Strays' European Tour

Strays

This play, written by Fotis Dousos, Alexandros Raptis, and Kalliopi Fykari, centers around raising awareness among young children about stray animals. Using intense physicality, high energy, distinctive movement, and constant interaction with the audience, the performance offers young viewers a spectacle full of surprises, twists, humor, and emotion.

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A few words about the play…
Strays is an imaginative contemporary fairy tale for children that tells the story of a stray dog and a stray cat struggling to survive in a hostile and unwelcoming environment. At the same time, we follow the efforts of the city authorities to keep the city spotless and perfect—efforts that clash with the presence of stray animals. This confrontation leads everyone to realize that a solution requires going beyond conventional thinking.

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Interwoven throughout the performance are segments of theatrical play and educational drama activities, offering young viewers a rich, experiential journey they will never forget.

The educational goals of the performance aim to foster compassion for animals and promote ecological awareness and behavior, through love and respect for all living beings.

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Plot Summary
The Mayor wants to prepare his city to win the award for the Cleanest City from the Grand Awards Committee. Alongside his secretary, he devises the perfect plan for cleaning and sanitizing the city. The only obstacle in his path is the strays that, unintentionally, make the city dirty.

What happens when the stray animals begin to demand their rights? And how will they survive when the authorities decide to get rid of them?

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The performance toured schools in northern and central Greece during the 2022–2023 school year and participated in the international festivals For/With/By Festival of European Youth Theatre 2023 (Barrow-in-Furness, UK) and 12th ICTF BITOLINO 2023 (Bitola, North Macedonia). During 2023-2024 toured in schools on Athens and southern Greece and in spring of 2024 toured the Greek schools of schools in central Europe. The international tour of the show was supported financially by the Greek Minstry of Culture.

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PRODUCTION CREDITS
Play: Fotis Dousos, Alexandros Raptis, Kalliopi Fykari
Direction: Alexandros Raptis – Fotis Dousos
Assistant Director: Daphne Moutzikou
Concept: Sissy Ignatidou
Educational Drama Design: Kalliopi Fykari
Set & Costume Design: Katerina Chatzopoulou
Masks: Genevieve Athanasopoulou
Music: Alexandros Raptis
Orchestration: Yorgod Dousos
Movement: Mika Stefanaki
Production Management: Alexandros Raptis
Poster Design: Chrysoula Korovessi
 

Cast 2021: Vivi Tsormpa, Dafni Moutzikou

Cast 2022: Vera Katsimparou, Kyriaki Legaki Krimitza

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The play is published by Dodoni Publications.