Rachida Brakni's new play in Marseille
Rachida Brakni, a French actress trained at the Jean-Louis Martin-Barbaz studio and admitted to the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique in 1998, is performing this week at the Théâtre des Bernardines in Marseille. She is starring in Médée/s, a new play co-created with director Louise Vignaud that explores the sensitive topic of infanticide in modern society.Collaboration and subject matter
Médée/s emerged from a creative partnership between Brakni and Louise Vignaud. The play tackles infanticide, a subject often considered taboo, and brings it into the context of contemporary issues. Brakni has previously worked with other notable directors, including Arnaud Meunier.Brakni's pre-performance routine
Brakni admitted to feeling nervous before opening nights. Her preparation includes mentally walking through the script, doing Italian exercises, and using relaxation techniques. She does not have specific habits or superstitions that she follows before going on stage.Early interest in acting
Brakni first considered acting during high school when she played Lady Anne in Richard III at her school's theatre club. She has not experienced any notable failures in her career, jokingly saying she was "touching wood" when discussing her success.Emotional experiences on stage
Brakni has received her first ovation at the Comédie-Française for Ruy Blas. She has not yet experienced a laugh from the audience during a performance, though she mentioned crying during Israël et Mohamed by Mohamed El Khatib. Her first "nude" role was in Je crois en un seul Dieu by Stefano Massini.Working with admired figures
Brakni first performed with Françoise Fabian, an admired French actress, in Sonate d’Automne. She does not remember her first interview, and her first love for a play was Les bonnes by Jean Genet, directed by Philippe Adrien.
