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One of the technicians and the actor discussed the lighting

This 17 February to 20 hours Black Bazaar, the excerpt from my novel of the same name will be played for the first time the United States. Los Angeles was obviously the city we had in sight - always start from where it is to counter the biblical words that no one is prophet in his country. It's also remember that it is possible to travel texts in French speaking areas which have many Francophones and Francophiles. Moreover, if one day you pass by Los Angeles (and California) do not try to speak ill of the Americans in French. You will certainly be surprised by the number Californians who understand you. French tourists will not change: they imagine that, out of their little flock in Gaul, they can speak ill of others (mostly Americans) who would, in their opinion, unfit to learn another language American English. Big mistake, my friends!

A technician notes the actor's instructions

Consul of France in Los Angeles, David Martinon , will this as well as several American journalists who love the language of Voltaire and of African creativity. This morning I was able to accompany the actor Modeste Nzapassara that was his last rehearsal. I could see how the technicians had the lights and prepared the "sound". I read with amusement the data sheet - written in French - and I should also translate to American technicians. It also allows to capture the technical language into another language. The room where the piece will take place reminds me of the modern Parisian Laundry , but a little larger and with a provision allowing the actor mobility and fusion with the public. The actor will play almost a full circle with a simple decor that recalls the loneliness of the character of Black Bazar in his small studio in Paris: a red trunk, a few books, a stool, two chairs, an inflatable bed, vacuum and typewriter (with tape).

Nzapassara Modeste has the typewriter

For the record, when Modeste Nzapassara, from France, found himself U.S. customs before, they surrounded the trunk and red typewriter. Questions. Doubts. Suspicions. The actor has had the good idea to show photos taken during performances in France. Customs officers now scrutinizing every object in comparison with that which was in the picture. They missed the last artist who crossed for the first time in his life the U.S. borders.
Anyway preparation part was held in a very euphoric and I am sometimes surprised to play comedian. Modeste had reason to laugh Fragments: to each his job. Do not eat the bread of another, told my mother. And I would add me: always share his bread with the other, because so goes the world and us.
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Black Bazaar (adapted by Modeste Nzapassara based on the novel Black Baza Dr. Alain Mabanckou published by threshold) at Los Angeles Theatre Center , February 17 at 20h. The show will be followed by a reception in the main hall of the theater in the presence of Consul of France . ( Photos Alain Mabanckou )
Please click the link below for those who live in Nantes in the Loire Atlantique: The Nantais can see this show March 21 at 20:30