The 1 st training course of the Cre-Actors' project in Paris After months of stops and closures, after several virtual meetings, after so many postponements due to the still ongoing pandemic situation, on July 26 th to 30 th 2021, the Cre-Actors crew finally convened to exchange and work in person at the same time in the same place. “ At the same time in the same place”: this is really the true specific magic of theatre, as of many rituals, be them religious or secular, providing that people gather not only to “assist” in something acted by other people, but really to live an experience together hic et nunc (here and now). And what a place to start! Our first training course was held at the Théâtre du Soleil in Paris, and precisely on the stage that was hosting the scenery (and the spirit) of the new production directed by Ariane Mnouchkine, having Dominique Jambert and Vincent Mangado as wise, skilful and smiling guides, and a crew of 18 Cre-Actors from many different place...