hara kefala

Hara Kefala was born in Patras,Greece.She acquired her training at the Arts Educational Schools and at Urdang Academy in London (musical theatre performer). She is also a graduate of D. Grigoriadou’s Professional School of Dance in Athens (teacher’s diploma in classical ballet) and of Varna Dance Academy (diploma ‘vaganova-superieur’). Moreover, she studied classical singing with M. Paschali and was awarded her diploma with first class honours, distinction and 1st prize. She has obtained piano and music theory diplomas, both with first class honours.Her theatre credits include: Karvela’s – Sidera’s “Daemons” (Daimones) at Attikon Theatre (dir. R. Williams), Simon’s – Coleman’s “Sweet Charity” at Park Theatre (dir. J. Sharpe), Frank’s - Long’s “Chekhov” at Lampeti Theatre (dir. G. Valtinos),M.Spiratou’s “Lίlί Marleen” (revival of WW2 cabaret).Under L.Liava’s artistic guidance “Following after Mr. Giannides-Konstadinides” (Anazitontas ton k. Giannidi – Konstantinidi) at the Athens Concert Hall(Megaron Mousikis Athinon),(dir. Th. Moumoulidis), Stone’s – Styne’s “Some like it hot” at Vempo Theatre (dir. K. Arzoglou), “Sleeping Beauty” and “Coppelia” at the National Theatre of Greece (dir. K. Rouggeri), Reppa’s – Papathanasiou’s “Way the Anchors” (Vira tis Agires) at the National Theatre of Greece (dir. S. Fasoulis), Aristophanes’ “Frogs” (Vatrachoi) as Chorus Leader at the National Theatre of Greece – Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus (dir. K. Tsianos), Aristophanes’ “Birds” (Ornithes) as Nightingale(Aidona) at the National Theatre of Greece – Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Shakespeare’s “A midnight summer’s dream” as Hermia at the National Theatre of Greece (dir. N. Hatzipapas) and music composed by D. Papadimitriou, Sakellariou’s – Giannakopoulou’s “No cat neither damage” (Oute gata oute zimia) as Lolota at Park Theatre (dir. Tsianos), Paschidi’s “Mizerere” as Carlota at the National Theatre of Greece (dir. Tsianos), Euripides’s Iphigeneia at Aulis as Chorus Leader at the National Theatre of Greece – Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus (dir. K. Tsianos), McNally’s “The Full Monty” as Georgie Bukadinski at Porta Theatre (dir. S. Fasoulis). She also appeared next to Marinella at Rex Music Hall (dir. D. Papazoglou)Her television credits include: “The Audacious” (Oi anedestatoi) (ET1), “With two mothers” (Me duo mamades) (Mega Channel), “A dog’s life” (Skilisia zoi) (Mega Channel), “I will see you onboard” (Tha se do sto ploio) (Aplha TV).Since 2000 she has been working together with composer/conductor Eugenia Manolides, on occasion of Ermoupolis 2000 song concert. She appeared with the Orchestra of Colours performing Eugenia Manolidou’s songs and also recorded the disks “Greek Hymns”, “Epos” together with Bohuslav Martinu Symphony Orchestra and “Archetypon” (recording with members of the Athens State Orchestra – composed/conducted by E. Manolides).From 2003 to 2006 she appeared at the “Train in Rouf” Theatre, where in collaboration with Tatiana Lygari she performed leading parts at the musicals “Under Steam” (Ip’ Atmon) (2003-2005), “A Gift – The Symmetry of Harmony” (Charisma - I simmetria tis Armonias), which was presented as part of the Athens 2004 Cultural Programme and “Miss Music would you like to dance?” (Kiria mousiki xoreuete) (dir. T. Lygari).In 2006-2007 she appeared next to Giorgos Marinos at the show “Marinos Academy”, written by M. Reppas – Th. Papathanasiou and musical guidance by Dimitra Galani.Since 2005 she is studying next to Nikos Mamangakis and has participated in the recordings of his latest works: “Earini Simfonia” in poetry by G. Ritsos, “Erotas Epiousios” (N. Theophilou), “The Caucasian Chalk Circle”(O kyklos me tin kimolia),(B. Brecht – I. Kampanellis). She has also appeared in his concerts at the Athens Concert Hall(Megaron Mousikis Athinon), (March 2007) and at Petra Theatre (May 2007).In July 2007 she appeared as soloist at Kounadi’s musical performance “Tsilies kai mia nyxtes” which took place at Odeon of Herodes Atticus (dir. P. Papadopoulos), with George Dalaras, Estoudiantina N. Ionias Magnisias and other soloists.Since September 2007 she is teaching singing technique at National Theatre of Greece’s Drama School.In December 2007 she appeared at the Athens Concert Hall(Megaron Mousikis Athinon) at the musical performance “Strange, isn’t it?” (Paraxeno den einai?), music composed by Thanos Mikroutsikos and written by M. Papagianni(dir.S.Mikroutsikou-P.Larkou). In January 2008 she will appear at Aggelon Vhma at the solo musical performance ''Mia Hara...sto fouagie''(Dir.K.Damatis)From the 14th of March till the 1st of June she wiil appear at Aggelon Vhma at ''Voices''-four monologues by Allan Bennett(dir.K.Damatis)-''The chance of her life''-with S.Smyrnaiou,D.Karabetsh and O.Tournaki.