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The Constanța State Theatre in the UNITER Campaign “Artists for Artists”

The Constanța State Theatre joins, once again this year, the National Campaign “Artists for Artists,” a permanent project of UNITER, which has become, over its 21 editions so far, a symbol of solidarity within the Romanian theatre community.

OPEN CALL: Playwriting Residency for Young Creators at the Constanța State Theatre

The Constanța State Theatre is launching an open call for a playwriting residency dedicated to young creators up to the age of 30, who are invited to submit texts that will serve as the basis for performances aimed at teenagers, to be staged in high schools in Constanța.

The Constanța State Theatre is launching an open call for a playwriting residency dedicated to young creators up to the age of 30, who are invited to submit texts that will serve as the basis for performances aimed at teenagers, to be staged in high schools in Constanța.

Applications are open until April 6, 2026, and must be submitted by completing the online form available here.

Candidates are required to submit a narrative CV, a detailed synopsis of the proposed play (maximum two pages), and a portfolio of dramatic texts, which may include excerpts, scenes, monologues, or full plays written previously, regardless of whether they have been published or staged.

Proposals addressing current and relevant themes for high school students are encouraged, focusing on relationships, tensions, and transformations specific to the educational environment and age, as well as on social contexts that influence the formation of young people’s identity.

The synopsis must provide a clear overview of the plot, conflicts, and proposed aesthetic approach, while also indicating the text’s potential to generate dialogue and reflection among a teenage audience. Authors may imagine fictional worlds with multiple characters, while considering the need for flexible dramaturgical structures adapted to classroom performances and small casts.

Following the selection process, two playwrights will be chosen to participate in a creative residency, during which they will have three to four weeks to develop their plays, designed as performances with an estimated duration of 30–35 minutes.

The texts will be developed in collaboration with directors Edda Coza and Dan Coza and will be staged with actors from the theatre’s ensemble or collaborators of the Constanța State Theatre, as well as students from the Faculty of Arts of Ovidius University.

The two productions will be created במהלך 2026 and will go on tour in high schools across Constanța. The performances will take place in classrooms and will be followed by discussions with students, aimed at encouraging dialogue and reflection on the explored themes.

This open call is part of the Constanța State Theatre’s initiative to bring theatre closer to young audiences and to support the emergence of new voices in Romanian playwriting.

Update: The application deadline for the playwriting residency dedicated to young creators, part of the “Theatre in Schools” project, has been extended until April 17!

“Rhythms and Rhymes of Francophonie”, a performance dedicated to the Month of Francophonie, at the Constanța State Theatre

The Constanța State Theatre and the French Alliance of Constanța are organizing, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 19:00, in the Main Hall of the Constanța State Theatre, the second edition of the show “Rhythms and Rhymes of Francophonie”, an event dedicated to celebrating the French language and the cultural diversity of the Francophone world.

Special “Comedy Shop” performance for Valentine’s Day - 1+1=1 offer

The next performance of Comedy Shop, directed by Dragoș Muscalu, will take place on Friday, February 14, at 7:00 PM, in the Main Hall of the Teatrul de Stat Constanța.

INCENDIES - CANCELLED PERFORMANCE

We regret to inform you that, due to a medical issue involving one of the actors, we are forced to cancel this weekend’s performance of “Incendii”, directed by Alexandru Mâzgăreanu, scheduled for January 17 at 19:00 (7:00 PM).

The performance has been rescheduled for March 14, 2026, at 19:00 (7:00 PM) and will take place in the Main Hall of the State Theatre of Constanța. Tickets already purchased will remain valid for the rescheduled performance. Those who wish to request a refund may do so until January 31, as follows:

• through the myStage and Bilet.ro platforms for tickets purchased online;

• at the Ticket Office for tickets purchased in person.

The seats that become available will later be put back on sale.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

In memoriam Virgil Andriescu

Those who knew him or were his friends often heard him say that “ACTORS NEVER DIE.” Indeed, they live on in the memory of the spectators who were moved by them and shared with them the ineffable energy of every theatrical performance. They live on in the films watched by generations, in written reviews, and in the hearts of their fellow performers.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – PERFORMANCE CANCELLED

Dear audience,
We regret to inform you that, due to a major last-minute technical malfunction, we are forced to cancel this evening’s performance of The Cherry Orchard, directed by Andrei Măjeri.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

We will return with more details as soon as possible.

Constanța State Theatre at Major Festivals This Autumn 2025

Constanța State Theatre began the autumn season with two participations in well-established festivals on the Romanian theatre scene and is set to appear at the 35th edition of the National Theatre Festival in Bucharest.

Constanța State Theatre – Festival Appearances and Program

The 2024–2025 theatre season has concluded at the Constanța State Theatre, marking the beginning of a period of festival participation, with several productions from the TSC repertoire on tour.

The first tour took place in Suceava, where the Constanța theatre was invited to take part in the "Matei Vișniec" Theatre Days Festival with the production Incendies by Wajdi Mouawad, directed by Alexandru Mâzgăreanu. The performance, held on June 5, was very well received by the audience, earning three minutes of uninterrupted applause and multiple curtain calls.

The next tour stops for the Constanța State Theatre are in Reșița and Sibiu. On June 24, the show An Island by Ada Milea, inspired by Gellu Naum, will be performed as part of the New Wave International Theatre Festival organized by the West Theatre of Reșița.

Cancellation of “Tandrețea” Performances

Due to logistical issues, we are forced to cancel the four performances of the show Tandrețea scheduled for May 10, 11, 14, and 15. These will be rescheduled at later dates, which will be announced in due course.

Spectators who have purchased tickets for these performances will be refunded as follows: either to their account, for those bought online, or at the Ticket Office, for those bought in person.