PRESS RELEASE | Cipi, the giant dwarf
The Arcadia troupe of the Regina Maria Theater in Oradea announces the premiere of the show "Cipi, the Giant Dwarf", which will take place on Sunday, March 8, at 11:00 AM, at the Arcadia Hall.
The show is directed by Iulian Bulancea, an artist with a solid background in animation theater, a graduate of the "George Enescu" University of Arts in Iași and the Université du Québec à Montréal, where he specialized in contemporary puppet theater. This is his fourth collaboration with the Arcadia Troupe, after the shows "The Snow Queen and the Enchanted Mirror", "The Curious Elephant" and "The Doctor Who Loves". The show's scenography is by Răzvan Chendrean.
The main role is played by Alexandru Crefelean, a graduate of the University of Arts in Târgu Mureș, specializing in Performing Arts - Puppets and Marionettes, actor of the Arcadia Troupe since 2024. The cast also includes actors Eliza Atofanei, Ștefana Tărniceru, Ioana Buta and Florian Silaghi.
The show is inspired by the book "Cipi, this giant dwarf" by Sándor Fodor, one of the most famous literary creations for children in the contemporary Transylvanian space. The stage adaptation proposes a formula in verse, with expressive puppets and a playful aesthetic, exploring themes such as self-acceptance, altruism and friendship.
The story follows Cipi, a dwarf convinced that the entire world in the dungeon works because of him. When he discovers that the universe can go on without his help, his desire to grow takes on unexpected proportions. With the help of Goliath dust, he becomes giant and reaches the starry sky, where, for the first time, he feels truly important. But loneliness makes him understand that true greatness does not lie in size or power, but in love and friendship.
The next performances are scheduled for March 13, at 6:00 PM, and March 28, at 11:00 AM, at the Arcadia Hall. The show will also have performances dedicated to kindergartens and schools.
Tickets for performances intended for the general public are available at the Regina Maria Theatre's theatrical agency and online, on the poftimcultura.ro platform (https://www.poftimcultura.ro/bilete?term=Cipi%2C+piticul+uria%C8%99).
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