Workshops

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

From March 10 to 15, 2026, the Ion Sava Center for Theater Research and Creation will host a Workshop on Musical Improvisation and Acting, coordinated by Ada Milea. The theme of the workshop is based on the play A Lost Letter by I.L. Caragiale and represents the first stage of work and casting for a future performance-concert. The performance will be completed towards the end of the season, at a date yet to be determined. The workshop is open to actors employed by the NTB, as well as young collaborators. Work will be carried out in larger groups, but also individually. Those interested in participating in the workshop are kindly requested to register by email at centrulsavatnb@gmail.com, mentioning "Ada Milea Workshop Registration," by March 3. Important: Actors employed by the National Theater will have priority for participation in the workshop. Actors who are not part of the National Theater company are asked to send a CV and a short musical performance recorded on audio or video.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu