LUX is a performance that addresses the concept of loss in various forms. Loss of innocence, loss of a friendship, loss of a loved one – loss on a symbolic level and loss on a concrete level. Integrating four distinct stories, united by the desire to cause a change for the better in the world, the performance starts from a documentation of everyday events and proposes an original performative exploration of the effects they have on an individual level.

The four characters act according to their own thought system, thus outlining a typology for each of them: the victim who constantly needs others to intervene and save her from her own life; the people pleaser who puts her own needs last, trying to please others first; the addict, a naive person who only feels at ease when protected by the group, and the savior, an outwardly strong personality who has managed to mask her fears by putting herself in a position of control.

The show proposes a dreamlike foray into the lives of four unique characters, brought together by special circumstances in which they can reveal their true selves. Starting from the premise that the pandemic, the war, the imminent economic crisis generate massive changes in us, the show seeks that dose of balance that we need to be able to move forward. (Gabriel Sandu)

Olesya: Carina Bunea
Lavinia: Anda Tamasanu
Christina: Giorgiana Coman
Presenter, Costin, Cristian: Eugene Neag

Direction and scenographic concept: Gabriel Sandu
Choreography and lighting design: Ruxandra Bobleaga
Decor and costumes: Razvan Chendrean
Video: Miruna Croitoru
Music: Eugen Neluțescu
Musical coordination: Oana Pușcatu

Show produced within the "a.LIVE" project, implemented by the "FITO" Cultural Foundation and co-financed by AFCN.

Premiere date: November 1, 2022
First performance in the repertoire of the Iosif Vulcan Troupe: December 13, 2022

Duration: 1h 30 min

Show not recommended for people under 16 years of age!