"Costa" invites you to his Greek restaurant, effortlessly dancing through genres: from stand-up comedy to a song recital, and back to classic comedy via syrtaki. And although there's only one actor on stage, you'll feel the taverna atmosphere and get to know and love the many guests and their quirks – quite unlike Costa, who needs an ouzo after every guest…
And so it's no wonder that things aren't going as smoothly as Costa's wife would like in the kitchen. It wouldn't be so bad – if it weren't for the restaurant critics and the Italian competition across the street.
Vasilios Zavrakis doesn't just slip into the role of Costa in "Ouzo for One." He gives each protagonist their own voice, facial expressions, and gestures, and also showcases his dexterity on the bouzouki (Greek long-necked lute) and guitar. "I practically grew up in a Greek restaurant. My parents owned a taverna in Hamburg. After studying acting and spending a few years on stage..."
“Writing ‘Ouzo for One’ was the logical next step,” Zavrakis explains. “Where else could I better combine my passions for music, acting, and ouzo… I mean, Greek food?”
Well then, Yiammas!