Acting Out

"Acting Out” revolves around the relationship between the artist and his body on stage,

inspired by the revolutionary ideas of Esther Magyar-Gonda, a reference name in Romanian

dance. Esther's life, characterized by political activism, passion for art and dedication to

education, portrays a complex artist whose existence was closely linked to important

historical events and personal challenges. Arrested for anti-fascist activities and deported to

Transnistria because of her Jewish origin, after these experiences she gave up her career

as a dancer and dedicated herself to developing and coordinating the official choreographic

scene in Romania. Recognized for her innovative contributions to modern and

contemporary dance in Romania, Esther Magyar-Gonda has developed a deep and original

appreciation for gesture and expressive movement.

Her personal struggle is mirrored in actress Katia Pascariu's relationship to her own history

and her contestation of a certain style of theatricality and typical corporeality. The

performance highlights the artist's resilience in the face of difficulties and her connection to

performance art and education.

"Acting Out" proposes an in-depth exploration of the connection between dance, the body,

local histories and the sense of alienation, where dance is perceived as an expression of

labour and materialism that questions traditional transcendent and visceral concepts of the

body.

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The "Acting Out" is based on archival research. The materials from the Bucharest National

Dance Center's archive were crucial for the artistic team in developing the performance.

/// We look forward to seeing you at 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐗𝐗𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈, 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

This edition starts from the concept of 𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 – understood as a real space (not

utopian, meaning “without place”), yet layered with symbolic meanings and potentialities

that reflect the society it belongs to.

We're celebrating 28 years of Casa Tranzit through music, performances, round tables,

book launches, and exhibitions!

/// Project co-financed by AFCN – Administration of the National Cultural Fund and the

Department for Interethnic Relations (DRI). The project does not necessarily represent the

position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN is not responsible for the

content of the project or for how the results of the project may be used. These are entirely

the responsibility of the funding beneficiary.