"orphée aux enfers" closed on the 18 november to allow the rehearsals for "la haine" to start, directed by sardou himself who did not spare his efforts. "le figaro" reported that "sardou is the most meticulous director in the world" and that he "places particular importance on the extras being actively involved as much as any of the actors." rehearsals increased and the dress rehearsal took place on 27 november.