Memories of a Modern Epic Bard – Themes and Heroes in The Iliad
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, 7:00 pm
at 150W17TH, 150 West 17th Street, New York City (map)
The Hellenic-American Cultural Foundation is delighted to welcome Stathis Livathinos, a leading Greek theatre director whose work delves into the dialogue between classical texts and contemporary performance. Mr. Livathinos’ presentation will explore the central and overarching motifs of Homer’s Iliad, connecting its themes to contemporary experiences. He will examine the main characters, the plot, and the enduring significance of The Iliad. His presentation will also feature selected excerpts from his filmed performance, which premiered at the Athens Festival and was subsequently showcased internationally.
Trained in Athens and at the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts, Mr. Livathinos earned advanced degrees in directing and acting with distinction. He has directed more than fifty productions across theatre and opera, lectured at Harvard University and the Yale Drama School, and has served as an artistic director of the Experimental Stage of the National Theatre of Greece and of the National Theatre of Greece. In 2024, he was elected to the Academy of Athens, Chair of Theatrical Art.
A reception will be held after the event where the attendees may meet the speaker.
The Greek Debt Crisis and Its Aftermath
January 14th, 2026, at 150W17TH
The Hellenic-American Cultural Foundation welcomed Dr. Charles H. Dallara, author of Euroshock: How the Largest Debt Restructuring in History Helped Save Greece and Preserve the Eurozone, and Professor Charles Calomiris, who offered their perspectives on the Greek debt crisis, which threatened to tear apart the Eurozone. They discussed the current economic challenges faced by Greece and the Eurozone countries. Renowned author Nicholas Gage, and a member of HACF’s board, Marilena Christodoulou, introduced Dr. Dallara and Professor Calomiris. The discussion was moderated by Clive Crook, a Bloomberg opinion columnist and member of its editorial board covering economics.
Dr. Dallara, Chairman of Partners Group (USA) and Advisory Partner with Partners Group Holding AG, has almost 50 years of experience in global finance and economic policymaking. He previously served as Managing Director and CEO of the Institute of International Finance and held senior positions in the US Treasury Department. Dr. Dallara led the negotiations during the Greek debt restructuring on behalf of the private creditors.
Professor Calomiris is a financial policy expert and director of the Institute for Research in Economics in Washington, D.C. Previously, Professor Calomiris was the Henry Kaufman Professor of Financial Institutions at Columbia Business School and the Director of its Program for Financial Studies. He also served on the European Systemic Risk Board. He co-authored Fragile by Design: The Political Origins of Banking Panics and Scarce Credit.
There was a reception following the event where attendees were able to meet the speakers. Dr. Dallara’s book was on sale after the presentation. A review of the event can be read in The National Herald.