The "Marin Sorescu" National Theatre in Craiova will present the show ALEGEREA, which is based on the one-act play written in 1960 at Versoix by Their Majesties King Michael I and Queen Anne. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 5:00 PM at the MAURĂ Hall of PELEȘ Castle
The show is directed by Alexandru Boureanu and Raluca Păun, the scenography is by Lia Dogaru, the live music is composed and performed live by AG Weinberger, Florin Constantinescu signs the video design, and the cast of the show is made up of the actors of the Craiova National: Claudiu Mihail, Marian Politic, Gabriel Marciu, Raluca Păun and the child Vladimir Politic.
In the volume A war, an exile, a life, Her Majesty Queen Anne testified:
That evening we began to write our lives: his life under communism, mine in the middle of a frivolous world. And then, together, we discovered a common character, the friend, who came with a third world, with a third voice. That of cleanliness, of purity. We continued to write and the lines came, they naturally flowed on the paper. The whole story was, therefore, written together; we intertwined our thoughts, ideas, fantasy. As we had done until then in real life, as we have done ever since.
We were talking, writing, showing each other what we had written ourselves… It’s funny, we were both writing without being able to stop. We were inspired! We called the piece choosing. We wrote it first in English, then in French and, years later, in Romanian. But we couldn't find an ending. And that's because we didn't know what answer to give to this world, how to contribute ourselves to healing the wounds that had touched us too. The ending came from the soul and mind of both of us, sitting and reflecting together. The solution was […] love. That's what we decided to do with the characters and our story in the play: to direct them towards love.
choosing that the show's creative team does is as simple as it is profound. Each of us, in different ways, reflects on our condition, our role and our place in our existence. Some express these thoughts, while others keep them locked away in the chest of their minds. From this idea, the direction uses technological means to give the viewer the feeling that this meditation is right in their mind. In a simple setting, with discreet touches of video design, the actors say their lines accompanied by the omnipresent music, which functions as a conscience of the show.
The play is loaded with meanings and raises philosophical issues, in a world caught in the struggle between two opposing ideologies. Here we can also distinguish the inner struggle of man caught between his weaknesses and virtues. Good in opposition to Evil. Darkness with Light. And CHOICE, our salvation, can only be Love.
CHOICE: an invitation to reflection, a shocking play about man and his place in the universe, about the spirit, passions and temptations of the human being.
Show details: https://tncms.ro/spectacole/alegerea
ENTRY at the show is FREE, within the limit of available places, based on RESERVATION.
Reservation requests should be sent to peles.ro@gmail.comInformation and details at no. 0244 314552, Museum Public Relations Department.
show CHOICE is part of the cultural-educational program EDUCATE TOGETHER, which will take place in the period 2022-2026 and aims to ensuring the process of cultural and historical education among students.
The program, initiated by the "Marin Sorescu" National Theater in Craiova, was launched on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Craiova National Theater, in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia.
The educational process included in the EDUCĂM ÎMPREUNĂ program will be carried out in a friendly, attractive manner that will facilitate the acquisition by the little ones of basic knowledge in the fields of history and theater. In this regard, the “Marin Sorescu” National Theater in Craiova has as project partners the Peleș National Museum in Sinaia and the National Museum of Transylvania History in Cluj-Napoca, with the list of partners to be expanded over time.
Within the project WE EDUCATE TOGETHER, the Peleș National Museum will present a series of exhibitions in the theater's museum space:
- Maria of Romania. Queen and artist
- King Carol I. Founder of Modern Romania
- Carol II of Romania. A controversial king
- Michael I. The last king of Romania
The first exhibition included in the project, Maria of Romania. Queen and artist, It will be open to the public until March 31, 2023 and includes objects that belonged to Queen Mary and informative materials regarding the life and work of Her Majesty.
At the same time, groups of students from schools in Dolj County as well as groups of children in social assistance centers will be able to participate in a series of activities organized in the foyer of the Amza Pellea Hall: theatrical play, drawing, painting workshops.
The educational route also includes watching videos with moments from Romanian history that will be explained to children in a simple and attractive manner.
Stands with theater and history books as well as souvenir items illustrating historical moments and theatrical personalities, as well as comic characters from fairy tales and stories, are open for sale. At the same time, the specialists of the Dr. Leahu Craiova Dental Clinic hold dental education sessions: tooth brushing, dental hygiene, habits and skills specific to young and middle age.
Partners of the program are the University of Craiova through the Faculty of Social Sciences - Department of History and the Faculty of Letters - Department of Art and Media, the Dolj County Council through the General Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection Dolj, as well as the Dolj County School Inspectorate.
HISTORIC Auction House offers a series of objects that belonged to Her Majesty Queen Maria, such as the baptism certificate, letters, photo albums, postcards.
TICKETS for the EDUCATE TOGETHER program:
- Visiting traveling museum exhibitions: 5 lei / child (3-16 years old): 15 lei / adult
- Participation in activities in the foyer: 5 lei / child
Contact person:
Education Department, Young Creators
Jeni Topală, artistic manager
Phone: 0773773990
e-mail: jeni.topala@gmail.com
Institutional partners of the EDUCATION TOGETHER program: Peleș National Museum Sinaia, Transylvanian History Museum Cluj-Napoca, Dolj County School Inspectorate, General Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection Dolj, University of Craiova (Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Letters)
Sponsors: Mr. Dan Simionescu, Casa Noastra, Leonidas, IRIS Craiova Florist.
Private partners: HISTORIC Auction House, Dr. Leahu Craiova Dental Clinic
Media partner: Radio Romania Oltenia Craiova
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Alexandru Ioan Cuza Street, no. 11, in the theater building
Phone: 0251.413.677
Schedule: Monday – Friday: 11:00 – 19:00; Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 – 19:00
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