...QUI EST LA ?

<p> <strong>Liliane Plouzeau </strong>and theater company « <strong><a href="http://www.compagnie-lily.org/" target="_blank">La Compagnie Lily </a></strong>» present "<strong>Qui est là ?</strong>" (« Who’s there ? » in French), a new <strong>family-friendly marionette show </strong>project.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The show will tackle the difficult theme of the <strong>loneliness of the elderly and the end of life </strong>with laughs and great tenderness combined with several social projects based on the show:</p> <p>  </p> <p> - An educational project with a high school and a retirement home</p> <p> - A senior tour project</p> <p> - Exchange between retirement homes</p> <p>  </p> <p> The play is adapted by Director <strong><a href="http://www.theatre-enfumeraie.fr/compagnie-theatre-de-lenfumeraie/lequipe/artistique" target="_blank">Pascal Larue </a></strong>from <strong><a href="http://www.ecoledesloisirs.fr/auteur/pascal-teulade" target="_blank">Pascal Teulade </a></strong>and <strong><a href="http://www.jean-charles-sarrazin.com/" target="_blank">Jean-Charles Sarrazin</a></strong>’s tale “<strong>Bonjour Madame La Mort</strong>”, laureate of the 1996 <strong><a href="http://www.prix-chronos.org" target="_blank">Chronos literature prize</a></strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The show will be proposed at the <strong>World Festival of Puppet Theater </strong>(<a href="http://www.festival-marionnette.com/en/" target="_blank">FMTM</a>) in <strong>Charleville-Mezieres</strong>, France.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F1S8KcbekCCw%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1S8KcbekCCw&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F1S8KcbekCCw%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=ff2702755d9749cda571c6d6c2f3eb46&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe>  <img alt="Cie_lily_mort_vache_rit___339_x_540-1468780525" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/338692/Cie_Lily_Mort_Vache_rit___339_x_540-1468780525.jpg">    </p> <p> <strong>Educational project</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> « <strong>Qui est là ? </strong>» is part of the « <strong><a href="http://www.semaine-bleue.org/atelier-marionnettes-au-foyer" target="_blank">Sharing Our Generations </a></strong>» project. This intergenerational project creates and strengthens the link between <strong>High School students </strong>of <strong>Lycee Funay-H. Boucher </strong>(Le Mans, France) and the <strong>elderly </strong>of retirement home <strong>Foyer Logement G. Brassens </strong>(Le Mans, France).</p> <p>  </p> <p> The show and the marionettes are used as a support for several workshops involving <strong>students and elderly working together </strong>on:</p> <p>  </p> <p> - Puppet handling</p> <p> - Practice on short excerpts of the show</p> <p> - Critical analysis of theme of the show</p> <p> - Poster design of the show</p> <p>  </p> <p> Students and elderly will attend to a performance of the show, followed by a debate on the theme of the show.</p> <p>  </p> <p> In October 2016, several of these workshops have been conducted as part of “<strong><a href="http://www.semaine-bleue.org/-PRESENTATION-" target="_blank">La Semaine Bleue</a></strong>”, the French national week of the elderly, sponsored by the <strong>French Department of Health and Human Services</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Senior tour project</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong><a href="http://www.generations-mouvement.org/" target="_blank">Generations Mouvements </a></strong>is the first French network of senior citizens. This 40-year-old association is committed to <strong>fight against the social isolation of the elderly</strong> and offers numerous activities: sport, workshops, entertainment and sightseeing.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>La Compagnie Lily </strong>is joining <strong>Generations Mouvements </strong>to propose a one-day tour with:</p> <p>  </p> <p> - Local <strong>sightseeing</strong></p> <p> - Local <strong>gastronomy </strong>tasting</p> <p> - Visit of <strong>La Compagnie Lily’s workshop</strong> with puppet making demonstration</p> <p> - Show “<strong>Qui est la?</strong>” followed by an <strong>intergenerational debate about the social isolation and the end of life of the elderly.</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Cie_lily_tourisme_et_culture___courdemanche__72_-1468771389" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/338664/Cie_Lily_Tourisme_et_Culture___Courdemanche__72_-1468771389.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Cie_lily_montage_petites_vieilles_540_x_382-1468781321" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/338705/Cie_Lily_Montage_petites_vieilles_540_x_382-1468781321.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Cie_lily_mort_gateau_385_x_540-1479804048" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/370875/Cie_Lily_Mort_Gateau_385_x_540-1479804048.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Why marionnettes</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>"The ability of marionettes to mimic human gestures and go beyond is amazing.” </em>– Liliane Plouzeau</p> <p>  </p> <p> Marionette shows are a fantastic way to explore many topics, including <strong>taboos </strong>like the <strong>death </strong>and the <strong>loneliness of the end of life</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The <strong>Marionette Art </strong>is also a wonderful <strong>educational tool </strong>for <strong>children </strong>and <strong>adults</strong>, combining <strong>Plastic Art </strong>and <strong>Theatrical Art</strong>, <strong>Dance</strong>, <strong>Mime </strong>and <strong>Song</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Cie_lily_madeleine_essai_400_x_300-1468780905" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/338696/Cie_Lily_Madeleine_Essai_400_x_300-1468780905.JPG"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>The Show</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>"I really wanted to work with a renowned director and a great story with a powerful dramaturgy. I was immediately seduced by the variety of the emotions procured by the tale of "<strong>Bonjour Madame La Mort"</strong>, on a suggestion of adaptation by <strong>Director Pascal Larue</strong>."</em> – Liliane Plouzeau</p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Img_2670__1_-001-1468942752" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/339060/IMG_2670__1_-001-1468942752.JPG"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> “<strong>Qui est la ?</strong>” revolves around a duo of marionettes: <strong>Madeleine</strong>, the old female farmer, accurate and down-to-earth and <strong>The Death</strong>, supernatural and clumsy.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The play has a very <strong>contemporary setting </strong>with the <strong>marionettes</strong>, a <strong>visible puppeteer</strong>, a <strong>musician </strong>and a <strong>storyteller </strong>all acting together on stage.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The <strong>80 cm tall </strong>(30-inch) marionettes are <strong>Czech style</strong>: <strong>hand carved </strong>lime wood, <strong>string operated </strong>with animated arms, legs, head, eyes and mouth. The head and the hands are made in latex, papier-mâché and resin. All marionettes have been designed and hand crafted by Liliane Plouzeau.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The stage decoration is designed by a professional set designer and made by passionate volunteers.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Marionnettes and stage decoration items are crafted at <strong>Compagnie Lily's workshop </strong>in Saint-Vincent-Du-Lorouer, France. The workshop is also used for rehearsals and puppet making demonstrations and has a welcome center for visitors.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Cie_lily_mort_malade_et_mado_ss_texte_540_pix-1468788672" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/338730/Cie_Lily_Mort_malade_et_Mado_ss_texte_540_pix-1468788672.JPG"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Cie_lily_2_st_cyr_mort_milieu_ok__4855-1468788932" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/338731/Cie_Lily_2_St_Cyr_Mort_milieu_ok__4855-1468788932.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Timeline</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>- Jan 2015</em>: First meeting with <strong>Director Pascal Larue</strong>.</p> <p> <em>- May 2015</em>: Prototyping of animated eyes and mouth on Czech style marionette</p> <p> - <em>July 2015</em>: First residence at <strong>Compagnie Lily's workshop</strong></p> <p> - <em>Feb 2016</em>: Second residence in Andresy, France, with theater companies <strong>Cyam </strong>and <strong>Pipasol</strong></p> <p> - <em>Jun 2016</em>: Third residence at Art center <strong>L'Escale</strong> in Saint Cyr sur Loir, France</p> <p> - <em>Sep 2016</em>: Fourth residence at <strong>L'Enfumeraie</strong> theater in Allones, France</p> <p> - Sept 29th 2016: Premiere at <strong>Companie Patrick Cosnet theater </strong>in Pouance, France</p> <p>  </p> <p> The show is now ready to enter in <strong>production</strong> phase:</p> <p> - Performances in France and Europe</p> <p> - Senior tours with <strong>Generations Mouvements</strong></p> <p> - Continue workshops with High School students of <strong>Lycee Funay-H. Boucher </strong>(Le Mans, France) and the <strong>elderly </strong>of retirement home <strong>Foyer Logement G. Brassens </strong>(Le Mans, France). Expand with other schools and retirement homes.</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Kiss_d_cors-1468765486" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/338649/Kiss_D_cors-1468765486.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Kiss_fabrication-1468765692" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/338650/Kiss_Fabrication-1468765692.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>The core team</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> - <strong>Pascal Larue</strong>, Stage Director, Executive Director of <strong>L'Enfumeraie</strong> theater, Allone, France.</p> <p> - <strong>Liliane Plouzeau</strong>, Puppeteer, Puppet Maker, Art Director of Compagnie Lily</p> <p> - <strong>Ludovic Fabre</strong>, Musician, Violinist</p> <p> - <strong>Armel Lambert</strong>, Actor, Storyteller</p> <p> - <strong>Florent Avrillon</strong>, Stage Designer and Manager, Design of the lighting</p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Photos_diverses_marionnettes-001-1469957337" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/340702/PHOTOS_Diverses_marionnettes-001-1469957337.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>La Compagnie Lily</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> Created in September 2008 by Liliane Plouzeau, La Compagnie Lily has developed multiple activities around marionnettes:</p> <p> - Show creation and performance</p> <p> - Art workshop creation and facilitation</p> <p> - Event creation, facilitation and performance</p> <p> - Stage direction</p> <p>  </p> <p> More information on the company's website: <a href="http://www.compagnie-lily.org" target="_blank">www.compagnie-lily.org</a></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="P6-les_spectacles_de_la_cie_lily-1468768406" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/338661/P6-Les_Spectacles_de_la_Cie_Lily-1468768406.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F0N5kNWTO_5E%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D0N5kNWTO_5E&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F0N5kNWTO_5E%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=ff2702755d9749cda571c6d6c2f3eb46&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p>