Melted Butter : Λιωμένο Βούτυρο
Written by Sakis Serefas
Directed by Anastasia Revi
Inspired by true events, "Melted Butter" is a darkly psychological comedy. With his unique sarcastic writing style, Sakis Serefas takes us on a journey through the unfathomable trail of the human mind, and brings to life characters connected through an intriguing story of love, innocence, and fate.
Narrated by a playwright, it is a play within a play; the viewer is never entirely sure what is real, what is not. Through the interplay of chance and the inevitable, the characters are inexorably led to their fate. Is anyone in control of their own destiny? Is the playwright even in charge of his creation, or is the play actually writing him?
Praxis, under Anastasia's direction, have adapted Serefas' play, connecting modern Oxford with 60's provincial Greece via a dialogue between past and present, Britain and Greece, town and gown.
"Melted Butter" ran at the Simpkins Lee Theatre, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, 4-6 May, 2016.
Cast
In order of appearance
Author/Professor – Alan Knapman
Daisy – Katerina Kaselimi
Tasos – Nikos Mitakidis
Loula – Sevi Iosifidou
Litsa – Afroditi Pekou
Popi – Maria Michalopoulou
Katina – Angeliki Xifara
Fanis – Achilleas Kapanidis
Dr Philippou – Evangelia Kougioumoutzi
Savvas – Christos Astaras
Creative and Production Team
Directed by Anastasia Revi
Lighting design by Yiannis Katsaris
Translation – Alan Knapman, Afroditi Pekou, Nikos Mitakidis, Sevi Iosifidou
Production – Katerina Kaselimi, Evangelia Kougioumoutzi, Christos Astaras, Achilleas Kapanidis
Marketing – Alan Knapman, Katerina Kaselimi
Ticket management – Achilleas Kapanidis
Programme – Maria Michalopoulou
Graphic Design – Angeliki Xifara
Hair and makeup – Zoe Benekou
Supporting Crew
Sound – Akis Savvopoulos
Surtitles – Panagiota Koliatsa
Lighting – Romanos Nianios
