Madame Plaza

Also on Sunday (May 22), Jury group #2 saw Bouchra Ouizguen's 'Madame Plaza.' I really, really enjoyed this dance piece that featured Moroccan singers. Their movements and voices were thoroughly enchanting. Bouchra took the time to speak to the Jury after the show, and a number of audience members joined in, too.

Habit(u)ation & Sometimes I Think, I Can See You

On May 22nd, jury group #4 saw Anne-Cecile Vandalem's 'Habit(u)ation' at the Theatre National and Mariano Pensotti's 'Sometimes I think, I Can See You' in the Botanique Metro station. The Jury was sufficiently creeped- out by 'Habit(u)ation,' and thoroughly impressed with the play's special effects (plants growing into the house, a couch that consumed a person, dirt spraying from the kitchen drawers. After the show the technical director, Colin, gave the Jury a special backstage tour to show them how they made the magic happen.










After 'Habit(u)ation,' we walked to the Metro Botanique to see Mariano Pensotti's 'Sometimes I Think, I Can See You.' The Jury was included in the performance, the writers noting the kids' arrival on their large projection screens. Our volunteer Jeanne-Renee got a lot of attention, as one writer expressed his crush on her by writing a whole story about her green hair.

Act/Collection, Trailer Park

On Saturday May 21, Jury group # 1 (without Ecole Aurore, who were busy at their Fancyfair) saw Miet Warlop's 'Act/Collection, Trailer Park.' The show had a chainsaw, a shirt made out of bubble gum, champagne, big hair, a fat guy eating his own hand made out of marshmallows...who could ask for more?!








Harassing some fellow spectators in the lobby



Miet talking to the Jury after the performance



After the show we had some sodas and the Jury played table football

Killing time with Betty & Veronica (aka Samantha & Coline)

Entrenamiento Elemental Para Actores

On Friday (my birthday!), Jury #2 had dinner at the Festival Centre and saw a film by Frederico Leon called 'Entrenamiento Elemental Para Actores.' It was in Spanish, and subtitled in English, so coordinator extraordinaire Diane saw the film earlier in the day and gave the Jury a synopsis. It was about a specialized acting class for kids, facilitated by a very serious teacher. The Jury enjoyed the show, but REALLY enjoyed the comfortable theatre seats. Thanks to Margot, Mayoli and Madyson for sharing their candy!