It closed solemnly and with the wishes of all for an even more upward course of the institution, on the night of Saturday, March 26, the curtain of the 37th Panhellenic Amateur Theater Festival of Karditsa organized by the Association of Cultural Associations of the Prefecture in co-organization with the Region of Thessaly-Regional Unit of Karditsa, the Municipality of Karditsa, the Regional Union of Municipalities of Thessaly, the Chamber of Karditsa and with the support of the Holy Diocese of Thessalyoferida and Thessaly.
This great celebration of the theater that Karditsa lived for ten days and which was at the center of nationwide interest came to an end with a closing ceremony worthy of the prestige of the institution.
The evening began with the greeting of the President of the Association of Cultural Associations Manolis Stergiopoulou who gave a brief account of what this year’s event included and its most special moments and thanked all those who contributed to its success.
Then, the deputy of Karditsa spoke George Kotsos emphasizing that the 37 years of the Festival show an exceptional maturity, characterizing the event as an anthem, an ode to culture, but also a shocking proof of cooperation.
The end of the 37th Panhellenic Amateur Theater Festival of Karditsa was announced by the mayor of Karditsa Vassilis Tsiakos who stressed that Karditsa became known in Greece for ten days. “Culture unites. Through him we find answers in life. “I hope the war stops and we all live in peace,” he said.
This was followed by the awarding of the prizes, ending the agony of the seven competing troupes in total (the eighth could not participate due to covid).
The baton was taken by the Greek Music Ensemble of the Music School of Karditsa, under the direction of Professor Elias Pappas, thrilling the audience. Due to coronavirus, the great singer Mariza Koch could not attend. However, she attended the Music School online, while the director Antonis Boscoitis spoke about her work.
The evening was presented by Vanessa Stylopoulou and Ritsa Tsikrika.
THE AWARDS
Best Performance Award
AWARDED UNANIMOUSLY:
In the Association of Friends of Ierapetra Theater that participated with the play “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Direction Award
AWARDED BY MAJORITY:
In the Theatrical Group “Methexi” of Kalamata that participated with the play “Antigone” by Sophocles
Text Selection Award
AWARDED HALF:
1) At the Main Stage of the Municipal Theater of Marathon, which participated with the play “The Cabaret of Words” by Matei Wisniek
2) In the Theatrical Group “Firdin Migdin” of the Association of Refugees of Eastern Thrace of the Holy Trinity of Thessaloniki that participated with the play “15 minutes is not enough” in adaptation of texts by Manolis Kantalas.
Award for Best Actor
AWARDED UNANIMOUSLY:
To Giannis Maniadakis for the role of “Raskolnikov” in the play “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky presented by the Friends of Ierapetra Theater Association
First Actress Award
AWARDED UNANIMOUSLY:
To Evelyn Skarpalezou for the role of “Antigone” in the play of the same name “Antigone” by Sophocles presented by the Theatrical Group “Methexi” of Kalamata
Award for Best Actor
AWARDED UNANIMOUSLY:
To Manos Pyrgiotakis for the role of “Purple Ivanovic” in the play “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky presented by the Friends of Ierapetra Theater Association
Second Actress Award
AWARDED HALF:
1) To Irini Karagiorgou for the role ΄΄Louiza΄΄ in the play “Eight women are accused” by Robert Thomas presented by the Theatrical Workshop of Sperchiada-Makrakomi
2) To Sofia Kontaxaki for the role of “Aliona” in the play “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky presented by the Friends of Ierapetra Theater Association
Stage Design Award
AWARDED UNANIMOUSLY:
At the Ierapetra Theater Friends Association, which presented the play “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Costume Design Award
AWARDED UNANIMOUSLY:
At the Ierapetra Theater Friends Association, which presented the play “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Music Composition Award
AWARDED UNANIMOUSLY:
In the Theatrical Group “Firdin Migdin” of the Refugee Association of Eastern Thrace of the Holy Trinity of Thessaloniki, which presented the play “15 minutes is not enough” in adaptation of texts by Manolis Kantalas
Music Editing Award
AWARDED HALF:
1) At the Main Stage of the Municipal Theater of Marathon, which presented the play “The Cabaret of Words” by Matei Wisniek
2) In the Theatrical Group “Firdin Migdin” of the Association of Refugees of Eastern Thrace Agia Triada Thessaloniki who presented the play “15 minutes is not enough” in adaptation of texts by Manolis Kantalas
Choreography – Movement Award
AWARDED UNANIMOUSLY:
In the Theatrical Group “Firdin Migdin” of the Refugee Association of Eastern Thrace of the Holy Trinity of Thessaloniki, which presented the play “15 minutes is not enough” in adaptation of texts by Manolis Kantalas
PRAISES (UNANIMOUSLY):
1) Composition by Eurydice Koumanakou for the play “Antigone” by Sophocles presented by the Theatrical Group “Methexi” of Kalamata
2) Ensemble in the “Dance” of the play “Antigone” by Sophocles presented by the Theatrical Group “Methexi” of Kalamata
3) To Christos Zeritis for the role of “Creon” in the play “Antigone” by Sophocles presented by the Theatrical Group “Methexi” of Kalamata
4) To Christos Bellos for the role of “Boukouran” in the play “Sympetheri from Tirana” by Michalis Reppas-Thanasis Papathanassiou presented by the Theatrical Group “On stage” of the Municipality of Zitsa, Ioannina
5) To Dimitris Dina for the role of ΄΄Vassilis Vardakas΄΄ in the play “Sympetheri from Tirana” by Michalis Reppas-Thanasis Papathanassiou presented by the Theatrical Group “On stage” of the Municipality of Zitsa, Ioannina
6) Music Editing by Maria Metaxaki for the play “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky presented by the Friends of Ierapetra Theater Association
7) In Koula Bousiou for the role of “Grandmother” in the play “Eight women are accused” by Robert Thomas presented by the Theatrical Workshop of Sperchiada Makrakomi
8) To Giannis Pappas for the role of “Heart” in the play “The Cabaret of Words” by Matthew Wisniewk presented by the Main Stage of the Municipal Theater of Marathon
9) To Stefania Costarelou for the role of “I” in the play “The cabaret of words” by Matthew Wisniek presented by the Main Stage of the Municipal Theater of Marathon
10) Text Selection in the play “In the Ark Spirit” by Giannis Dimakas presented by the Theatrical Association “THEATO” of Paramythia, Thesprotia
11) To Maria Anagnostopoulou for the role of “Angel” in the play “in the Arkas Spirit” by Giannis Dimakas presented by the Theatrical Association “THEATO” of Paramythia, Thesprotia
12) To Dimitris Christou for the role of “Devil” in the play “in the Arkas Spirit” by Giannis Dimakas presented by the Theatrical Association “THEATO” of Paramythia, Thesprotia
13) To Christos Deltsidis for the role of “Mr. Martin” in the play “15 minutes is not enough” in an adaptation of texts by Manolis Kantalas presented by the theatrical group “Firdin Migdin” of the Refugee Association of Eastern Thrace of the Holy Trinity of Thessaloniki
14) In Sotiria Katouna for the role of “Mrs. Martin” in the play “15 minutes is not enough” in an adaptation of texts by Manolis Kantalas presented by the theatrical group “Firdin Migdin” of the Refugee Association of Eastern Thrace of the Holy Trinity of Thessaloniki
Audience Award
Awarded with a percentage of 89.7% to the Theatrical Group “On stage” of the Municipality of Zitsa, Ioannina, which presented the play “Companions from Tirana” by Michalis Reppas-Thanasis Papathanassiou
The greeting of the President of the Association of Cultural Associations Manolis Stergiopoulos
The curtain closes today on the 37th Panhellenic Amateur Theater Festival of Karditsa.
A curtain that was raised after two years of absence due to the pandemic and with many difficulties.
That is why this year’s celebration of the theater looks like a real Revolution. As a recovery of lost time, as a reconnection with the social life in our city, which was interrupted so abruptly and, indeed, how strong a bet it is whether it will start again, because we are moving away from the obvious: socialization, celebration and collective joys .
Even under these circumstances, the 37th Panhellenic Festival of Amateur Theater of Karditsa became a reality and was a resounding form of resistance against everything black, miserable and suffocating.
For ten days, our city wore the festive welcome of this “spring ritual”, as the Jury itself characterized the Festival.
Throughout the event, the audience had the opportunity to watch either from the Municipal Cinema Hall, or online a total of seven theatrical performances (unfortunately the eighth troupe could not take part), honorary tributes to the actors Leonidas Kakouris and Mary Vidris , to the playwright Iakovos Kampanellis, to whom this year’s event is dedicated, and to the director Nikos Koundouros, while today, at the End, we will enjoy the Music School of Karditsa, an integral part of the institution.
However, there was a whole parallel world that the Festival has created in recent years and this is none other than the theatrical seminars that are increasingly accepted by our local community.
Particularly:
-The musician and comedian Giannis Zouganelis met with the students of the 1st and 4th General Lyceums of Karditsa, sharing his experience and discussing with them the multifaceted talent of the artists.
-the actor Leonidas Kakouris met with educators and theatergoers in a discussion about theater and acting.
-the set designer Antonis Chalkias and academician Pavlos Kavouras trained the world of education and culture on “The Symbols” in theater and social anthropology.
-the journalist and visual artist Thanasis Lalas he forged the portrait and transformed in theatrical terms his personal experience from the biographical interviews with the personalities of Greek and international art, with the theme: “The dialogue becomes a theatrical monologue”.
At the same time, the educator, theater, animator Sylvia Sinani organized a theatrical play with the theme “Man lives when he is loved”.
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