The Contribution of the Romanian Cultural Societies of Sibiu in Shaping the Local Audience
The Contribution of the Romanian Cultural Societies of Sibiu in Shaping the Local Audience

Summary/Abstract: Romanian societies, reunions or associations in Sibiu, established in the second half of the 19 th century, contributed significantly to the education and training of the audience in this community. The present article highlights the role played by these institutions – Transylvanian Association for Romanian Literature and the Culture of the Romanian People, Reunion of Romanian Apprentices of Sibiu, National Cultural Reunion of Romanian Craftsmen in Sibiu, The Music Reunion in Sibiu, in the build-up of an educated theatre audience. The pioneering activity carried out by these associations makes its effects felt today, leading to the informed and knowledgeable public of Radu Stanca National Theatre in Sibiu. This article argues the sustained activity of the Transylvanian cultural associations in the second half of the 19 th century and beginning of the 20 th century have created the foundations of a vibrant theatre community where one of the most important theatre events in Romania - Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) was born thirty years ago.

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