As part of the women's journey organized by the International Visual Theatre, the play Fraternelles, created and performed by the Compagnie Danse des Signes, was held on June 7 and 8.
A kaleidoscope of women
Throughout the performance, the two actresses (Emilie Rigaud and Lucie Lataste) move from one woman to another by interpreting a moment of life. From Camille Claudel's imprisonment to Simone Veil's speech on abortion, each woman is highlighted by different languages and dance. Whether they have been made famous by their actions or their work has remained unknown to the general public, each of them has a message to convey and it is with great passion that Emilie Rigaud and Lucie Lataste remind the public. A document is given to the public to immortalize the show. On the back of the printed painting, the viewer can read among others the names of Olympe de Gouges, Camille Claudel, Zitkala-Sa, Helen Keller, Coco Channel, Rosa Parks, Simone Veil, Nina Simone, Florence Arthaud, Malala Yousafzai.
An uninterrupted tribute
Without ever leaving the stage, the two actresses change skin by varying the interpretation according to the chosen personality. Sometimes mimes, sometimes translators, sometimes dancers, they use all available means to choose the most appropriate one for the woman highlighted. The simple décor makes it suitable for all stages of this journey through time and space. A painting hanging in the air displays the portrait of the chosen one, allowing the public not to lose the thread of the performance. Other paintings allow actresses to draw or write. Chalk dust accumulates on the ground as it reveals works forgotten by time.
A key word: Fraternity
By choosing these women from all places, all times and all fields, the Compagnie Danse des Signes wanted to highlight the fraternity resulting from their messages. For this, she has not only chosen key moments in their lives, but the staging itself responds to this will. The two actresses share on stage a lot of complicity that they do not hesitate to share with the public. Their show is accessible to all, regardless of gender, age or nationality. Although it is understandable simply with the images without any words, the actresses also mix French, English and, of course, international signed language and French. No excuse is now allowed to ignore the work of these women that they wished to transmit.
Between fraternity, sharing, tolerance and feminism, Fraternelles is an ode full of positive vibes to women through the ages and to the struggles that many of them have been able to lead.
