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The "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre from Bucharest, thanks to the "Ion Sava" Centre for Theatre Research and Creation, launches the 11th edition of the 9G program at NTB (New Generation). The 9G program was launched in January 2014 and is aimed at young theatre-makers, graduates of theatre faculties, aged up to 35, not employed in performing arts institutions. So far 40 projects have been selected, 24 of which are performances included in the NTB repertoire. The 9G program at NTB takes place in the Sala Mica Hall, a space dedicated exclusively to young artists. Conditions for participation in the 9G Program at NTB:- The team proposing the project must be made up of independent artists who have graduated from a university in this field and must not be over 35 years old.- There are no requirements or restrictions in relation to the texts submitted (classical and contemporary drama) or the type of aesthetic proposed, but the concept of a performance that focuses on the actor's art is an advantage. It is also recommended that the proposed texts have characters that correspond to the age and experience of the actors. The proposals must be submitted in digital format and must include:- Directorial concept of the performance (maximum 2 pages)- Play / Dramatization / Dramatic script in Romanian- Cast, CVs of team members. (Links can be added to recordings of performances that team members have worked on before or recorded performances can be sent via transfer)- Set and costumes sketches (for the Small Hall in Italian stage configuration - sketches attached)- Technical needs of the project 9G at the NTB. Organization:- The "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre in Bucharest provides the space for the preparation of the performance, in the Sala Mica Hall or in one of the rehearsal rooms of the theater, for a period of four weeks (one week of which on the stage of the Sala Mica Hall). Depending on the difficulty of the proposed project, the time allocated for the preparation of the performance may be extended.- The NTB provides the technical facilities of the Sala Mica Hall, the costume warehouse, the scenery warehouse, the props, the theater workshops, without making any additional investment related to the production of the show.- Following the screening with the NTB Artistic Council, the show can be included in the repertoire of the Sala Mica Hall, in the 9G season at the NTB, benefiting from investments in the production (according to the 9G Regulation) and royalties. The actors will be paid a percentage of the takings, according to the performance recipe- Performances that are not part of the 9G repertoire at the TNB can have 3 free performances, with free admission, without payment of royalties or related rights. Project submissions are due from January 14, 2025, through February 16, 2025, in digital format at ccct9gtnb@gmail.com, and by March 4, 2025, the titles and teams that made the final shortlist will be announced. Following discussions with the teams, the titles selected to begin rehearsals in the 9G Program will be decided (as per the attached rules). Project submissions are due from January 14, 2025, through February 16, 2025, in digital format at ccct9gtnb@gmail.com, and by March 4, 2025, the titles and teams remaining on the shortlist will be announced. Following discussions with the teams, the titles selected to begin rehearsals in the 9G Program will be decided (as per the attached rules). Important: 9G rules and technical drawings of the Sala Mica Hall are available on www.tnb.ro.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Drama research laboratory coordinated by director Alexandru Dabija From November 11 - 16, 2024, the "I.L Caragiale" National Theatre in Bucharest organizes, within the "Ion Sava" Centre for Theatre Research and Creation, a Drama Research Laboratory supported by the director Alexandru Dabija The research theme is Monologue or Dialogue - Caragiale and social networks. The workshop is addressed to professional actresses and actors. The selection of participants shall be based on: - an interview with director Alexandru Dabija; - a 5-minute reading from the work of I.L. Caragiale (preferably a prose fragment). The choice of fragment is up to each candidate. Applications must be submitted by November 3 at 20:00 to centrulsavatnb@gmail.com. The date and time of the interview shall be communicated to candidates by email on November 4. A maximum of 10 actors / actresses can participate in the workshop. Selected participants will be notified on November 8, 2024. The Monologue or Dialogue - Caragiale and social networks Laboratory will take place at the National Theater. During this period, the participants will work 4 hours a day, following a program agreed between the director and the participants.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu