The Mirror Effect - Léonore Confino

Molières 2024 

Best Supporting Actress: Jeanne Arènes

Théophile is a successful writer whose star is on the wane. He finally rediscovers his inspiration as he writes a short poetic tale with an aquatic theme. But the way in which his words are interpreted by those close to him causes disaster. They see themselves in the sea urchins, octopuses and other marine creatures that make up the characters, discerning hidden messages in the metaphors. On this evening, they have come together for dinner to settle the score.
 
This play grew out of that magical – or diabolical – mirror that is held up to us by that member of our family who has gone down the risky path of artistic expression. For the first time in his life as a writer, Théophile is writing with no commercial strategy in mind. He allows his subconscious to guide him artlessly and is excited to share his short, watery tale with those around him. What a mistake. The more dream-like the metaphor, populated with octopuses, mermaids and limpets, the more it is open to interpretation!

Direction

Julien Boisselier

Featuring

François Vincentelli, Caroline Anglade, Éric Laugérias and Jeanne Arènes

Technicians

Assistant director: Clotilde Daniault 

Set: Jean Haas

Lighting design: Jean-Pascal Pracht

Musics: Pierre Tirmont

Costumes: Sandrine Bernard

Production

Théâtre de l’Œuvre, Red Velvet Production and Ki m’aime me suive

Approximate running time: 1h20 without intermission.