Stupeur et tremblements - Adapted and interpreted by Layla Metssitane
Join us for the satirical one-woman show, by French artist Layla Metssitane, based on the book Stupeur et Tremblements (1999) by Belgian best-selling author Amélie Nothomb. This theatrical rendition of the book captures the unique language and literary effects of Nothomb. The performance will be presented in French with English subtitles.
$20 members / $25 non-members
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About Layla Metssitane
Layla Metssitane is a French director, actress, and writer of Moroccan origin. She began her theater career at fifteen at the Centre Dramatique National of Dijon and has performed in works such as "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Phèdre," and "Antigone." She co-founded "La Compagnie Théâtre des Hommes," focusing on women's roles in society and advocating for their rights to culture, education, and social justice. Her acclaimed one-woman play "Stupeur et tremblements," adapted from Amélie Nothomb's novel, explores cultural clashes and patriarchy in a Japanese company.
Metssitane has directed plays like "Palabre en Négritude," inspired by Aimé Césaire's work, and "Où on va, Papa ?" based on Jean-Louis Fournier's novel. She is particularly noted for "Stupeur et tremblements," performed in over 30 countries with support from the French Ministry of Culture. As a writer, she adapted "Fear and Trembling" for the stage and collaborated on film and TV projects. As an actress, she starred in "The Well," Algeria's official entry for the 2017 Oscars, and had a lead guest role in the BBC series "Never Let Me Go." Layla Metssitane is a UNESCO club member and is actively involved in educational and cultural associations.