J’habite dans une grosse dame
December 2023
Solstice by Luana Montabonel
Students in the 13th class are presenting a solo exercise entitled “Solstice”, a first independent exercise in which each student imagines a short form lasting 5 to 10 minutes. Each project leader works in pairs with another student from the graduating class, who acts as an outsider and privileged partner. The student manages all stages of the process, has his/her own budget and workspace, in total autonomy, accompanied by members of ESNAM’s Pedagogical Council. The presentation follows 5 weeks of work.
Filled,
Fold of skin,
Your big black eyes chew my flesh
Filled,
Flowing with fear
Your big blue eyes constrain my skin
All of you, big eyes that deform me, are you so afraid of running out of space?
Stage direction, performance and writing: Luana Montabonel
Outside View: Maxence Moulin
Music: Cristobal Tapia de Veer
Thanks to Bleufôret, a knitting company based in the Vosges, to Linda Dušková, to Elisabeth Algisi, and to all my friends from the 13th promotion for their unfailing support in moments of joy and doubt. A special thanks to Maxence Moulin, who was an essential help with the construction.
Video production: Stéphane Nota