Climate Change Theater Action in Samos

by | Sep 16, 2023 | News

Thankful and proud to have shown “No More Harveys – The Whale’s Song” by award-winning playwright, Chantal Bilodeau at the Ancient Theater of Samos on August 29th and 30th. The play was presented in the framework of All of Greece One Culture 2023 programme, of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.

No More Harveys presents a world in flux, dominated by colonial and patriarchal forces, where women emerge not as victims but as survivors. It shows how flawed our fossil fueled economic and political systems are, and how the many problems that plague our communities stem from the same roots.

An educational workshop for children was organized as a side event at the Municipal center of the island to raise awareness about the effects of marine litter and ghost fishing nets to the marine environment. The impressive backdrop for the play was created using fishing nets provided by Diopas S.A.

The event coincided with the August blue moon as beautifully captured in the cover photo. Original music was composed for the Greek version of “No More Harveys” and performed on stage establishing a beautiful dialogue with the protagonist.

 

Creative team

Original play: Chantal Bilodeau
Translation, direction: Maria Xanthopoulidou
Visual installation: Natassa Poulantza, Dimitris Merantzas
Costumes made by sustainable materials: Soffa Factory
Music: Thodoris Economou
Movement: Mariela Nestora
Narrator: Maria Protopappa
Onstage musician: Thodoris Economou
Scientific collaborators: Nikos Vardakas, Jenny Ioannou, Konstantina Kostoula
With the participation of Nikos Vardakas
The “Whale’s Song” is performed by Anna Pagalou
Production manager: Anastasia Kavallari

Photos: Georgios Kalkanidis
Thanks also to Enaleia DIOPAS S.A.