The+Théatre+Français

= The // Théatre Français //=

Located in Paris, France, Comédie-Française is one of the few state theaters that also has its own group of actors who work specifically for the theater. In 1680, Comédie-Française was first founded and built by Victor Louis. In 1790, the Salle Richelieu was opened and in 1799 Comédie-Française moved into the Salle Richelieu. Then in 1900, Comédie-Française was completely rebuilt and opened again. The organization of the Comédie-Française was based off of Confrèrie de la Passion or the Confraternity of the Passion. The Confrèrie de la passion is a Parisian association that was founded in 1402; they recited religious plays or skits. The theater can hold up to 1,000 people and allows visitors to enjoy the French productions shown.  Along with being moved around a lot, Comédie-Française is also known for having a great impact on French theater and art, but during the revolution, Comédie-Française was shut down after they played ‘Palma’, which was seen to be too royalist and the actors and director were sent to prison. Comédie-Française is also famous for having some of the worlds most illustrated actors/actresses including: Adrienne Lecouvreur, Mile Clairon, Henri-Louis Lekain, François-Joseph, Mlle Rachel, Sarah Bernhardt, and Jea-Louis Barrault.  People can still visit Comédie-Française. They can learn the history of the theater and what it has been through, throughout the time it was first built to today. Visitors can also see and enjoy French productions. Even though some plays are in French, those who do not speak the language are still able to enjoy the experience because of the skilled actors and actresses who work there to entertain an audience.