Seventeenth International Conference on the Arts in Society

Abstract

In 1994, the Greek Theater in Geneva was created and over the years has developed into a remarkable theatrical troupe of the diasporic community in Switzerland. The members of the troupe consist of people from different professions, with a common characteristic of their interest in theater and drama. The activity of the troupe has been abundant since its foundation, with the aim of promoting Greek culture and theater, ancient and modern on the one hand, but also the Greek language through works of the international repertoire. The language of the performances is mainly Greek. Since 2017, the French subtitles have enabled a non-Greek-speaking audience to watch the troupe. This study highlights the historical-artistic course of the Greek Theater in Geneva and the interaction of the troupe within the intercultural context of Swiss society.