Photo : Hélène Bozzi
My Leading Actress(es)
This play, blending cinema, theater, and poetry, honors the relationship that author and director Lazare maintains with his mother, as well as with language, which he considers his two main actresses.
Théâtre de la Tempête (Paris 12th)
About
text, direction and creation: Lazare
Once upon a time there was a mother and her son, Ouria and Libellule. Between the two of them, few words are exchanged, until the day the son asks his mother to become his leading actress.
Ouria will be the heroine of his film, his barefoot princess. It is through theater and cinema combined that the conversation begins, and the words flow. Words that carry an intimate story that has remained silent for too long, a story between France and Algeria, that of May 8, 1945, and the massacres of Sétif and Guelma. The leading actress of this show is also language itself, as in all of Lazare's plays: the language of tales and imagination, the one that takes us to the land of Ava Gardner or perhaps to a Van Gogh painting, the language that consoles and that, by playing with fiction, carries us further than the contours of programmed assignments. To embody this fable tinged with humor and wonder, Lazare surrounds himself with two faithful traveling companions, the actress Anne Baudoux and the musician-actor Mourad Musset. Together they will re-traverse a life of theater, in a fragmented epic, full of music, raw poetry, and friendship.
cast
with Anne Baudoux, Mourad Musset lighting Philippe Ulysse sound design Benjamin Colin scenography Marguerite Bordat costumes Marion Xardel
and for the film:
with Ouria, Lazare, Mourad Musset, Jann Gallois, Arto the horse, Olivier Martin-Salvan, Mohand Azzoug, Anne Baudoux, cinematography Robin Fresson, Nicos Argillet, Ludwik Pruszkowski, Thomas Bataille, Tomas Smith, Lucas Plançon, Felice D’Agostino, sound recording Matthieu Perrot, editing Felice D’Agostino, Lazare, sound post-production Olivier Bodin – studio La Fugitive, color grading Florian Jarry, special effects Emmanuel Lorain, original music, cello Myrtille Hetzel
production
production Vita Nova; co-produced with the Théâtre des Quartiers d’Ivry – CDN du Val–de–Marne; with the support of the Quai – CDN d'Angers; co-presented with the Théâtre de la Tempête.
film production Vita Nova and L'atelier documentaire
administration/distribution Arnauld Lisbonne. press Pascal Zelcer
Our take on this event
A son invites his mother to be the lead in his film, sparking a journey that blends cinematic magic with profound personal storytelling. It is an unforgettable performance where raw poetry and original music turn suppressed family history into a celebration of love.
The Théâtre de la Tempête presents Mon actrice(s) principale(s), a play directed by Lazare running from November 7 to November 22, 2026. This production explores the bond between a mother and her son through the combination of theater and cinema, addressing intimate history alongside the events of May 1945 in Algeria. Featuring Anne Baudoux and Mourad Musset, the show blends music, poetry, and raw storytelling. It is suitable for audiences aged 13 and older, with tickets ranging from 10 to 24 euros. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, located in Paris's 12th arrondissement.
In this theatrical fable, director Lazare delves into the story of Ouria and her son, Libellule, as he transforms his mother into the lead actress of his film. This creative exchange acts as a bridge to discuss forgotten family histories and the events of May 1945 in Sétif and Guelma. Surrounded by actors Anne Baudoux and Mourad Musset, Lazare utilizes the power of language and music to traverse a life of performance, resulting in a poetic and musical journey presented at the Théâtre de la Tempête.
The performances are scheduled from November 7 to November 22, 2026. Shows take place from Tuesday to Saturday at 20:30, with Sunday performances at 16:30. Tickets are priced between 10 and 24 euros. This production is recommended for ages 13 and up. The theater, located in the Cartoucherie, is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
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