Following the tragic events that hit Paris on November 13 performing arts professionals united today, December 18th behind the slogan #MaPlaceEstDansLaSalle.
In an act of solidarity and resistance, actors, technicians, venue managers, producers, ticket vendors and everyone involved in the performing arts spoke with one voice to show the world that freedom is more powerful than fear.
Throughout France, in theatres, cabarets and concert halls, whether public or private, in Paris and across the country, all shows changed their name for one day to: Ma place est dans la salle (‘My place is in the performance halls’)
December 18, Ma place est dans la salle was simultaneously a concert, a one man show, a classical piece, a ballet, a musical, during which the audience was able to quench its thirst for sensations and culture and laugh, be moved, sing and dance.
Ma place est dans la salle also featured a series of video testimonials, tweets and social media posts in which celebrities, comedians, singers, and dancers, showed their involvement.
From backstage to under the lights, and on the streets, everyone reasserted their belief that singers, comedians, actors belonged on the stage and audiences in front of them.
And for each of them: #MaPlaceEstDansLaSalle
Across France, the public was invited to book tickets and show their support and their determination to carry on attending shows by sharing photos, videos and their thoughts.
Laughter and life echoed in concert halls and theatres: #MaPlaceEstDansLaSalle
The campaign was made possible with the support of The French Ministry of Culture and Communications, La Ville de Paris and Groupe Audiens.
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