Daily Archives: 27 March, 2013

Theater

The theater celebrates… on his International Day

Message from the Italian comedian, author, theater director and composer Dario Fo

It has been celebrated for half a century now World Theater Day at 27 Of March: From the 1962 that the institution was established by the International Theater Institute, the world honors an art that looks like it, despite the problems, not to be daunted by anything. A text, an actor, a stage and light constitute the essence of theater which is enriched by sets and costumes, colors, effects and video.

Nobel laureate Dario Fo was chosen for this year's message. It's a habit, every year, a recognized personality to write the message, which is read and transmitted all over the world. They have preceded, including, Jean Cocteau, Arthur Miller, Laurence Olivier, Jean Louis Barot, Peter Brook, Pablo Neruda, Eugene Ionesco, Luchino Visconti, Martin Eslin, Iakovos Campanellis, Arian Mnuskin, Robert Lepage, Augusto Boal, Judi Dench, John Malkovich.

The message of the Italian comedian, author, theater director and composer Dario Fo is as follows:

“Many years ago, the authorities solved the problem of their tolerance towards the actors of the Commedia dell’ Arte driving them out of the country.

Today, actors and troupes have trouble finding public stages, theaters and spectators, because of the crisis.
Therefore, the rulers, they have no problem controlling those who express themselves through irony and sarcasm, since there is no room for the actors, but neither an audience to which they can address themselves.

On the contrary, during the Renaissance, in Italy, the rulers had to try hard to put the comedians in a difficult position since they were enjoyed by a large portion of the public.

It is known that the great exit of the actors of the Commedia dell’ Arte took place in the century of the Counter-Reformation, with the institutionalization of the abolition of all theaters, especially in Rome, where they were accused of desecrating the Holy City. The 1967, Pope Innocent XII, under the constant pressure of the conservative side of the bourgeoisie and the clergy, ordered the demolition of the Tordonina Theatre, which according to moralists, had featured the largest number of obscene scenes.

At the time of the Counter-Reformation, Cardinal Carlo Borromeo, who operated in the north of Italy, had devoted himself to the redemption of "the children of Milan", setting for art a clear division, as the highest form of spiritual education, and the theater as the expression of obscenity and vanity. In a letter he addressed to his associates, which I quote almost verbatim, expressed his beliefs roughly as follows: “I am concerned about the elimination of the bad seed, we have made every effort to burn the texts that contain odd reasons, to obliterate them from the memory of men, and at the same time prosecute those who circulate these texts in printed form. But apparently while we were sleeping, the devil was at work with renewed zeal. What the eyes can see can be more penetrating to the soul than’ what they can read in such books! How destructive to the minds of young men and women can be verbal speech and indecent movements, than a lifeless word printed in books. For’ this is urgent to rid our cities of those who make theater, as we do with unwanted souls".

Therefore the only solution to the crisis is to hope that the great witch hunt is organized against us and especially against the young people who wish to be taught the art of the theatre.: a new dispersion of Comedians, creators of the theater, who through this restriction will create unimaginable benefits for a new representation".

Born on 24 March of 1926 _closed them 87 of years, Fo received the Nobel Prize in Literature 1997. With his work, which picks up the thread from Italian Comedy of’ until, criticizes societies, in political corruption, in the dogmatism of the church, in the bad texts of everyday life. Together with his wife, the actress Franka Rame was founded, the 1959,  the Theater Company that bears their names and started with humorous television sketches. They soon became known and so they developed, gradually a "resistance" theater, often blasphemous and mocking. At the end of the 60s they founded an acting school, were actively associated with the Communist Party of Italy and the 1970 they created the Collective Communist Theatre (La Comune Theater Collective), while also starting factory tours, parks and gyms.

Dario Fo has to his credit around 70 projects, several of which he co-signs with Rame: "The Accidental Death of an Anarchist" stands out (is being performed this year at the Alexandrakis Theater by Spyros Papadopoulos), the “I don't pay! I don't pay", which for years was uploaded by Stefanos Linaios with her Elli Fotiou at the Alpha Theater, while in the list of his plays performed in Athens is also this year's great success of "Mister Bufo", directed by Thomas Moschopoulos at the Thision Theatre.

Source : tovima.gr

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Electric scooter from KTM

KTM presented the "E-Speed", a new zero-emissions electric scooter, at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was also designed by Gerald Kiska's studio, who is responsible for the appearance of all KTMs here and 20 years.

Based on the technology that powers the Freeride E dirt play bike, the E-Speed ​​prototype brings the Austrian company within striking distance of the urban commuter market, i.e. the two-tracks intended exclusively for limited urban movements, when and if it blooms.

Positioning the impressive scooter as a sporty two-wheeler, KTM states that its engine produces almost 15PS, when that of the Freeride E did not surpass them 10. Also the lithium ion battery now has capacity 4,36 kWh, when in Freeride he had barely 2,1. The maximum torque is stated in 3,6 kg.

The upgraded performance of the liquid-cooled "modern" electric motor gives the E-Speed ​​ultimate 80 km per hour via belt final drive.

The battery is fully charged in 2 hours from a household power outlet.

As for its more "conventional" features, the scooter uses a lattice frame and premium suspension from WP, with which the Austrian company has been working closely since the 90s and shortly after joined its fleet.

KTM CEO Stefan Pierer stated: "We at KTM are absolutely convinced of electric propulsion, as the perfect complement to conventional drive systems. In the long term, electric motors will prevail in the use of limited routes and especially where environmental protection will be the regulatory factor, as in nature or in densely populated metropolises".

“Vehicles like the E-Speed ​​and Freeride E can help two-wheelers, increasing their acceptance by society. Not only thanks to their environmentally friendly features, but also because they offer ease of use, time saving and fun".

However, it appears that Pierer's "faith" in electric two-wheelers is a fluctuating quantity. A few weeks ago, speaking to the Italian Motociclismo he had stated that he does not see much future in electric two-wheelers, not at least as long as current battery technology is used, which he described as "very dangerous (means lithium ion) and expensive, with low efficiency and very long recharging time".

If these negatives are not changed through technological development, he said it is not worth dealing with electric two-wheelers, completed, effectively announcing that the "Freeride E Design" has been shelved.

Source : newsbeast.gr

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Eleonora Zouganelis – Christoforos Papakaliatis: The new partnership- surprise;

A surprising partnership is likely to be seen next season.

According to a publication by HELLO!, Christoforos Papakaliatis and Eleonora Zouganelis have accepted an offer to participate in the historical "Cabaret" which will be directed by Stamatis Fasoulis on the "Pallas" stage. Eleonora Zouganelis will have the leading role of the show, while Christophers Papakaliatis will play the role of the British student who delivers English lessons.

Still, for the role of compere, the name of Takis Zaharatos is strongly heard, as well as after the great success he achieves on the stage of the "Alice" theater this season, the production company Hellenic Theamaton wishes to continue the cooperation with him.

Source : yupiii.gr

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Thomas Protopapas: The opinion of the English doctors and the new data

On Tuesday afternoon, the opinion of the English doctors on the situation and the future path of Tomas Protopapas arrived at the KAT.

"The truth is that the English doctors did not speak of 'a miracle', as the Americans had reported - but without this necessarily making things more optimistic. They agreed to the course of action followed by Thomas so far, by which his cerebral pressure was noticeably reduced, but still not at the normal level. That is, from 70 which was in the beginning, dropped to 50-although normal is at 20. We are talking about such discrepancies... That is why they cannot say anything with certainty yet. As do the Americans, so do they, they are talking about a difficult case" says a Yupiii source and continues "The big bet is that there will be some sign of brain activation. That's why, the English doctors gave a new medication - much stronger than the one given to Thomas. Its first results are expected after 72 hours and the goal is to lower the brain pressure even more, for the brain to give some signs, such as some eye or body movement. However, we are all keeping calm and waiting for the results of the new treatment. Especially his parents, Thomas's brother and girlfriend, who are never missing a moment from his side, they have placed their hopes in god. They hope and wait".

Source : yupiii.gr

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The theater celebrates… on his International Day

Message from the Italian comedian, author, theater director and composer Dario Fo

It has been celebrated for half a century now World Theater Day at 27 Of March: From the 1962 that the institution was established by the International Theater Institute, the world honors an art that looks like it, despite the problems, not to be daunted by anything. A text, an actor, a stage and light constitute the essence of theater which is enriched by sets and costumes, colors, effects and video.

Nobel laureate Dario Fo was chosen for this year's message. It's a habit, every year, a recognized personality to write the message, which is read and transmitted all over the world. They have preceded, including, Jean Cocteau, Arthur Miller, Laurence Olivier, Jean Louis Barot, Peter Brook, Pablo Neruda, Eugene Ionesco, Luchino Visconti, Martin Eslin, Iakovos Campanellis, Arian Mnuskin, Robert Lepage, Augusto Boal, Judi Dench, John Malkovich.

The message of the Italian comedian, author, theater director and composer Dario Fo is as follows:

“Many years ago, the authorities solved the problem of their tolerance towards the actors of the Commedia dell’ Arte driving them out of the country.

Today, actors and troupes have trouble finding public stages, theaters and spectators, because of the crisis.
Therefore, the rulers, they have no problem controlling those who express themselves through irony and sarcasm, since there is no room for the actors, but neither an audience to which they can address themselves.

On the contrary, during the Renaissance, in Italy, the rulers had to try hard to put the comedians in a difficult position since they were enjoyed by a large portion of the public.

It is known that the great exit of the actors of the Commedia dell’ Arte took place in the century of the Counter-Reformation, with the institutionalization of the abolition of all theaters, especially in Rome, where they were accused of desecrating the Holy City. The 1967, Pope Innocent XII, under the constant pressure of the conservative side of the bourgeoisie and the clergy, ordered the demolition of the Tordonina Theatre, which according to moralists, had featured the largest number of obscene scenes.

At the time of the Counter-Reformation, Cardinal Carlo Borromeo, who operated in the north of Italy, had devoted himself to the redemption of "the children of Milan", setting for art a clear division, as the highest form of spiritual education, and the theater as the expression of obscenity and vanity. In a letter he addressed to his associates, which I quote almost verbatim, expressed his beliefs roughly as follows: “I am concerned about the elimination of the bad seed, we have made every effort to burn the texts that contain odd reasons, to obliterate them from the memory of men, and at the same time prosecute those who circulate these texts in printed form. But apparently while we were sleeping, the devil was at work with renewed zeal. What the eyes can see can be more penetrating to the soul than’ what they can read in such books! How destructive to the minds of young men and women can be verbal speech and indecent movements, than a lifeless word printed in books. For’ this is urgent to rid our cities of those who make theater, as we do with unwanted souls".

Therefore the only solution to the crisis is to hope that the great witch hunt is organized against us and especially against the young people who wish to be taught the art of the theatre.: a new dispersion of Comedians, creators of the theater, who through this restriction will create unimaginable benefits for a new representation".

Born on 24 March of 1926 _closed them 87 of years, Fo received the Nobel Prize in Literature 1997. With his work, which picks up the thread from Italian Comedy of’ until, criticizes societies, in political corruption, in the dogmatism of the church, in the bad texts of everyday life. Together with his wife, the actress Franka Rame was founded, the 1959,  the Theater Company that bears their names and started with humorous television sketches. They soon became known and so they developed, gradually a "resistance" theater, often blasphemous and mocking. At the end of the 60s they founded an acting school, were actively associated with the Communist Party of Italy and the 1970 they created the Collective Communist Theatre (La Comune Theater Collective), while also starting factory tours, parks and gyms.

Dario Fo has to his credit around 70 projects, several of which he co-signs with Rame: "The Accidental Death of an Anarchist" stands out (is being performed this year at the Alexandrakis Theater by Spyros Papadopoulos), the “I don't pay! I don't pay", which for years was uploaded by Stefanos Linaios with her Elli Fotiou at the Alpha Theater, while in the list of his plays performed in Athens is also this year's great success of "Mister Bufo", directed by Thomas Moschopoulos at the Thision Theatre.

Source : tovima.gr