Off-Broadway production of RENT, Gilles Chiasson performed solely the role of Steve.
Answer: False
During the original Off-Broadway run of 'RENT', Gilles Chiasson performed multiple roles, including Squeegie Man and Steve, not exclusively Steve.
Gilles Chiasson reprised his roles from the Off-Broadway production of RENT when it transferred to Broadway.
Answer: True
Yes, Gilles Chiasson reprised his multiple roles from the Off-Broadway production when 'RENT' opened on Broadway in the spring of 1996.
During his tenure in the Broadway production of RENT, Gilles Chiasson exclusively performed the roles he originated Off-Broadway.
Answer: False
While Gilles Chiasson reprised his original roles, he also took on lead roles such as Mark and Roger during his nearly two-year run in 'RENT' on Broadway.
Gilles Chiasson originated the role of Sir Percival Blakeney on Broadway in the musical 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'.
Answer: False
Gilles Chiasson originated the role of Armand St. Just on Broadway in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', not Sir Percival Blakeney.
Gilles Chiasson originated the role of Corporal William McEwen on Broadway in the musical 'The Civil War'.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson originated the role of Corporal William McEwen on Broadway in the musical 'The Civil War'.
Gilles Chiasson originated roles in 'Fermat's Last Tango' at the York Theatre and 'Groundhog' at Manhattan Theatre Club.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson originated roles in 'Fermat's Last Tango' at the York Theatre and 'Groundhog' at Manhattan Theatre Club, among other productions.
Gilles Chiasson's final Broadway appearance was in the original cast of 'Wicked'.
Answer: False
Gilles Chiasson's final Broadway appearance mentioned was in the original cast of 'La bohème', not 'Wicked'.
Gilles Chiasson has performed as a guest soloist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson has indeed performed as a guest soloist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, among other orchestral engagements.
Which musical tour saw Gilles Chiasson secure the role of Marius shortly after completing his BFA?
Answer: Les Misérables
Shortly after completing his BFA, Gilles Chiasson secured the role of Marius in the National Tour of the musical 'Les Misérables'.
Gilles Chiasson originated roles both Off-Broadway and on Broadway in which highly successful musical?
Answer: RENT
Gilles Chiasson is widely recognized for being an original cast member of Jonathan Larson's musical 'RENT', originating multiple roles during its Off-Broadway and subsequent Broadway runs.
Which lead roles did Gilles Chiasson take on during his extensive run in RENT on Broadway?
Answer: Roger and Mark
During his nearly two-year tenure in the Broadway production of 'RENT', Gilles Chiasson assumed the lead roles of Mark and Roger, in addition to his original characters.
Gilles Chiasson originated which role on Broadway in the musical 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'?
Answer: Armand St. Just
Gilles Chiasson originated the role of Armand St. Just on Broadway in the musical 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a production where Gilles Chiasson originated roles Off-Broadway or regionally?
Answer: Les Misérables
While Gilles Chiasson originated roles in 'Fermat's Last Tango', 'Groundhog', and 'RENT', his involvement in 'Les Misérables' was as a performer in the touring production, not as an originator of a role in that specific context.
What was Gilles Chiasson's final Broadway appearance mentioned in the article?
Answer: La bohème
Gilles Chiasson's last Broadway appearance documented was in the original cast of Baz Luhrmann's production of 'La bohème'.
Which symphony orchestra is mentioned as having featured Gilles Chiasson as a guest soloist?
Answer: Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Gilles Chiasson has performed as a guest soloist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, among other notable orchestral ensembles.
Gilles Chiasson is presently employed within the administrative sector of the Santa Monica-Malibu School District.
Answer: True
Indeed, Gilles Chiasson's current professional engagement involves administrative duties within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Jason Alexander served as the artistic director of LA's Reprise Theatre Company during Chiasson's tenure as Producing Director.
Answer: True
During Gilles Chiasson's period as Producing Director for the Reprise Theatre Company, Jason Alexander held the position of Artistic Director.
During Gilles Chiasson's first season as Producing Director, the Reprise Theatre Company won the Ovation for Best Production of a Play.
Answer: False
During Gilles Chiasson's inaugural season as Producing Director, the Reprise Theatre Company won the Ovation for Best Production of a Musical ('Kiss Me, Kate'), not a play.
Prominent performers such as Patti LuPone and Martin Short were featured in concerts presented by the Reprise Theatre Company during Chiasson's leadership.
Answer: True
The Reprise Theatre Company, under Chiasson's leadership, featured notable performers including Patti LuPone and Martin Short in its concert series.
The Performing Arts Education Centers (PAECs) where Chiasson worked included a large Mainstage theater and a smaller 100-seat Black Box theater.
Answer: True
The PAECs featured two modern theater complexes, each equipped with a large Mainstage theater and a smaller 100-seat Black Box theater, alongside professional support facilities.
Gilles Chiasson served as the Director of Development for Moresco Productions from 2005 to 2010.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson held the position of Director of Development at Moresco Productions during the years 2005 through 2010.
Gilles Chiasson worked closely with director Quentin Tarantino at Moresco Productions.
Answer: False
Gilles Chiasson collaborated closely with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bobby Moresco at Moresco Productions, not Quentin Tarantino.
The television series 'The Black Donnellys' for NBC was developed during Chiasson's tenure at Moresco Productions.
Answer: True
During Gilles Chiasson's time as Director of Development at Moresco Productions, the television series 'The Black Donnellys' for NBC was among the projects developed.
Gilles Chiasson is credited as a Co-Producer for the film 'The Kings of Appletown' starring the Sprouse twins.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson holds a Co-Producer credit for the film 'The Kings of Appletown', which featured the Sprouse twins.
Gilles Chiasson served as Theatre Director and Department Chair at Valley International Preparatory High School.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson held leadership positions as Theatre Director and Theatre Department Chair at Valley International Preparatory High School.
Gilles Chiasson currently serves as the Facility Use Manager for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson's current professional role is Facility Use Manager for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
In his role as Facility Use Manager, Gilles Chiasson oversees 13 sites, including the historic Barnum Hall.
Answer: True
As Facility Use Manager, Gilles Chiasson manages a portfolio of 13 sites for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, which includes the notable Barnum Hall.
Gilles Chiasson was a former student at Bobby Moresco's Actors Gym.
Answer: False
Gilles Chiasson's association with Bobby Moresco's Actors Gym was as a Moderator, not as a student.
Gilles Chiasson is a founder and serves as an ex officio board member of the Adirondack Theatre Festival.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson holds the distinction of being a founder and an ex officio board member of the Adirondack Theatre Festival.
Identify Gilles Chiasson's present professional role and geographical base.
Answer: Facility Use Manager for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District in Los Angeles
Gilles Chiasson currently holds the position of Facility Use Manager within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, based in Los Angeles, California.
Who served as the artistic director of LA's Reprise Theatre Company when Gilles Chiasson served as Producing Director?
Answer: Jason Alexander
During Gilles Chiasson's tenure as Producing Director for the Reprise Theatre Company, Jason Alexander held the position of Artistic Director.
What significant achievement did the Reprise Theatre Company accomplish during Gilles Chiasson's first season as Producing Director?
Answer: Won the Ovation for Best Production of a Musical for 'Kiss Me, Kate'.
During Gilles Chiasson's inaugural season as Producing Director, the Reprise Theatre Company garnered 17 Ovation Awards nominations and won the award for Best Production of a Musical for their revival of 'Kiss Me, Kate'.
Which of these performers was NOT featured in concerts presented by the Reprise Theatre Company during Chiasson's leadership?
Answer: Meryl Streep
While Patti LuPone, Betty Buckley, and Ray Romano were featured performers during Chiasson's tenure at Reprise, Meryl Streep is not listed among them.
What was Gilles Chiasson's role at Moresco Productions?
Answer: Director of Development
Gilles Chiasson served as the Director of Development for Moresco Productions during his tenure there.
Gilles Chiasson worked closely with which Academy Award-winning filmmaker at Moresco Productions?
Answer: Bobby Moresco
Gilles Chiasson collaborated closely with Bobby Moresco, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, during his time at Moresco Productions.
What subjects did Gilles Chiasson teach during his time as an educator at Valley International Preparatory High School?
Answer: Acting, stage tech, and dramatic writing
During his tenure at Valley International Preparatory High School, Gilles Chiasson taught acting (three levels), stage technology, and dramatic writing.
In his role as Facility Use Manager, Gilles Chiasson oversees how many sites for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
Answer: Thirteen
Gilles Chiasson manages a total of thirteen sites within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District in his capacity as Facility Use Manager.
What was Gilles Chiasson's former role at Bobby Moresco's Actors Gym?
Answer: Moderator
Gilles Chiasson served as a Moderator at Bobby Moresco's Actors Gym, a workshop designed for professional writers and actors.
Gilles Chiasson is a founder and ex officio board member of which non-profit theatre established in 1995?
Answer: Adirondack Theatre Festival
Gilles Chiasson is a founding member and serves as an ex officio board member for the Adirondack Theatre Festival, a non-profit theatre organization established in 1995.
Gilles Chiasson wrote the music, lyrics, and book for the original musical 'RENT'.
Answer: False
While Gilles Chiasson was an original cast member of the musical 'RENT', he did not write it. He is credited as the composer, lyricist, and book writer for a different original musical, 'CHRYSALIS'.
The musical 'CHRYSALIS' has undergone workshops at the New York Theatre Workshop and premiered at the Adirondack Theatre Festival.
Answer: True
The musical 'CHRYSALIS', for which Gilles Chiasson wrote the music, lyrics, and book, has been workshopped at institutions including the New York Theatre Workshop and premiered at the Adirondack Theatre Festival.
Gilles Chiasson's debut solo music recording is titled 'RENT: The Original Broadway Cast Recording'.
Answer: False
Gilles Chiasson's debut solo music recording is titled 'Slow Down', not the 'RENT: The Original Broadway Cast Recording'.
Gilles Chiasson co-wrote the song 'Hands Holding Hands' featured in the production 'BRAVE NEW WORLD'.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson co-wrote the song 'Hands Holding Hands' with Chris Roberts, and it was featured in the production 'BRAVE NEW WORLD: American Theatre Responds to 9/11'.
The song 'Sweet Mystery' by Chiasson and Roberts is featured on the LML Music album 'In Good Company'.
Answer: True
The song 'Sweet Mystery', a collaboration between Gilles Chiasson and Chris Roberts, is included on the LML Music album 'In Good Company'.
Gilles Chiasson is featured on the original cast recordings for 'RENT', 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', and 'The Producers'.
Answer: False
While Gilles Chiasson is featured on the original cast recordings for 'RENT' and 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', his third listed Broadway cast recording is 'La bohème', not 'The Producers'.
Gilles Chiasson's discography includes the original cast recording for 'Fermat's Last Tango' and his solo CD, 'Slow Down'.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson's recorded works include the original cast recording for 'Fermat's Last Tango' and his solo album titled 'Slow Down'.
What is the title of the original musical for which Gilles Chiasson wrote the music, lyrics, and book?
Answer: CHRYSALIS
Gilles Chiasson is credited as the composer, lyricist, and book writer for the original musical titled 'CHRYSALIS'.
Where did the musical CHRYSALIS premiere?
Answer: Adirondack Theatre Festival
The musical 'CHRYSALIS', written by Gilles Chiasson, premiered at the Adirondack Theatre Festival.
What is the title of Gilles Chiasson's debut solo music recording?
Answer: Slow Down
Gilles Chiasson's debut solo music recording is an album titled 'Slow Down'.
What song did Gilles Chiasson co-write that premiered in 'BRAVE NEW WORLD: American Theatre Responds to 9/11'?
Answer: Hands Holding Hands
Gilles Chiasson co-wrote the song 'Hands Holding Hands', which premiered in the production 'BRAVE NEW WORLD: American Theatre Responds to 9/11'.
Besides 'RENT' and 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', name another Broadway cast recording featuring Gilles Chiasson.
Answer: La bohème
Gilles Chiasson is featured on the original cast recordings for 'RENT', 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', and 'La bohème'.
What other recordings, besides Broadway cast albums, are listed in Gilles Chiasson's discography?
Answer: Fermat's Last Tango (cast recording) and his solo CD, 'Slow Down'.
Gilles Chiasson's discography includes the original cast recording for 'Fermat's Last Tango' and his solo CD, 'Slow Down'.
Gilles Chiasson received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in the original Off-Broadway cast of RENT.
Answer: False
Contrary to the assertion, Gilles Chiasson received an Obie Award for his performance in the original Off-Broadway cast of 'RENT', not a Tony Award nomination.
Gilles Chiasson received an Outer Critics Circle Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his work in 'The Civil War'.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson earned an Outer Critics Circle Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his performance in 'The Civil War'.
Gilles Chiasson appeared on the 50th Tony Awards as part of the original cast of 'RENT'.
Answer: True
As a member of the original cast of 'RENT', Gilles Chiasson participated in the televised broadcast of the 50th Tony Awards ceremony.
Gilles Chiasson appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' as part of the original RENT cast.
Answer: False
While Gilles Chiasson did appear on 'The Tonight Show' as part of the original cast of 'RENT', the specific host mentioned, Johnny Carson, is incorrect. His appearances were on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'.
Gilles Chiasson appeared in 'RENT: Live on Fox' in 2019.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson was part of the cast for the 2019 Fox television production 'RENT: Live'.
As part of the original cast of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', Gilles Chiasson appeared on the 1998 NBA All-Star Game Half-Time Show.
Answer: True
Members of the original cast of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel', including Gilles Chiasson, performed during the 1998 NBA All-Star Game Half-Time Show.
Gilles Chiasson appeared on the 53rd Tony Awards in 1999 as part of the original cast of 'The Civil War'.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson, as part of the original cast of 'The Civil War', appeared on the 53rd Tony Awards ceremony in 1999.
Gilles Chiasson appeared on the 57th Tony Awards in 2003 as part of the original cast of 'La bohème'.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson, as a member of the original cast of Baz Luhrmann's production of 'La bohème', appeared on the 57th Tony Awards in 2003.
In 2021, Gilles Chiasson and his family appeared on the National Geographic game show 'Brain Games on the Road'.
Answer: True
Gilles Chiasson, accompanied by his wife and sons, participated in the National Geographic program 'Brain Games on the Road' in 2021.
What award did Gilles Chiasson receive for his performance in the original Off-Broadway cast of RENT?
Answer: An Obie Award
Gilles Chiasson was honored with an Obie Award as a member of the original Off-Broadway cast of 'RENT'.
For his performance in the musical 'The Civil War', Gilles Chiasson received which nomination?
Answer: Outer Critics Circle Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
Gilles Chiasson earned an Outer Critics Circle Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his performance in 'The Civil War'.
Which television talk show featured Gilles Chiasson as part of the original cast of RENT?
Answer: The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Gilles Chiasson appeared on 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' as part of the original cast of 'RENT'.
In what year did Gilles Chiasson appear on the 57th Tony Awards as part of the original cast of 'La bohème'?
Answer: 2003
Gilles Chiasson appeared on the 57th Tony Awards in 2003 as part of the original cast of 'La bohème'.
Which National Geographic program featured Gilles Chiasson and his family in 2021?
Answer: Brain Games on the Road
In 2021, Gilles Chiasson, his wife, and their two sons participated in the National Geographic game show 'Brain Games on the Road'.
Which of the following best characterizes Gilles Chiasson's primary professional domains as summarized in the introductory overview?
Answer: An American producer, director, composer, writer, and actor.
The introductory summary identifies Gilles Chiasson as an American producer, director, composer, writer, and actor, highlighting the breadth of his professional career.