Two new shows in Oradea as part of the Regina Maria Theater's show exchange project
In November and December, the Regina Maria Theatre continues its series of national collaborations through the show exchange project, bringing to the Oradea audience two powerful, relevant and courageous productions of the Romanian independent scene. Both performances will take place at the Transilvania Hall and are co-financed by the National Cultural Fund Administration.
ACTING OUT
November 30, 7:00 PM – Transilvania Hall
A performance by Mihai Lukács, based on texts by Esther Magyar-Gonda and Katia Pascariu
Production: Dialectic Center
Project co-financed by AFCN
„"ACTING OUT" is a performative exploration built around the legacy of artist Esther Magyar-Gonda and her collaborator, Katia Pascariu. The show foregrounds an unconventional artistic universe, recovering fragments of personal history, corporeality, vulnerability and rebellion.
Mihai Lukács proposes an intense and introspective stage approach, in which the past and the present meet in a profound dialogue about identity, cultural resistance and expressiveness. The production was critically acclaimed, being noted as a necessary intervention in contemporary performative discourse.
PEOPLE AND WEAPONS
December 9, 7:00 PM – Transilvania Hall
Screenplay and direction: David Schwartz
Production: Political Theater Platform & Creative and Experimental Reactor
Project co-financed by AFCN and UNITER
„"People and Weapons" is a theatrical investigation into collective memory, industrial history and social tensions. Starting from the stories of workers at the Cugir Mechanical Plant, the show analyzes the relationship between people, industry and the politics of armaments, asking uncomfortable questions about invisible work, responsibility and the systems that shape our lives.
David Schwartz, known for his rigorous and empathetic documentary theater, builds a powerful narrative here, based on real testimonies and in-depth research, transforming the stage into a space for confrontation, reflection and humanization of an often ignored subject.
By presenting these two productions, the Regina Maria Theater continues its mission to open the local scene to diverse forms of artistic expression and to dialogue with independent creators. The Oradea audience thus has the opportunity to discover new perspectives, innovative approaches and essential themes for today's society.
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Self Guided Audio Tour – TRM Theater @Night
Welcome to TRM Theatre @Night, the experience that gives you the opportunity to discover the Regina Maria Theater from a different perspective: not just as a spectator, but as an explorer of a hidden world.
Tonight, the theater opens its doors differently.
With the help of this audio guide, you will be able to walk the route prepared especially for the event on your own and discover stories about the building's architecture, the history of the Oradea theater, the backstage spaces, the stage mechanisms and the small details that the audience usually does not have the opportunity to observe.
From the foyer and the Great Hall, to the boxes, balcony, and the spaces that support the magic behind a show, this tour invites you to look at the theater not just as a place for performances, but as a living organism, in which every corner has a story.
How does it work?
- Press play on the audio file below.
- Follow the route indicated during the event.
- Stop in each space and let the story reveal the theater to you, step by step.
Approximate tour duration: 30 minutes
Recommendation: Use headphones for the most immersive experience.
Location: Queen Maria Theater, Oradea
Start the audio tour and let the theater tell you its story.
