Théophile Hippolyte Sébastien Lacroix visits Marianne Larue and suggests different outings that she declines without exception, with a simple “noa” (nan-an). After Théodore’s departure, Marianne keeps answering this to all outside noises, even when the curtain goes down and the theater lights go off. Marianne’s shape can still be seen through the partly transparent curtain, while it grows excessively. The play ends with a young man’s ironic and “coarse” whistle.

String marionette

Not specified

Craig Edward Gordon

Italy

Leghorn

Printed

Woman

Seduction

Unrequited love

Invitation

Refusal

Language

Bilinguism

Comical

Satirical

Fantastic

Edward Gordon Craig, Noa.

English

Une conversation marionnettique en style "snap-shot"

Running gag

Comedy of language

Off-stage noise

Light effects

Lowering the curtain during action

Commentary

Nan-an