Washington, D.C. March 1st – April 13th 2013
The Francophonie Festival is generously sponsored by:
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THEATRE
Les Délires du prédateur déchu – Delirium of the fallen predator
by Frankétienne
Haiti
Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:30 PM
Performance in French
Free event!
Reservation required: click here
Renowned poet, playwright, visual artist, and seven-time Nobel Prize nominee Frankétienne explores the sensitive dynamics of male-dominated societies. In an evening of staged poetry, with musical accompaniment, “Delirium of the Fallen Predator” denounces the horrors of a culture based on the supremacy of violence. (Please note: This presentation is intended for mature audiences.)
The Play encourages reflection upon distortions and the misfortunes of the world, while investing the audience upon distortions and the misfortunes of the world, while investing the audience in poetic playfulness. With “Delirium of the Fallen Predator”, Frankétienne offers us his provocative, original and deeply Haitian latest play.
A multidimensional creator, Frankétienne has always been the high flag of Haitian culture, whether in the nooks and crannies of the country or on the most prestigious stages around the world. A prolific author, Frankétienne is the recipient of numerous prestigious prizes. He was nominated seven times for the Nobel Prize in Literature, and bestowed the rank of Commander by the French Order for the Arts and Literature in 2010.
Suggested donation: $20
Visions by Pierre Megos
Belgium
Thursday, April 5th at 12 PM and 8 PM
An actor, performer, dancer, writer, filmmaker, and director, Pierre Megos shows no limits to his artistic expression and ability. His initial interest in acting and performing arts, propelled him to complete a Masters degree in those subjects in Brussels in 2006. The Greek-heritage, Belgian-bred artist has continuously expanded his expertise. Now, this multidisciplinary artist relies on all of his talents in his artistic work, making a Megos performance remarkably unlike any other.
In Vision, Megos utilizes his passions for cinema, theater, and Hollywood to tell his vision of the future through performing arts. In this performance, Megos achieves two incredibly artistic feats: he is able to question and explore human nature through his projection of a future world while also showing the art of film, theater, and movement. Audiences will see the making of a film and its final product in real-time right before their eyes as Megos expresses his story through this dynamic medium. Vision is a truly unique performance that can only come from an artist such as Megos.
Performance in English
Admission:
8:00 pm Show Info: click here!
Dom Juan with Sophie Paul Mortimer France
Monday, March 11th at 7:00 PM A sword in hand, the actress steps in for her closing bow. She has just performed alone - or with a whole company - Molière's Dom Juan. On the stage, only one chair remains. Suddenly an idea dawns on her: “What if I performed the entire play again by myself?” Spectators are thus led into the reality of a re-presentation, when the actress re-tells the play within a given theatrical space and time. Sophie is both the narrator and the actress of the show. Her desire is to manifest the relationships among the human being, the social order, and the divine. The writing of Molière still allows for dreaming and learning, while enjoying the sheer pleasure of theater. Staging: Jean-Louis Grinfeld Costume: Gaëlle Lepinay Lighting: Gerald Karlikow / Internationally renowned light engineer, present for both performances.
Performance @ La Maison Française / Admission: |
