The National Theatre of Greece Drama School (

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Drama School) was founded in 1930, since when it has operated in tandem with the

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. In its 75-year history a number of its graduates have gone on to become major actors and stars of the National Theatre. Former students of the Drama School include

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, Mary Aroni, , Nikos Tzogias,

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Nikos Kourkoulos Nikos Kourkoulos ( el, Νίκος Κούρκουλος; December 5, 1934 in Athens, Greece – January 30, 2007) was a highly respected Greek theatrical and film performer, one of the most talented and recognizable actors in Greece of modern tim ...

Anna Synodinou Anna Synodinou (Greek: Άννα Συνοδινού; 21 November 1927 – 7 January 2016) was a Greek actress and politician. Born in Loutraki, she studied at the National Theatre of Greece Drama School. She mainly excelled in ancient drama and ...

and Zozo Zarpa. Many of them went on to teach at the School, which has always been renowned for the extremely high level of its teaching. Other great names that have taught at the school include Dimitris Rondiris,

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Angelos Terzakis Angelos Terzakis ( el, Άγγελος Τερζάκης; 16 February 1907 – 3 August 1979) was a Greek writer of the "Generation of the '30s". He wrote short stories, novels and plays. Life He was born in Nafplion in 1907 and lived there until 19 ...

, Antigone Valakou, Tassos Lignadis, , Emilios Hourmouzios and others.

Studies

The purpose of the Drama School is to train and provide guidance to young people intending to enter the acting profession. The course lasts three years and is free of charge. Its classes come into three categories: *

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is taught by professional actors and directors. It has three teachers a year. *Theory Dramatology, History of Theatre,

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and

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are taught by experts in each subject *Technical Dance and Gymnastics, Dance and Expressive Movement, Greek Dancing, Stage Combat, Musical Speech Training, Theatrical Song and Set, Costume and Make-Up Design are taught in each of the three years.

Studies

The school is located in Pireos 52, 185 47, Neo Faliro - Piraeus, in southern Athens in the recently renovated building of "Scholion tis Athinas - Irini Papa".

References

External links

National Theatre of Greece Drama School Official Site
{{authority control Drama schools in Greece 1930 establishments in Greece Education in Athens