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The Retreat: A Theatrical Exploration of Contemporary Anxieties
Join us in celebration of our National Culture Day with The Retreat, a tour-de-force one-woman show based on a work by legendary Marin Sorescu, one of Romania’s most revered literary voices, starring inimitable Simona Măicănescu in a spellbinding performance, with live musical interludes by multi-instrumentalist and multimedia artist Mircea Florian. A show produced and presented by the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York in partnership with The Embassy of Romania to the United States and the General Consulate of Romania in Vancouver.
The Retreat, inspired by Viziunea vizuinii (The Vision of the Burrow) and created especially for this North American tour - with stops in New York, Washington, D.C. and Vancouver, British Columbia - weaves a poignant and darkly comic metaphor for the absurdity of our modern time. The show masterfully captures the complexities of Sorescu’s vision, immersing the audience in a dazzling display of artistry, where Romania’s rich cultural heritage meets the pulse of contemporary global theater.
Măicănescu channels Sorescu’s biting wit and profound humanity, breathing life into a story that is both universal and deeply personal. With a stunning blend of drama, humor, and piercing insight, she and Florian take us on a journey that reflects the perilous nonsensicalities of our times while offering glimpses of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.
Venue: Romanian Cultural Institute
200 E 38th St
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212-687-0180
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