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Glass Vibrations, Igor Kovalsky: theater
Kelly's phone algorithms have a mission: to push her to have the highest possible screen time. The content that interests Kelly the most right now is content called "zebra". A trend that encourages teens to practice self-harm...
Théâtre 13 - Glacière (Paris 13th)
About
Later, Kelly, banned from using her phone by her parents, becomes aware of the sadness of the world around her. A planet populated by humans dispossessed of themselves, enslaved to their glass squares. She then tries to convince those around her to break free from their addictions. But between those who do not realize they are addicted, the difficulty of letting go of this essential product in our society, and algorithms capable of the worst to convince their users to continue using their services, Kelly will have to battle to reconnect her loved ones to the present, to real life, and to rediscover the humanity lost in the deserts of the metaverse.
Text, director Igor Kovalsky
With Margaux Germay, Maria Aziz Alaoui, Oréade Lagrèze Gagneux, Jean Thievenaz, Loïc Azorin
Set design Léa Tillet
Lighting design Louis De Peretti
Mask design Khadija El Mahdi
Costumes Gaïa Warnant
Assistant director Régis Vaterlaus
With the participation of Melissa Polonie, Denez Raoul, Bérénice Rolland and Nils Carreno
Our take on this event
Consider this play an essential mirror held up to our digital habits and the invisible chains of our modern connectivity. Through a captivating narrative, this performance invites you to question the reality beyond the pixels and rediscover the warmth of human connection.
Igor Kovalsky presents Les Vibrations du verre at the Théâtre 13 - Glacière, a play examining our complex relationship with screens and digital addiction. Through the journey of Kelly, who is banned from using her phone, the story follows her struggle to convince those around her to disconnect from algorithms and rediscover their humanity. Suitable for audiences aged 12 and over, this performance runs on November 16 and 17, 2026. It is a ticketed event held in the 13th arrondissement, perfect for theatergoers interested in a sharp critique of our hyper-connected society.
In Les Vibrations du verre, Igor Kovalsky directs a poignant story about Kelly, an adolescent fighting to reclaim the reality of her loved ones from the grasp of addictive screen technology. As she witnesses a world populated by people enslaved by their devices and manipulative algorithms, she embarks on a mission to reconnect them to the present moment and the authentic human experience lost within the metaverse.
The production features a creative team led by Igor Kovalsky, with set design by Léa Tillet, lighting by Louis De Peretti, and masks by Khadija El Mahdi. The cast includes Margaux Germay, Maria Aziz Alaoui, Oréade Lagrèze Gagneux, Jean Thievenaz, and Loïc Azorin, supported by Melissa Polonie, Denez Raoul, Bérénice Rolland, and Nils Carreno.
Performances take place at the Théâtre 13 - Glacière on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The show runs from 20:00 to 21:30 each evening. This is a paid event accessible to visitors aged 12 and above.
