Hugues Jourdain and Victoria Quesnel have crafted a captivating production based on the novel, Nom, written by Constance Debré. In her third book, Debré pursues her relentless quest for freedom, charting a new course in her struggle: how to love better? She casts off the "corpses" haunting her life and abandons almost everything—family, marriage, career—even contemplating the abolition of her lineage and her family name. On a bare stage, where only the power of words resonates, Victoria Quesnel—whose work in Julien Gosselin’s productions has drawn acclaim—makes this raw voice her own, immersing the audience in an unfiltered, brilliant, abrasive train of thought.Constance Debré left her career as a lawyer to become a writer. She is the author of a trilogy of novels: Playboy, Love Me Tender, and No Name (Nom). This production marks the first time a text by Debré has been adapted for the stage.TicketsFree and open to the public; advance tickets required. Tickets available in late August through University Ticketing.Performance DetailsShow performed in French. Duration: 1 hour, 15 min. Content appropriate for ages 15+See all shows in 2026 French Theater FestivalTrailerDirectionsGet directions to the Hearst Theater, located on the Forum level of the Lewis Arts complex, and find other venue information for the arts complex.Accessibility
The Hearst Dance Theater is an accessible venue with an assistive listening system. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information about our various locations. Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.Production CreditsAdapted from the novel by Constance DebréDirected by: Hugues JourdainPerformed by: Victoria QuesnelLight design: Coralie PacreauSound design: Hippolyte LeblancMusical creation: Samuel HeckerStage management: Roméo RebièreAdministration: Virginie Hammel & Julien Tanguy / Le Petit BureauProductionText published by éditions FlammarionProduction Company Je t’embrasse bien Coproduction Maison du Théâtre d’Amiens Métropole. With the support of Ville de Paris, Channel – Scène nationale, Malakoff – Scène nationale, Théâtre Ouvert – CNDC. Compagny in residency Maison du Théâtre d’Amiens Métropole. Text published by Éditions FlammarionSpecial ThanksHugues Jourdain, Laurence de Magalhaes, Victoria Quesnel, Virginie Hammel, and Julien Tanguy.
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