National Theatre of Greece Drama School
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|name = National Theatre of Greece Drama School
|native_name = Ανωτέρα Σχολή Δραματικής Τέχνης
Εθνικού Θεάτρου
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|image = GNT Logo.png
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|established = 1930
|type = Public
|city = Neo Faliro-Piraeus, Athens
|country = Greece
|website = {{URL|http://www.n-t.gr/en/education/dramaschool/|n-t.gr/dramaschool}}
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The National Theatre of Greece Drama School (GNT Drama School) was founded in 1930, since when it has operated in tandem with the National Theatre of Greece. In its 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 Dimitris Horn, Mary Aroni, {{Interlanguage link multi|Vasso Manolidou|el|3=Βάσω Μανωλίδου}}, Nikos Tzogias, Melina Mercouri, {{Interlanguage link multi|Thanos Kotsopoulos|el|3=Θάνος Κωτσόπουλος}}, {{Interlanguage link multi|Alexis Solomos|el|3=Αλέξης Σολομός}}, {{Interlanguage link multi|Stelios Vokovic|el|3=Στέλιος Βόκοβιτς}}, Nikos Kourkoulos, Anna Synodinou and Zozo Zarpa.{{cite news |title=Actress Zozo Zarpa Has Passed Away |url=http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/04/19/actress-zozo-zarpa-has-passed-away/ |work=Greek Reporter |date=2012-04-19 |access-date=2012-05-19 }} 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, Katina Paxinou, {{Interlanguage link multi|Takis Mouzenidis|el|3=Τάκης Μουζενίδης}}, Angelos Terzakis, Antigone Valakou, Tassos Lignadis, {{Interlanguage link multi|Giannis Sideris|el|3=Γιάννης Σιδέρης}}, Emilios Hourmouzios and others.{{Cite web|url=http://www.n-t.gr/en/educ/dramaschool/|title = Drama School - National Theatre of Greece}}
Since 8 February 2023 it has stopped functioning due to the mass resignation of the faculty, as a result of 85/2022 Presidential Decree, according to which all graduates are considered equivalent to holders of High School degrees.
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:
- Acting is taught by professional actors and directors. It has three teachers a year.
- Theory Dramatology, History of Theatre, Modern Greek Literature and History of Cinema 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.n-t.gr/en/educ/dramaschool/|title = Drama School - National Theatre of Greece}}
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
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External links
- [http://www.n-t.gr/en/education/dramaschool/ National Theatre of Greece Drama School Official Site]
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Category:Drama schools in Greece