Acting in Greek Drama

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To pull out Klytaimestra’s gut-fueled desire for justice/revenge, the Greek and Tribal Acting techniques I used with Nisarah were based on actively connecting her body sections and even her organs to her voice of power.

Tea Algeric, as director, and I, as movement coach in the production of AGAMEMNON by AESCHYLUS, translation by Ann Carlson. Costumes by Becky Bodurtha. Photo by Gerry Goodstein. Klytaimestra: Nisarah Lewis

Greek Theatre and Tribal Acting

Greek Drama, Greek Theatre

Tea Algeric, as director, and I, as movement coach in the production of AGAMEMNON by AESCHYLUS, translation by Ann Carlson. Costumes by Becky Bodurtha. Photo by Gerry Goodstein. Kassandra: Moira McAuliffe

Kassandra was on stage for much of the play without a word to say to establish her presence. Using techniques I’ve adapted from ancient sources, I coached her to listen with her entire body using breath and unique images as a way to communicate with the audience.