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Επικήδειος - The Eulogy
The Story
An elderly writer, returning from the funeral of an acclaimed colleague and anxious for fame, even if only after his own death, calls a fellow writer and tries to convince him they should write each other’s eulogy…
About the author
Iakovos Kambanellis, the late “patriarch of the modern Greek theater,” has written this hilarious dark comedy of a fictional Greek writer who tries to convince his friend to write each other’s eulogy to promote themselves as acclaimed writers. Kambanellis’ ingenuity and originality reveal dark, high-quality, and timeless humor.
“In ‘The Eulogy,’ the person on the other end of the phone call, without being seen or heard, communicates and interacts with the onstage actor. The viewer slowly begins to imagine him, know him and even envision his reactions… Essentially, it is a dialogue where one of the two “speeches” has been removed, yet both are revealed through the words of the caller.” – Iakovos Kambanellis
“…Michael Dukakis’s in New York was captivating. His genius emotional intelligence, took off in an unforgettable performance, which had the peculiarity of making you laugh and be moved simultaneously, with quality, dark, and contemporary humor.
…”The Eulogy” has been interpreted by many actors from time to time, but Dukakis seduces the viewer with his honesty, humanity and absolute identification with what Iakovos Kambanellis wanted to express…” – Yianna Katsageorgi, Editor in chief at “the National Herald”.
“At ALKMINI Theatre, in Athens, Michael Dukakis gave the performance of his life, with all the elements exaggerated and inflated, so that the ultimate honor for the honoree becomes an element for fun at the end of his life. The writer wrote and the actor gave the full range of comic variations…
…The audience did not stop laughing at the hero’s ambition and tricks. Michael Dukakis reminded me of the extraordinary late Thimios Karakatsanis (famous Greek actor). The tradition holds up well and I’m glad that a younger man is honoring his generation. Do not miss it.” – Anthoula Daniil, Author, Theater Critic, Ph.D.
“…Mr. Michael Dukakis responds with impeccable technique and talent to the requirements of this role. As he enters the scene, we literally hear his silence speak eloquently through his movement and facial expressions. …Mr. Dukakis shapes, piece by piece, the dramatic character. Masterful skills.
Undoubtedly, Mr. Dukakis with clarity of speech, harmonized movements, but also the sharp look of his glances through which creeps the cunning hero wanting to convince his peer over the phone, gives us an outstanding performance like invisible music of light that vibrates the audience.” Kalliopi G. Rapanaki, Theatrologist, Theater Critic.
“The director Tatiana Skanatovits used Kambanellis’s text in a wonderful way, giving the audience a hilarious dark comedy, thanks also to the wonderful performance of Michael Dukakis. The human nature, in all it’s glory, and also without a trace of dignity, as long as is honored, even after death, even if he doesn’t deserve it. All for the eyes of the world, all just impressions, surface, and lust to be seen. The excellent music choices and the evocative lighting by Vangelis Sagris, as well as Dukakis’s transformation by make-up artist Naiada Sagri, contributed to this excellent result.
The audience was laughing continuously during the performance, and excitedly applauded the actor, praising Michael Dukakis’s unique talent.” – Nikos Batsikanis, Member of the Greek Union of Theater Critics.
“Through the exceptional delivery of Michael Dukakis’ unique theatrical genius, “The Eulogy” is timely, very timely. What an actor! What a holy rage, Dionysian and inexhaustible. Phantasmagoric ambivalence, orchestra-man, may he always play alone, with thousands of spectators laughing ecstatically in front of him. This show should not be missed.” – Konstantinos Bouras, Ph.D.
Performance ID
“The Eulogy” Comedy by Iakovos Kambanellis
Written by Iakovos Kambanellis
Performed by Michael Dukakis
Directed by Tatiana Skanatovits
Duration: 80 minutes
Lights & Sound Effects: Vaggelis Sagris
Language Consultant: Diana Savas
Supertitles: Michael Dukakis and Diana Savas
Organizer: FAMA Theater Group NY
Ταυτότητα παράστασης
«Ο Επικήδειος» Κωμωδία του Ιάκωβου Καμπανέλλη
Σκηνοθεσία: Τατιάνα Σκανάτοβιτς
Ερμηνεία: Μιχαήλ Δουκάκης
Διάρκεια: 80’ λεπτά
Φώτα και μουσική επιμέλεια: Βαγγέλης Σαγρής
Αγγλικοί υπέρτιτλοι: Diana Savas & Michael Dukakis
Διοργάνωση εκδήλωσης: FAMA Theater Group NY