Maya Bösch's Theatrical Homage to Simone Weil Features Young Performers

Geneva director Maya Bösch is staging "Venice Saved," Simone Weil's sole dramatic work, with a unique cast. The production incorporates beneficiaries of Scène Active's REVA program, which supports young people at risk of social exclusion. This choice aligns with Weil's own life, marked by her dedication to understanding and advocating for society's most vulnerable.

Weil, a brilliant student and philosopher, chose to experience firsthand the realities of factory work. At 25, she became a laborer, working at Alstom and later Renault to grasp the conditions of assembly line workers. Her writings and life consistently demonstrated a commitment to placing herself alongside the disadvantaged.

"Venice Saved" was written by Weil between 1940 and 1943. Bösch's production dissects the play, using it as a vehicle to explore themes relevant to the young performers. The staging aims to provide a platform for these individuals, mirroring Weil's own efforts to give voice to the marginalized.