Ismaïl Ibn Conner is an interdisciplinary performer whose work bridges contemporary French theater, movement, and cross-cultural exchange. His career is rooted in the performance and production of groundbreaking French dramatists, with notable collaborations including DE MES PROPRES MAINS by Pascal Rambert (New York City) and multiple works directed by long-time collaborator Arthur Nauzyciel, such as SPLENDID’S by Jean Genet, JULIUS CAESAR by Shakespeare, and BLACK BATTLES WITH DOGS by Bernard-Marie Koltès. He has performed across France, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, South Korea, Greece, Colombia and the U.S.; appearing at major international venues like Festival d’Avignon, the Hellenic Festival, and the Ibero-American Theater Festival of Bogotá. A laureate of La Chartreuse and Résidences Internationales aux Récollets, Ismail has also held artistic residencies at universities worldwide. He is the founder of the United States Koltès Project, developed in collaboration with François Koltès to present American English translations and productions of key works, including DANS LA SOLITUDE DES CHAMPS DE COTON, LA NUIT JUSTE AVANT LES FORÊTS, and LE JOUR DES MEURTRES DANS L'HISTOIRE D'HAMLET, with performances in both the U.S. and France. In addition to his theatrical work, Ismail brings a dynamic physical presence to the stage as a member of Krump crews Konwork (USA) and Tiger Coldboyz (France), fusing street dance/African dance/theatrical expression. Current productions: IN THE SOLITUDE OF COTTONFIELDS and POETIC CONVERSATIONS for the Down To Earth Festival in New York City.