A special cultural event celebrating the launch of the new internationally released novel, White Reality, by Greek author Stella Rousaki, will be presented at the Consulate General of Greece in New York City on November 20th.
The novel, published by Austin Macauley Publishers, will be celebrated with a book presentation, discussion, reading of excerpts, and a 20-minute theatrical performance, highlighting the work’s blend of literature and theater.
White Reality: Blending literary classics
White Reality is an intertextual novel inspired by two seminal American plays: Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire and Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night. The piece delves into profound themes, exploring the “futility and fragility of human communication, the unending struggle to connect with one another and adjust to the harsh reality.”
The centerpiece of the evening will be a 20-minute stage adaptation inspired by White Reality, featuring creative references to both classic works. Christos Vasilopoulos, a Greek actor based in LA, will portray Stanley. Eleanna Finokalioti, a Greek-born, NYC-based actress, will portray Blanche.
Francesca Ravera and Sam Vartholomeos will join them for selected readings that intertwine theatrical interpretation with literary expression. The event will be moderated by Greek actress and the novel’s translator, Danae Stamatopoulos.
Distinguished speakers panel
The discussion panel will include prominent figures from academia and the arts:
- Sozita Goudouna: Professor at the Sorbonne
- Robert Richter: Director of Arts Programming at Connecticut and representative of the O’Neill Society
- Peter Danish: Award-winning author, playwright, and Editor-in-Chief of Broadway World
White Reality aspires to be further developed into a full-length work and eventually presented as an Off-Broadway production, contingent upon securing necessary funding and continued creative development.
Who are the key contributors?
Stella Rousaki (Author, Actress, Director): From Crete, Greece. Studied acting at the Vasilis Diamandopoulos Drama School and with director Pandelis Voulgaris. She has written and directed five stage plays and scripts for a short movie.
Christos Vasilopoulos (Actor): Greek actor based in Los Angeles. A graduate of the “Iasmos” Drama School and a former member of the National Theatre of Greece. US credits include TV shows such as Banshee, The Last Ship, and Warrior.
Eleanna Finokalioti (Actress, Mezzo-soprano, Dancer): Greek-born, NYC-based, she holds a BA in Performing Arts. Off-Broadway credits include Anne Frank and Always Young. She is a recipient of the 2nd Best Actress Award for Juliet at the Pan-European Olive Festival.
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