Alma: a poetic play between bodies and wounds of the soul to be discovered in Paris

Alma takes over the Théâtre Darius Milhaud with a sensory show that blends theater and dance, exploring with poetry and intensity the scars left by violence and the quest for reconstruction. On view from April 1 to May 20, 2025.

At Théâtre Darius Milhaud, the creation Alma, written and directed by Marie Dubois Poulain, tackles with finesse and intensity the themes of domestic violence, abandonment and reconstruction. Conceived as a show combining theater, choreography and sound, Alma is a hybrid and sensitive approach to live performance.

Performed by Ninon François, Basile Jean, Lisa Templeraud, Marie Dubois Poulain, Hugo Zorer, and, alternately, by Cecilia Gully or Alicia Brudey, Maël Alvestegui or Théo Brugnans, this collective project will also feature lighting design by Ariane Jeannesson, choreography by Matteo Reggiori, and voice-overs contributing to the density of the scenic universe.

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The story would follow a constellation of characters: Louis, Rose, Scylla, Guillaume, Daphné. All find themselves in an indefinite space, out of time, suspended in an in-between world, searching for bearings, meaning and reconciliation with themselves.

At the heart of their scattered trajectories is a common figure: Alma, a central silhouette, collective memory or intimate fragment. The narrative traverses different mental and physical locations - an apartment, a group therapy home, a night full of anguish - tracing an inner journey on the thread of reality and imagination.

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The show would appeal to a discerning, adult audience, sensitive to poetic creations and profound social issues. Audiences drawn to physical, choreographed and sensory forms of theater, at the crossroads of contemporary dance and emotional theater, could find themselves fully at home here. On the other hand, audiences looking for linear narratives or light comedies might be thrown by the show's fragmented form and emotional density.

Alma 's originality lies in its plural stage language, where bodies tell the story as much as words, and where the set design, in movement, becomes the mirror of the characters' inner reconstruction. The piece offers an immersive experience, between fragility, intensity and hope.

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With Alma, the Théâtre Darius Milhaud proposes a creation that is deeply moving in its form and themes. Through an aesthetic that blends theater, dance and sound, the show invites us to embark on a powerful emotional journey, a reflection on resilience, intimacy and the power of reconstruction.

This article is based on available information. The show has not been viewed by the editors.

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