Perform a Greek Tragedy in Greece!
Based at Epidavros. Near the famous Amphitheatre of Epidavros.
15 days of performing, excursions, dancing, theatre, mythology, swimming, rehearsals on a boat and seaside dining.
Professional coaching by a drama teacher offers you the opportunity of a unique and creative journey through the
culture of Greece.
The theatre 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.
At the end of this 15-day course we will be performing the play at the Pine Tree Theatre (The Treeater) with its
views out over the bay, shaded by a huge Pine-tree.
Rehearsals will be held during the cooler hours of the morning. The afternoons will be free except when on a day-trip
or snorkelling around the underwater remains of the old city.
There is a varied programme for the evenings. We will be going to 2 performances at the ancient theatre of Epidavros
where the classic tragedies and comedies are played every weekend during the summer festival. One evening will
be spent learning Greek dances so that you can dance the traditional Greek dances with villagers at a special tavern.
We will be making two day-trips to Mycenae and the big Theatre of Epidavros which will help to bring the play to
life. At these unique locations the course participants will retell the mythological stories, rehears their monoloques
and so get the feel of how it is to play in such a huge theatre as Epidavros. In addition, there will be more than
enough leisure time to enjoy relaxing on the beaches and outdoor cafes, taking part in the rhythm of life in modern
Greece or going on trips together.
Advanced conversation course New Greek in Epidavros.
Conversations in Greek about cultural subjects, the news or whatever you wish,
conducted by the local schoolteacher. The program offers additional an excursion to the theatre of Epidavros and
the Sanctuary of Asklepios.
One week improving your Greek in the wonderful surroundings of Archaia Epidavros.
Karen de Vries works as an actress, a drama teacher, director and trainer in the Netherlands and started in 1996
giving her own theatre course in Epidavros. Since then, every summer she has coached Dutch amateur players through
a production, while directing, teaching Greek dancing and guiding the excursions. From 2002 the course will be
offered as an international course intended primarily to allow amateur theatre groups and actors to meet each other
and play together in a Greek tragedy.
Her love for Greece began in 1986 when she visited the Theatre of Epidavros for the first time. It was love at
first sight, and she has since spent a few months every year living at Archaia Epidavros, and will not miss any
performance given at the ancient theatre.
You can contact Karen at : info@theatervakantie.nlReturn to Schools Index
