A Look Inside the Making of the Theater Piece "La Femme à qui rien n’arrive"

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 From 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM Add to Calendar 2024-11-06 18:30:00 2024-11-06 20:00:00 A Look Inside the Making of the Theater Piece "La Femme à qui rien n’arrive" Join us for a special opportunity to hear from Léonore Chaix and director Anne Le Guernec as they discuss the story behind the making of La Femme à qui rien n’arrive, a theater piece presented at Huntington Theatre. The French Library, 53 Marlborough St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States America/New_York

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The French Library is pleased to welcome Léonore Chaix, writer and performer of the theater piece La Femme à qui rien n’arrive (“The Woman to whom Nothing Happens”), presented at the Huntington Theatre.

La Femme à qui rien n’arrive is an absurdist comedy. It tells the story of a woman whose only goal is to accomplish her irreducible daily tasks at the robotic pace dictated by “the Machine.” Taken in by an online advertisement, she suddenly faces her greatest fear—that something should actually happen to her. This modern fairy tale will entertain you with its zany, sharp humor, while also keeping you on edge as it explores themes of control, routine, and the unexpected.

In this preview event moderated by Deborah Hahn, Léonore Chaix will recite extracts from the play and share insights into the creative process. Director Anne Le Guernec will also participate in the panel discussion, offering a unique opportunity to explore how both the performer and director collaborate to bring this extraordinary production to life.

This discussion at the French Library is co-organized with The French Theater Project ahead of the full performances atthe Huntington Theatre from November 8-10, 2024.

Our author’s talk will be followed by a Q&A session and a glass of wine.

In-person event in French and English.

Theater Preview on November 6

Free for members/$10 non-members

About writer and performer Léonore Chaix

Léonore Chaix is an accomplished actress, trained at Shakespeare & Company in the U.S., where she debuted at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA, in Henry V by Shakespeare. She later studied at the École Supérieure du Théâtre and Cours Florent, learning under distinguished figures like Carlo Boso and Ariane Mnouchkine. Her notable theater roles include Les Trois Sœurs by Chekhov, Dom Juan by Molière, and Cymbeline by Shakespeare, under the direction of directors such as Silviu Purcarete and Pierre Chabert. Chaix’s film credits include Elle est des nôtres by Siegrid Alnoy and La Belle Verte by Coline Serreau, alongside several television appearances, including Avocats et associés. She has also produced a radio series for Radio France on the singer Sanseverino.

About director Anne Le Guernec

Anne Le Guernec is an actress and director with a diverse career across film, television, and theater, including roles in the American pilot Doorways by George R.R. Martin. As a director, she has led productions at the Opéra du Rhin, such as Donizetti’s La Favorite and Ravel’s L’heure espagnole. Her theater work includes both acting and directing in classic works by Molière, Camus, and Sartre.

About moderator Deborah Hahn

Deborah Hahn earned her doctorate in French Studies from Brown University in 1999, specializing in representations of women, marriage, and widowhood in French theater of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. She has served as a Class Dean at Brandeis University and currently teaches French at Newton South High School.

Our partner

This event is possible thanks to the French Theater Project.

Performance Details at the Huntington Theatre:
Friday, November 8 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM (includes a talk-back with Léonore following the performance)
Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 PM

Tickets can be purchased at: Boston Theatre Scene
Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Avenue
Performed in French with English captions in both French and English.

Interested in French theater? Why not try out the Library's theater club, next meeting on November 20th to discuss Passeport by Alexis Michalik!

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