Daniel Mesguich on Interpretation and Theatrical Freedom
Daniel Mesguich, director of Théâtre La Métaphore, discusses artistic freedom, literary vocation, and the role of theater in addressing contemporary complexity. The venue, established in 1991 and formerly known as Théâtre La Salamandre under Gildas Bourdet, is subsidized and serves a broad public with a pedagogical mission akin to a museum. In an interview with Jacques Henric, Mesguich reflects on the absence of memory in stage direction, his textual choices, and the theater's capacity to engage with the modern world.
Key facts
- Daniel Mesguich is both a stage director and director of Théâtre La Métaphore.
- The theater was established under its current name in 1991.
- It was previously known as Théâtre La Salamandre under Gildas Bourdet's direction.
- The venue is subsidized and targets a wide audience with a pedagogical function.
- Jacques Henric interviewed Mesguich for the article.
- Topics include artistic freedom, literary and theatrical vocation, and contemporary complexity.
- Mesguich discussed the absence of memory in stage direction.
- The interview also covered Mesguich's textual choices.
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Mesguich
- Gildas Bourdet
- Jacques Henric
Institutions
- Théâtre La Métaphore
- Théâtre La Salamandre
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —