As a post-mortem tribute on the 90th anniversary of the birth of George Motoi (January 22, 1936 – March 4, 2015), one of the actors of the "golden generation" of the Romanian stage, the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theater—where he was an actor for almost five decades—is hosting, starting February 18, 2026, an exhibition of representative photographs from the beloved actor's long theater and film career. The exhibition opening will take place on Wednesday, February 24, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the Media Foyer (wing facing Tudor Arghezi Street). Host: actor Alexandru Repan. The exhibition can be visited daily between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. George Motoi made his stage debut in 1958, after graduating from the Bucharest Institute of Theater and Cinematographic Art, where he studied under Irina Rachiteanu.  His success in theater and film is linked to two great directors: Vlad Mugur and Malvina Ursianu. His noble, aristocratic presence, but above all the depth of his acting, propelled him into memorable roles. He performed on the stages of the theaters in Piatra Neamt (1958-1960), Bacau (1960-1964), Cluj (1964-1970) – under the guidance of director Vlad Mugur, and, from 1970, at the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theater in Bucharest. His career at the NTB was facilitated by his resounding success in the role of Caligula (played at the National Theater in Cluj), after which he was invited by Radu Beligan to join the troupe. Among the most important roles and performances in which he appeared on the NTB stage are: The Mute man in "The Clown Arrives on Time" by Fanus Neagu, Vlaicu Voda in the play of the same name by Alexandru Davila, Despot Voda in Vasile Alecsandri's drama, Richard III in William Shakespeare's play, as well as dozens of other roles in landmark NTB performances, such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey, "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco, and "The Sacrificial Generation" by I. Valjan. He played over 45 leading roles in films, collaborating regularly with director Malvina Ursianu. One of his most beloved roles is that of Voda Lapusneanu in the film of the same name (“Roles like these come along in an actor's career maybe two or three times, [....], because the role of Lapusneanu in this film is in no way inferior to Shakespeare's Hamlet, for example, or Camus' Caligula." - George Motoi, "Under the Actor's Mask"). George Motoi did not limit himself to acting, but also wrote and directed plays (debuting in 1967), taught acting, published a volume of essays entitled "Under the Actor's Mask", (1989), the book "New Stage Versions of Old Plays" (2010), and a volume of theatrical essays entitled "The Theater's Rendezvous with Life". He passed away at the age of 79, leaving behind many fond memories and the example of a life lived with professionalism, modesty, and dignity.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

The "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre from Bucharest, thanks to the "Ion Sava" Centre for Theatre Research and Creation, launches the 12th edition of the 9G program at NTB (New Generation). The 9G program was launched in January 2014 and is aimed at young theatre-makers, graduates of theatre faculties, aged up to 35, not employed in performing arts institutions. So far 42 projects have been selected, 24 of which are performances included in the NTB repertoire. The 9G program at NTB takes place in the Sala Mica Hall, a space dedicated exclusively to young artists. Conditions for participation in the 9G Program at NTB:- The team proposing the project must be made up of independent artists who have graduated from a university in this field and must not be over 35 years old, or students in their final year of bachelor's or master's degree programs in relevant fields.- There are no requirements or restrictions in relation to the texts submitted (classical and contemporary drama) or the type of aesthetic proposed, but the concept of a performance that focuses on the actor's art is an advantage. It is also recommended that the proposed texts have characters that correspond to the age and experience of the actors. The proposals must be submitted in digital format and must include:- Directorial concept of the performance (maximum 2 pages)- Play / Dramatization / Dramatic script in Romanian- Cast, CVs of team members. (Links can be added to recordings of performances that team members have worked on before or recorded performances can be sent via transfer)- Set and costumes sketches (for the Small Hall in Italian stage configuration - sketches attached)- Technical needs of the project 9G at the NTB. Organization:- The "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre in Bucharest provides the space for the preparation of the performance, in the Sala Mica Hall or in one of the rehearsal rooms of the theater, for a period of four weeks (one week of which on the stage of the Sala Mica Hall). Depending on the difficulty of the proposed project, the time allocated for the preparation of the performance may be extended.- The NTB provides the technical facilities of the Sala Mica Hall, the costume warehouse, the scenery warehouse, the props, the theater workshops, without making any additional investment related to the production of the performance.- Following a viewing, the performance may be included in the repertoire of the “Sala Mica″ Hall, in the 9G season at NTB, benefiting from investments in production (in accordance with 9G Regulations) and the payment of copyright fees. Actors will be paid a percentage of the proceeds, in accordance with the performance's box office receipts.- Performances that are not part of the 9G repertoire at the NTB can have 3 free performances, with free admission, without payment of royalties or related rights. Project submissions are due from January 15, 2026, through February 15, 2026, in digital format at ccct9gtnb@gmail.com, and by February 25, 2025, the titles and teams that made the final shortlist will be announced. Following discussions with the teams, the titles selected to begin rehearsals in the 9G Program will be decided (as per the attached rules). Important: Starting with this edition, the amount allocated exclusively for the production of projects to be included in the ″Sala Mica“ Hall's repertoire is 20,000 lei. Sala Mica - Schemă de lumini Sala Mica - sectiune (1) Sala Mică - schema  

Event presented in partnership with the National Theater in Bucharest The concept of the concert aims to bring to the fore the music that is part of our DNA and that envelops the collective consciousness of Romanians. It is the music we were born with and from which we began to build our values. In this project, I want to invite artists who have created around Romanian identity, regardless of the musical fusions they have adopted in their careers. A show about roots, freedom, and the magic of sound. “Return to the Roots” it is not just a concert, but a sensory experience about rediscovery. The dialogue between Marius Mihalache's cimbalom and Adrian Naidin's cello promises to break down the barriers between musical genres, taking the audience from the emotion of authentic folklore to the freedom of jazz and the power of classical music. Given the exclusive nature of the event, the organizers recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Children under 6 accompanied by their parents have free access if they occupy the same seat as their parent. Not recommended for children under 5 years of age. The use of protective headphones for children is recommended.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu