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Choreology Workshop coordinated by Andrea Gavriliu

01 March 2025

From March 24 to 29, 2025, the "I.L Caragiale" National Theatre in Bucharest organizes, within the "Ion Sava" Centre for Theatre Research and Creation, a Choreology workshop (the analysis of movement to make visible what we want to express) coordinated by choreographer Andrea Gavriliu.

The workshop will be attended by 15 artists (choreographers, actors, directors - professionals or students). The selection will be based on the CV sent to centrulsavatnb@gmail.com by March 16, 2025. Those selected to participate in the choreology workshop will be announced on March 18.

The choreology workshop will take place at the TNB, in a rehearsal room. During this period, the workshop will take place daily from 10:00 to 13:00, and participants must be present throughout the workshop.

"Beyond the baggage of aesthetic preferences that each individual carries with him or her, the study of choreology offers rational strategies for analyzing an artistic work, examining each of its component layers: the movement itself, the person responsible for its expression, the space in which it takes place and the sound that accompanies it. The choreology workshop consists of exercises based on movement analysis, a tool designed to observe, create and evaluate movement from five basic perspectives: the body, the actions it is capable of, its dynamic quality, the space in which it is located and the relationships that can arise from interacting with it. The awareness of intentions in the smallest changes of form emphasizes that stage movement is loaded with meaning and its purpose is to communicate.

The exercises are inspired by Rudolf Laban's research on movement, which incorporated methodologies from dance-related fields: music, theater, visual art and anthropology.

As a result, choreologists are common practitioners among choreographers, dancers, teachers, performers, directors, actors - professions in which bodily and verbal knowledge work simultaneously. In the workshop, participants will work in teams of 3-4 people, based on an "original material" of their choice, which will be "altered" from all five perspectives through which movement can be choreologically appreciated: body, actions, dynamics, space, relationships. In this way, five facets of the same material will be obtained, which can be put together to produce group choreographies, where analysis meets creativity." - Andrea Gavriliu, choreographer

Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu

The BodyTalks Workshop led by Judith State (Part 2) 15 April 2026

April 27–30, 2026 From March 3 to 6, 2026, the “Ion Sava” Center for Theater Research and Creation hosted the BodyTalks Workshop, led by choreographer and dancer Judith State. Given the success of the working method and the enthusiasm shown by the participants, the workshop will continue with a second phase from April 27 to 30, 2026. The workshop is designed for both professional dancers and theater and film actors. With a progressive structure, the workshop will include technical exercises and short movement sequences that combine vertical and floor work with playful relaxation exercises, incorporating breathing techniques and improvisation. The workshop encourages participants’ free expression and creative potential, helping them break free from stereotypes and discover their own language of expression through movement. It also proposes exploring organic ways to combine bodily movement with the voice and attempting to bring them together, so that their alternation, simultaneity, and complementarity occur as naturally as possible. The workshop is open to actors and staff members of the National Theater. Those interested are asked to send an email to centrulsavatnb@gmail.com with the subject line “Registration for Judith State Workshop” by April 24, 2026. Important: Participants are encouraged to wear knee pads. Photo credit: Alex Conu Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu

Workshop on writing cultural project proposals, “Idea. Project. Funding,” led by Oana Borș 31 March 2026

From April 16 to May 18, 2026, the “I.L. Caragiale” National Theater in Bucharest, through the “Ion Sava” Center for Theater Research and Creation, is organizing a workshop on cultural project writing—Idea. Project. Funding. — led by Associate Professor Oana Borș, Ph.D. The workshop covers the stages of implementing a cultural project, in accordance with project management standards and in line with the requirements of a funding application. The workshop includes a theoretical component as well as a practical simulation. The workshop is intended for students and graduates in the field of performing arts. The maximum number of participants is 10. Selection will be based on a CV and a letter of intent sent to centrulsavatnb@gmail.com by April 14, 2026. The workshop will take place at the NTB headquarters, consisting of 8 two-hour sessions, according to the following schedule: Session 1 / April 16 at 11:00 a.m.What is a cultural strategy, what is a cultural program, what is a cultural projectContext and contextuality. Market analysis Session 2 / April 23 at 11:00 a.m.Project Purpose. General Objectives. Specific Objectives.Categories of stakeholders (target audience, direct beneficiaries, indirect beneficiaries) Session 3 / April 24 at 11:00 a.m.Project planning. Project outcomes. Promotion and dissemination. Session 4 / April 30 at 11:00 a.m.Risk management. Assessment. Sustainability. Budget. Session 5 / May 7 at 11:00 a.m.Practical exercise / developing (simulating) a cultural project Session 6 / May 11 at 11:00 a.m.Practical exercise / developing (simulating) a cultural project Session 7 / May 14 at 11:00 a.m.Practical exercise / developing (simulating) a cultural project Session 8 / May 18 at 11:00 a.m.Practical exercise / developing (simulating) a cultural project Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu

Casting Workshop led by Domnica Circiumaru 17 March 2026

How to Present Yourself Professionally at Auditions From April 6 to 8, 2026, the “Ion Sava” Center for Theater Research and Creation will host a workshop led by Domnica Circiumaru. The central theme is Casting and How to Present Yourself Professionally at Auditions. The idea behind this workshop stems from the observation that, in recent years, the relationship between theater and the audiovisual industry has grown increasingly close. Actors trained and active in theater are appearing more and more frequently in film and television projects, and the processes of casting, auditioning, and on-camera selection have become an important part of their professional journey. The sole purpose of the workshop is to offer actors a practical perspective on how casting works in the film and television industry: the relationship between the actor and the casting director, the structure of a screen test, preparing and recording a self-tape, as well as the essential differences between stage acting and acting for the camera. Domnica Circiumaru is a casting director with over two decades of experience in film and television projects, both Romanian and international. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the Casting Society of America (CSA), and the International Casting Directors Association (ICDA)—a status that has enabled her to bridge local practices with international industry standards. She has worked directly with a large number of actors and directors and has consistently participated in casting processes for productions across various industries. From this perspective, she can offer actors valuable insight into how acting performances are viewed and evaluated in the audiovisual context. The workshop is open to both actors and actresses employed by the National Theater in Bucharest and to the institution’s collaborators. Those wishing to participate in the workshop are asked to send, by March 31, 2026, a brief CV, two photos, and a short video introduction (maximum 1 minute 30 seconds) to centrulsavatnb@gmail.com. Please include "Domnica Circiumaru Workshop" in the email subject line. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu

Quantum Training – Workshop held by actor Razvan Oprea 23 January 2026

From February 16 to 22, 2026, the I.L. Caragiale National Theater in Bucharest, as part of the Ion Sava Center for Theater Research and Creation, is organizing an Acting Workshop coordinated by actor Razvan Oprea. The theme of the workshop stems from research on personal experience working in theater, with the aim of identifying certain triggers of creativity and reactivity in actors. The Quantum Training workshop addresses: - Acting and presence techniques (vocal and physical training, concentration and spatial awareness exercises, improvisation exercises in character building) - Collaborative writing processes (brainstorming and collective storytelling methods, text adaptation methods, rehearsal techniques) - Communication, group dynamics, and creative leadership (active listening, managing creative blocks) In addition to acting techniques, all participants benefit from the recommendations of certified professional collaborators, who offer advice based on concrete tests and evaluations. The workshop will use state-of-the-art equipment that measures the parameters of the human body, helping participants to gain self-knowledge and improve their performance. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to meet Monika Karacsony, a specialist in artistic PR and branding for artists. She will present a clear and practical perspective on professional communication in the arts. In an industry where talent needs visibility to be recognized, participants will discover how to define their artistic identity, how to build an authentic personal brand, and how to develop a solid digital reputation using simple and accessible tools. A maximum of 20 actresses, actors, or students may participate in the workshop. To register, interested parties should send a brief presentation and a photograph to centrulsavatnb@gmail.com by February 8. The selection will be announced on February 10, 2026. The workshop will take place daily during the aforementioned period in a rehearsal room at the National Theater. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu

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