AS A SHADOW AS A DREAM
Archeological Museum Of Thessaloniki, Greece
The site-specific performance centered on Queen Thessalonike of Macedonia, highlights her historical and mythological significance.
She embodies timeless female struggles against power, violence, and exclusion, connecting ancient Macedonia with modern social challenges like patriarchy, gender equality, and justice
Commissioned by the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki "As a Shadow As a Dream" is the first of its kind to be presented in a Greek museum.
The site-specific performance inspired by the idea of the General Director of the Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki Dr Anastasia Gadolou, is designed around the figure of Queen Thessalonike. It is the first of its kind to be presented in a Greek museum and aims to highlight the historical and mythological significance of a the Queen that gave her name to the city.
It portrays her as a symbol of timeless female struggles and tragic figures who faced power, violence, and exclusion. Queen Thessalonike connects ancient Macedonia with contemporary social challenges, addressing issues related to patriarchy, women's role in society, and their fight for equality and justice.
The performance showcased an original musical composition by Trifon Koutsourelis, and an original text by Panos Gkiokas. Renowned performer Aliki Dourmazer along with 20 female volunteer performers from the city of Thessaloniki created an immersive experience for the audience in the permanent exhibition of the Museum that includes the Derveni Krater and the Gold of Macedon.
Director and choreographer Apostolia Papadamaki delved into the depths of memory, summoning archetypal movements sounds and laments that echoed through the Macedonian era to today.
Supporting Organisations & Sponsors
The performance was commissioned by the Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki that is supported by the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports.
Premiere: 09/10/2024
As A Shadow As A Dream
Direction & Choreography
Apostolia Papadamaki
Original music
Trifon Koutsourelis
Dramaturgy
Apostolia Papadamaki, Panagiotis Giokas
Original text writing
Panagiotis Giokas
Costume design
Apostolia Papadamaki
Credits
Starring: Aliki Dourmazer, Actress, Performer, Vocalist
Chorus of 20 women: Myrto Zeggini, Ourania Zisopoulou, Sofia Kalamaki, Anastasia Kapra, Myrto Sofia Kombou, Alexandra Magoula, Anthi Malta, Vasiliki Balkoglou, Evridiki Papadimopoulou, Ophelia Sermazanian, Eleftheria Skoulaki Lazou, Eftychia Stergiou, Pelagia Tsakalidou, Stavroula Claudia Topalidou, Vassilia Tsentikopoulou, Aikaterini Tsiolaki, Danae Tsouflidou, Maria Familitou, Georgia Chasapidou, Chrysa Psomiadou
On Stage
Production of trailer and photographic material: Macine Motion Pictures
Filming: Giotis Vrantzas, Vangelis Neofotistos, Giorgos Angelopoulos
Drone: Giorgos Angelopoulos
Editing - Post Production: Giotis Vrantzas
Photography: Giorgos Fleggas
Production Organization: Katerina Bolmati
Preparation Video Production for the Performance: Aris Rammos
Preparation Photography for the Performance: Aris Rammos
MTh's Scientific Personnel: Dr Anastasia Gadolou, Dr Kalliopi Hatzinikolaou, Dr Konstantoula Chavela
Jewelry (Lead Actress): Chrysanthi Fotiadou
Jewelry (Chorus): Angeliki Pantzouri, Efi Stergiou, Sofia Kalamaki (under Chrysanthi Fotiadou's guidance)
Assistants Directors:Angeliki Pantzouri, Zafeiria-Anna Laftsidou
Production Management & Communication - Promotion: CHORUS