A concise French-language study of the relationship between written text and performed voice, this work considers how dramatic language changes when it moves from page to stage. Claire Vassé focuses on the theatrical act of giving written words a living presence, examining the interpretive choices involved in staging speech, rhythm, silence, and embodiment. Positioned within the critical and practical tradition associated with Cahiers du cinéma, the book is aimed at readers interested in theatre, performance, and the transformation of text through direction and acting. At 96 pages, the volume functions as a focused critical reflection rather than a broad survey. It is especially relevant for students, practitioners, and scholars concerned with dramatic writing, vocal performance, and the craft of mise en scène.