Athens Epidaurus Festival 2021 Programme

RESIDENCY
CONTEMPORARY ANCIENTS
PARODOS
Interdisciplinary research programme on Ancient Drama
MAY – JUN
LITTLE THEATRE
OF ANCIENT EPIDAURUS
Since the 1970s, research on Ancient Drama has been focusing primarily
on directing and acting. However, given that the current era calls for a
fresh, renewed perspective on ancient texts, it is imperative that we
reconsider the question of dramaturgy, define it in new terms and
experiment with new forms. With that in mind, the Athens Epidaurus
Festival launches Parodos, an interdisciplinary residency programme,
giving the opportunity to a group of artists with diverse backgrounds in
performing arts to explore dramaturgical approaches to Ancient Greek
Drama under ideal conditions and in situ.
Rather than being aimed at individual artists, the programme
is intended for a complete group of artists of up to twelve (12) people,
consisting of a director, dramaturg, choreographer, composer, visual artist,
and performers. The group may already be existing or may be formed
specifically for this programme. The group will be selected through an
open call and will be asked to develop its dramaturgical perspective, with
the support of a dynamic group of mentors. The research process will be
hands-on and will unfold in two stages: the first stage (“Research”, May
20th – 31st, 2021) will take place in Athens, whereas the second stage
(“Implementation”, June 1st – 20th, 2021) will be held at the Little Theatre
of Ancient Epidaurus.
Participation is free of charge.
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Mentors
Dramaturgy
Stefanie Carp
Dramaturg
Artistic Advisor of the Athens Epidaurus Festival
Musical composition
Thanasis Deligiannis
Composer, Director, Performer
Voice, Rhythm, Polyphony: Technique and improvisation
Georgia Tenta
Musician, Performer
Dance / Movement
Amalia Bennett
Dancer, Choreographer
Scientific associate
Helene Varopoulou
Theatre Researcher, Critic