He was a cook in another life. Originally from the southwest, he fell in love with culture very early on. After traveling in Toulouse, Rennes and Paris, he settled in Thionville, ten years ago, to assist Jean Boillot in the management of Nest. “It was a culture shock when I arrived,” he admits. Over the months, Stéphane Meyer has flourished in the East. “A lot of work around culture for all has been implemented. I had to manage the development of the National Drama Center, the financial aspect as well as the development of partnerships. We emphasized cross-border and I had to accompany the shows during tours. “A rich and varied mission which he admits having carried out thanks to the support of a super-team.
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A work in the shadows
However, he made the decision to leave at the end of Jean’s contract. “I announced it a year ago. I believe that Alexandra Tobelaim must be given free rein. I didn’t leave the door, quite the contrary. I just want to regain my freedom and reconnect with my nomadic life. “It was on a very positive note that he bowed out:” We have increased attendance at the Wooden Theater by 50%, we have opened up to the city and young people. The CDN has become an ambassador for local culture. We hosted 170 shows and provided 980 performances in France and abroad. “The rest, he imagines elsewhere, but still in the artistic field. He has leads. But getting on the boards, very little for him. Acting in the shadows suits him more.
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The future of insured CDN
Of course in a few years, when the new theater is inaugurated, it will return to Thionville. “We have been working on this € 12 million project since 2013. Thanks to this structure, the future of the CDN is assured, we can be proud of it. “And to recognize:” Thionville has incredible tools, there is a great dynamic, but the challenge for the coming months will undoubtedly be to think of another culture. It is necessary that all the actors sit around the table. “
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