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The 30th edition of the National Theatre Festival will take place in multimedia format (online, TV, radio) from November 22nd to 29th, 2020, under the slogan NTF 30 / NTF OTHERWISE. The artistic direction and the selection of the programme belong to the theatre critics Ludmila Patlanjoglu, Maria Zărnescu and Călin Ciobotari. Sections The current edition of the National Theatre Festival is built on the intention to put in dialogue the past with the theatrical present, the aesthetics of the creators of yesterday with the new forms of a present that is still looking for its identity. NTF 30 / NTF Otherwise provides premises for a deep meditation on the future. The structure below reflects this principle and puts it into practice. NotforgettingTF aims to highlight part of the spectacular Romanian heritage established in recent decades. It is a section that involves revisiting and recovering the past, but also redefining the archive as a living space of memory. The ten selected shows are exemplary by the force of creation, by the depth and ability to articulate stage discourses about man and humanity. There are shows that impose a mandatory quotation in any type of history of the Romanian show after 1990. UnrestTF refers to young people whose voices have been heard distinctly and constantly in recent years, certain bets of the present, increasingly well-formed figures in what could be called the new wave of Romanian theatre creators. The art of the great ACTOR celebrates grace, virtuosity and fulfilment in the profession, qualities that have proven over time the leading artists of our theatre. The proposed recitals represent as many memorable art lessons of the actor. They stimulate and inspire, rejoice, and uplift spiritually. At the same time, they prove the strength of a creative triangle: actor - playwright (with an emphasis, in this section on Romanian drama) - director. Premiere in NTF, continuing a tradition of the festival, presents for the first time a show of the TVR Production House, Caligula by Albert Camus. The Hidden Show, a formula that borrows the title of a book by director Alexa Visarion, shifts the focus of interest from the finished stage product to the dynamics of the work process. It contains testimonials of creation, portraits and self-portraits of major creators, glances thrown inside the laboratory, revelations of the hidden show that always doubles the visible show. Invited performances continue a successful tradition of the National Theatre Festival, highlighting the opening to the international artistic discourse and enabling the encounter of the public with great performances of the world. "Words, words, words ..." is the discursive component of the current edition of the Festival. It proposes a series of colloquia and theatrical dialogues meant, on the one hand, to discuss major issues of the present, and on the other hand, to mediate the meeting with contemporary theatrical personalities. The aesthetics of the pandemic represents shows born amid a crisis as a reaction of art to nothingness and as an effort of several creators to identify new aesthetic solutions, exits from deadlock. They are argument-shows, pleas for a lofty idea: no matter what happens, theatre must continue to exist. NTF ON AIR is produced in partnership with Radio Romania Cultural and Radio Romania News. It contains a focus on Cristian Munteanu, the emblematic director who decisively influenced the Romanian radio theatre, revealed through seven shows and a play that bears his signature. The theatre man Emil Boroghină enjoys special attention, a unique voice in the Romanian theatre, founding director of the "Shakespeare" International Festival of Craiova and initiator of the only poetry theatre in Romania, the Poesis Theatre. The well-known show Vorba de cultura will host a series of exciting dialogues with young artists present in NTF. Further seven radio theatre performances validated by multiple international awards will complete this consistent ON AIR section. Producers: UNITER - Romanian Theatre Union and Romanian TelevisionCultural project financed by the Ministry of CultureProject created in partnership with Bucharest City Hall through the Expo Arte Cultural CentrePartner: Romanian Cultural InstituteSponsor: „PROCULTURA” Foundation of Magdalena and Ovidiu BulucMain partner: MOL RomaniaWith the support of: Dedeman Find out the latest news about NTF 2020 on the website www.NTF.ro, on the Facebook page and on the Festival’s Instagram account.   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

Following Decision no. 19 of 06.10.2020 of the Bucharest Municipality Committee for Emergency Situations, we announce the cancellation of the shows scheduled in all NTB halls (Grand, Studio, Painting, Black Box, Small) for the next two weeks. Given that the number of cases of SARS CoV2 infections has increased significantly over the last week and the trend is continuing to increase, it is necessary to comply with all necessary measures, communicated by the Public Health Directorate, to reduce the risk of infection. We will reschedule the shows cancelled during this period starting with October 21st, 2020. We will inform the audience in due time about the time frame of these reschedulings. As far as the weather forecast allows, we will resume the activity of performances in the space of the open-air amphitheatre, on the NTB roof. The show schedule will be announced as soon as it is finalized. To stay informed on all changes in our schedule, please consult the NTB website - www.tnb.ro and Facebook TNB. We will come back with a new press release as soon as we have news for you. In the meantime, stay healthy!   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu

In the summer of 2020, ithosted 78 shows performed upstairs on the theatre, in this unique space. The actors of the National Theatre showed their professionalism and responsibility in adapting the performances, their effort and talent being appreciated by the public every night. When the live theatre seemed that it could not return soon and that online is the only option of the moment, the National Theatre of Bucharest brought to the audience’s attention, within the Amphitheatre, two successful premieres: Romanian Diary. 1989 (a multimedia documentary theatre show, directed by Carmen Lidia Vidu, with Oana Pellea, Ion Caramitru, Florentina Țilea and Daniel Badale) and M from Murphy (a theatre-dance show with independent artists, performed by Andrea Gavriliu within the 9G Programme at NTB). At the Black Box Hall, the preparations for a new show are hitting the home stretch, Incognito by Nick Payne, one of the most famous young English playwrights and screenwriters. An emotional play about people who have lost their mind, about other people who have lost their memory and about people who want to forget, taking refuge in alcohol, drugs, or imagination. A project within the "Open Doors for Everyone" Programme. Under the coordination of director Zsuzsanna Kovacs, the actors of the National Theatre, Monica Davidescu, Aylin Cadîr, Ovidiu Cuncea and Lari Giorgescu achieve an extraordinary acting performance, playing over 20 roles. We remind you that you can still find us on NTB TV, but the day of the meeting has been changed for the second season of broadcasting. Starting tomorrow, October 6th, 2020, bimonthly, on Tuesday at 7 p.m..00, get ready for Three Good Hours - on NTB YouTube! For the schedule of the shows you want to see, we invite you to watch the complete programme of the theatre on www.tnb.ro. And, also on the theatre's website, we invite you to read the new rules for theatre spectators. The ticket office has returned to its regular operating hours, and tickets can be purchased online on the platform www.mystage.ro. We look forward to welcoming you to the theatre!   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

This summer, the NTB Amphitheatre, the only stage in Romania built in the open air and within the premises of a theatre, counted 78 performances performed up on the building, in this unique space. The actors of the National Theatre showed their professionalism and responsibility in adapting the performances, their effort and talent being appreciated by the audience every night. From June 15th to September 27th, the NTB Amphitheatre was a place of art, of actors, of culture-loving audiences. The turbulent reality imposed by the pandemic that we have been living for half a year, made this summer season at the Amphitheatre represent - both concretely and symbolically - the return of artists on stage and spectators to the hall. When the live theatre seemed that it could not return soon and that online is the only option of the moment, the National Theatre of Bucharest brought to the audience, at the Amphitheatre, two successful premieres: Romanian Diary. 1989 (a multimedia documentary theatre show, directed by Carmen Lidia Vidu, with Oana Pellea, Ion Caramitru, Florentina Țilea and Daniel Badale) andM from Murphy (a drama-dance show with independent artists, performed by Andrea Gavriliu within the 9G Programme the NTB). Also, two major cultural events took place at the NTB Amphitheatre: the HOP 2020 Young Actor’s Gala (September 3-6) and the White Night of Romanian Film (September 18th). The season Summer nights, up, on the theatregivesevidence that, by strictly following the protection rules against Covid-19, we can safely return to the theatre. Now, our invitation is moving to the theatre halls. The summer premieres at the Amphitheatre can be witnessed inside, in the same safe conditions for the spectators and for the National Theatre team. The show Romanian Diary. 1989 can be seen on October 1st at the Grand Hall, and M from Murphy is scheduled for October 11th at the Small Hall. Watch the complete schedule of the theatre on tnb.ro and mystage.ro. You are most welcome to the theatre!   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

The Romanian Theatre Festival arrives in Craiova, on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of the founding of the "Marin Sorescu" Theatre of Craiova, in a special space, outdoors, at the Summer Theatre in the "Nicolae Romanescu" Park. On the day of the autumn equinox, September 21st, 2020, from 10.30 pm, theatre lovers are expected to watch us live on TVR1, Radio Romania Cultural and online on www.tvr.ro and www.uniter.ro. Starting with 9.30 pm, we capture the arrival of the Gala artists and partners on the red carpet, in an event broadcast live on the UNITER Facebook page. Only 7 days separate us from the exciting moments when the envelopes will be opened, and we will find out the winners! Until then, we invite you to encourage those competing for the UNITER trophy. Today, September 14th, we are launching the video promotion campaign of the nominated artists. Messages of support from colleagues will run on our website and on the official Facebook account today and until September 19th. Who are you betting on? Support your favourites and vote on www.uniter.ro! On September 21st, we will find out together, live, the winners nominated by the jury! Also, find out if you won the bet. The nominations and awards decided by the UNITER Senate can be read by accessing the link: https://www.uniter.ro/premiile-senatului-uniter-si-nominalizarile-pentru-premiile-galei-uniter-2020/   Organizers and partners Producers: UNITER - Romanian Theatre Union „Marin Sorescu” National Theatreof Craiova Main partners of the event: Craiova City Hall and Craiova Local Council Cultural project financed by: Ministry of Culture Co-producer: Romanian Television Main sponsor: Raiffeisen Bank Sponsor: Magdalena and Ovidiu Buluc „ProCultura” Foundation Special Partner: UniCredit Bank Official Partner: MOL Romania Partners: Romanian Cultural Institute Anonimul Foundation British Council ITI - International Theatre Institute, Romanian Section Romanian Opera of Craiova Established Partner: Romanian Broadcasting Society With the support of: Coliseum Logistic & Distribution E-TWOW Aqua Carpatica Kfea Blaga Domains Oltenia Distribution Set Up - rental & events Les Ateliers Nomad Deochi Production Media partners: RFI Romania Radio Metropolis Newspaper Amfiteatru Magazine Oltenia 3TV Oltenia TV Radio Sud Gazeta de Sud Monitoring partner: MediaTRUST With the participation of: the Royal House of Romania   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

The obligations of the audience regarding measures to prevent contamination with SAR-CoV2: Ensuring the health of employees and the audience are the priority objective of these measures. - wearing the mask (medical / non-medical) throughout the event, from the entrance into the lobby and throughout the show, until leaving the building. To provide effective protection, the mask must cover the mouth and nose. Attention! The theatre reserves the right to perform an observation screening at the entrance and to prevent access by persons with symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, sneeze, rhinorrhoea, general altered state) and temperature exceeding 37,3 °C. - The thermal scanning will be carried out by the theatre staff. People who refuse to have their temperature checked will not have access to the theatre. - Disinfecting hands with alcohol-based disinfectant to be made available on entry. - Observance of a minimum distance of 1,5 m between persons - from the entrance to the theatre, the showrooms, the toilets, and the exit from the hall. - The performances will take place without breaks to avoid crowding in the lobby areas; - The distance between the stage and the spectators must be at least 3 m; - As regards the distribution of seats in the hall (both online and at the box offices): An empty seat will be allocated between spectators; - Viewing the show is only allowed by keeping the individual seat in the hall and wearing of protective masks; Staff will make sure that social distance is observed during the show; - Spectators shall not consume food and drink within the premises of performing establishments and/or concerts, except for pre-packaged liquids. Ticket sales will be made as much as possible online, so that physical contact is minimized at locations. In the case of ticket purchases at the ticket office, the use of contactless card or telephone payment is encouraged. Thank you for your understanding and you are most welcome to the theatre!   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu

The NTB YouTube Channel - the online video interface of the “I.L. Caragiale” National Theatre of Bucharest - hosted between March and June 2020, live streaming broadcasts of the NTB Conferences (pre-recorded materials over the years) and of some of the performances fixed on video and kept in the Theatre archive. Loyal viewers, older or new subscribers of the NTB YouTube Channel (today, 9150 and not only from Romania) were able to watch online titles from the current repertoire: "The Tempest", "Allegro, ma non troppo", "Lottery Tickets”,“ God dresses from the Thrift”, “Light, at the End of the Tunnel”. However, older shows that can no longer be seen on stage were broadcast, such as "Scourge", "Breaking News", "Take, Ianke and Cadir", "A Midsummer Night’s Dream". In recent years, the "I.L. Caragiale'' National Theatre of Bucharest has made recordings of performances and famous NTB Conferences through the NTB Media Studio, its own multimedia studio, especially developed to create photo-video productions necessary to promote NTB, but also to preserve the theatre’s video archive. For our viewers not to feel so much the distance imposed by the circumstances, NTBlaunched a new challenge this month: NTB-TV. This is, since July, the new name of the YouTube channel of the Bucharest National Theatre. On NTB-TV, you will be able to see, starting with July 20th, 2020, the first live online broadcasts from the heart of the Bucharest National Theatre (both literally and figuratively). NTB-TV will broadcast live, video materials produced by the NTB communication team, with the aid of the NTB Media Studio team, which will ensure the footage and live broadcast of video materials made especially for the theatre-loving audience. NTB-TV online is a first step towards an online television dedicated to real stars, as we like to say, in the context in which the term “star” seems to be used, lately, too often and too carelessly. On NTB-TV, you will be able to see interviews with actors, directors, scenographers, show technicians, in short theatre people, especially from the National Theatre team, but also with those who join our team during the projects carried out here. NTB-TV will start the series of live broadcasts, on Monday, July 20th, 2020, with an interview on the premiere of the documentary theatre show, Romanian Diary.1989, directed by Carmen Lidia Vidu. We will learn from the artists who participated in the creation of the show, thoughts, hopes, ideas and maybe ... secrets during the work. The broadcast being live, you will be able to intervene in the discussion through the messages, you will be able to ask questions to the guests and you will have at least a chance to find out the answers, on the spot. We hope you will join us in large numbers, on NTB-TV, a video channel that you can access at any time on http://www.youtube.com/c/TeatrulNaţionalILCaragialeBucharest  The first live broadcast of NTB-TV will start on Monday, July 20th, at 5:00 p.m., just a few days before the premiere date of the show “Romanian Diary. 1989 ". The show will be presented for the first time, on July 24th, 25th and 26th, 2020, at the NTB Amphitheatre, one of the few theatrical spaces open to the public during this period. Here, the programme “Summer Nights, Up, on the Theatre” takes place again this year, in the open air, on the roof of the Bucharest National Theatre. We are waiting for you, every night, to shows and, more recently, online, on NTB-TV!   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

In an extremely difficult period that the artistic world is going through, the I.L. Caragiale National Theatre of Bucharest announces the first premiere in the midst of a pandemic period: Romanian Diary. 1989, a show conceived and directed by Carmen Lidia Vidu, will have the first three performances on July 24th, 25th and 26th, 2020, from 9.30 pm. On the evening of July 25th, 2020, there will be a post-show dialogue between the audience and the directors. Special guest: Mădălin Hodor, historic. The performances will take place under the conditions imposed by the authorities, in the NTB Amphitheater, the open-air performance hall on the theatre rooftop.On the 30th anniversary of the Revolution that violently removed communist President Nicolae Ceausescu, four actors of the National tell the personal experiences of that period, how they lived those bloody events and how their lives changed (or not) ever since.Carmen Lidia Vidu, the director who led the Romanian theatre in the area of ​​multimedia documentary, chose four of the most famous Romanian actors to shed light on their stories: Ion Caramitru, Oana Pellea, Florentina Ţilea and Daniel Badale play their own parts. Concerning Ion Caramitru, details about the way in which he actively participated in the Revolution are known, the live broadcast expression - "Brothers, we have won!" remaining legendary. In 1989, Daniel Badale was a soldier in the Army and it is interesting the confession of the one who, "theoretically", was against the revolutionaries.Florentina Țilea was Nicolae Ceaușescu's reciter during his official visits to Iași, and Oana Pellea was mistaken for the wife of terrorist Vlase when she appeared on Romanian Television to defend it following the "Call for Artists".The four actors will be joined, through video appearances, by Germina Nagâț, member of the College of the National Council for the Study of the Securitate Archives (CNSAS), former military prosecutor Dan Voinea, who initially investigated the "Revolution File" and the well-known British historian Dennis Deletant, an expert on Romanian communism.Along with this show, the National Theatre takes to the stage another premiere and also marks a record in the history of the Romanian theatre, with the largest video projection, on a huge wall, 33 meters long and 21 meters high.The multimedia show will give viewers the opportunity to compose a powerful and very humane puzzle. History is seen through the prism of personal biographies. Research, image and sound make up the multimedia universe that completes the actors’ stories.The most appreciated project of director Carmen Lidia Vidu, in the country and abroad, Romanian Diary includes so far 3 theatre performances (Jurnal de România. Timișoara; Romanian Diary. Constanța and Romanian Diary. Sfântu Gheorghe), two short films (My Romanian Diary and Romanian Diary. Muslim Diary) as well as an exhibition.Romanian Diary is a multidisciplinary project that merges film, photography and theatre, which aims to be, through a series of uncensored and direct confessions, an honest mirror of interpersonal relations, decisively influenced by the urban environment, but also a call for social and community involvement.We mention some international awards and participations that crown the international extension of the project: "My Romanian Diary", Independent Days International Film Festival, Germany, European Cinematography AWARDS (ECA), Netherlands and FILMFEST DRESDEN - in 2020. In 2019, for "Romanian Diary. Timișoara ”- Award of Excellence offered by the Timișoara City Hall and Voice of Europe, Jena, Germany. In the same year, participation with “Romanian Diary. Constanța” in EUROPALIA, Belgium. Numerous participations with “Romanian Diary. Timișoara ”, including: National Theatre Festival and FEST-FDR, 2019. With Romanian Diary. Muslim Diary ”, in 2018: Best Women Short - Independent Shorts Awards, Los Angeles, Best Documentary based on Women (Non-Fiction) - JIFF 16 International Film Festivals in Jaipur, India, Award Winner - Changing Face International Film Festival, Sydney and Finalist - Eurasia International Monthly Film Festival, Moscow. And in 2017, the Schauspielhaus in Vienna presented “Romanian Diary. Sfântu Gheorghe” and “Romanian Diary. Constanta"."The theatre risks becoming irrelevant to the community," says the director. "The danger of vanity lurks and leads us to isolation. We only listen to the opinions that confirm ours. Romanian Diary. 1989 is my way of saying that "you make history, your attitude matters", says Carmen Lidia Vidu.You are most welcome to the theatre! The following performances will take place on: 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th August 2020. All performances start at 9.30 pm.Here, you will find the rules imposed by the pandemic period regarding access to the theatre and participation in the show. We invite you to read them.   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

Considering the exceptional situation that all sectors of society are undergoing during this period, the Romanian Theatre Union was forced to reconsider the organization of the UNITER 2020 Awards Gala. Initially, the Gala was bound to take place on May 11th at the "Marin Sorescu" National Theatre of Craiova, on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Craiova theatre. Taking into account the regulations regarding the organization of cultural events, the Romanian Theatre Union has decided that this year's edition of the UNITER Awards Gala will take place on the day of the autumn equinox, September 21st, 2020. The final jury of the UNITER 2020 Awards Gala formed by Radu Apostol - director, Cosmin Ardeleanu - set designer, Doru Mareș - theatre critic, Crina Mureșan - actress, Cristina Rusiecki - theatre critic watched in digital format (online, DVD) the nominated shows and will decide the winners of the 11 award categories. We will return with details about the location of the Gala and we hope to organize in the best conditions this award ceremony of the Romanian theatrical creation and its artists. We remind you which are the nominations for 2019 and the UNITER Senate Awards already decided in February: UNITER Senate AwardsExcellence Award: National theatre Festival for the exceptional quality of the last six editionsAward for Lifelong Achievement - actress: Rodica MandacheAward for Lifelong Achievement - actor: Mircea RusuAward for Lifelong Achievement - direction: Dragoș GalgoțiuAward for Lifelong Achievement - scenography: Constantin CiubotariuAward for lifelong critical activity and theatrical history: Mya Liontescu Special Awards Special award for promoting theatre-dance: Linotip - Independent Choreographic CentreSpecial award for puppet theatre and puppets: “Puppets Occupy Street” Festival, 2019 edition with the theme “Evolution through Revolution” organized by the Colibri Craiova theatre for Children and YouthSpecial award for video mapping: Andrei CozlacSpecial award for a six-decade activity in editing theatre book: Viorica MateiSpecial prize for stage make-up: Minela PopaPresident's Prize: „Marin Sorescu” National Theatre of Craiova for 170 years of history in Romanian theatre                   Nominations for the UNITER 2020 Gala AwardsFor the 28th edition of the UNITER Awards Gala, the jury of nominations was composed by theatre critics Ludmila Patlanjoglu, Maria Zărnescu, Călin Ciobotari.Performances that have caught the attention of the jury are those that premiered between January 1st to December 31st, 2019.  Nominations for the theatrical year 2019 are as follows: Debut:Andrei Chifu for his role He in the show "House on the Border" by Sławomir Mrožek, a show by Ada Lupu Hausvater at the “Mihai Eminescu” National Theatre of TimişoaraTamás Jakab, for the role of George Gibbs in the show “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, directed by Vladimir Anton at the “Tomcsa Sándor” Theatre Odorheiu SecuiescConstantin Radu Tudosie, for directing the show "Twelfth Night" at the "Ion D. Sirbu" Dramatic Theatre of Petrosani Best Radio Theatre Show:"Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, radio adaptation and art direction by Mihai Lungeanu, production of the Romanian Broadcasting Society"Down with Communism - Computer Strategy Game and RPG” by Ema Stere, artistic director Attila Vizauer, production of the Romanian Broadcasting Company“Sleeping and Awakened Beauty” by Alexandra Ares, artistic director Diana Mihailopol, production of the Romanian Broadcasting Society  Best TV Theatre Show:“The Tempest” by William Shakespeare, directed by Alexandru Lustig, production of the Romanian Television Society and the theatre Foundation Contemporary„Manifesto. Letter to a Friend and Back to the Country” by Ruxandra Cesereanu, directed by Cornel Mihalache, production of the Romanian Television Society (TVR Production House) Award for Theatre Criticism:Oana Cristea GrigorescuRaluca RădulescuIrina Zlotea  Best Scenography:Carmencita Brojboiu and András Rancz, for the scenography of the show "Nora" by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Botond Nagy at the Hungarian State Theatre of ClujCristina Milea, for the scenography of the show "Dangerous Liaisons" by Christopher Hampton, after the novel by Choderlos de Laclos, directed Cristi Juncu at the Small Theatre BucharestIrina Moscu, for the scenography of the show "Meerkats House" by David Drábek, directed by Radu Afrim at the "Marin Sorescu" National Theatre of Craiova  Best Actress in a Supporting Part:Puşa Darie, for the role of Mother in the show "Delhi Dance" by Ivan Vîrîpaev, directed by Radu Afrim at the "Vasile Alecsandri" National Theatre of IaşiElena Popa, for the roles in the show "The Golden Dragon” by Roland Schimmelfenning, directed by Catinca Drăgănescu at the “Andrei Mureşanu” Theatre of Sfântu GheorgheAlina Rotaru, for the role of Madame de Tourvel in the show “Dangerous Liaisons” by Christopher Hampton, after the novel by Choderlos de Laclos, directed by Cristi Juncu at the Small Theatre of Bucharest  Best Actor in a Supporting Part:Andrei Cătălin, for the roles in the show "On Air: Titanic Waltz", after Tudor Mușatescu, directed by Matei Lucaci-Grunberg at the "Anton Pann" Theatre of Râmnicu VâlceaCristian Grosu, for the role of Caliban in the show "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare, directed by Gábor Tompa at the Cluj-Napoca National Theatre Răzvan Vicoveanu, for the role of Joshua in the show "The Christians" by Lucas Hnath, directed by Radu Iacoban at the "Regina Maria" Theatre of Oradea  Best Actress in a Leading Part:Anca Hanu, for the role of Chiritza Bârzoi in the show “Chiritza in Concert”, after Vasile Alecsandri and Matei Millo, a concert-show by Ada Milea at the Cluj-Napoca National TheatreOfelia Popii, for the role of Martha in the show "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" by Edward Albee, directed by Andrei and Andreea Grosu at the “Radu Stanca” National Theatre of SibiuOana Predescu, for the role of Morticia Addams in the show “The Addams Family”, directed, choreographed and costumes by Răzvan Mazilu at the Excelsior Theatre of Bucharest Best Actor in a Leading Part:Lucian Ionescu, for the role of Gomez Addams in the show “The Addams Family”, directed, choreographed and costumes by Răzvan Mazilu at the Excelsior Theatre of BucharestSorin Leoveanu, for the role of Barry Champlain in the show “Radio” by Eric Bogosian, directed by Bobi Pricop at the „Marin Sorescu” National Theatre of CraiovaMarius Turdeanu, for the role of George in the show „Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Edward Albee, directed by Andrei and Andreea Grosu at the „Radu Stanca” National Theatre of Sibiu  Best Director:Eugen Jebeleanu, for the direction of the show „Itineraries. One Day the World Will Change” at ARCUB - Bucharest Cultural Centre and Compagnie des OgresAlexandru Mâzgăreanu, for the direction of the show “Nameless Star” at the Piatra Neamţ Youth TheatreBotond Nagy, for the direction of the show “Nora” at the Hungarian State Theatre of Cluj  Best Show:"Chiritza in Concert", after Vasile Alecsandri and Matei Millo, a concert-show by Ada Milea at the Cluj-Napoca National Theatre"The Addams Family", directed, choreographed and costumes by Răzvan Mazilu at the Excelsior Theatre Bucharest"Our Town" by Thornton Wilder, directed by Vladimir Anton at the "Tomcsa Sándor" Theatre of Odorheiu Secuiesc UNITERJuly 2nd, 2020   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

From the desire to meet and welcome theatre lovers from other meridians, the I.L. Caragiale National Theatre has partnered with the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York, responding to its request to present, for the first time to the United States audience - made up primarily of Americans, but also of the Romanian diaspora - some of the branded shows from the NTB repertoire, within the programme entitled Digital Stage, developed by RCINY. English subtitled recordings of these shows will be made available online by NTB, being broadcast at 8 pm (New York time), 3 am (Bucharest time). The first broadcast of this series takes place on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 and offers American viewers the opportunity to watch for the first time, on the RCINY Facebook page, in live streaming, the show Lottery Tickets, adaptation of the eponymous short story by I.L. Caragiale, directed by Alexandru Dabija, a show from the current NTB repertoire, whose premiere took place in 2012, within the "Caragiale Year". The show brought the director Alexandru Dabija the Best Director Award at the UNITER Gala in 2013 and two other awards to the set designer Helmut Stürmer: the Award for best scenography at the UNITER Gala and the Award for scenography at the Romanian Comedy Festival. The show participated in the first edition of the MITEM Festival ("Madach International Theatre Meeting"), organized by the National Theatre of Budapest in 2014, within the traditional Budapest Spring Festival, and in 2017 at the "EUROKONTEXT s.k." International Festival, in Bratislava, Slovakia, enjoying an excellent reception at both events. We look forward to echoes of this American premiere in the virtual space, hoping that this partnership will pave the way for further initiatives, designed to stimulate interest in Romanian culture and a better knowledge thereof across the ocean, through high-quality projects. The next premiere of the series Digital Stage will show The Tempestafter William Shakespeare (directed by Alexander Morfov), to be broadcast this summer by NTB for RCINY.   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu