A question for the ages. What stories do these walls hold at the \u0398\u03ad\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf \u039f\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03af\u03b1\u03c2? This is a place where creativity flourishes. It is a space for actors and audiences alike.
The \u0398\u03ad\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf \u039f\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03af\u03b1\u03c2 first opened its doors in 1987. It was founded by Mpetsos Arvanitis and Vasilis Poulantzas. They wanted to create a space for theatrical expression. The Theatrical Company “PRAXI” was founded. Mpetsos Arvanitis is the artistic director. Vasilis Poulantzas is the president.
\u0398\u03ad\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf \u039f\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03af\u03b1\u03c2 aims to be an open space. It is a place for artistic dialogue. The goal is to create a friendly and authentic environment. The theater wants to host quality performances. It strives for both Greek and foreign repertoire. The \u0398\u03ad\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf \u039f\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03af\u03b1\u03c2 presents two stages. Stage A and Stage B. They offer different possibilities for theater productions. The theater is located at Kefallinias 16.
In 2012, during the economic crisis, Stage B faced challenges. It risked being shut down due to financial difficulties.
Many artists have worked at the \u0398\u03ad\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf \u039f\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03af\u03b1\u03c2. Some of them are: Phoebus of Papadimitriou, who co-directed in 2012 in Stage A. Also Bussinokos of Anton Tsechof. The Visitation of the Holy Kyrias of Friedrich Dürrenmatt in 2008 and Bassa of Maxim Gorki in 2007.
Other artists who have worked at \u0398\u03ad\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf \u039f\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03af\u03b1\u03c2: A night of synthesis in 2001. Before the Dismissal of Thomas Mperntxarnt. Pethaino in a country of Dimitris Dimitriadis.
Minos Volanakis also worked at the \u0398\u03ad\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf \u039f\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03af\u03b1\u03c2. The choir of Thanatos of August Strindberg in 2006. The Return of Harold Pinter. The Passion of the Rolloys of Louis Pirandello.
Many directors have staged plays here. Some of them are: Nikos Mastorakis. Maria Stiouart of Friedrich Schiller in 2003. The Glaucus of Anton Tsehova. Palioí Kairoí of Harold Pinter in 1997.
The \u0398\u03ad\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf \u039f\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03af\u03b1\u03c2 continues to be a vibrant part of the Athenian cultural scene. It hosts a variety of performances. These include works by Mpetsos Arvanitis and others.
The \u0398\u03ad\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03bf \u039f\u03b4\u03bf\u03cd \u039a\u03b5\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03af\u03b1\u03c2 stands as a testament to the power of collaboration. It also shows the resilience of art. May its performances continue to inspire. May it challenge audiences for years to come.