Paul Chaput - BIO Paul is a Métis actor, singer, composer and filmmaker. He most recently wrote and directed a documentary on the Abėnaki language for Mushkeg Media which aired on APTN in May of 2009.
Paul performed the role of Elder Martin in a Very Polite Genocide in December of 2008. The play dealt with the multi generational impact of residential schools.
In February of 2008 performed in Robin Fulford’s play Whitewash at Theatre Passe Muraille. Directed by Mark Cassidy, the play examined the tragic death of native protester Dudley George at the hands of the OPP at Camp Ipperwash in 1995. In August 2007 Paul played the role of park ranger Mark Robinson in the musical TOM based on the life of the Canadian artist Tom Thomson. Tom was directed by Mark Cassidy at the Roxy Theater in Owen Sound.
In April of 2007, Paul composed the sound track and was musical director for the Théatre Français de Toronto's production of Moliere’s George Dandin: Le mari confundu. Created in a medieval style, the compositions complimented the 15th century setting. Director Guillaume Bernardi cast Paul as a Métis troubadour and accompanist during the run of 22 shows at Toronto's Berkley Street Theatre.
Paul wrote and directed the docudrama "The Power of the Circle: Restorative Justice in NAN Communities," and co-produced, hosted and narrated 26 episodes of "Finding Our Talk: A Journey Through Aboriginal Languages", which aired on APTN for many years. Paul has been writing and performing his own music since 1965.
Both his CD’s were nominated for Best Folk Album and Best Male Artist Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Both CD’s and the sound track for George Dandin can be sampled and purchased on www.paulchaput.com .
In February of 1995, Paul was awarded the Star of Courage by Governor General Romeo LeBlanc in Ottawa for rescuing a number of people from a blaze in downtown Toronto.
