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Until the end of the year at the Casino Théâtre de Genève, La Revue looks back on the past year every evening for an audience hungry for humor, music and surprises. But this cult show, which mixes satire and artistic performance, is based on a meticulous ballet, invisible to the spectators. Meeting with three pillars of this edition: Gloria, actress who is experiencing her first Revue; Charlotte Lépine, the costume orchestra conductor; and Virginia, who leads the way.
Gloria: a first Review full of promise
For Gloria, a sparkling actress, stepping onto the stage of La Revue is the culmination of a dream. “I had watched this show for years with frustration, telling myself that I wanted to be there,” she confides. But joining this adventure was not a simple path. “I tried my luck at auditions a few years ago, but at the time, it wasn’t yet open to younger people. This year, thanks to a friend and a lot of persuasion, I was finally able to audition. »
Today, Gloria plays several roles in the show, including that of Cécile, a clumsy and hilarious waitress that she particularly likes. “She is very physical, her lines are almost non-existent, but everything comes through her expressions and her gestures. He’s a character who makes me laugh and who is a lot like me in his spontaneity. »
But behind this lightness on stage, there is a rigorous discipline. Gloria has put in place a meticulous routine to keep up with the hectic pace of the performances: “I get up at 10 a.m., I go swimming, I take a nap, I read a little, then I go to the theater. Without this structure, I get exhausted very quickly. » A method that allows him to stay on course despite sometimes having two shows a day and last minute adjustments. “The Revue is like an artistic marathon. It builds incredible endurance. »
If this experience seems intense to her, Gloria sees it above all as an opportunity to progress. “After three months of playing every night, I know that any other project will seem easier to me. It’s a job that requires adaptability and resilience. The Review is a bit of a school of life. »
Charlotte Lépine: the magic of costumes, between haute couture and performance
Behind the scenes, where an army of costume designers and dressers bustle, Charlotte Lépine takes care of the smallest detail. Responsible for costumes, she oversees an impressive collection of 150 pieces, most of them custom-designed in Geneva. “We worked with the best costume designers in the region to create unique costumes, sometimes close to haute couture. »
Charlotte invites me into the dancers’ dressing rooms, where spectacular creations are piled up: sparkling sequined dresses, fanciful insect outfits for the final scene, or even captain’s costumes for the comic scenes. Each piece tells a story and reflects the visual identity of the show. “Our role is to serve the staging. There can be a thousand ways to interpret a fly or a snail. Here, we chose a sexy and sophisticated approach for the dancers. »
But this artistic work also relies on relentless logistics. The famous “quick changes” – these lightning costume changes between two scenes – are orchestrated like Formula 1 pit stops. “We are ready with every costume at hand. As soon as an actor arrives, we change everything, from head to toe, in a few seconds. »
Charlotte, who is having her first experience as a manager, understands the scale of the task. “It’s a colossal project, but so rewarding. We work hand in hand with the actors, dancers, light and sound to create a harmonious whole. When I see the applause every night, I know all this work is worth it. »
Virginia: the leader in the service of the spectacle
At the center of La Revue, Virginia shines in her role as leader. This versatile artist, trained in musical theater in London, is at ease in the three major disciplines: singing, dance and theater. “My role is to lead the major musical scenes, to open and close each act with panache. It’s a 360-degree role, but it’s exactly what I trained for. »
Despite the intensity of the task, Virginia finds true satisfaction in this versatility. “What I like is that every evening is a new adventure. With La Revue, nothing is set in stone. Current events constantly influence the show, scenes are added or modified, sometimes up to a few hours before the curtain rises. It keeps us all on our toes and makes each performance unique. »
The leader also salutes the spirit of camaraderie that reigns in the troop. “Everyone works hard to learn, evolve and get out of their comfort zone. This kindness and mutual assistance make the experience even richer. »
Virginia describes La Revue as a “bubble outside of time”: “When the public enters the room, they forget the cold, the gray, the worries of everyday life. This is exactly what motivates me in this job: offering two hours of pure escape. »
A perfectly orchestrated ballet
If La Revue shines on stage, it is thanks to a meticulous collaboration between artists, technicians and artisans. Charlotte sums up the essence of this collective work: “Every detail, from the costume to the lighting, is designed to serve the story. We are all pieces of a puzzle that comes to life every night. »
Gloria, Charlotte and Virginia are part of the soul of La Revue. Three different career paths, three essential roles, but a common passion for this demanding art. While the applause rings out every evening at the Casino Théâtre, everyone is busy behind the scenes to offer the public an unforgettable moment of magic.
Don’t miss La Revue, until December 31, and immerse yourself in this universe where every detail counts, where every performance is a celebration of creativity and teamwork.
