Aleretour in Saturn by Marta Barceló
Directed by: Eirini Makri. Performed by: Chrysa Kottarakou, Maria Elisavet Kotini
Rosa, a 40-year-old teacher, is diagnosed with breast cancer. She discusses it openly with her class but finds it difficult to tell her mother. Her husband, Carles, is always by her side, as are their children, Laura and Jordi. In an internal, ironic, and direct monologue, Rosa rejects any notion of heroism. She does not want to be seen as a fighter; she feels like just another person trying to continue living—like someone embarking on a long and uncertain journey to Saturn, but determined to return to Earth no matter what.
Fake by Rafael Gayégo
Directed by: Nikolas Papadomichelakis. Performed by: Chrysa Kottarakou, Eirini Makri, Katerina Synapidou, Giorgis Sfyris, Spyros Chatziaggelakis
In the era of “clickbait,” the proliferation of unverified information, and increasingly fluid values, a progressive politician strives to climb the heights of the political hierarchy. Her struggle is a fight against structures resistant to profound change, within an environment filled with threats we once considered outdated.
Fake shakes the tree of media manipulation and corruption, while placing a mirror before us and posing an uncomfortable question: do we want to remain passive spectators of a collective degradation that may only just be beginning?
Iceberg by Yolanda García Serrano
Directed by: Panagiotis Gavrelas. Perfomed by: Manos Vavadakis, Valeria Dimitriadou, Nikolas Papadomichelakis, Pavlos Pavlidis
The play takes place on the night the Titanic sinks. A newlywed couple, Clement and Lolita, meet two friends, Francis and Eli, who are also traveling in first class. The four of them form an intense connection. Of course, none of them knows that this will be the last night they spend together on the grand ocean liner. Had they known, Francis and Eli would not have devised the crazy plan they are preparing. Jewelry, disguises, secrets, lies, and an unforgettable historical night are the elements that make up this hilarious comedy of errors.
The Boy in the Last Desk by Juan Mayorga
Directed by: Valeria Dimitriadou. Perfomed by: Vangelis Abatzis, Panagiotis Gavrelas, Chrysa Kottarakou, Eirini Makri, Nikolas Papadomichelakis, Pavlos Pavlidis
At the start of the new school year, Hermann, a high school Literature teacher, realizes from his class’s essays that his students have limited interests and an even more limited vocabulary. However, Claudio, a seemingly shy and quiet 17-year-old, captures Hermann’s attention, as his writing reveals exceptional talent.
Hermann, wanting to help Claudio improve his writing technique, gives him guidance on how to continue his story, pointing out his mistakes. The twist is that Claudio uses as his central characters the family of a classmate, Rafa, whose house he has gained access to while helping him with math. This unusual relationship that Claudio gradually develops with Rafa’s family members is not as innocent as it seems.
The Boy in the Last Desk explores parents and children, teachers and students, and the thrill of observing others’ lives from the last desk—where no one can see you, yet you can see them all.
Awards: Telón Chivas Award 2007; Max Award 2008 for Best Playwright.
