Dulcinea Compania
The Death of an Actor
Inspired by the short story “The Death of a Government Clerk” by Anton Chekhov
Directed by Anna-Maria Iakovou
Dulcinea presents “The Death of an Actor,” directed by Anna-Maria Iakovou, a performance inspired by three short stories by Anton Chekhov. Beginning with the famous sneeze of the civil servant Chervyakov in The Death of a Government Clerk, the performance brings Chekhov’s universe into the contemporary reality of the artist, where social devaluation and insecurity often turn into an internalized sense of guilt. Two actors, a musician and a civil servant create a theatrical landscape that moves between theatre and performance, echoing the memory of old travelling theatre troupes, while exploring with irony and tenderness the burden of public exposure and the fragile position of artists in today’s world.
The performance “The Death of an Actor” is presented under the auspices and with the financial
support of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Biography of Dulcinea Compania
Dulcinea Compania was founded with the aim of creating artistic actions, research initiatives, and educational activities. It has received funding from the Ministry of Culture (2022–2025) and has collaborated with the Embassy of Spain in Athens, Los Torreznos, the ThessFringe Festival, Metaichmio Publications, among others. The group has participated in the Thessaloniki Biennale (“#thehead | On Becoming an Animal” by Panos Sklavenitis), while its performances have been presented at Plyfa, Theatre 104, Pikap Kato, Theatre Aneton, Space Lab, Artbox Fargani, Romantic University of Athens, Tavros Art Space, and other venues.
More information: www.dulcineacompania.gr
Duration: 70 minutes
Recommended age: 12+
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