October 26th | 17:00 – Masca Theatre, Big Hall
October 27th | 18:00 – Masca Theatre, Big Hall
An insight into the life of an ordinary contemporary family, seen through the eyes of a teenager, a performance about youth in today’s world.
[same_day_events_link]
Playwright: Catinca Drăgănescu and Mara Căruțașu
With:
Voicu Aaniței, Mara Bugarin, Mara Căruțașu / Nicoleta Hâncu, Corina Moise, Vladimir Purdel / Ionuț Toader, Dragoș Stoica
Concept and directing: Catinca Drăgănescu
Stage design: Ruxandra Preda
Choreography: Florin Fieroiu
Original music: Andrei Dinescu and Andrei Raicu
Light design: Andrei Ignat
Sound design: Andrei Raicu
Producer: Masca Theatre, Bucharest
Recommended age: 14+
Duration: 2h 10 min (no intermission)
The performance contains strobe lights. It is not recommended to photosensitive people.
Performance in Romanian with English surtitles
The Octopus delves into the life of a seemingly ordinary contemporary family, seen through the eyes of a teenager, exploring the challenges of youth in today’s tumultuous world and the struggle of forming one’s identity in a society fraught with crisis.
The narrative centers on David as he becomes a source of concern for his parents, teachers and friends. His journey is emblematic of a broader generational struggle, capturing the essence of a coming-of-age story with all its inherent poetry and turmoil. In a manner reminiscent of ancient tragedies, The Octopus reveals how children often mirror the flaws and sins of their parents, whether they are revered or fallible.
Photo: Bogdan Botofei
