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ACTING TO THE GODS
12-day intensive drama course.
Set in Greece, where theatre originated 2,500 years ago, the course offers a unique opportunity to train, rehearse and perform in a Greek amphitheatre, learn about the ritualistic origins of theatre in its birthplace, and attend a performance at the spectacular Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. The training methods taught are applicable to all forms of theatre. Classes/Workshops (6 hours daily) include: Birth and cult of theatre, improvisation, character work, masks, chorus work, Greek dance, movement, voice and text work. The course trains actors to use their voice and body in large open spaces - in a beautiful setting which replicates theatre's origins - and provides invaluable skills with which to approach the Greek-sourced plays which are increasingly performed in all major theatres. Participants will rehearse extracts from contemporary adaptations and translations of the ancient Greek plays and will be asked to familiarise themselves with some texts prior to arrival. The course culminates with a public and filmed ("work-in progress") performance in the Hydrama amphitheatre. During your stay you will experience the Greek way of life of early mornings, long afternoon rests and late night outdoors... You will eat Greek food, learn basic Greek language and customs... listen to Greek music... swim... dance. There will be ample time off, but we will be following a daily schedule of six hours of classes, rehearsals and workshops led by experienced professional theatre directors.
08:00 Breakfast Participants should be prepared for additional sessions after supper on the last three days of the course. The first days of the course will focus on the background to theatre's Greek origins, plays and themes and contemporary theatrical influence and significance. Practical/hands-on classes intensify as the course progresses. A Certificate of Participation is awarded on successful completion of the course. Course Fee: Payment: This fee includes all tutorials, accommodation and meals in Hydra. Application form from info@hydrama.gr
All classes take place on the island of Hydra in Greece. The nearest airport is Athens (ATH). A 24 hr Express coach service (X96, roughly 45 mins) connects the airport to the port of Piraeas. From Piraeas hydrofoils depart for Hydra (www.hellenicseaways.gr). We can book your hydrofoil tickets for you once flight itineraries are confirmed. We recommend you book a flight arriving in Athens airport no later than 15:00 in order to comfortably catch the last connection to Hydra. Participants may arrive in Hydra up to two nights prior to the course at no extra charge for accommodation. We can book a hotel for you within your preferred price range in Athens before or after the course. For more information on Hydra see: http://www.greektravel.com/greekislands/hydra/intro.htm
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Field Trips: Before or after course: Visits to further sites in Athens (Herod Atticus Theatre, Theatre of Dionysus, Acropolis etc.) or Delphi (sanctuary, Oracle, theatre) and/or additional accommodation in Hydra Athens or Delphi can be easily arranged. For more information on Greece and Athens:
The Hellenic Festival performances schedule in
Athens and Epidauros will be
announced in April 2010. For further details and application form: info@hydrama.gr
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