Stathis Livathinos, a prominent Greek theater director, was elected as a regular member of the Academy of Athens in the Theatre Arts chair. Livathinos has a distinguished career, serving as Artistic Director of the Greek National Theatre and establishing significant foundations for theatrical research. His extensive work includes directing classic and modern plays, and he has taught directing at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Yale. The election has been welcomed by the theatrical community amidst calls for careful consideration of candidates’ artistic contributions and professional conduct.