French, English subtitles - In this original creation by David Lescot, @ludmilladabo brings back to life the great Nina Simone, blues legend and emblematic figure of Afro-American culture, involved in the struggle for civil rights in the United States.
September 23, @ 8pm
Free admission, RSVP required. After performance discussion with artists.
Production possible by generous partners: FACE Foundation, Villa Albertine, University of Illinois Chicago, Loyola University Chicago and Chopin Theatre
9/23/23 - 9/23/23
8pm. (French with English sub-titles)
In French with English subtitles
The 60 minutes performance will be followed by a conversation with the audience.
NINA SIMONE, SUNG PORTRAIT
In this original creation by David Lescot*, @ludmilladabo brings back to life the great Nina Simone, blues legend and emblematic figure of Afro-American culture, involved in the struggle for civil rights in the United States.
On stage, Ludmilla Dabo takes on the role of the famous singer. Accompanied on guitar by writer-director David Lescot, the actress gives body and voice to an interview-portrait with virtuosity and generosity, traversing the great events of Nina Simone's destiny and illuminating aspects of her own life. She makes us laugh, moves us and takes us on a journey with her magnificent voice. A vibrant tribute to one of the greatest artists of the second half of the 20th century, Portrait de Ludmilla en Nina Simone brings to life the soul of an extraordinary woman.
*David Lescot, playwright/director and musician is an artist associé with Théâtre de la Ville, Paris.
Author
David Lescot
Performers
Ludmilla Dabo (vocals) and David Lescot (guitar)
Production
Baptiste Galais (Sound Design/Operator); Veronique Felenbok (Stage/General Manager)
Tags: Theater, Old Europe, 2023
