Helen by Euripides

Having as purpose the encouragement of theatrical literacy in the educational field, the Theater Company “H ALLH PLEVRA (THE OTHER SIDE)”, that conducts studies, research and gives live performances on scene, of ancient drama plays since 2001, proudly presents the tragedy that is taught in secondary education “Helen” by Euripides, at “Michael Cacoyannis” Foundation.

The play was set up pursuing:
•    deeper understanding of the taught script,
•    learning opportunities pouring out of the world of ideas and dramatic poetry,
•    aesthetic delight and appreciation,
•    proof of diachronic values covering ancient Greek literature through the emotional experiences and the mental stimulation born by theatre.

The play, directed by Aris Michopoulos, is notable for developing all the distinct parts of the tragedy in an equal manner. The script is based on modern acting techniques and offers an edge to the artist and its creation. The costumes and scene are set up using minimal means, natural mediums and diachronic elements.

“Helen” as a play deals with the following issues: double entendre, tragedy of the human nature, war lust, conflict between showing and being, and assembly of various myths and interpretations. The instability of the mortal world, the flimsiness of matter, the “in-between” of divine and otherwise, are all pointed out to the students and are better perceived as concepts.