“OSTENDE” Municipal Youth Theatre Festival – Workshops for future stage talents

The Municipal Youth Theater Festival “OSTENDE” is a place of learning and improvement for young people passionate about the scenic art. During the event, three thematic workshops were organized, giving participants the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and theatrical techniques with specialists in the field.

Workshops with stage professionals

1. “The art of speaking. The actor’s energy and getting into the role” – held by Mariana Bratu at Botanica Youth Center
This workshop focused on diction techniques, voice projection and stage energy management, essential for an actor who wants to improve his/her stage presence and impact on the audience.

2. “Attention and scenic thinking” – held by Roman Malai at the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center
The participants learned strategies of concentration on stage and techniques to build authentic reactions during theatrical play. This workshop emphasized spontaneity and naturalness of acting.

3. “Actor Training. Working with the partner” – held by Iulian Bubuioc at Buiucani Youth Center
The workshop focused on the development of stage chemistry, natural interaction between actors and coordination in team play, essential aspects for an authentic and captivating performance.

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Eleven theater groups, including a group of individually registered young people, will take the stage at the festival, giving them the opportunity to present their creations and make a name for themselves in the world of theater.

The theatre troupes included in the festival program will perform on Saturday, 29 March 2025 on the stage of the National Theatre “Satiricus Ion Luca Caragiale”. The young people will present their performances in front of a jury of theater and cultural professionals.

For their effort and talent, the participants will compete for prizes totaling over 60 000 lei, distributed as follows:

• First Prize – 25 000 lei;
• Second Prize – 20 000 lei;
• Third Prize – 15 000 lei.

In addition to the prizes for the top three troupes, individual awards of 3 000 lei will be presented to the best female and best male actors, in recognition of their talent and dedication on stage.

Regardless of the prizes won, each participant will go home with a valuable experience, unforgettable memories and the desire to continue creating. OSTENDE Municipal Theatre Festival for Young People remains an essential pillar in supporting the new generation of artists, consolidating its role as a promoter of young theater in the Republic of Moldova.