Editions Antipodes, Lausanne, 2014

Valérie Rolle et Olivier Moeschler 

This work publishes the results of research conducted by industrial and cultural sociologists Valérie Rolle and Olivier Moeschler among the first four cohorts of actors from the Manufacture. It explores in detail all the personal, professional, existential and artistic heart-searching that underlies a career in a profession which, while unforgiving and uncertain, is still highly prized. The picture it paints, alternating between sociological analysis and personal testimonies, brings into sharp focus the challenges facing young actors.

Il explore toute la richesse des questionnements personnels, professionnels, existentiels ou artistiques qui sous-tendent l'entrée dans cette profession intransigeante et incertaine, et pourtant tellement convoitée. Le tableau dressé, alternant analyse sociologique et témoignages, dépeint avec finesse tous les enjeux qui se posent aux jeunes comédiens.