Night Just Before the Forest by Bernard-Marie Koltès

Overview

Philadelphia Fringe Festival Includes Bernard-Marie Koltès Pennsylvania Premiere

NIGHT JUST BEFORE THE FOREST (written in 1977) was Koltès’ first widely acclaimed play. He is considered to be heir to Samuel Beckett, Jean Cocteau and Jean Genet and his plays have been translated into more than 36 languages. Koltès died of complications from AIDS in 1989.

NIGHT JUST BEFORE THE FOREST is described as “An unstoppable monologue that must be uttered. Not sure where it came from. As definite and unknown as love, life and death is. Will you find the words to say what you want to say? Will you manage to love, live or die? Will you manage to finish this monologue?”

About the Artist

Originally from Greece, Theodorakopoulos has been an actor in NYC and
Greece for twelve years and began collaborating on this production with
Bowers in 2021. Both studied acting at the legendary William Esper Studio.

Bill Bowers (director) is an American mime artist and actor based in New York City. As an actor, mime and educator, Bill has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. www.bill-bowers.com

Lazaros Theodorakopoulos (actor, producer) is a Greek actor based in New York City. He is producing Night Just Before the Forest independently. This is the second English translation of the play he is performing and the third that he has studied. He produces and stars in the premiere of Koltès' play in New York, Oregon, Ohio, Missouri and Philadelphia. 

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