La comédienne de balcon (The Balcony Performer) - Revisited
Jan 23, 2024
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Explore Marie D'Nétis' determination to continue sharing her art during the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow Marie's theatrical journey from nervousness to balcony performances. Encounter unexpected situations and growing expectations during street performances. Discover how Marie became a balcony performer, bringing joy to people's lives. Learn about Marie's role as a voice actor and how to engage with the Duolingo platform.
Marie and her troupe staged performances on her balcony and in the square below, bringing joy to people during the pandemic while adhering to lockdown restrictions.
Marie's passion for acting started in high school and she eventually left university to join an acting school in Paris, building her career through auditions and performances at small theaters.
Deep dives
Marie's Determination to Continue Acting during Lockdown
Marie D'Nétis, an aspiring actress and director in Paris, faced disappointment when theaters were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this setback, Marie was determined to find a way to continue sharing her art. Inspired by scenes featuring balconies in plays like Romeo and Juliet, Marie and her troupe started staging performances on her balcony and in the square below. They attracted a small but engaged audience, bringing joy to people during the pandemic while adhering to lockdown restrictions.
Marie's Journey in Theatre and Acting
Marie's passion for acting started in high school when she joined a drama club to overcome shyness. She discovered her love for performing and decided to pursue a career in theater. Despite the financial uncertainty, Marie found fulfillment in stage acting and the impact her performances had on audiences. She eventually left university to join an acting school in Paris and began building her career through auditions and performances at small theaters.
Marie's Focus on Directing and the Avignon Festival
After gaining experience as an actress, Marie developed an interest in directing and formed her own troupe with former classmates. She aimed to produce and direct her own play, and the dream was to bring their production to the prestigious Avignon Festival. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted their plans, and the festival was canceled. Undeterred, Marie and her troupe adapted by staging performances on her balcony, gaining acclaim from the local community and even attracting visitors from outside Paris.
To celebrate France’s love of culture, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring francophone artists and performers. This episode, the story of Marie, a stage actor who found a way to keep French theater alive during the Covid lockdowns. Stick around until the end for an update on what Marie has been up to since the first episode aired!