Pedro Cazas by Fotis Kontoglou The new Greek myth of an internal emigration
“I have a love for anything which constitutes a contempt of cold logic; for an adventure placed beyond the boundaries of the known and the demure, that first sting that initiated the hunt for the “miraculous”, which, for me, shall never cease. I cannot forget, it was given to me first by Kontoglou’s Pedro Cazas”
Odysseus Elytis
Ioanna Spanou presents the legendary tale of Pedro Cazas, at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation. The story, written by Fotis Kontoglou in Paris in 1918, placed him immediately in the upper literary circles.
We will travel even further back in time to witness the exotic adventures of the Portuguese hero on his travels, far and wide, which land him on a deserted island in the Indian Ocean.
There, along with his companion, the strange and silent Oso, he lives a peaceful life which leads to the discovery of a treacherous secret from the past. The solution is provided by a murder which absolves the immortal Pedro Cazas and seals the destiny of a world tortured by curiosity and hunger for gold.
The Performance
Ioanna Spanou, having in her possession a wooden crate loaded with a shovel and a pickaxe, is in search of the lost island. Guided by the voice and lyrical tongue of Fotis Kontoglou, she brings to life the incredible story of Pedro Cazas, the Vampire that yearns for redemption and a release from the pain of life. In order to kill him, though, we must first love him. The theatrical monologue recounts this simple and mystical ritual which is the first dramatization of Fotis Kontoglou’s incredible allegory.
Biographical note
Ioanna Spanou completed her studies in England (Royal Academy of dramatic art & King’s College) and has worked in Greece, at the National Theatre, with Lydia Koniordou, and later at the ‘Desmi’ Centre for Ancient Greek Drama. Her original artwork was presented at the B&M Theocharakis Foundation, the Katakouzenos Foundation, the Papadiamantis Museum and now at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation. Her successful performance, last year, entitled “The Momentous” (“O Shmadiakos”) was an interesting case of Alexandros Papadiamantis meeting Shakespeare.
We will travel even further back in time to witness the exotic adventures of the Portuguese hero on his travels, far and wide, which land him on a deserted island in the Indian Ocean.
There, along with his companion, the strange and silent Oso, he lives a peaceful life which leads to the discovery of a treacherous secret from the past. The solution is provided by a murder which absolves the immortal Pedro Cazas and seals the destiny of a world tortured by curiosity and hunger for gold.
The Performance
Ioanna Spanou, having in her possession a wooden crate loaded with a shovel and a pickaxe, is in search of the lost island. Guided by the voice and lyrical tongue of Fotis Kontoglou, she brings to life the incredible story of Pedro Cazas, the Vampire that yearns for redemption and a release from the pain of life. In order to kill him, though, we must first love him. The theatrical monologue recounts this simple and mystical ritual which is the first dramatization of Fotis Kontoglou’s incredible allegory.
Biographical note
Ioanna Spanou completed her studies in England (Royal Academy of dramatic art & King’s College) and has worked in Greece, at the National Theatre, with Lydia Koniordou, and later at the ‘Desmi’ Centre for Ancient Greek Drama. Her original artwork was presented at the B&M Theocharakis Foundation, the Katakouzenos Foundation, the Papadiamantis Museum and now at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation. Her successful performance, last year, entitled “The Momentous” (“O Shmadiakos”) was an interesting case of Alexandros Papadiamantis meeting Shakespeare.
Information:
Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, 206 Piraeus street, Tavros, 177 78 Tel: 210.341.8550
Performance dates: Every Thursday at 21:00 at the MCF Black box from the 24th of November 2016 until the 26th of January 2017.
Performance Duration: 70’ (without an interval)
