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Engaged Creations
Join a human experience through theater with ATD Fourth World.
MPAA/La Canopée - Maison des Pratiques Artistiques Amateurs
About
With a goal of theatrical creation, this workshop in partnership with ATD Fourth World brings together people from different backgrounds and social environments who want to share a human and engaged experience throughout the year during a weekly workshop.
Based on texts and life experiences coming from the resources of ATD Fourth World and brought by the participants themselves, a collective theatrical form will emerge with a show scheduled at the MPAA.
The workshop is led by Philippe Osmalin, director and actor of the Théâtre de la Fugue, a partner of ATD Fourth World, an international movement for the fight against poverty.
Maison des Pratiques Artistiques Amateurs
The MPAA is a cultural institution of the City of Paris whose mission is to welcome, promote, and encourage amateur artistic practices, particularly in the field of performing arts on the scale of Paris and Greater Paris.
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Our take on this event
Step into a theater space where diverse personal journeys collide to create something truly meaningful. Participating in this workshop means joining a bold collective project that prioritizes genuine connection over performance. It is a rare chance to harness your story and turn it into a compelling stage production.
The Créations engagées workshop invites participants to craft a collective theatrical performance based on life experiences and resources from the ATD-Quart Monde movement. Led by theater director Philippe Osmalin from Théâtre de la Fugue, this project gathers individuals from diverse social backgrounds to share a committed artistic journey. Held at the MPAA/La Canopée in the 1st arrondissement, the weekly sessions take place every Friday from 19:00 to 22:00, running from January 8, 2027, to June 23, 2028. Joining this annual cycle requires a flat fee of 40€, granting access to a collaborative space focused on live performance creation.
Located in the 1st arrondissement, the MPAA/La Canopée hosts the Créations engagées program, a social theater initiative developed in partnership with the international organization ATD-Quart Monde. Under the guidance of Philippe Osmalin, an actor and director from Théâtre de la Fugue, the workshop aims to foster connections between people from varied social walks of life. The core objective is to develop a collective stage production, drawing inspiration from personal stories and documents provided by the participants themselves.
The project runs over an extended period, starting on Friday, January 8, 2027, and concluding on Friday, June 23, 2028. Sessions are scheduled weekly on Fridays between 19:00 and 22:00. This collaborative process is designed to culminate in a final performance presented at the MPAA facilities. Enrollment for this annual creative workshop is available for a single fixed price of 40€.
