Secondary Education Ancient Drama Plays

Secondary Education Ancient Drama Plays

Secondary Education Ancient Drama Plays

By the Theater Company H ALLH PLEVRA (THE OTHER SIDE)

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 two of the tragedies that are taught in secondary education; Helen by Euripides and Antigone by Sophocles, at Michael Cacoyannis” Foundation.

The plays were set up pursuing:

  • deeper understanding of the taught scripts,
  • 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 plays, directed by Aris Michopoulos, are 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.

The focal point of Antigone is the concept of hubris. Not only Kreon but also Antigone forgets to avoid extremes when pursuing the absolute interpretation of the cosmic and divine Law. The acting level of the play blends with a modern stage approach without extremities, thus initiating the student into the art of theatre while equipping him with humanitarian values.

The secondary Education Ancient Drama plays will start in November, in an everyday basis (except for Saturdays, Sundays & holidays).

Theatrical Producer: Stamatia Antonatos
Tel.: 210 3418584 (8:30 am 1:00 pm), Mob: 697 4926755 (8.30 am – 9.30 pm)