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The Theatre Organization of Cyprus or THOC (
Greek: Θεατρικός Οργανισμός Κύπρου, ΘΟΚ), also known as Cyprus Theatre Organisation) is the first
semi-governmental
theatrical organization in
Cyprus.
Established in 1970, THOC has a nine-member Board of Directors that appointed by the President of Cyprus for a three-year term of office. It is run by a Director appointed by the Board and ratified by the Council of Ministers. THOC has an Artistic Committee, an advisory body responsible for artistic matters.
Once the budget of THOC has been approved by the Ministry and the Council of Ministers, it is sent for approval by the House of Representatives. The Organisation's policy is set out by the Board. [ citation needed]
Until 1976, THOC organised its performances on two stages: the Main Stage and the Second Stage. Gradually, the requirement of a comprehensive repertoire, aimed at wide-ranging audiences of all ages, interests and preferences, made the creation of additional stages necessary
ΤHOC offers productions through its four stages: