The newly formed "Prospero Theater Group" presents the Canadian play of Guillermo Verdecchia and Daniel Brooks under the name "Insomnia" at Avaton Theatre. The play will be presented for the first time in Greece and Europe. The originality of the show lies in the fact that the play will be presented in English language by a bilingual troupe company.

Insomnia

The contemporary play "Insomnia" is a brilliant exploration of the inner world of a couple facing the possibility of pregnancy and worrying about the changes brought in their life and relationship. The global economic crisis and the personal insecurities of the couple come forward and therefore, we observe how they imagine their "horrific" life after a few years, projecting their fears through snapshots of their everyday life. It is a witty fast-paced play that deals with serious issues -including fragmentation within society, within the family and within the individual- using a surreal blend of humor, tragedy and bold performances from its four actors.                                                                                        

Prospero Non-Profit Theater Company

Prospero Theater Group is a new company founded by Greek-Canadian actor George Papastylianos, with the intention of providing English-speaking audiences in Greece with a highly professional theatrical experience in the English language. The bilingual group consists of experienced, acclaimed, and committed theatre professionals who were either raised or trained in English-speaking countries, with an emphasis on Canada.

Goals

Our primary goal is to connect with native or fluent English speakers who reside in Greece, but who rarely have the opportunity to attend the theatre due to language barriers. By offering professional productions of plays from English-speaking cultures, we hope to open up a new theatre audience in Greece. The recent and growing success of “NT Live” screenings from the National Theatre of England demonstrates a considerable appetite for such events.

Equally important for us is the promotion of Canadian culture, which is sometimes (unfortunately) overlooked within Europe. This is why we have chosen the Canadian play Insomnia for our premiere production, which has already secured the full support of the Canadian Institute in Greece.

Additionally, we hope to attract students of Greek schools teaching English as a second language, offering a valuable, authentic cultural experience in their learning process.

INSOMNIA - CREW AND CAST

Authors:  Guillermo Verdecchia & Daniel Brooks

Director: Milena Partheniou

Set and Costume Designer:  Cleves Chrysikou

Music composition: Christos Gousios

Cast

John F.: George Papastylianos

Gwen:  Mary Petroutsa

William: Dimitris Stratas

Kate:  Irene Chronaki

Production Coordinator: George Papastylianos

Photo Credits:  Angeliki-Irene Mitsi

Press communication: Marianna Papaki, Nodas Douzinas

Website:  prosperotheatergroup.com

Facebook: Prospero TheaterGroup

INFO

Location: Avaton Theatre, Evpatridon 3, Gazi, Athens

Show times:  14 February-5 April, every Saturday and Sunday at 21.00

Box office: 210-3412689, 6973685097

Duration of performance: 1h 20'

Ticket prices: 12 Euro, 8 Euro (reduced)    

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