Clow-Related Items Inserted In The Romanian Shows

Abstract

Abtract : The present research is designed to identify the clown-related items inserted in several theater performances by Romanian directors. We started with the clown term and we tried to establish the nuances it has, helping us with some definitions, then moving the focus to some landmark representations, where the position of the clown is associated with its "classic" animator status, with the theater and theatricality. The set ups we refer to are: Hamlet (set up under the signature of different directings: Liviu Ciulei, Vlad Mugur, Tompa Gábor, Victor Ioan Frunză), Why the Child Is Cooking in the Polenta , Three sisters , Iov's butcher's shop , Wolfgang (directed by Radu Afrim), The Cherry Orchard (directed by Vlad Mugur), Death of a Salesman (directed by Claudiu Goga), The Good Person of Szechwan , Carousel , Richard III (directed by Andrei Șerban), Ubu Rex with scenes from Macbeth , Danaidele , The cafe , Exit the King (directed by Silviu Purcărete), Night of the Buffoons (directed by Alexa Visarion) etc.