Mémoire de Fille, a play inspired by the memoir of French author Annie Ernaux, explores a pivotal and emotionally complex moment from her youth. The play centers on what Ernaux described as her "first night of love" at the age of eighteen, an experience she later reflected on as traumatic. Set in the summer of 1958, the story follows Annie D., a young woman who has been chosen to work as a counselor at a summer camp. This marks her first time leaving her small village, her family, and her familiar routine. She removes her glasses and lets her hair down, symbolizing a transition into adulthood and independence. However, this moment of change also brings confusion, as she struggles to set boundaries and maintain her sense of self amid the emotional intensity of her new experiences. The production is directed by Pauline Ribat, with creative input from Vanessa Bettane. The cast includes Lucie Epicureo and Victor Hugo Dos Santos Pereira, while Aude Désigaux designs the costumes and accessories. Frédéric Fruchart is responsible for the set design, working closely with Ribat and Bettane. Jean-Luc Chanonat handles the lighting design. The play received its initial staging on January 29, 2024, at the Lycée des Glières in Annemasse, in partnership with the local theater company Château-Rouge. The production has since been supported by several cultural institutions, including Le Grand Angle – Voiron, among others. Mémoire de Fille will be performed on September 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Théâtre Le Garde Chasse – Les Lilas. Additional performances are scheduled for November 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. at Théâtre le Fil de l’eau – Pantin. The play will also run from November 25 to December 13 at La Reine Blanche, with shows on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 p.m. and on Sundays at 6 p.m. These performances offer audiences an opportunity to engage with Ernaux’s personal story through the lens of theater, exploring themes of identity, vulnerability, and the complexities of young love.