# Event Details - **Event Name**: Soie: Behind the Curtain - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: For all lovers of theater, literature, and the French language, please join us for an exclusive preview of Soie.About this EventAdapted from Alessandro Baricco’s internationally celebrated novel Seta, this poetic one-woman show is written and performed by French actress Sylvie Dorliat, who brings the delicate story of love, longing, and distant journeys to life on stage.During this special preview, Dorliat will discuss the process of transforming Baricco’s lyrical prose into a theatrical performance and share insights into her work as both actress and adaptor of the piece. The conversation will be moderated by David Miller, founder of Boston’s French Theater Project, who will guide an intimate exchange about literary adaptation, solo performance, and contemporary French theater.This program offers a unique opportunity to meet the artist, learn about the creative process behind the production, and discover the story ahead of the Boston performances of Soie at the Mosesian Center for the Arts (May 1–3, 2026).The conversation will take place in French and will be followed by a Q&A and a glass of wine.This theater preview is open to all - Free for members of the French Library and students with valid ID and $10 for non-members.Not a member yet? See where can take you!"About the Show – SoieWritten by Alessandro BariccoAdapted and performed by Sylvie DorliatIn the 1860s, Hervé Joncour undertakes four journeys to Japan to purchase silkworm eggs for the silk industry in southern France. In this distant and mysterious country, he encounters a beautiful woman whose presence profoundly changes his life.Soie speaks of impossible love, sensuality, obsession, and what Baricco describes as “the happiness we flee for fear it might escape us.” Adapted from the cult novel Seta, the production is a delicate and sensual invitation to travel, dream, and fall in love with a story suspended between East and West.Performances: May 1–3, 2026Venue: The Mosesian Center for the Arts321 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472Performed in French with English captionsFriday, May 1 at 7:30 PMSaturday, May 2 at 7:30 PMSunday, May 3 at 2:00 PM🎟 Tickets from $25👉 French Library members receive 10% off with promo code SOIELIB10More information: The French Theater ProjectSuitable for ages 12+Running time: 70 minutes (no intermission) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/soie-behind-the-curtain/100001985144543769 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 12.45, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge - **lat**: 42.3542157 - **long**: -71.0748136 - **full address**: French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Soie: Behind the Curtain - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7b7fed3f9a15d8f5cd2f8df9e743b7560a6213a395859a50a6395b38e4626b74-rimg-w1200-h675-dc180103-gmir.jpg?v=1773420573 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Soie: Behind the Curtain being held? - **A:** Soie: Behind the Curtain takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Soie: Behind the Curtain? - **A:** Soie: Behind the Curtain is organized by The French Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Soie: Behind the Curtain is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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