Prometheus Bound by P. Karousos at Theatre of the NO

 

Prometheus Bound by P. Karousos at Theatre of the NO

PROMETHEUS BOUND: THE OPERA Every Wednesday: 20.00 from 12th June – 24th July Duration: 90’ CAST Composed by: Panagiotis Karousos Prometheus: George Housakos, baritone Io: Irini Konsta, soprano Oceanid: Hlín Leifsdóttir, soprano Ocean/Hermes: Stefanos Kaltsis, tenor Piano: Christiana Manou Stage direction: Irini Konsta CREATIVE TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER: Nikos Pagonakis COMMUNICATIONS and PUBLICITY: Eleftheria Sakareli EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Fail Better Productions THEATER OF THE NO, the first English-speaking theater in Athens, presents the Opera "Prometheus Bound", with music and libretto by Panagiotis Karousos. The production, based on the ancient tragedy written by Aeschylus, will premier on June 12, 2024, and run for a limited engagement of 7 performances, every Wednesday at 20:00, from May 29 to July 24, 2024. Prometheus Bound is a melodic opera that follows the journey of Prometheus, a symbol of independence and enlightenment and infused with romanticism and lyrical exuberance, transporting the listener into a magical mysterious world. The timeless myth of Prometheus remains profoundly relevant, presenting humanity with the eternal dilemma of rebellion against tyrannical power in any historical era, and the destructive effect of passive attitudes. The rebellious Prometheus is the first known individual who rebelled against the authorities for the sake of the people, rebelling against the power of Zeus who was trying to exterminate the human race. Prometheus Bound originally premiered in Montreal, Canada in 1994 and was performed intermittently in New York, Washington DC and Paris. The theater, which opened its doors on April 18, 2024, with Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot," is dedicated to embracing diversity and creativity. We welcome new writers and creators from Greece and around the world to share their voices on our stage. Our programming includes a wide range of genres and styles, from thought-provoking dramas to avant-garde experiments, encompassing Modernist, Absurdist, and Experimental Theatre, as well as Music, Poetry, and Performance Art. In 2024, THEATRE OF THE NO will stage two operas, followed by three new operas in the 2025 season, spotlighting new and upcoming opera composers and introducing young audiences to this wonderful form of art. Sponsored by XPAT ATHENS, Pizzafan, openmindtheater XPat Athens Website Visit us: Official Website Facebook: Theatre Of The NO Instagram: @theatreoftheno https://www.more.com/music/prometheusbound/