Hellenic American Center of the Arts: PROMETHEUS BOUND \\ A Melodic Opera - Composed by Panagiotis Karousos \\ Theatre of the NO

Δευτέρα 27 Μαΐου 2024

PROMETHEUS BOUND \\ A Melodic Opera - Composed by Panagiotis Karousos \\ Theatre of the NO

PROMETHEUS BOUND II A Melodic Opera

Composed by Panagiotis Karousos

Première: Wednesday 29th May

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 May 29, 2024, and run for a limited engagement of 10 performances, every Wednesday at 20:00, from May 29 to July 31, 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.

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Theatre of The NO- Background: 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.

CAST

Composed by: Panagiotis Karousos

Prometheus: George Housakos, baritone

Io: Irini Konsta, soprano

Oceanid: Hlín Leifsdóttir, soprano

Ocean/Hermes: Giannos Kotzias, tenor

Piano: Christiana Manou

Stage direction: Irini Konsta

CREATIVE TEAM

PHOTOGRAPHER: Nikos Pagonakis

SOCIAL MEDIA: Petra Tseliou

COMMUNICATIONS and PUBLICITY: Eleftheria Sakareli