Princeton French Theater Festival - Euphrate by Nil Bosca

Seuls en Scène 2024 presents Euphrate by Nil Bosca

Euphrate is a 17-year-old girl, daughter of a Turkish father and a Norman mother. Both of her parents come from working-class backgrounds and rely heavily on their daughter’s academic achievements to enable her social advancement. Unfortunately, Euphrate does not meet this expectation. At school, she struggles to sit still, has difficulty concentrating, and her grades are mediocre. And when asked to choose a career path in her final year of high school, she finds herself helpless and unable to envision her future. Euphrate grapples with the pressure from her parents demanding that she choose a prestigious profession, while simultaneously struggling with the desperate search for her own desire. Who is she, and what does she want to become? Why is she not stimulated by any profession? Why does she lack passion? And why is it so difficult for her to identify her own desire? After several unsuccessful attempts at making choices (she tested three university majors before pursuing theater), she decides to see a career counselor. This woman, a colorful character with a quirky personality, strongly encourages her to delve into her Turkish origins, of which she knows almost nothing.

Discover a hit of the 2023 fringe Avignon Festival, about which France Inter’s Le Masque et la plume says: “It’s a little gem, it’s truly magnificent!”

The show is performed in French with English supertitles. Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes. Not recommended for audiences under age 12.

Location: Class of 1970 Theater at Whitman College

Performances are free and open to the public; advance tickets required.

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