Theater Club in June

Come join us for the Theater Club at the French Library, a place to read, watch, discuss and recite contemporary and classic French plays with fellow enthusiasts! At the Theater Club, we'll discuss a different play each month and read excerpts aloud to each other.
This club strives to foster discussion and dialogue around a love of contemporary theater and a chosen play: attendees are wholeheartedly encouraged to come and practice speaking in French. No acting skill required, and no public performances are planned!
Our June meeting features the 2003 play "Papa doit manger" by Marie NDiaye.
"Papa est parti depuis si longtemps que personne n'espère plus son retour. Mais voilà que Papa revient, voilà que Papa exige de rentrer, sûr de son bon droit, dans la vie qu'il a fuie dix ans auparavant. Qui aime encore Papa ? Qui peut prétendre avoir besoin de lui ? Il a les apparences de la richesse et d'une jeunesse improbable. Il resplendit d'un éclat peu commun à Courbevoie. Surtout, il sait ce qu'on lui doit, même si ce n'est pas justifié, et qu'on l'aime encore, qu'on l'aimera toujours." (from Les Éditions de Minuit)

Marie NDiaye is a celebrated French writer known for her psychologically rich novels and haunting, often surreal plays that explore identity, family, and social tension. Her novel Three Strong Women won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 2009, cementing her reputation as one of France’s leading contemporary authors. She has also received numerous other honors for both her fiction and dramatic work, reflecting her wide-ranging literary impact.
Club participants are asked to read the play beforehand and bring their copy to the meeting for discussion and recitation. The text can be purchased on Lireka, or Amazon. It may also be borrowed on the Internet Archive.

Please, keep in mind that a new link is created for each event and a new registration is needed.

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