Greek tragedy

        

The course will be based on a classic tragedy from the family history of the royal family of Argos, such as that of Electra or Agamemnon. Greek tragedy stands for intense emotions and poetic lyrics. How does one act in order to unite lyrics and motion so that it becomes music? Every morning we will start by doing some exercising of the voice and singing.

The speaking choir is a fixed part of every Greek tragedy and it is so exciting to let this group engage in a choreography as one, whilst at the same time consisting of different individuals. Together we'll finally perform in front of an audience.With the aid of the mythological tales we may be able to situate the play in the Greece of the ancient world.

At the ancient theatre of Epidavros you can have the experience of how it feels to give your own voice a chance to carry to the highest tier of this acoustically unrivaled amphitheatre.
During this 15-day theatrecourse you get 40 hours of lessons being part of a program with other cultural activities such as a visit to both theatres, Mycenae and enough spare time to enjoy Greek country-life. We'll visit 2 performances at the theatre of Epidavros, where during the summer festival the classic tragedies and comedies will be played every weekend.
The lessons will be taught at the Pevkotheatro, a small open-air theatre overlooking the harbour, in the shade of two big pine-trees.

        

        

 

 

Dates

Greek Tragedy (Course nr: 0811): July 20th to August 3rd 2008 ( 15 days)

 

Pricing

Greek Tragedy (Course nr: 0811): € 1075,-
Registration-fee for this course: € 100,- ( part of the course-fee )


 

For whom

This theatrecourse is aimed at amateur players from the whole world who like to share their hobby and play together with amateur players of different nationalities. The course is suitable for players who have some experience in creating a performance and who are able to communicate in English.
 

Groupsize

Minimal groupsize: 6 participants; maximal 15

 

Course Instructor

Karen de Vries works as an actress, drama teacher, director and trainer in the
Netherlands. She completed her education at the 'Academy of Expression through Speech and
Gesture', at Utrecht in 1981. Since then she has been acting in numerous productions for different theatregroups and still works for diverse amateur theatrecompanies and art centres as director and drama teacher.
In 2000, as a celebration of their 25th anniversary, she directed 'Iphigenia in Tauris' for the Greek society 'Anagennisi'. It was a large-scale production, incorporating live Greek music and performed by amateuractors.
In 2003 Karen organised and played in "Lysistrata" in Utrecht in Holland, participating in the world-wide reading of this play on 03-03-03 as a protest to war.

From 1990 Karen de Vries has worked as a role-play actress for social skills training and gives teambuilding training, using theatre as a medium and presentationtrainings.
In 1996 she started the 'theatre-holidays' that unite her two great passions, 'theatre and Epidavros' and guides amateur players towards a performance every summer. She directs, teaches Greek dancing and accompanies the excursions.
Karen is your host, and she will do her utmost to make you feel at home in her adopted village. She speaks Dutch, English, German and Greek.

 

 

Programme Greek Tragedy
July 20th to August 3rd 2008 Course nr.: 0811

  
   
Sunday July 20th

Arival at Epidavros. Check-in to accomodation.
20.30: Tour of the village and welcome dinner at the harbour.

Monday July 21st 10.00 - 14.00: Drama class
Tuesday July 22nd

10.00 - 14.00 : Drama class
14.00 - 18.00 : A visit to the little theatre and snorkelling around the ancient city.

Wednesday July 23rd 7.30 - 17.00 : Excursion to the theatre at Argos and Mycenae. Lunch at the ‘Beautiful Helena’ in Mycenae.
Thursday July 24th

10.00 - 14.00 : Drama class
18.00 - 19.00 : Greek dancing lessons.

Friday July 25th

10.00 - 14.00 : Drama class
20.00 - 24.00 : Performance at the Theatre of Epidavros
24.00 -…: Souper

Saturday July 26th

Free time
21.00 .- 02.00 : Dinner at a Greek taverna
Sunday July 27th

Free time

Monday July 28th 10.00 - 14.00 : Drama class
Tuesday July 29th

10.00 - 14.00 : Drama class

Wednesday July 30st 7.30 - 15.30 : Excursion to the Theatre of Epidavros and the Sanctuary of Asclepios. Rehearsal at the Theatre.
Thursday July 31st

10.00 - 14.00 : Drama class
17.00 - 19.00 : Technical rehearsal

Friday August 1st

10.00 - 14.00 : Drama class
17.00 - 21.00 : General rehearsal and performance at the Pine Tree Theatre.
21.00 - ...:Dining and celebrating together.

Saturday August 2nd

20.00 - 24.00 : Performance at the Theatre of Epidavros
24.00 -…: Souper
Sunday August 3rd Return journey