3rd Artistic Research Event in Marathon
Mimesis as a Mirror – Language in Acting Practise

Bringing together practitioners and scholars in the field of Actor Education, this year’s
conference will also present for the first time the new program for the Actor Education
Initiative, to be run by the Makings of the Actor in Marathon, Greece, with the support of
several acting experts from around the world.

By reviewing and re-evaluating existing methods prevalent in actor training, our initiative
aims to address the holistic training of the actor in the 21st century in order to establish new
perspectives and approaches in the field of acting on stage and on screen.
In this artistic meeting we will meet in a different environment from our work, discuss freely,
get to know each other, exchange views and experiences and create artistic works together.
The theme of this year event is Mimesis as a Mirror – language in acting practice.

Keynote speakers:
Dr Olu Taiwo and Dr Kiki Selioni will open the discussion using the Greek words from Aristotle Poetics and beyond.
Dr. Olu Taiwo’s bio here
Dr. Kiki Selioni’s bio here

Special guests:
Prof. Paul Allain bio here
Dr. Angelo Romagnioli bio here
Dr. Michael Seibel
Stage director: Theatre and Opera
Acting and Vocal Teacher
Research Phenomenology in Acting

In the centre of symposia since ancient times, in Greece and specifically in the Marathon,
we will meet to create artistic works in a different environment from that of a formal institution,
such as the Marathon beach, in dining areas and in nature. We will organise discussions
over lunch and dinner, as well as music and dance evenings.

25-31 July 2025
15.00-18.00 Athens, Greece, Easter European Time zone in person and online
Venue: Avlaia Café Marathon Beach in person & online

Please send us your paper submission by 24 July 2025.
Fees for a 30-minute paper presentation (plus 15 minutes for questions) 80 €.

Free access to attend all artistic meetings, online and in person.
Just send us your intention to attend by 24 July 2025.

Booking & info: themakingsoftheactor@gmail.com & kikiselioni@yahoo.gr

Workshops:
25-28 July 2025
Stunt Choreography for Live Performance and Camera by Kasper Ravnhoj event info here
28-31 July 2025
Workshop with Cinematographer Baltazar Hertzel: Moving Bodies, Moving Camera event info here

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