Free educational activities for secondary school students From 02/11 to 18/12/2020 Kythera: Thursday 12/11 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 10.45-13.00 : Chora Castle
The Ephorate of Antiquities of Piraeus & Islands, the Piraeus Culture, Sports and Youth Organization through the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus are collaborating, designing and implementing the educational programme «From Museum to Theatre. Tracing the Theatrical Act of Ancient Tragedy».
Thirty distinguished scientists and artists from the fields of archaeology, museology, theatre and performing arts have been involved in the design and implementation of the programme.
It is a new institution in museum education and theatre education.
The main aim of the programme is to familiarise secondary school students with ancient tragedy, the modern language of theatre and theatrical practice.
The educational activity is structured in three modules.
At the beginning of the programme there is a discussion with the students about the function of both the theatrical space and tragedy as a dramatic genre. Among other things, an introduction is given to the birth of the theatre and its function as a vehicle of socio-political education in ancient Athens.
Then the students attend the performance «Antigone» by Sophocles, translated by George Blanas and directed by Dimitris Lalos.
At the end, participants take part in experiential activities with the creators and actors of the show.
During the training action, participants will receive supporting educational material in printed and digital form, while training seminars will be held for teachers participating in the programme in order to further exploit the material.
The educational action will take place during the months of November and December a) in archaeological sites on the islands of the Piraeus Region (Kythera, Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Galatas of Troizina, Agistri, Aegina, Salamina), b) at the Ancient Theatre of Zeus, at the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus and at the Ancient Theatre of Evonymos, in Alimos and c) at the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus.
Antigone
Sophocles« »Antigone«, one of the leading texts of ancient Greek literature, will be presented in the framework of the educational programme »From Museum to Theatre. Tracing the Theatrical Act of Ancient Tragedy" in the excellent translation by George Blanas.
The direction is signed by Dimitris Lalos who notes for the performance:
«A dusty landscape. A devastated people after a merciless civil war. Values are under test. The new governor will make a tragic decision. Not to bury the invader who is, however, his relative. All the people are silent about his decision. Except one. Antigone. She will do what customary law requires and bury her brother. A titanic battle between Creon and Antigone begins. A battle that echoes through the centuries to this day. Sophocles» iconic play continues to ponder to this day whether the legal is also just. The consequences for the heroes will be devastating but also profoundly redemptive. In the end we will understand that the world is a cliff and man is a cliff on the edge of a cliff."
Translation:
George Blanas
Directed by:
Dimitris Lalos
Motion:
Zoe Hadjientoniou
Music:
Henri Kergomar
Props - Costumes:
Dimitra Liakura
Assistant Director:
Krystal Caperoni
Assistant Director - Costume Designer:
Elena Bougu
Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist:
Lenia Saw & George Torosi
Actors:
Creon: Thanasis Dovris
Antigone: Eleni Bouklis
Ismeni: Nefeli Kouri
Aemon: George Triantaphyllides
Guardian: Panos Kamenos
Angel: Ushik Hanikian
Dance: Mariam Rouhatze, Eva Fraktopoulou, Tasos Dedes
Tiresias: Dimitris Imellos
Photographic Material:
Thodoris Popescu
Video:
Thomas Palivos
Program
November - December 2020
Circle A
1) Spetses: Monday 02/11 single performance
11.15-13.15: Hatzigiannis Mexi Museum
2)Hydra: Wednesday 04/11 single performance
11.15-13.15: Open space of the Kountouriotis Mansion
3) Resource: Thursday 05/11 single performance
11.15-13.15: Archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon
4) Milkman: Friday 06/11 single performance
10.30-12.30: Archaeological site of Troizina, Sanctuary of Hippolytus
5) Kythera: Thursday 12/11 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 10.45-13.00 : Chora Castle
6) Aegina: Friday 13/11 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Open area of the Archaeological Museum of Kolonas
7) Aegina: Monday 16/11 single performance
11.15-13.15: Open space of the Archaeological Museum of Kolonas Aegina
8) Hook: Wednesday 18/11 single performance
11.15-13.15: schoolyard: Skala Agistri / Hall of the Town Hall
9) Salamina: Thursday 19/11 double performance
09.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Open space of the Archaeological Museum of Salamina
10) Salamina: Friday 20/11 double performance
09.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Open space of the Archaeological Museum of Salamina
B’ Cycle
1) Alimos: Monday 23/11 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Ancient Evonymos Theatre
2) Alimos: Wednesday 25/11 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Ancient Evonymos Theatre
3) Archaeological Museum of Piraeus: Thursday 26/11 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Ancient Theatre of Zeus
4) Archaeological Museum of Piraeus: Friday 27/11 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Ancient Theatre of Zeus
5) Archaeological Museum of Piraeus: Monday 30/11 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Ancient Theatre of Zeus
6) Archaeological Museum of Piraeus: Wednesday 02/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Ancient Theatre of Zeus
7) Archaeological Museum of Piraeus: Thursday 03/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Ancient Theatre of Zeus
8) Archaeological Museum of Piraeus: Friday 04/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15: Ancient Theatre of Zeus
Cycle C
Municipal Theatre of Piraeus - Main Stage
1) Monday 07/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
2) Tuesday 08/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
3) Wednesday 09/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
4) Thursday 10/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
5) Friday 11/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
6) Monday 14/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
7) Tuesday 15/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
8) Wednesday 16/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
9) Thursday 17/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
10) Friday 18/12 double performance
9.00-11.00 & 11.15-13.15
INFORMATION
The duration of the educational action is 2 hours.
Responsible for the planning, organization of school visits and implementation of performances:
Michaela Dana / 2104143361 & 6949778197, ancientdrama@dithepi.gr
Participation Form:
https://forms.gle/
**Due to the limited number of performances, there will be a first come, first served basis.**
The Act «From Museum to Theatre: Tracing the theatrical act of ancient tragedy» with ID Code 5011026 is part of the Operational Programme «Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020» and is co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and National Funds through the MFF. The Act is implemented in partnership between the O.P.A.N. and the Piraeus and Islands Regional Development Agency.
