Comedy, Tragedy performances, workshops & more

OUR MYTHS OUR STARS Based on Greek mythology - For young children 8-13 yo

Culture on tour, is an original educational and entertaining project made specifically for tourist student groups visiting Greece and its archaeological treasures. It can takes place on the spot, exclusively for the group to any site it will visit.

Action & conflict Action and conflict in Ancient Tragedy.

(Directed by Nikolas Kamtsis, Art Director of TOPOS ALLOu Theatre and his collaborators, professional Greek actors and actresses.)

The subject of the workshop is the method of acting in Ancient Greek Tragedy. Under the guidance of Mr. Nikolas Kamtsis, Art-Director of TOPOS ALLOu Theatre and his collaborators, professionals actors and actresses, the participants will work on one of the most famous tragedies that Aeschylus wrote named “Evmenides”(The Furies). The participants will be involved in an actor’s procedure and will perform certain roles. The text and the characters can derive from collaboration between our theatre and the participants, if there is the possibility to know them in advance. The Director is responsible for adjusting the text according to the participants’ needs. It depends on the number of the them and their combination (how many male and how many female members and their ages). if they wish, there is the possibility to send them the text via e-mail. This way the workshop will be based on a prepared known text.

The theatre will take care of all the stage and costume elements needed as well as accessories (masks, hats, sticks, spears and other elements). The workshop will take the form of a Stage Rehearsal and in the end the participants will be able to present a short performance with costumes and lights. They will have the opportunity to capture their performance on video. The event will end with a farewell celebration.

Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOZbLTECXcw&t=31s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55Rz57MhUqw

Duration 90 minutes. Ideally for groups of maximum 40 participants. Recommended for girls and boys of all ages

The participants will be involved in an actor’s procedure and will perform certain roles.The Director is responsible for adjusting the text according to the participant students needs. We will take care of all the stage and costume elements needed as well as accessories

CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS 75-120 min duration

(Directed by Mika Panagou, Stage and Costume Designer - BA in Arts, Marymount University, Arlington Virginia- and her collaborators, professional Stage and Costume Designers.)1. Ancient Greek Mask construction workshop. (Directed by Mika Panagou, Stage and Costume Designer - BA in Arts, Marymount University, Arlington Virginia- and her collaborators, professional Stage and Costume Designers.)

1.MASK MAKING WORKSHOP

The mask workshop is a unique, complete tutorial that starts from the zero point of constructing a mask and reaches its completion.

After a short introduction about the mask in Ancient Greek Tragedy and Comedy, we see how it is actually made. A professional Costume and Stage Designer that directs the workshop makes a presentation and demonstration of making the mask. Then the participants using simple materials and tools (plaster bands, water, scissors, etc, very common and easy to use), work in pairs and use each other face as a model. When completed the mask over the face, it is left to dry a little while. Then the roles are reversed and the manufacturer is the one that previously was seated and offered his face like a "mold". Then each one keeps their own mask and takes it with them.

Once the mask is completed and dry it can be used (with caution) by the participants to learn the use and functionality as well as the impression made on stage. The Costume and Stage Designer and her collaborators, are always close to the participants to show them, guide them and help them make the mask, so the whole process has good results. Furthermore, all the knowledge and expe are very innovative and interesting.

videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Hcz--‐0NvcM and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOTe1e-4-mQ&t=341s

2. Ancient Greek Costume Creative Workshop

Find out how Greeks dressed in clothes that were not sewed. A rectangular woven piece of cloth in various sizes was worn in such ways as to create many interesting designs of clothing. Clothing was made out of natural fibers such as cotton, wool and flax in natural colors but also dyed bright if needed. The workshop aims to show the participants the basic pieces of clothing worn by Ancient Greek men and women and the procedure of constructing a full size costume and its bindings belts. Each participant will actually make a ancient dress from natural gauge and learn how to wear it. Furthermore, dressing one self with an actual cloth and learn how to keep it together with belts and decorative elements that you will create with golden strings, threads and pins. Decorate your head and hair accordingly.

This workshop runs about 75 minutes and consists of : 1. At the beginning a short lecture with projections of costumes. 2. Creating costumes ories. Materials included. It would be better for the participants to be dressed in white or light colored clothes.

3. Ancient Greek jewelery piece and/or costume accessory.

Wearable and unique. Made from imaginative unique materials all included (combinations of paper, plastic ,fabric, strings and decorations)

4. Ancient Military & Armory Details of Ancient Greek-Roman inspiration

Such as warriors-helmet, shoulders and arms protectors. Materials included and similar to those we use in the mask construction workshop(paper and plaster bands, possibly paints and glue if time permits).

5. Clay workshop

An approach to know better the every day life of people in ancient times. Introducing Ceramic Art in Ancient Greece. A fun work shop for all ages, students, adults and families.

Using white-clay that later dries and gives a porcelain effect, we create small artifacts in the forms and shapes used in ancient Greece and we decorated our art with carved designs and motifs.

This innovative workshop focuses on introducing (a small lecture with images) the importance of Ceramic Art in the everyday Life of people in times that all was hand- made.

In consists of a short presentation of the forms and designs and history of ceramics in Greece and how pots and pans, amphorae’s and storage urns are our glimpse to the ancient world as they were decorated with peoples art, culture, religion and customs.

Tools and material included. Each participant will keep their creation that is durable and instructions are provided how to preserve it and use it.

Practical Artistic workshops with an end artifact each participant keeps. Suitable for all ages and family groups.