For five days, ten young participants aged 8 to 13 took to the stage at the Jean-Houdremont cultural center. Led by actress Kenza Laala from the Nova company, this introductory workshop aimed to provide tools for emancipation. Organized alongside the play Foudroyantes, this initiative was conceived due to the lack of similar workshops in the area.
Through fun exercises, participants learned to control their bodies, project their voices, and improve their listening skills. Rhythm games, recitation exercises, and repartee drills helped eliminate verbal tics and boost self-confidence.
Beyond theatrical technique, the workshop fostered social connection and solidarity among participants. For Kenza Laala, the experience was rewarding: 'In today's anxious context, this group is incredibly kind,' she shared. Chloé Royou, cultural mediation officer at Houdremont, emphasized the workshop's goal of offering artistic future prospects to the local youth.
Opportunities to continue their artistic journey exist, including through the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional (CRR) Aubervilliers-La Courneuve or the theater-focused adapted schedule class (CHAT) at Jean-Vilar college. These young individuals have shown they have 'the makings of actors'.
