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The lack of stage infrastructure in many parts of the country is a problem that affects both the public (lack of access or irregular and rare access to theater performances, including lack of theater consumption or low consumption) and unsubsidized state theaters and artists because it limits access to new audiences. The cultural consumption barometers of the last 10 years show us that we have a stable percentage of 70% of the population that does not go or goes very rarely to theater performances; we believe that the lack of infrastructure is a clear obstacle in increasing theater consumption. The opportunity we have is to create a mobile structure - a mobile stage - with which we can organize tours anywhere in the country. Within the project we will focus on rural and small cities, thus accessing audiences from the cities of Brasov, Sighisoara, Medias and Rupea and from the villages of Sona, Hoghilag, Prod, Porumbacu de Sus, Viscri, Biertan, Richis and Cisnadioara. Thus, the project will have as target groups at least 1100 participants to the theater tour from the aforementioned localities, 7 specialists with improved skills; the direct beneficiaries will be the public, the team involved in the production of a new show (15 people), a photographer and the 7 specialists with improved skills. In the project we will have formal and informal trainings activities for the theater team, we will develop the mobile stage, we will produce a show and 12 photography exhibitions focused on the culture of the Saxon community and we will run a tour in the 12 localities mentioned above which were founded by the Saxons and bear a strong cultural imprint of this community.
Summary of project results
The lack of stage infrastructure in many parts of the country posed a significant challenge, affecting both the public—who had limited or irregular access to theater performances, resulting in low engagement with theater—and independent theaters and artists, whose opportunities to reach new audiences were restricted. To address this issue, the project aimed to develop a mobile stage, enabling theater tours to be organized anywhere in the country, expanding cultural accessibility and outreach.
As part of the project, a mobile stage was created, enabling a theater tour across 12 localities in Transylvania where Saxon communities reside. During the tour, a play was performed, highlighting the migration and settlement of Saxon communities in Transylvania—an important historical event with deep roots in local myths and legends.
To further enrich the audience’s understanding of Saxon culture, each performance was accompanied by a photo exhibition featuring portraits of prominent cultural figures of German origin, offering additional context and cultural insight.
The project resulted in the design and construction of a mobile theater stage and the production of a play showcasing the history and cultural heritage of the Saxon minority. It also facilitated a tour featuring 31 contemporary art activities, including theater performances and photography exhibitions, which attracted over 1,500 spectators.
Beyond its artistic impact, the project contributed to economic and professional development by creating 6.6 new jobs, and enhancing the skills of seven cultural professionals, strengthening their expertise in the field.
Summary of bilateral results
The Norwegian partner facilitated collaboration with a Norwegian set designer specializing in the integration of new technologies in theater. As part of this collaboration, the set designer led a knowledge transfer workshop, introducing innovative techniques for incorporating technology into theatrical performances. Additionally, they contributed to the set design for the new play developed within the project, enhancing its visual and technical execution.