Theatre & Dance

20 Nov 2020 - 20 Nov 2020

The RCI Digital Series Presents: ARTISTS TALK by Gianina Cărbunariu/ Crucial exchanges on artistic responsibility in a time of crumbling social dialogue

The next performance of our Digital Stage series is ”Artists Talk” by innovative playwright-director Gianina Cărbunariu, the driving force behind a radical aesthetic and thematic overhaul of Romanian theater of the last years. Never shy to ask the tough questions and

13 Nov 2020 - 13 Nov 2020

The RCI Digital Stage Presents: THE HAPPY PRINCE by Radu-Alexandru Nica/ A perennial story of love, sacrifice, and deliverance

Our miniseries devoted to children and young audiences, broadcast in partnership with The ”Luceafărul” Theater for Children and Youth of Iași, continues with Oscar Wilde’s heart-breaking “The Happy Prince”, a cautionary tale of selfless sacrifice as a cure of

4 Nov 2020 - 4 Nov 2020

The RCI Digital Stage Presents: DRUNKS by Radu Afrim

A descent into the comfortable hell of the middle classes, seen through the stories of 14 intoxicated charactersThe RCI Digital Stage, our online theatrical series, is proud to present ”Drunks”, a relentless explosion of imagination and brilliant stagecraft directed

31 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2020

The RCI Digital Series Presents: KAJTUS THE WIZARD: A wonderful coming-of-age story about the magical powers of imagination

The next premiere of The RCI Digital Stage, Kajtus the Wizard, is the first show of a miniseries devoted to children and young audiences, which is run in partnership with The ”Luceafărul” Theater for Children and Youth of Iași. Directed by Konrad Dworakowski and based

14 Oct 2020 - 14 Oct 2020

The RCI Digital Stage Debuts a New Season of Theatrical Gems

Opening with Slices by Lia Bugnar, with an overwhelming performance by Ofelia PopiiThe new season of the RCI DIGITAL STAGE, our online theatrical series, is ready to launch with a prodigious feat of Romanian thespian creativity. Get in the mood for many memorable Wednesday

19 Aug 2020 - 19 Aug 2020

"ALMOST", a Romanian Premiere at Battery Dance Festival 2020

We return to one of NYC’s most beloved festivals, Battery Dance Festival, with an original, specially produced show, stunningly choreographed and performed by Ana Maria Lucaciu and Razvan Stoian. Artfully shot by director Tobin Del Cuore, “Almost” is an opportune parable

8 Jul 2020 - 8 Jul 2020

The RCI Digital Stage Presents: Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST

Our Digital Stage Series continues with the National Theater of Bucharest production of THE TEMPEST, with a brilliant cast crowned by legendary Romanian thespian and international film star Ion Caramitru as Prospero and a directorial vision emphasizing its striking contemporary

27 Jun 2020 - 27 Jun 2020

THE RCI DIGITAL STAGE PRESENTS: “LOTTERY TICKETS” - A TRAGICOMEDY ABOUT THE WHIMS OF LUCK

As part of a partnership with The National Theater of Bucharest, we are proud to present in our Digital Stage series one of the best performances of recent years, “LOTTERY TICKETS”, an adaptation after a famous short story by Romania’s iconic playwright, I. L. Caragiale.

19 May 2020 - 19 May 2020

Suicidal Dog and Laika Premieres on the RCI Digital Stage

The second show in our newly launched Digital Stage series is Suicidal Dog and Laika,a surrealist parable teeming with quirky characters and unexpected twists that explores contemporary topics such as belonging, otherness and displacement, written by Cătălina Florescu,

5 May 2020 - 5 May 2020

RCI Digital Stage Opens with Marvelous "Ashes Afar"

In eager expectation of the eventual return to physical events, we continue to enrich our online broadcasting of original and exclusive content by opening THE RCI DIGITAL STAGE, a brand-new program showcasing theatrical performances in English made by Romanian artists together

27 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2020

The Polenta Situation: Edith Alibec Shines in a Striking Coming of Age One-Woman Show

We are proud to present, as part of our popular series “The Romanian American Studio Theater”, the painfully truthful coming-of-age monologue ”Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta” in the haunting delivery of actress Edith Alibec. The show will also be included

18 Oct 2019 - 18 Oct 2019

The Great Horațiu Mălăele at the Romanian Cultural Institute

Horațiu Mălăele, one of the biggest stars of Romanian stage and screen, comes to New York for a one-off performance of his uproariously funny one man show ”I am Blind”. Meet the great actor, director and visual artist for a memorable evening of laugher and verse that