Meurthe-et-Moselle. A dive into the heart of Terra Loreina rehearsals at the Château de Fléville: “Behind the scenes, it’s really interesting to experience.”

The immersive shows created by the Son et Voix association and by Jehanne and her composer Damien Fontaine combine the artistic and volunteer worlds. Eight days before the first performance, which will illuminate the façade of the Renaissance-style castle, how are these 350 people moving and experiencing the experience?

Since the end of May, weekends at the château have been bustling with rehearsals for Terra Loreina, the immersive sound and light show scheduled to begin on June 25. Photo by Séverine Kichenbrand

And here is Patrick Demange. Retired, he had dared to try the adventure of volunteering in the show that will animate the castle of the village where he has lived for 35 years, Terra Loreina . He initially wanted to just give a helping hand. Since signing up as a volunteer extra, a little over a month ago, things have changed: "Behind the scenes, it's really interesting to experience. In the end, I'll play Patrick, Gustave and the stretcher-bearer Anatole. Three roles, one of which is spoken. In fact, the team convinced me and I got into it."

Further on, the foreman, farmer and accordionist for the duration of the show, Gilbert Taurel, talks with Christine, a volunteer...

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