Lecoq’s students in Paris send their support to greek artists fighting for their rights скачать в хорошем качестве

Lecoq’s students in Paris send their support to greek artists fighting for their rights

Students from Jacque’s Lecoq International Theatre School gathered in Republic Square (Paris) to support greek artists. About a month ago, a presidential decree was passed equating students of state, semi-state and private performing arts schools with high school graduates, refusing to recognise their three years studies. Artistic studies (acting, dance, music, directing, etc.) in Greece are being downgraded, with a direct impact on the labour market (where artists can work, as well as what salary and pension they are entitled to), and the public opinion about the performing arts in general. In reaction to this decree, all artists are taking to the streets every day in protest, and most drama schools and public theatres are under occupation. The “National Theatre of Greece Drama School”, the “National Theatre of Northern Greece Drama School” are at present shut down. The entire teaching staff of the Schools resigned on 8/02/2023, since the presidential decree 85/2022 was not amended. As consequence, for the first time in the 93 years of operation, the school will be closed and the students will miss the year. Events, performances and speeches are organised by the coordination of the squats, with the aim of raising public awareness and ultimately the amendment of decree 85/2022. Actors have also gone on a number of 24-hour strikes from filming, performances and rehearsals. The protests continue, and the government continues to ignore them. Greek media are not covering the story. This isn't a new situation. For years, culture in Greece has been deteriorating on a daily basis and greek governments have been indifferent to the people of culture. The current presidential decree has been another blow to culture from the current government. The decree solidifies the devaluation of culture by the greek government and this is why it has been the epicenter of criticism. However, for first time, the entire artistic community, regardless of political persuasion, age and fame, has come together to demand the obvious, hoping to be heard. With this video, Lecoq’s students, wish to express their support and admiration to all greek artists who are fighting every day. WE HEAR YOU. Hoping to inform the most people possible, this video is gonna travel to all of the students’ countries. Please, share this video. Help us spread the word. “Culture is everyone’s business.”